{"success":true,"data":{"pressRelease":{"id":"167121","rtpr_id":"nPn2K2vvRa-20261013","ticker":"LINC","exchange":"NASDAQ","all_tickers":["LINC"],"title":"LINC Stock Alert: Lincoln Educational Admissions Issues and Subsequent 24% Stock Drop Trigger Securities Fraud Class Action for Investors","author":"PR Newswire","published_at":"2026-10-13T10:06:00.240Z","article_body":"LINC Stock Alert: Lincoln Educational Admissions Issues and Subsequent 24% Stock Drop Trigger Securities Fraud Class Action for Investors\nPR Newswire\n\nNEW YORK, Oct. 13, 2026\n\nLincoln Educational Services has been sued for securities fraud after its\nstock plummeted 24.93% because Lincoln allegedly misrepresented the\neffectiveness of its admissions process and concealed that it was experiencing\na significant drop in student starts relative to enrollment.\n\nNEW YORK, Oct. 13, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Leading securities law firm Bleichmar\nFonti & Auld LLP\n(https://edge.prnewswire.com/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=4795765-1&h=5544659&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.bfalaw.com%2Fcases%2Flincoln-educational-class-action-lawsuit&a=Bleichmar+Fonti+%26+Auld+LLP)\n announces that a class action lawsuit has been filed against Lincoln\nEducational Services Corporation (NASDAQ: LINC) and certain of the company's\nsenior executives for securities fraud after a significant stock drop\nresulting from potential violations of the federal securities laws.\n\nIf you invested in Lincoln, you are encouraged to obtain additional\ninformation by visiting:\nhttps://www.bfalaw.com/cases/lincoln-educational-class-action-lawsuit\n(https://edge.prnewswire.com/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=4795765-1&h=2121955037&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.bfalaw.com%2Fcases%2Flincoln-educational-class-action-lawsuit&a=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.bfalaw.com%2Fcases%2Flincoln-educational-class-action-lawsuit)\n.\n\nKey Details of the Lincoln Educational Services ($LINC) Class Action:\n\n * Lead Plaintiff Deadline: November 10, 2026\n * Alleged Misconduct: Securities fraud alleging Lincoln misrepresented the\neffectiveness of its admissions process and concealed that it was experiencing\na significant drop in student starts relative to enrollment\n * Alleged Stock Drop: August 10, 2026 – 24.93% Stock Drop\n * Court: U.S. District Court for the District of New Jersey\n * Action: Contact\nBFA Law\n(https://edge.prnewswire.com/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=4795765-1&h=772440757&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.bfalaw.com%2Fcases%2Flincoln-educational-class-action-lawsuit&a=BFA+Law)\n\n to discuss your rights\nInvestors have until November 10, 2026 to ask the Court to be appointed to\nlead the case. The complaint asserts securities fraud claims under Sections\n10(b) and 20(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 on behalf of investors\nin Lincoln securities. The class action is pending in the U.S. District Court\nfor the District of New Jersey. It is captioned Bacha v. Lincoln Educational\nServices Corporation, et al., No. 26-cv-11842.\n\nWhy is Lincoln Educational Services Being Sued for Securities Fraud?\n\nLincoln provides various career-oriented postsecondary education services to\nhigh school graduates and working adults in the United States.\n\nAccording to the complaint, Lincoln told investors that its investments in\npeople and processes were \"positively impacting our student retention rate.\"\nWhat's more, Lincoln stated that its corporate partnerships and initiatives\nwere \"designed to begin yielding meaningful contributions as we turn into\n2027.\"\n\nAs alleged, Defendants failed to disclose that Lincoln's admissions process\nwas not effectively converting students from enrollment to start and that\nLincoln was experiencing a significant drop in student starts relative to\nenrollment.\n\nWhy did Lincoln Educational Services' Stock Drop?\n\nOn August 10, 2026, Lincoln reported earnings for the second quarter of 2026.\nLincoln reported student starts increased only approximately 1% despite\nenrollment growing 9%, \"as fewer enrolled students than expected attended the\nfirst day of class.\" Lincoln further disclosed that \"during the quarter, we\nobserved changes in the student decision-making process that affected\nconversion from enrollment to start\" and that Lincoln \"ha[s] taken, and [will]\ncontinue to take, actions to address these trends[.]\"\n\nOn this news, Lincoln stock dropped $10.22 per share, or 24.93%, from a\nclosing price of $40.99 per share on August 7, 2026, to $30.77 per share on\nAugust 10, 2026, the following trading day.\n\nClick here for more information:\nhttps://www.bfalaw.com/cases/lincoln-educational-class-action-lawsuit\n(https://edge.prnewswire.com/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=4795765-1&h=2121955037&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.bfalaw.com%2Fcases%2Flincoln-educational-class-action-lawsuit&a=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.bfalaw.com%2Fcases%2Flincoln-educational-class-action-lawsuit)\n.\n\nWhat Can You Do?\n\nIf you invested in Lincoln, you may have legal options and are encouraged to\nsubmit your information to the firm.\n\nAll representation is on a contingency fee basis; there is no cost to you.\nShareholders are not responsible for any court costs or expenses of\nlitigation. The firm will seek court approval for any potential fees and\nexpenses.\n\nSubmit your information by visiting:\n\nhttps://www.bfalaw.com/cases/lincoln-educational-class-action-lawsuit\n(https://edge.prnewswire.com/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=4795765-1&h=2121955037&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.bfalaw.com%2Fcases%2Flincoln-educational-class-action-lawsuit&a=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.bfalaw.com%2Fcases%2Flincoln-educational-class-action-lawsuit)\n\nWhy Bleichmar Fonti & Auld LLP?\n\nBFA is a leading international law firm representing plaintiffs in securities\nclass actions and shareholder litigation. It has been named a top plaintiff\nlaw firm by Chambers USA, The Legal 500, and ISS SCAS, and its attorneys have\nbeen named \"Elite Trial Lawyers\" by the National Law Journal, \"Litigation\nStars\" by Benchmark Litigation, among the top \"500 Leading Plaintiff\nFinancial Lawyers\" by Lawdragon, \"Titans of the Plaintiffs' Bar\" by Law360,\nand \"SuperLawyers\" by Thomson Reuters.\n\nMost recently, The Legal 500 awarded BFA the most client satisfaction\naccolades of any plaintiff's securities litigation law firm, with clients\nnoting: \"[t]here is no better service provider in the practice area,\" \"[t]he\ninterest of the client is always front and center,\" and \"[t]here isn't a\nbetter firm in this space.\"  One testimonial described the firm as \"nimble\nand entrepreneurial,\" with a \"relentless focus on adding value for clients.\"\n\nBFA's notable successes include a recovery of over $900 million in value from\nTesla, Inc's Board of Directors, as well as $420 million from Teva\nPharmaceutical Ind. Ltd.\n\nFor more information about BFA and its attorneys, please visit\nhttps://www.bfalaw.com\n(https://edge.prnewswire.com/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=4795765-1&h=3760742327&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.bfalaw.com%2F&a=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.bfalaw.com)\n.\n\nhttps://www.bfalaw.com/cases/lincoln-educational-class-action-lawsuit\n(https://edge.prnewswire.com/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=4795765-1&h=2121955037&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.bfalaw.com%2Fcases%2Flincoln-educational-class-action-lawsuit&a=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.bfalaw.com%2Fcases%2Flincoln-educational-class-action-lawsuit)\n\nAttorney advertising. Past results do not guarantee future outcomes.\n\nView original content to download\nmultimedia:https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/linc-stock-alert-lincoln-educational-admissions-issues-and-subsequent-24-stock-drop-trigger-securities-fraud-class-action-for-investors-302906024.html\n(https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/linc-stock-alert-lincoln-educational-admissions-issues-and-subsequent-24-stock-drop-trigger-securities-fraud-class-action-for-investors-302906024.html)\n\nSOURCE Bleichmar Fonti & Auld LLP\n\n\n\nAdam McCall, adam@bfalaw.com, 212.789.3619\n\nPhoto: \nhttps://mmx.prnewswire.com/media/MS1804470/Bleichmar-Fonti-Auld-LLP-Logo.jpg?id=OA3013563\n\nCopyright (c) 2026 PR Newswire Association,LLC. All Rights Reserved.","article_body_html":"","raw_payload":{"data":{"id":"nPn2K2vvRa-20261013","title":"LINC Stock Alert: Lincoln Educational Admissions Issues and Subsequent 24% Stock Drop Trigger Securities Fraud Class Action for Investors","author":"PR Newswire","ticker":"LINC","created":"2026-10-13T10:06:00.240Z","tickers":["LINC"],"exchange":"NASDAQ","article_body":"LINC Stock Alert: Lincoln Educational Admissions Issues and Subsequent 24% Stock Drop Trigger Securities Fraud Class Action for Investors\nPR Newswire\n\nNEW YORK, Oct. 13, 2026\n\nLincoln Educational Services has been sued for securities fraud after its\nstock plummeted 24.93% because Lincoln allegedly misrepresented the\neffectiveness of its admissions process and concealed that it was experiencing\na significant drop in student starts relative to enrollment.\n\nNEW YORK, Oct. 13, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Leading securities law firm Bleichmar\nFonti & Auld LLP\n(https://edge.prnewswire.com/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=4795765-1&h=5544659&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.bfalaw.com%2Fcases%2Flincoln-educational-class-action-lawsuit&a=Bleichmar+Fonti+%26+Auld+LLP)\n announces that a class action lawsuit has been filed against Lincoln\nEducational Services Corporation (NASDAQ: LINC) and certain of the company's\nsenior executives for securities fraud after a significant stock drop\nresulting from potential violations of the federal securities laws.\n\nIf you invested in Lincoln, you are encouraged to obtain additional\ninformation by visiting:\nhttps://www.bfalaw.com/cases/lincoln-educational-class-action-lawsuit\n(https://edge.prnewswire.com/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=4795765-1&h=2121955037&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.bfalaw.com%2Fcases%2Flincoln-educational-class-action-lawsuit&a=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.bfalaw.com%2Fcases%2Flincoln-educational-class-action-lawsuit)\n.\n\nKey Details of the Lincoln Educational Services ($LINC) Class Action:\n\n * Lead Plaintiff Deadline: November 10, 2026\n * Alleged Misconduct: Securities fraud alleging Lincoln misrepresented the\neffectiveness of its admissions process and concealed that it was experiencing\na significant drop in student starts relative to enrollment\n * Alleged Stock Drop: August 10, 2026 – 24.93% Stock Drop\n * Court: U.S. District Court for the District of New Jersey\n * Action: Contact\nBFA Law\n(https://edge.prnewswire.com/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=4795765-1&h=772440757&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.bfalaw.com%2Fcases%2Flincoln-educational-class-action-lawsuit&a=BFA+Law)\n\n to discuss your rights\nInvestors have until November 10, 2026 to ask the Court to be appointed to\nlead the case. The complaint asserts securities fraud claims under Sections\n10(b) and 20(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 on behalf of investors\nin Lincoln securities. The class action is pending in the U.S. District Court\nfor the District of New Jersey. It is captioned Bacha v. Lincoln Educational\nServices Corporation, et al., No. 26-cv-11842.\n\nWhy is Lincoln Educational Services Being Sued for Securities Fraud?\n\nLincoln provides various career-oriented postsecondary education services to\nhigh school graduates and working adults in the United States.\n\nAccording to the complaint, Lincoln told investors that its investments in\npeople and processes were \"positively impacting our student retention rate.\"\nWhat's more, Lincoln stated that its corporate partnerships and initiatives\nwere \"designed to begin yielding meaningful contributions as we turn into\n2027.\"\n\nAs alleged, Defendants failed to disclose that Lincoln's admissions process\nwas not effectively converting students from enrollment to start and that\nLincoln was experiencing a significant drop in student starts relative to\nenrollment.\n\nWhy did Lincoln Educational Services' Stock Drop?\n\nOn August 10, 2026, Lincoln reported earnings for the second quarter of 2026.\nLincoln reported student starts increased only approximately 1% despite\nenrollment growing 9%, \"as fewer enrolled students than expected attended the\nfirst day of class.\" Lincoln further disclosed that \"during the quarter, we\nobserved changes in the student decision-making process that affected\nconversion from enrollment to start\" and that Lincoln \"ha[s] taken, and [will]\ncontinue to take, actions to address these trends[.]\"\n\nOn this news, Lincoln stock dropped $10.22 per share, or 24.93%, from a\nclosing price of $40.99 per share on August 7, 2026, to $30.77 per share on\nAugust 10, 2026, the following trading day.\n\nClick here for more information:\nhttps://www.bfalaw.com/cases/lincoln-educational-class-action-lawsuit\n(https://edge.prnewswire.com/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=4795765-1&h=2121955037&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.bfalaw.com%2Fcases%2Flincoln-educational-class-action-lawsuit&a=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.bfalaw.com%2Fcases%2Flincoln-educational-class-action-lawsuit)\n.\n\nWhat Can You Do?\n\nIf you invested in Lincoln, you may have legal options and are encouraged to\nsubmit your information to the firm.\n\nAll representation is on a contingency fee basis; there is no cost to you.\nShareholders are not responsible for any court costs or expenses of\nlitigation. The firm will seek court approval for any potential fees and\nexpenses.\n\nSubmit your information by visiting:\n\nhttps://www.bfalaw.com/cases/lincoln-educational-class-action-lawsuit\n(https://edge.prnewswire.com/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=4795765-1&h=2121955037&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.bfalaw.com%2Fcases%2Flincoln-educational-class-action-lawsuit&a=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.bfalaw.com%2Fcases%2Flincoln-educational-class-action-lawsuit)\n\nWhy Bleichmar Fonti & Auld LLP?\n\nBFA is a leading international law firm representing plaintiffs in securities\nclass actions and shareholder litigation. It has been named a top plaintiff\nlaw firm by Chambers USA, The Legal 500, and ISS SCAS, and its attorneys have\nbeen named \"Elite Trial Lawyers\" by the National Law Journal, \"Litigation\nStars\" by Benchmark Litigation, among the top \"500 Leading Plaintiff\nFinancial Lawyers\" by Lawdragon, \"Titans of the Plaintiffs' Bar\" by Law360,\nand \"SuperLawyers\" by Thomson Reuters.\n\nMost recently, The Legal 500 awarded BFA the most client satisfaction\naccolades of any plaintiff's securities litigation law firm, with clients\nnoting: \"[t]here is no better service provider in the practice area,\" \"[t]he\ninterest of the client is always front and center,\" and \"[t]here isn't a\nbetter firm in this space.\"  One testimonial described the firm as \"nimble\nand entrepreneurial,\" with a \"relentless focus on adding value for clients.\"\n\nBFA's notable successes include a recovery of over $900 million in value from\nTesla, Inc's Board of Directors, as well as $420 million from Teva\nPharmaceutical Ind. Ltd.\n\nFor more information about BFA and its attorneys, please visit\nhttps://www.bfalaw.com\n(https://edge.prnewswire.com/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=4795765-1&h=3760742327&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.bfalaw.com%2F&a=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.bfalaw.com)\n.\n\nhttps://www.bfalaw.com/cases/lincoln-educational-class-action-lawsuit\n(https://edge.prnewswire.com/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=4795765-1&h=2121955037&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.bfalaw.com%2Fcases%2Flincoln-educational-class-action-lawsuit&a=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.bfalaw.com%2Fcases%2Flincoln-educational-class-action-lawsuit)\n\nAttorney advertising. Past results do not guarantee future outcomes.\n\nView original content to download\nmultimedia:https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/linc-stock-alert-lincoln-educational-admissions-issues-and-subsequent-24-stock-drop-trigger-securities-fraud-class-action-for-investors-302906024.html\n(https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/linc-stock-alert-lincoln-educational-admissions-issues-and-subsequent-24-stock-drop-trigger-securities-fraud-class-action-for-investors-302906024.html)\n\nSOURCE Bleichmar Fonti & Auld LLP\n\n\n\nAdam McCall, adam@bfalaw.com, 212.789.3619\n\nPhoto: \nhttps://mmx.prnewswire.com/media/MS1804470/Bleichmar-Fonti-Auld-LLP-Logo.jpg?id=OA3013563\n\nCopyright (c) 2026 PR Newswire Association,LLC. 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