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Lincoln International Inc. (Class A) (LCLN) 12-Month Stock Forecast & Price Target Cone

$25.95 +3.93% NYSE • Live Quote vs Prior Daily Close (Synced Snapshot) EXT / AFTER-HRS: $26.08

Lincoln International Inc. (Class A) (LCLN) carries a Roarable Rating of D+ (Sell) with 57/100 RQD Confidence due to weak cash-flow efficiency and sensitivity to current interest rates. Wait for business cash flow and institutional buying to improve before committing fresh capital.

ROARABLE D+ • SELL / AVOID Cap $2.59B
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As of 2026-11-03, Lincoln International Inc. (Class A) (NYSE: LCLN) is rated D+ (Sell / SELL) by Roarable's 5-pillar RQD engine with a composite confidence score of 57/100 at a spot price of $25.95 (+3.93% 1D, market cap $2.59B). Pillar breakdown: Fundamental Cash Engine 10/20, Institutional 13F & Options Flow 12/20, SEC Balance-Sheet Forensics 13/20, FRED Macro Regime Fit 13/20, and Executive Insider Alignment 9/20. Across 1097 tracked Financials issuers, LCLN ranks #477 in composite RQD confidence.

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Within the Financials sector (Investment Managers), LCLN carries a Roarable D+ (57/100 RQD), trailing P/E of N/A, gross margin of —, and ROIC of —. By comparison, GDV (Gabelli Dividend & Income Trust of) holds a D grade (44/100 RQD, P/E N/A, ROIC —, cap $2.57B) and GCMG (GCM Grosvenor Inc. (Class A)) posts a C+ grade (69/100 RQD, P/E 56.4x, ROIC 82.5%, cap $2.56B). Among the 5-stock peer group, APAM leads on earnings multiple (10.2x) while GCMG leads on capital efficiency (82.5% ROIC).

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Per LCLN's SEC EDGAR XBRL 10-K filing (FY2025, filed 2025-12-31, CIK 0001925283), Lincoln International Inc. (Class A) generated $469.6M in revenue, $0 in net income, and $0 in free cash flow against $1.12B in total assets and $0 in total debt. Key quantitative strengths: Established market leader in Financials with deep daily trading liquidity. Primary risk factors monitored: Company executives have done more routine share selling than personal cash buying lately. Institutional options positioning shows a 50% call / 50% put premium split.

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EXT / AFTER-HRS: $26.08 (+0.52%)🧬 Disciplined Float (-0.40% YoY Shares)⚙️ Cash Engine: 10/20 (D) • 15.4% FCF Margin
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📊 Historical Track Record: Scores of 57/100 (D+) historically posted market-perform odds over rolling 90-day windows (-0.2% avg 90D alpha vs SPY • 52.2% hit rate — wait for RQD ≥ 70 breakout).
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5-PILLAR RQD RADARRw D+ · Rk C
Cash (10)Whales (12)SEC (13)Macro (13)CEO (9)
Each axis scored 0–20
12M PRICE TARGET CONE-0.5% Base Target
$30 Bull$26 Base$20 Bear
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WHALE OPTIONS SNAPSHOT: — (No Active Options Snapshot on file for LCLN)Realized 20D OHLCV Swing Band: ±7.5%
Deterministic 5-Pillar Attribution (57/100 Composite)
🔍 WHY LCLN SCORES 57/100 (D+) — TOP 3 DRIVERS2 Bullish Pillars + #1 Risk Drag
▲ #1 Bullish Driver: SEC 10-K Forensic Risk+13/20 pts (23% of score)

Altman Z-Score 3.80 (FORTRESS SAFE (>3.0)) • Piotroski F-Score 7/9

▲ #2 Bullish Driver: Macro Regime Fit+13/20 pts (23% of score)

FRED Regime × Technicals: 79% of 52W Range • RSI-14 at 56.6 (BULLISH MOMENTUM)

▼ #1 Drag / Risk Factor: Insider Conviction & Share Dilution9/20 pts (-11 pt drag)

Disciplined Float (-0.40% YoY Shares) & executive Form 4 sales trim 11 pts from alignment

📈 PAST 4 QUARTERS RQD vs SUBSEQUENT RETURNQ1 → Q2 → Q3 → Current
Q1 (-3Q)
49
Grade D$24.57-1.8% Next Q
Q2 (-2Q)
52
Grade C-$24.14-1.6% Next Q
Q3 (-1Q)
54
Grade C-$23.76+9.2% Next Q
Current
57
Grade D+$25.95-0.2% Hist 90D α
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Even with a 57/100 (D+) score, LCLN faces multiple-compression risk if current valuation multiples re-rate toward historical sector medians or if hyperscaler/enterprise customer concentration slows in upcoming 10-Q filings.

⚠️ Forensic Kill-Switch #1

Company executives have done more routine share selling than personal cash buying lately.

⚠️ Forensic Kill-Switch #2

Dilution & Margin Drag: Disciplined Float (-0.40% YoY Shares) — any gross margin slip below 49.5% triggers an automatic RQD downgrade.

⚠️ Forensic Kill-Switch #3

Technical & Forensic Kill-Switch: A daily close below the 50D SMA ($24.70) or 200D SMA ($23.87) invalidates the momentum regime and cuts Target Base ($25.83) toward Bear Floor ($20.15).

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12M Bear Case FloorTarget $20.15
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12M Consensus BaseTarget $25.83
$9,954
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12M Bull Case BreakoutTarget $30.48
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Wall Street Analyst Breakdown & Historical Accuracy Audit (32 Desks)

Street Historical Accuracy: 64/100
● Strong Buy / Buy: 17● Hold: 9● Sell: 6
Wall Street FirmStance12M Target1Y AccuracyTrack Grade
Morgan StanleyInstitutional Equity DeskHOLD$2774%A
Goldman SachsSector Coverage LeadUNDERPERFORM$2969%B
JP MorganUS Large-Cap ResearchSELL$2358%C
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LCLN // CANDLESTICK & AUTO-TRENDLINE WORKSTATION6M: +15.23%📐 HORIZONTAL RANGE
2026-11-03O $24.98H $25.95L $24.97C $25.95VOL 339.1K
RES: $29.13SUP: $22.33SMA50: $24.70SMA200: $23.87
$28.08$25.90$23.73$21.55$19.38RES $29.13SUP $22.33$25.952026-05-202026-07-012026-08-122026-09-232026-11-03
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Multi-year comparable XBRL diluted share count not disclosed (ETF or recent listing).

Reverse-DCF Expectations Hurdle
8.0%/yr Implied 5Y Growth

vs. +6.0% actual YoY revenue growth (assuming 9.25% cost of equity & 16.5x terminal multiple).

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Financials Rank #477 of 1097 ⚔️ GDV vs LCLN Full Matrix →

1. Head-to-Head Financials Peer Comparison (LCLN vs. GDV, GCMG, APAM, NAN)

Industry: Investment Managers (79 Tracked Issuers)

Across 1097 tracked Financials securities in the Roarable RQD universe, Lincoln International Inc. (Class A) (LCLN) ranks #477 by composite RQD confidence (57/100, grade D+) and #389 by equity capitalization ($2.59B). Within this direct 5-issuer industry benchmark cohort, APAM leads on earnings valuation at 10.2x trailing P/E, while GCMG leads on capital efficiency and profitability with 82.5% ROIC and — gross margin. GCMG currently holds the highest overall quantitative score in the immediate peer group at 69/100 (C+) compared with LCLN at 57/100 (D+).

Ticker / Company Roarable Grade RQD Score Trailing P/E Gross Margin ROIC 1D Change Market Cap Head-to-Head
LCLN ACTIVE
Lincoln International Inc. (Class A)
D+ 57/100 — — — +3.93% $2.59B Benchmark Subject
GDV
Gabelli Dividend & Income Trust of
D 44/100 — — — +0.88% $2.57B /gdv-vs-lcln →
GCMG
GCM Grosvenor Inc. (Class A)
C+ 69/100 56.4x — 82.5% +2.53% $2.56B /gcmg-vs-lcln →
APAM
Artisan Partners Asset Management Inc. (Class A)
C- 59/100 10.2x — 71.9% +5.06% $2.97B /apam-vs-lcln →
NAN
Nuveen New York Quality Municipal Income Fund
D 45/100 — — — +0.30% $3.03B /nan-vs-lcln →

2. Multi-Year SEC XBRL Revenue, Cash Flow & Balance-Sheet Trajectory (FY2025–FY2025)

SEC EDGAR 10-K • FILED 2025-12-31 • CIK 0001925283 ↗

In its most recent audited fiscal period (FY2025, filed 2025-12-31), Lincoln International Inc. (Class A) (LCLN) reported GAAP revenue of $469.6M , GAAP net income of $0, operating cash flow of $0, and free cash flow of $0 . On the balance sheet, LCLN closed FY2025 with $1.12B in total assets against $0 in total debt (Altman Z-Score: N/A, Piotroski F-Score: N/A).

Fiscal Period Filing Date Revenue Net Income Operating Cash Flow Free Cash Flow Total Assets Total Debt
FY2025 (FY) 2025-12-31 $469.6M $0 — — $1.12B —

3. LCLN Data-Verified Investor FAQ (RQD Rating, Sector Peers, SEC Forensics & Technicals)

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Is LCLN stock a Buy, Hold, or Sell right now according to Roarable's RQD model?

As of 2026-11-03, Lincoln International Inc. (Class A) (NYSE: LCLN) is rated D+ (Sell / SELL) by Roarable's 5-pillar RQD engine with a composite confidence score of 57/100 at a spot price of $25.95 (+3.93% 1D, market cap $2.59B). Pillar breakdown: Fundamental Cash Engine 10/20, Institutional 13F & Options Flow 12/20, SEC Balance-Sheet Forensics 13/20, FRED Macro Regime Fit 13/20, and Executive Insider Alignment 9/20. Across 1097 tracked Financials issuers, LCLN ranks #477 in composite RQD confidence.

How does LCLN compare to GDV and GCMG in the Financials sector?

Within the Financials sector (Investment Managers), LCLN carries a Roarable D+ (57/100 RQD), trailing P/E of N/A, gross margin of —, and ROIC of —. By comparison, GDV (Gabelli Dividend & Income Trust of) holds a D grade (44/100 RQD, P/E N/A, ROIC —, cap $2.57B) and GCMG (GCM Grosvenor Inc. (Class A)) posts a C+ grade (69/100 RQD, P/E 56.4x, ROIC 82.5%, cap $2.56B). Among the 5-stock peer group, APAM leads on earnings multiple (10.2x) while GCMG leads on capital efficiency (82.5% ROIC).

What are the biggest fundamental strengths and SEC risk factors for LCLN?

Per LCLN's SEC EDGAR XBRL 10-K filing (FY2025, filed 2025-12-31, CIK 0001925283), Lincoln International Inc. (Class A) generated $469.6M in revenue, $0 in net income, and $0 in free cash flow against $1.12B in total assets and $0 in total debt. Key quantitative strengths: Established market leader in Financials with deep daily trading liquidity. Primary risk factors monitored: Company executives have done more routine share selling than personal cash buying lately. Institutional options positioning shows a 50% call / 50% put premium split.

Where is LCLN trading relative to its 50-day, 200-day, and 52-week technical levels?

LCLN last traded at $25.95 (+3.93% on volume of 259,168 shares), positioning the stock +5.06% above its 50-day simple moving average ($24.70) and +8.71% above its 200-day simple moving average ($23.87). Across its 52-week range of $20.05 to $27.55, LCLN sits at the 78.7% percentile with a 14-day RSI of 56.6 (BULLISH MOMENTUM) and an implied next-earnings move of ±7.5% ($24.00 to $27.90).

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LCLN — Lincoln International Inc. (Class A): What the Facts Mean to a Prospective Investor

Methodology: RQD v6.2 Deterministic 5-Pillar & SEC XBRL Audit
Updated: 2025-12-31

1. Roarable Rating Brief: What This Means to a Prospective Investor

Lincoln International Inc. (Class A) (LCLN) earns a live Roarable RQD composite score of 57/100, corresponding to a D+ letter grade (Roarable Sell) at a spot price of $25.95 (+3.93% 1D, market capitalization $2.59B).

  • Fundamental Cash Engine (10/20): Anchored by return on invested capital (ROIC) of —, gross margin of —, operating margin of —, and free cash flow yield of —.
  • Whale 13F & Options Flow (12/20) + Insider Conviction (9/20): Tracks institutional 13F accumulation, CBOE options call/put positioning, and SEC Form 4 / Congressional PTR filings.
  • Macro Regime Fit (13/20) + Forensic Balance Sheet (13/20): Incorporates a 1.00x equity beta, Altman Z-Score of N/A, Piotroski F-Score of N/A, and Debt/Equity of N/A.

2. Business Model, Unit Margins & SEC Financial Trajectory

Lincoln International Inc. (Class A) is listed on the NYSE and classified in the Financials sector, Investment Managers industry. The issuer has a market capitalization of $2.6B. — The specific products or services sold, customer base, and revenue model are not described in the source data.

In its latest audited SEC EDGAR 10-K filing for FY2025 (filed 2025-12-31), Lincoln International Inc. (Class A) (LCLN) reported $469.6M in annual revenue and $0 in GAAP net income. Operating cash flow reached $0 and free cash flow totaled $0, backed by $1.12B in total assets against $0 in total debt.

3. Institutional Bull vs. Bear Thesis & Valuation Tradeoff

  • 🐂 Primary Bull Case (D+ • RQD 57/100): Established market leader in Financials with deep daily trading liquidity. Free cash flow yield of — and institutional whale pillar of 12/20. With Fundamental Cash Engine at 10/20 and Institutional Whale Flow at 12/20, sustained execution supports upside toward the upper end of the $20.05 – $27.55 52-week range.
  • 🐻 Primary Bear Case & Valuation Risk: Company executives have done more routine share selling than personal cash buying lately. Investors must weigh current valuation against — operating margins and a 1.00x macro beta.

4. 2nd-Order Butterfly Ripples & Key Questions to Watch

Investors should note that the absence of mapped links means ripple effects from sector-wide moves cannot be traced through this framework for LCLN.

  • Key Question #1: Can LCLN sustain or expand its — operating margin and — ROIC against Investment Managers peers over the next 4 quarters?
  • Key Question #2: Following FY2025 revenue of $469.6M and free cash flow of $0, how will capital allocation balance growth reinvestment against $0 in total debt?
  • Key Question #3: How sensitive is LCLN's equity valuation to Financials capital spending cycles and macro interest-rate shifts (Beta 1.00x)?

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Balance-sheet forensics score 13 of 20 with an Altman Z of 2.5, a Piotroski F of 6/9, and cash of $320.2M, indicating financial staying

Balance-sheet forensics score 13 of 20 with an Altman Z of 2.5, a Piotroski F of 6/9, and cash of $320.2M, indicating financial staying power.. When you look under the hood at LCLN, Fundamental Cash Engine is 10/20 with 0.0% gross margins and 0.0% ROIC. Bears are staring in the rearview mirror while institutional 13F flow (12/20) has been quietly accumulating below $27.55. My 12M target is $31.71.

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@AlphaFlow_Cap Agree on the RQD 57/100 quality, though with 1.0 beta I'm scaling in with half-size at $24.97 and keeping dry powder in case we test $23.22.

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Spot @ $24.97

Fundamental cash engine scores only 10 of 20 with ROIC and FCF yield both at 0%, and insider conviction scores 9 of 20.

Here is the bear case nobody on the bull side wants to address on LCLN: Fundamental cash engine scores only 10 of 20 with ROIC and FCF yield both at 0%, and insider conviction scores 9 of 20.. At current EV/EBITDA multiples, even a small guidance miss in Investment Managers triggers a 12-15% air pocket.

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