Lincoln National Corporation (LNC)

NYSE: LNC · Real-Time Price · USD
41.36
+0.53 (1.30%)
At close: Jul 24, 2026, 4:00 PM EDT
41.10
-0.26 (-0.63%)
After-hours: Jul 24, 2026, 7:34 PM EDT
Market Cap7.91B +31.4%
Revenue (ttm)18.83B +2.8%
Net Income1.64B +29.7%
EPS8.55 +19.0%
Shares Out 191.21M
PE Ratio4.84
Forward PE5.33
Dividend$1.80 (4.35%)
Ex-Dividend DateJul 10, 2026
Volume1,386,164
Open40.69
Previous Close40.83
Day's Range40.29 - 41.46
52-Week Range32.18 - 46.82
Beta1.16
AnalystsHold
Price Target44.83 (+8.39%)
Earnings DateJul 30, 2026

About LNC

Lincoln National Corporation, through its subsidiaries, operates multiple insurance and retirement businesses in the United States. It operates through four segments: Life Insurance, Annuities, Group Protection, and Retirement Plan Services. The Life Insurance segment provides life insurance products, including term insurance, universal life insurance (UL), indexed universal life insurance, variable universal life insurance (VUL), linked-benefit UL and VUL products, and critical illness and long-term care riders. Its Annuities segment offers va... [Read more]

Sector Financials
Founded 1905
Employees 9,423
Stock Exchange NYSE
Ticker Symbol LNC
Full Company Profile

Financial Performance

In 2025, Lincoln National's revenue was $18.27 billion, an increase of 1.68% compared to the previous year's $17.97 billion. Earnings were $1.09 billion, a decrease of -65.89%.

Financial Statements

Analyst Summary

According to 13 analysts, the average rating for LNC stock is "Hold." The 12-month stock price target is $44.83, which is an increase of 8.39% from the latest price.

Price Target
$44.83
(8.39% upside)
Analyst Consensus: Hold
Stock Forecasts

News

Lincoln National price target raised to $42 from $37 at TD Cowen

TD Cowen analyst Andrew Kligerman raised the firm’s price target on Lincoln National (LNC) to $42 from $37 and keeps a Hold rating on the shares. The firm upped targets…

3 days ago - TheFly

Lincoln National price target raised to $42 from $40 at JPMorgan

JPMorgan raised the firm’s price target on Lincoln National (LNC) to $42 from $40 and keeps an Underweight rating on the shares. The firm adjusted targets in the life insurance…

4 days ago - TheFly

Lincoln National price target raised to $46 from $44 at Keefe Bruyette

Keefe Bruyette raised the firm’s price target on Lincoln National (LNC) to $46 from $44 and keeps an Outperform rating on the shares. The firm increased targets in the life…

12 days ago - TheFly

Lincoln National price target raised to $57 from $56 at Jefferies

Jefferies analyst Suneet Kamath raised the firm’s price target on Lincoln National (LNC) to $57 from $56 and keeps a Buy rating on the shares. Lincoln National remains a top…

15 days ago - TheFly

Lincoln National price target raised to $51 from $48 at Mizuho

Mizuho raised the firm’s price target on Lincoln National (LNC) to $51 from $48 and keeps an Outperform rating on the shares.

16 days ago - TheFly

Lincoln National price target raised to $44 from $39 at UBS

UBS raised the firm’s price target on Lincoln National (LNC) to $44 from $39 and keeps a Neutral rating on the shares.

17 days ago - TheFly

Lincoln National upgraded to Overweight from Equal Weight at Barclays

Barclays upgraded Lincoln National (LNC) to Overweight from Equal Weight with a price target of $45, up from $42. The firm sees the company nearing the end of its capital-building…

19 days ago - TheFly

Lincoln Financial to Report 2026 Second Quarter Results on July 30

RADNOR, Pa.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Lincoln Financial (NYSE:LNC) announced today that it will report its results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2026, at 6:00 a.m. Eastern Time on Thursday, July 30, 2...

24 days ago - Business Wire

Lincoln National announces promotion of three senior leaders to SMC

Lincoln Financial announced the promotion of three senior leaders to its Senior Management Committee, SMC: Darrel Tedrow as Executive Vice President, President of Life Insurance and Retail Shared Serv...

7 weeks ago - TheFly

Lincoln Financial Announces Executive Leadership Transitions

RADNOR, Pa.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Lincoln Financial (NYSE: LNC) today announced the promotion of three senior leaders to its Senior Management Committee (SMC): Darrel Tedrow as Executive Vice President, P...

7 weeks ago - Business Wire

Lincoln National Corporation's Board of Directors Declares Quarterly Cash Dividend

RADNOR, Pa.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Lincoln Financial (NYSE:LNC) announced today that the board of directors of Lincoln National Corporation declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.45 per share on the corp...

2 months ago - Business Wire

Lincoln National Transcript: AGM 2026

The meeting covered director elections, auditor ratification, executive compensation approval, and a shareholder proposal for an independent board chairman, which did not pass. No questions were received, and key risks discussed included stock performance and annuity outflows.

2 months ago - Transcripts

Lincoln National price target lowered to $40 from $43 at Morgan Stanley

Morgan Stanley lowered the firm’s price target on Lincoln National (LNC) to $40 from $43 and keeps an Overweight rating on the shares. Results were “generally strong” for life insurance…

2 months ago - TheFly

Lincoln National price target raised to $39 from $37 at UBS

UBS raised the firm’s price target on Lincoln National (LNC) to $39 from $37 and keeps a Neutral rating on the shares. The firm updated its model to reflect the…

2 months ago - TheFly

Lincoln National Corporation to Hold 2026 Annual Meeting of Shareholders on May 28, 2026

RADNOR, Pa.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Lincoln Financial (NYSE:LNC) announced today that Lincoln National Corporation will hold its 2026 Annual Meeting of Shareholders (the “Annual Meeting”) on Thursday, May 2...

2 months ago - Business Wire

Lincoln National price target raised to $44 from $43 at Keefe Bruyette

Keefe Bruyette raised the firm’s price target on Lincoln National (LNC) to $44 from $43 and keeps an Outperform rating on the shares.

2 months ago - TheFly

Lincoln National price target lowered to $48 from $49 at Evercore ISI

Evercore ISI analyst Thomas Gallagher lowered the firm’s price target on Lincoln National (LNC) to $48 from $49 and keeps an In Line rating on the shares. Published first on…

2 months ago - TheFly

Lincoln National price target raised to $44 from $43 at Wells Fargo

Wells Fargo analyst Wes Carmichael raised the firm’s price target on Lincoln National (LNC) to $44 from $43 and keeps an Overweight rating on the shares. The firm is also…

2 months ago - TheFly

Stadion Money Management and Morningstar Retirement Team Up to Launch Stadion Managed Accounts at Lincoln Financial

Industry-first collaboration between two experienced managed accounts providers aims to bring enhanced personalization to retirement plan participants Industry-first collaboration between two experien...

2 months ago - GlobeNewsWire

Lincoln National price target lowered to $40 from $42 at JPMorgan

JPMorgan lowered the firm’s price target on Lincoln National (LNC) to $40 from $42 and keeps an Underweight rating on the shares.

2 months ago - TheFly

Centro and Lincoln Expand API Integration to Streamline RFP and Quoting Process

Enhanced API connectivity automates RFP data exchange, reduces manual intervention, and creates a more efficient, user-friendly broker experience CLEVELAND, May 7, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Centro Benefits...

2 months ago - PRNewsWire

Lincoln National Earnings Call Transcript: Q1 2026

Adjusted operating income grew 16% year-over-year, driven by strong segment performance, disciplined capital management, and ongoing digital investments. Group Protection, Life, and Retirement Plan Services all posted significant gains, while annuities shifted toward higher-quality, less market-sensitive products.

2 months ago - Transcripts

Lincoln National Earnings release: Q1 2026

Lincoln National released its Q1 2026 earnings on May 7, 2026, summarizing the period's financial results.

2 months ago - Filings

Lincoln National Slides: Q1 2026

Lincoln National has posted slides in relation to its Q1 2026 quarterly earnings report, which was published on May 7, 2026.

2 months ago - Filings

Lincoln National Quarterly report: Q1 2026

Lincoln National has published its Q1 2026 quarterly earnings report on May 7, 2026.

2 months ago - Filings