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Lincoln National (LNC)
NYSE:LNC
LNC Stock Chart & Stats
$45.77
-$0.69(-2.17%)
At close: 4:00 PM EST
$45.77
-$0.69(-2.17%)
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week Range$27.58 - $46.71
Previous CloseN/A
Volume432.94K
Average Volume (3M)1.57M
Market Cap
$8.76B
Enterprise Value$14.59B
Total Cash (Recent Filing)$33.91B
Total Debt (Recent Filing)$5.77B
Price to Earnings (P/E)4.1
Beta1.07
Next Earnings
Feb 05, 2026EPS Estimate
1.92Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend Yield3.9%
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)2.04
Shares Outstanding189,939,060
10 Day Avg. Volume1,903,365
30 Day Avg. Volume1,573,038
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio>-0.01
Price to Book (P/B)0.66
Price to Sales (P/S)0.30
P/FCF Ratio-2.70
Enterprise Value/Market Cap1.67
Enterprise Value/Revenue0.79
Enterprise Value/Gross Profit3.04
Enterprise Value/Ebitda5.28
Forecast
1Y Price Target
$46.82Price Target Upside2.29% Upside
Rating ConsensusHold
Number of Analyst Covering12
EPS Forecast (FY)N/A
Revenue Forecast (FY)N/A
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Business StrategyLincoln's turnaround remains firmly on track as the company shifts to a more capital light business mix, delivering steady, profitable earnings growth and maintaining strong capital levels.
Earnings GrowthGroup Protection earnings are poised to drive outperformance, suggesting a significant role in overall earnings with higher quality and lower capital intensity.
ValuationValuation merits a re-rating toward historical norms, suggesting for approximately 2x multiple expansion.
Bears Say
Lincoln National News
LNC FAQ
What was Lincoln National’s price range in the past 12 months?
Lincoln National lowest stock price was $27.58 and its highest was $46.71 in the past 12 months.
What is Lincoln National’s market cap?
Lincoln National’s market cap is $8.76B.
When is Lincoln National’s upcoming earnings report date?
Lincoln National’s upcoming earnings report date is Feb 05, 2026 which is in 43 days.
How were Lincoln National’s earnings last quarter?
Lincoln National released its earnings results on Oct 30, 2025. The company reported $2.04 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $1.868 by $0.172.
Is Lincoln National overvalued?
According to Wall Street analysts Lincoln National’s price is currently Undervalued.
Does Lincoln National pay dividends?
Lincoln National pays a Quarterly dividend of $0.45 which represents an annual dividend yield of 3.9%. See more information on Lincoln National dividends here
What is Lincoln National’s EPS estimate?
Lincoln National’s EPS estimate is 1.92.
How many shares outstanding does Lincoln National have?
Lincoln National has 189,939,060 shares outstanding.
What happened to Lincoln National’s price movement after its last earnings report?
Lincoln National reported an EPS of $2.04 in its last earnings report, beating expectations of $1.868. Following the earnings report the stock price went up 1.649%.
Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of Lincoln National?
Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in LNC
What is the TipRanks Smart Score and how is it calculated?
Smart Score combines eight research factors - such as analyst recommendations, hedge fund trends, and technical indicators - to measure a stock’s outlook. These signals are unified into a single score that reflects bullish or bearish momentum. See detailed methodology
Lincoln National Stock Smart Score
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Analyst Consensus
Hold
Average Price Target:
$46.82 (2.29% Upside)
$46.82 (2.29% Upside)
Blogger Sentiment
Bullish
LNC Sentiment 87%
Sector Average 69%
Sector Average 69%
Hedge Fund Trend
Decreased
By 172.1K Shares
Last Quarter.
Last Quarter.
Insider Transactions
Sold Shares
Worth $71.0K over
the Last 3 Months
the Last 3 Months
Crowd Wisdom
Neutral
Last 7 Days ▲ 0.8%
Last 30 Days ▲ 0.5%
Last 30 Days ▲ 0.5%
Technicals
SMA
Positive
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
56.89%
12-Months-Change
Fundamentals
Return on Equity
21.66%
Trailing 12-Months
Asset Growth
5.17%
Trailing 12-Months
Company Description
Lincoln National
Lincoln National Corporation (LNC) is a leading provider of financial services and insurance products in the United States. The company operates through various segments, including Life Insurance, Annuities, Retirement Plan Services, and Group Protection. Lincoln National offers a diverse range of products, including life insurance policies, retirement savings products such as fixed and variable annuities, and employee benefits solutions, aimed at helping individuals and businesses achieve financial security and peace of mind.
LNC Company Deck
LNC Earnings Call
Q3 2025
0:00 / 0:00
Earnings Call Sentiment|Positive
The earnings call reflected a strong overall performance with consistent growth in key segments like Annuities and Life Insurance, supported by strategic initiatives and disciplined execution. However, there were challenges in the Group Protection segment due to volatility in disability claims. Despite these issues, the company's strategic direction and financial health remain positive.View all LNC earnings summariesLNC Stock 12 Month Forecast
Average Price Target
$46.82
▲(2.29% Upside)
Technical Analysis
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Ownership Overview
0.85% Insiders
20.39% Mutual Funds
10.11% Other Institutional Investors
43.69% Public Companies and Individual Investors