Lincoln National Corporation (LNC)

Currency in USD
41.98
-1.50(-3.45%)
Closed·
41.98+0.03(+0.07%)
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High dividend Yield
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Fair Value
Day's Range
41.9444.14
52 wk Range
32.1847.67
Key Statistics
Prev. Close
43.48
Open
43.45
Day's Range
41.94-44.14
52 wk Range
32.18-47.67
Volume
1.68M
Average Volume (3m)
1.9M
1-Year Change
2.6908%
Book Value / Share
54.2
Fair Value
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Company’s Health
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Fair Price
Upside
Price Target
47.08
Upside
+12.16%
Members' Sentiments
Bearish
Bullish
ProTips
Has maintained dividend payments for 56 consecutive years
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Technical Analysis

Summary
Strong Sell
Sell
Neutral
Buy
Strong Buy
Strong Sell
Technical Indicators
Strong Sell
Moving Averages
Strong Sell

Analyst Ratings

6 Buy
5 Hold
2 Sell
Ratings:
13 analysts
Overall Consensus
Neutral

Analysts 12-Month Price Target:

Average 47.08
(+12.16% Upside)
Firm
ArticlePositionPrice TargetUpside / DownsideFrom Price TargetActionDate
Mizuho
Buy53.00+26.34%51.00MaintainJul 31, 2026
Keefe, Bruyette & Woods
Buy51.00+21.57%46.00MaintainJul 31, 2026
BofA Securities
Hold47.00+12.04%40.00MaintainJul 30, 2026
JPMorgan
Sell42.00+0.12%40.00MaintainJul 21, 2026
Keefe, Bruyette & Woods
Buy46.00+9.65%44.00MaintainJul 13, 2026

Lincoln National Corporation Earnings Call Summary for Q2/2026

  • Lincoln Financial posted Q2 2026 adjusted EPS of $2.24, beating estimates by $0.24, though revenue of $4.54B missed forecasts by 6.97%.
  • Adjusted operating income rose 3% YoY to $439M, marking eighth consecutive quarter of growth; shares jumped 3.81% premarket to $43.01.
  • Company expects full-year subsidiary remittances of $1.2B-$1.3B and announced $500M hybrid securities issuance to strengthen capital position.
  • Reinsurance deal with Talcott Financial covering $6B legacy life reserves expected to close Q4 2026, adding $30M-$40M annual free cash flow.
  • CEO Cooper said Lincoln has reached 'inflection point' after repositioning, now focused on disciplined growth and improved earnings quality.
Last Updated: 2026-07-30, 09:18 a/m
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Earnings

Latest Release
Jul 30, 2026
EPS / Forecast
2.24 / 2.00
Revenue / Forecast
4.54B / 4.88B
EPS Revisions
Last 90 days

Dividends

Payout Ratio
Payout ratio (TTM)
Earnings retained
EPS 11.47%
Dividend Yield
4.14%
Industry Median 3.17%
Annualized payout
1.80
Paid quarterly
5-Years Growth
+1.63%
Growth Streak

LNC Income Statement

Compare LNC to Peers and Sector

Metrics to compare
LNC
Peers
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Relationship
P/E Ratio
3.6x11.2x9.8x
PEG Ratio
0.040.450.03
Price/Book
0.8x1.6x1.0x
Price / LTM Sales
0.4x1.2x3.0x
Upside (Analyst Target)
6.9%20.8%14.2%
Fair Value Upside
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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 variable, fixed, and registered index-linked annuities. The Group Protection segment offers group nonmedical insurance products consisting of short and long-term disability and administration services, statutory disability; paid family medical leave administration and absence management services; term life; life; supplemental health insurance; accident, critical illness, and hospital indemnity benefits and dental and vision products to the employer marketplace through various forms of employee-paid and employer-paid plans. Its Retirement Plan Services segment provides employers with retirement plan products and services primarily in the defined contribution retirement plan marketplace; individual and group variable annuities, group fixed annuities, and mutual fund-based programs; and various plan services, including plan recordkeeping, compliance testing, participant education, and trust and custodial services. It distributes its products through consultants, brokers, planners, agents, financial advisors, third-party administrators, financial institutions, and other intermediaries. Lincoln National Corporation was founded in 1905 and is headquartered in Radnor, Pennsylvania.

Industry
Insurance
Sector
Financial
Employees
9423

Ownership

Ownership Overview

Type
Common Stock Held% of Shares OutstandingMarket Value
Mutual Funds & ETFs
77.58M40.53%3.37B
Other Institutional Investors
82.81M43.25%3.60B
Public Companies & Retail Investors
31.05M16.22%1.35B
Total
191.45M100.00%8.32B

Top Holders

Holder
% of holding
Shares Held
Date Reported
Value (In 1,000s)
Bain Capital, LP9.80%18,759,497815,663
BlackRock, Inc.9.70%18,561,962807,074

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FAQ

What Is the Lincoln National (LNC) Stock Price Today?

The Lincoln National stock price today is 41.98 USD.

What Stock Exchange Does Lincoln National Trade On?

Lincoln National is listed and trades on the New York Stock Exchange.

What Is the Stock Symbol for Lincoln National?

The stock symbol for Lincoln National is "LNC."

Does Lincoln National Pay Dividends? What’s The Current Dividend Yield?

The Lincoln National dividend yield is 4.14%.

What Is the Lincoln National Market Cap?

As of today, Lincoln National market cap is 8.03B USD.

What Is Lincoln National's Earnings Per Share (TTM)?

The Lincoln National EPS (TTM) is 11.47.

When Is the Next Lincoln National Earnings Date?

Lincoln National will release its next earnings report on Nov 04, 2026.

From a Technical Analysis Perspective, Is LNC a Buy or Sell?

Based on moving averages and other technical indicators, the daily buy/sell signal is Sell.

How Many Times Has Lincoln National Stock Split?

Lincoln National has split 4 times.

How Many Employees Does Lincoln National Have?

Lincoln National has 9423 employees.

What is the current trading status of Lincoln National (LNC)?

As of Aug 20, 2026, Lincoln National (LNC) is trading at a price of 41.98 USD, with a previous close of 43.48 USD. The stock has fluctuated within a day range of 41.94 USD to 44.14 USD, while its 52-week range spans from 32.18 USD to 47.67 USD.

What Is Lincoln National (LNC) Price Target According to Analysts?

The average 12-month price target for Lincoln National is 47.08 USD, with a high estimate of 60 USD and a low estimate of 35 USD. 6 analysts recommend buying the stock, while 2 suggest selling, leading to an overall rating of Neutral. The stock has an +12.16% Upside potential.

What Is the LNC Premarket Price?

LNC's last pre-market stock price is 43.71 USD. The pre-market share volume is 2,410.00, and the stock has decreased by 0.23, or 0.53%.

What Is the LNC After Hours Price?

LNC's last after hours stock price is 41.98 USD, the stock has decreased by 0.03, or 0.07%.
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