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LNC Stock Forecast: Lincoln National Corp. Price Predictions for 2026-2027

Last close, 14 Aug 2026
$45
+0.40% on the day

The 13 Wall Street analysts covering Lincoln National Corp. hold a median 12-month price target of $47 — +2.3% from the last close. Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model, run across ~4,600 US stocks, ranks it 73 of 100 as at 15 Aug 2026 — in the upper half. Here, the model and the Street point the same way.

Market cap
$8.7B
Ticker Nerd rank
73 / 100
Median analyst target
$47
Analysts covering
13
Total return, dividends reinvested
1W
−1.2%
1M
+10.2%
YTD
+5.7%
1Y
+16.1%
From 52W high
−3.3%
From 52W low
+42.9%
$32
$47
52-week range, adjusted closes · the dot is the last close
Ticker Nerd rank

LNC stock analysis: one number for the whole business

Consensus tells you what everyone already believes. The model scores Lincoln National Corp. on its factor families — the same systematic rank behind the Ticker Nerd portfolio.

Where the model ranks itAs at 15 Aug 2026
73 / 100

Percentile across ~4,600 US stocks on Ticker Nerd’s systematic factor model. Higher is better. How the model is built and tested

Growth
99
Value
97
Revisions
84
Momentum
79
Quality
50
Issuance
43
Accruals
22
Volatility
20
Size
17

Growth (99): Sales and profits are climbing, and climbing faster than before.

Volatility (20): The share price moves around a lot.

Size (17): Larger than most of the companies we track — more scrutinised, less often mispriced.

Built and run by Aslam Ghouse, an ex-Goldman Sachs quant trader with fourteen years in markets.

Wall Street

LNC stock forecast 2026-2027: analyst price targets & predictions

The bullish and bearish analyst opinions on LNC, reported as data — targets and ratings, the market's view beside the model's.

Share price and the analyst range, 12 monthsAdjusted close, US dollars
$30$35$40$45$50$55$60$65Oct 25Jan 26Apr 26Jul 26LNCHigh $60Median $47Low $35

Price targets and ratings are third-party analyst estimates, reported here as data. They are not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.

What Wall Street says13 analysts
6 Buy5 Hold2 Sell
Low $35Median $47High $60

The green dot is the last close — the median target sits +2.3% from it.

Recent analyst actionsNewest first

Of the 20 most recent actions, 11 moved their price target up and 0 moved it down.

DateFirmActionRatingTarget
31 July 2026Keefe, Bruyette & WoodsMaintainsOutperform$46 → $51
31 July 2026MizuhoMaintainsOutperform$51 → $53
22 July 2026TD CowenMaintainsHold$37 → $42
22 July 2026TD CowenMaintainsHold—
21 July 2026JP MorganMaintainsUnderweight—
21 July 2026JP MorganMaintainsUnderweight$40 → $42
13 July 2026Evercore ISI GroupMaintainsIn-Line$48 → $51
13 July 2026Evercore ISI GroupMaintainsIn-Line—
13 July 2026Keefe, Bruyette & WoodsMaintainsOutperform$44 → $46
13 July 2026Keefe, Bruyette & WoodsMaintainsOutperform—
10 July 2026JefferiesMaintainsBuy$56 → $57
10 July 2026JefferiesMaintainsBuy—
9 July 2026MizuhoMaintainsOutperform$48 → $51
9 July 2026MizuhoMaintainsOutperform—
9 July 2026Wells FargoMaintainsOverweight$44 → $47
9 July 2026Wells FargoMaintainsOverweight—
8 July 2026UBSMaintainsNeutral$39 → $44
8 July 2026UBSMaintainsNeutral—
6 July 2026BarclaysUpgradeOverweight$42 → $45
6 July 2026BarclaysUpgradeOverweight—

Price targets and ratings are third-party analyst estimates, reported here as data. They are not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.

Market Radar

This page is one stock. Monday covers all of them.

Computed off the Friday close and sent before the US open.

Market Radar reports the week’s largest rank changes across roughly 4,600 US stocks, the factor behind each one, and where the market went. LNC appears on the weeks it earns a place.

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Estimates

LNC analyst estimate revisions

Not the forecast itself — the direction analysts are revising it. Revision direction is one of the model's factor families.

Which way the estimates are movingNext fiscal year
EPS revision, 90 days
+1.8%
Analysts raising
3
Analysts cutting
8
Fundamentals

Lincoln National Corp. (LNC) financial data

A margin means little on its own. Each bar marks where the figure sits across the whole US universe we score.

Valuation
Trailing P/E
3.8×

Cheaper than 67% of US stocks

Price / sales
0.4×

Cheaper than 85% of US stocks

Price / book
0.8×

Cheaper than 78% of US stocks

EV / EBITDA
—
Growth & margins
Revenue growth (YoY)
12.6%

Higher than 58% of US stocks

Earnings growth (YoY)
90.6%

Higher than 83% of US stocks

Gross margin
—
Operating margin
4.6%

Higher than 54% of US stocks

Net margin
12.2%

Higher than 74% of US stocks

Returns & dividend
Return on equity
22.6%

Higher than 84% of US stocks

Return on assets
0.3%

Higher than 44% of US stocks

Dividend yield
4.0%

Higher than 77% of US dividend payers

Bars mark the percentile across the ~4,600 US stocks Ticker Nerd covers, among those reporting the figure.

Peers

LNC vs competitors

The nearest names by industry and size, scored by the same model — like for like.

Its peer group, ranked by the same modelInsurance - Life
CompanyMarket capTKN rank
LNCLincoln National Corp.$8.7B
73
JXNJackson Financial, Inc.$9.2B
65
PRIPrimerica, Inc.$9.7B
84
GLGlobe Life, Inc.$14.4B
73
CNOCNO Financial Group, Inc.$5.1B
76
UNMUnum Group$15.1B
51
GNWGenworth Financial, Inc.$3.9B
73

Look up any of the roughly 4,600 stocks we score.

The rank is the raw material. Whether the rules would actually own Lincoln National Corp. — and when they’d sell — is the membership. See the Ticker Nerd 20 →

News

Latest LNC news & analysis

Lincoln National Restarts Buybacks After a Nearly Four-Year Pause

Zacks Investment Research · 11 Aug 2026positive

Lincoln National Corp. is restarting its share buyback program after a nearly four-year pause, supported by stronger capital and lower risk, with approximately $714 million remaining in the program.

Why it matters — A resumption of buybacks signals improved financial health and management's confidence in the company's capital position, which is relevant for shareholders monitoring LNC's return-of-capital strategy.

Lincoln Financial Announces Offers to Purchase Up To $500 Million Aggregate Liquidation Preference of Its Series C and Series D Depositary Shares

Business Wire · 10 Aug 2026neutral

Lincoln National Corporation announced the commencement of concurrent cash offers to purchase up to $500 million in aggregate liquidation preference of its outstanding Series C and Series D depositary shares, which represent fractional interests in preferred stock.

Why it matters — The preferred-stock buyback signals capital-management activity that affects the company's preferred shares and overall capital structure.

Lincoln National Corporation's Board of Directors Declares Quarterly Cash Dividend & Announces Plans to Resume Share Repurchases in the Third Quarter of 2026

Business Wire · 10 Aug 2026positive

Lincoln National Corporation's board declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.45 per common share, payable November 2, 2026, to shareholders of record on October 12, 2026. The company also announced plans to resume share repurchases in the third quarter of 2026.

Why it matters — A declared dividend and plans to resume share repurchases signal ongoing capital-return activity for Lincoln National shareholders.

Lincoln Financial Announces Chief Financial Officer Transition

Business Wire · 10 Aug 2026neutral

Lincoln Financial announced that Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer Chris Neczypor is leaving the company to pursue an opportunity outside the industry. Adam Cohen, Senior Vice President, Chief Accounting Officer and Treasurer, was appointed Interim CFO effective immediately, and Neczypor will remain with Lincoln through the end of August to ensure a smooth transition.

Why it matters — A change in the chief financial officer role is a key leadership transition for Lincoln Financial that shareholders and analysts will monitor for continuity in the company's financial stewardship.

LNC Q2 Earnings Beat Estimates on Higher Investment Gains, Lower Costs

Zacks Investment Research · 3 Aug 2026positive

Lincoln National Corp. (LNC) reported second-quarter earnings that exceeded estimates, driven by higher investment income, lower expenses, and improved segment profitability, which offset weaker sales in some key business lines.

Why it matters — The earnings beat signals that cost controls and investment gains are helping LNC navigate softness in core sales areas.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions about LNC stock

What is the LNC stock price forecast for 2026-2027?

The 13 Wall Street analysts covering Lincoln National Corp. have a median 12-month price target of $47, with estimates ranging from $35 to $60. These are third-party analyst estimates, not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.

Is LNC stock a buy right now?

Of the 13 analysts covering Lincoln National Corp., 6 rate it a Buy, 5 a Hold and 2 a Sell. Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model ranks Lincoln National Corp. 73 out of 100 across roughly 4,600 US stocks as at 15 Aug 2026. None of this is personal advice — it does not consider your circumstances.

How does Ticker Nerd's model rank LNC?

As at 15 Aug 2026, Lincoln National Corp. ranks 73 out of 100 on Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model — a percentile across roughly 4,600 US stocks, built from its factor families. Its strongest factor family is Growth (99 of 100).

Will LNC stock go up?

No one can know that. What the data says: the median 12-month target from 13 analysts implies +2.3% from the last close, and Ticker Nerd's factor model ranks Lincoln National Corp. 73 out of 100 as at 15 Aug 2026. Analyst targets are third-party estimates and frequently wrong; none of this is personal advice.

What is the LNC stock forecast for 2030?

No analyst covering Lincoln National Corp. publishes a 2030 price target — Wall Street targets run 12 to 18 months out. Sites quoting a 2030 price for LNC are extrapolating price history, which says nothing about the business. The furthest attributed numbers are the current analyst targets: $35 to $60 over the next 12 months.

How has LNC stock performed over the past year?

Lincoln National Corp. returned +16.1% over the 12 months to 14 Aug 2026, with dividends reinvested. Past performance does not indicate future returns.

What does Lincoln National Corp. do?

Lincoln National Corporation is a U.S.-based holding company that operates under the marketing name Lincoln Financial Group. The company focuses on insurance and retirement solutions, providing products and services that help individuals and institutions manage financial security, income protection, and wealth transfer needs.

What is the latest news on LNC?

The most recent item we track (Zacks Investment Research, 11 Aug 2026): "Lincoln National Restarts Buybacks After a Nearly Four-Year Pause". Lincoln National Corp. is restarting its share buyback program after a nearly four-year pause, supported by stronger capital and lower risk, with approximately $714 million remaining in the program.

Company

About Lincoln National Corp.

Lincoln National Corporation is a U.S.-based holding company that operates under the marketing name Lincoln Financial Group. The company focuses on insurance and retirement solutions, providing products and services that help individuals and institutions manage financial security, income protection, and wealth transfer needs. Through its subsidiaries, Lincoln National Corporation offers life insurance, annuities, group protection benefits, and retirement plan services to employers, organizations, and individual customers. Its offerings are designed to support long-term financial planning, including retirement income, workplace benefits, and protection against financial risks associated with death, disability, or longevity. Headquartered in the United States, Lincoln National Corporation plays a significant role in the U.S. insurance and retirement markets, serving financial professionals, employers, and retail clients through a combination of advisors, intermediaries, and direct channels.

CEO Ms. Ellen R. Gail Cooper C.F.A., F.S.A. · 9,783 employees · United States · https://www.lincolnfinancial.com