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Lincoln National (LNC) Stock Forecast, Price Target & Predictions

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LNC Stock Forecast

Lincoln National (LNC) stock forecast, based on 27 Wall Street analysts, predicts a 12-month average price target of $40.67, with a high of $43.00 and a low of $37.00. This represents a 1.37% increase from the last price of $40.12.

$25 $29 $33 $37 $41 $45 High: $43 Avg: $40.67 Low: $37 Last Closed Price: $40.12

LNC Stock Rating

Lincoln National stock's rating consensus is Hold, based on 27 Wall Street analysts. The breakdown includes 1 Strong Buy (3.70%), 7 Buy (25.93%), 17 Hold (62.96%), 2 Sell (7.41%), and 0 Strong Sell (0.00%).

Hold
Total 27 2 17 7 1 Strong Sell Sell Hold Buy Strong Buy

LNC Price Target Upside V Benchmarks

TypeNameUpside
StockLincoln National1.37%
SectorFinancial Services Stocks 8.51%
IndustryLife Insurance Stocks 15.45%

Price Target Trends

1M3M12M
# Anlaysts478
Avg Price Target$46.00$45.71$45.25
Last Closing Price$40.12$40.12$40.12
Upside/Downside14.66%13.93%12.79%
Ratings Trends
DateStrong BuyBuyHoldSellStrong SellTotal
Oct, 251191113
Sep, 25-110-112
Aug, 25-110-112
Jul, 25-110-112
Jun, 25-110-112
Analyst Price Target Forecasts
DateAnalystCompanyPrice TargetPrice when PublishedPrice Target/Price when PublishedPrice Target/Last Closing Price
Oct 09, 2025Ryan KruegerNational Bank$43.00$39.887.82%7.18%
Oct 08, 2025Alex ScottNational Bank$46.00$40.3014.14%14.66%
Oct 07, 2025National Bank$53.00$40.1432.04%32.10%
Oct 07, 2025John BarnidgePiper Sandler$42.00$40.144.63%4.69%
Sep 19, 2025Bob HuangNational Bank$58.00$39.8045.73%44.57%
Aug 18, 2025Bob HuangNational Bank$41.00$39.852.89%2.19%
Aug 05, 2025Wells Fargo$37.00$38.78-4.59%-7.78%
Feb 28, 2025National Bank$42.00$39.007.69%4.69%
Oct 18, 2024Devin McDermottMorgan Stanley$24.00$33.40-28.14%-40.18%
Oct 08, 2024Alex ScottNational Bank$36.00$31.1215.68%-10.27%
Analyst Rating Forecasts
DateCompanyPrevious RatingNew RatingRating Change
Oct 07, 2025Piper SandlerNeutralNeutralhold
Sep 15, 2025Wolfe ResearchPeer PerformUnderperforminitialise
Aug 05, 2025Wells FargoPositivePositivehold
Oct 18, 2024Wells FargoEqual-WeightEqual-Weighthold
Oct 08, 2024Cowen & Co.Holdinitialise
Oct 08, 2024BarclaysEqual-WeightEqual-Weighthold
Sep 04, 2024BarclaysUnderweightEqual-Weightinitialise
Jun 28, 2024JefferiesBuyBuyhold
Jun 28, 2024Piper SandlerNeutralNeutralhold
May 22, 2024JefferiesHoldBuyupgrade

Financial Forecast

EPS Forecast

$-5 $0 $5 $10 $15 $20 Dec 20 Dec 21 Dec 22 Dec 23 Dec 24 Dec 25 Dec 26 Dec 27
Dec 20Dec 21Dec 22Dec 23Dec 24Dec 25Dec 26Dec 27
Reported$2.58$7.50$7.94$-4.92$18.66---
Avg Forecast$4.46$8.52$-4.35$5.09$6.78$7.67$8.38$9.21
High Forecast$4.53$8.66$-4.25$5.45$6.81$7.88$9.60$9.24
Low Forecast$4.41$8.43$-4.42$4.64$6.76$7.53$4.97$9.18
Surprise %-42.15%-11.97%-282.53%-196.66%175.22%---

Revenue Forecast

$12B $13B $15B $17B $19B $21B Dec 20 Dec 21 Dec 22 Dec 23 Dec 24 Dec 25 Dec 26 Dec 27
Dec 20Dec 21Dec 22Dec 23Dec 24Dec 25Dec 26Dec 27
Reported$17.44B$19.23B$18.81B$11.64B$18.44B---
Avg Forecast$18.14B$19.59B$18.58B$18.54B$18.39B$19.18B$19.78B$20.59B
High Forecast$18.37B$19.84B$18.82B$18.80B$18.48B$19.48B$19.82B$20.62B
Low Forecast$17.99B$19.42B$18.26B$17.90B$18.30B$18.79B$19.75B$20.56B
Surprise %-3.88%-1.83%1.23%-37.17%0.26%---

Net Income Forecast

$-2B $-500M $500M $2B $3B $4B Dec 20 Dec 21 Dec 22 Dec 23 Dec 24 Dec 25 Dec 26 Dec 27
Dec 20Dec 21Dec 22Dec 23Dec 24Dec 25Dec 26Dec 27
Reported$499.00M$1.41B$1.36B$-752.00M$3.27B---
Avg Forecast$926.45M$1.31B$2.20B$-834.00M$1.15B$1.29B$1.42B$1.56B
High Forecast$1.16B$1.57B$2.64B$-667.20M$1.15B$1.34B$1.63B$1.57B
Low Forecast$692.20M$1.05B$1.76B$-1.00B$1.15B$1.28B$843.00M$1.56B
Surprise %-46.14%7.54%-38.33%-9.83%184.60%---

LNC Forecast FAQ

Is Lincoln National stock a buy?

Lincoln National stock has a consensus rating of Hold, based on 27 Wall Street analysts. The rating breakdown includes 1 Strong Buy, 7 Buy, 17 Hold, 2 Sell, and 0 Strong Sell, reflecting a consensus that Lincoln National is a neutral investment for most analysts.

What is Lincoln National's price target?

Lincoln National's price target, set by 27 Wall Street analysts, averages $40.67 over the next 12 months. The price target range spans from $37 at the low end to $43 at the high end, suggesting a potential 1.37% change from the previous closing price of $40.12.

How does Lincoln National stock forecast compare to its benchmarks?

Lincoln National's stock forecast shows a 1.37% upside, underperforming the average forecast for the financial services stocks sector (8.51%) and underperforming the life insurance stocks industry (15.45%).

What is the breakdown of analyst ratings for Lincoln National over the past three months?

  • October 2025: 7.69% Strong Buy, 7.69% Buy, 69.23% Hold, 7.69% Sell, 7.69% Strong Sell.
  • September 2025: 0% Strong Buy, 8.33% Buy, 83.33% Hold, 0% Sell, 8.33% Strong Sell.
  • August 2025: 0% Strong Buy, 8.33% Buy, 83.33% Hold, 0% Sell, 8.33% Strong Sell.

What is Lincoln National’s EPS forecast?

Lincoln National's average annual EPS forecast for its fiscal year ending in December 2025 is $7.67, marking a -58.90% decrease from the reported $18.66 in 2024. Estimates for the following years are $8.38 in 2026, and $9.21 in 2027.

What is Lincoln National’s revenue forecast?

Lincoln National's average annual revenue forecast for its fiscal year ending in December 2025 is $19.18B, reflecting a 4.03% increase from the reported $18.44B in 2024. The forecast for 2026 is $19.78B, and $20.59B for 2027.

What is Lincoln National’s net income forecast?

Lincoln National's net income forecast for the fiscal year ending in December 2025 stands at $1.29B, representing a -60.75% decrease from the reported $3.28B in 2024. Projections indicate $1.42B in 2026, and $1.56B in 2027.