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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 28 Wall Street analysts, predicts a 12-month average price target of $42.75, with a high of $48.00 and a low of $39.00. This represents a 18.06% increase from the last price of $36.21.

$25 $30 $35 $40 $45 $50 High: $48 Avg: $42.75 Low: $39 Last Closed Price: $36.21

LNC Stock Rating

Lincoln National stock's rating consensus is Hold, based on 28 Wall Street analysts. The breakdown includes 1 Strong Buy (3.57%), 10 Buy (35.71%), 15 Hold (53.57%), 2 Sell (7.14%), and 0 Strong Sell (0.00%).

Hold
Total 28 2 15 10 1 Strong Sell Sell Hold Buy Strong Buy

LNC Price Target Upside V Benchmarks

TypeNameUpside
StockLincoln National18.06%
SectorFinancial Services Stocks 7.01%
IndustryLife Insurance Stocks 7.43%

Price Target Trends

1M3M12M
# Anlaysts3520
Avg Price Target$41.00$41.60$45.70
Last Closing Price$36.21$36.21$36.21
Upside/Downside13.23%14.89%26.21%
Ratings Trends
DateStrong BuyBuyHoldSellStrong SellTotal
Jun, 262361113
May, 262361113
Apr, 262371114
Mar, 261371113
Feb, 261281113
Analyst Price Target Forecasts
DateAnalystCompanyPrice TargetPrice when PublishedPrice Target/Price when PublishedPrice Target/Last Closing Price
May 21, 2026National Bank$40.00$35.1413.83%10.47%
May 14, 2026UBS$39.00$34.7212.33%7.71%
May 12, 2026Wes CarmichaelWells Fargo$44.00$34.7726.55%21.51%
Apr 13, 2026National Bank$48.00$34.7238.25%32.56%
Apr 09, 2026Michael WardUBS$37.00$34.896.05%2.18%
Jan 13, 2026Wells Fargo$41.00$41.88-2.10%13.23%
Jan 08, 2026National Bank$45.00$44.680.72%24.28%
Dec 23, 2025John BarnidgePiper Sandler$48.00$46.144.03%32.56%
Dec 15, 2025Yaron KinarNational Bank$52.00$45.2414.94%43.61%
Dec 15, 2025Bob HuangNational Bank$54.00$45.4318.86%49.13%
Analyst Rating Forecasts
DateCompanyPrevious RatingNew RatingRating Change
May 14, 2026UBSNeutralNeutralhold
May 12, 2026Wells FargoOverweightOverweighthold
Apr 09, 2026UBSNeutralNeutralhold
Feb 25, 2026Wells FargoPositiveOverweightupgrade
Jan 28, 2026Cowen & Co.HoldHoldhold
Dec 23, 2025Piper SandlerNeutralNeutralhold
Dec 15, 2025Morgan StanleyOverweightOverweighthold
Dec 15, 2025JefferiesBuyBuyhold
Oct 31, 2025UBSNeutralNeutralhold
Oct 07, 2025Piper SandlerNeutralNeutralhold

Financial Forecast

EPS Forecast

$-5 $1 $7 $13 $19 $25 Dec 21 Dec 22 Dec 23 Dec 24 Dec 25 Dec 26 Dec 27
Dec 21Dec 22Dec 23Dec 24Dec 25Dec 26Dec 27
Reported$20.16$7.94$-4.92$18.66$5.95--
Avg Forecast$8.52$-4.35$5.09$6.78$7.67$8.38$9.21
High Forecast$8.66$-4.25$5.45$6.81$7.88$9.60$9.24
Low Forecast$8.43$-4.42$4.64$6.76$7.53$4.97$9.18
Surprise %136.62%-282.53%-196.66%175.22%-22.43%--

Revenue Forecast

$12B $13B $15B $17B $19B $21B Dec 21 Dec 22 Dec 23 Dec 24 Dec 25 Dec 26 Dec 27
Dec 21Dec 22Dec 23Dec 24Dec 25Dec 26Dec 27
Reported$17.61B$18.93B$11.71B$17.99B$18.21B--
Avg Forecast$19.59B$18.58B$18.54B$18.39B$19.18B$19.78B$20.59B
High Forecast$19.84B$18.82B$18.80B$18.48B$19.48B$19.82B$20.62B
Low Forecast$19.42B$18.26B$17.90B$18.30B$18.79B$19.75B$20.56B
Surprise %-10.13%1.87%-36.82%-2.20%-5.07%--

Net Income Forecast

$-2B $-400M $700M $2B $3B $4B Dec 21 Dec 22 Dec 23 Dec 24 Dec 25 Dec 26 Dec 27
Dec 21Dec 22Dec 23Dec 24Dec 25Dec 26Dec 27
Reported$3.78B$1.36B$-752.00M$3.27B$1.18B--
Avg Forecast$1.31B$2.20B$-834.00M$1.15B$1.29B$1.42B$1.56B
High Forecast$1.57B$2.64B$-667.20M$1.15B$1.34B$1.63B$1.57B
Low Forecast$1.05B$1.76B$-1.00B$1.15B$1.28B$843.00M$1.56B
Surprise %189.18%-38.33%-9.83%184.60%-8.44%--

LNC Forecast FAQ

Is Lincoln National stock a buy?

Lincoln National stock has a consensus rating of Hold, based on 28 Wall Street analysts. The rating breakdown includes 1 Strong Buy, 10 Buy, 15 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 28 Wall Street analysts, averages $42.75 over the next 12 months. The price target range spans from $39 at the low end to $48 at the high end, suggesting a potential 18.06% change from the previous closing price of $36.21.

How does Lincoln National stock forecast compare to its benchmarks?

Lincoln National's stock forecast shows a 18.06% upside, outperforming the average forecast for the financial services stocks sector (7.01%) and outperforming the life insurance stocks industry (7.43%).

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

  • June 2026: 15.38% Strong Buy, 23.08% Buy, 46.15% Hold, 7.69% Sell, 7.69% Strong Sell.
  • May 2026: 15.38% Strong Buy, 23.08% Buy, 46.15% Hold, 7.69% Sell, 7.69% Strong Sell.
  • April 2026: 14.29% Strong Buy, 21.43% Buy, 50.00% Hold, 7.14% Sell, 7.14% Strong Sell.

What is Lincoln National’s EPS forecast?

Lincoln National's average annual EPS forecast for its fiscal year ending in December 2026 is $8.38, marking a 40.84% increase from the reported $5.95 in 2025. Estimates for the following years are.

What is Lincoln National’s revenue forecast?

Lincoln National's average annual revenue forecast for its fiscal year ending in December 2026 is $19.78B, reflecting a 8.64% increase from the reported $18.21B in 2025. The forecast for.

What is Lincoln National’s net income forecast?

Lincoln National's net income forecast for the fiscal year ending in December 2026 stands at $1.42B, representing an 20.49% increase from the reported $1.18B in 2025. Projections indicate .