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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 $46.33, with a high of $49.00 and a low of $44.00. This represents a 16.29% increase from the last price of $39.84.

$30 $34 $38 $42 $46 $50 High: $49 Avg: $46.33 Low: $44 Last Closed Price: $39.84

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%), 11 Buy (39.29%), 14 Hold (50.00%), 2 Sell (7.14%), and 0 Strong Sell (0.00%).

Hold
Total 28 2 14 11 1 Strong Sell Sell Hold Buy Strong Buy

LNC Price Target Upside V Benchmarks

TypeNameUpside
StockLincoln National16.29%
SectorFinancial Services Stocks 9.58%
IndustryLife Insurance Stocks 9.07%

Price Target Trends

1M3M12M
# Anlaysts2420
Avg Price Target$47.50$48.00$46.90
Last Closing Price$39.84$39.84$39.84
Upside/Downside19.23%20.48%17.72%
Ratings Trends
DateStrong BuyBuyHoldSellStrong SellTotal
Oct, 263351113
Sep, 263351113
Aug, 263351113
Jul, 262361113
Jun, 262361113
Analyst Price Target Forecasts
DateAnalystCompanyPrice TargetPrice when PublishedPrice Target/Price when PublishedPrice Target/Last Closing Price
Oct 07, 2026Yaron KinarNational Bank$49.00$42.0816.44%22.99%
Oct 06, 2026UBS$46.00$40.9112.44%15.46%
Aug 24, 2026National Bank$50.00$42.9716.36%25.50%
Jul 30, 2026Joshua ShankerNational Bank$47.00$46.022.13%17.97%
Jul 10, 2026Suneet KamathNational Bank$57.00$39.5044.30%43.07%
Jul 09, 2026National Bank$51.00$38.7231.71%28.01%
Jul 08, 2026UBS$44.00$38.8813.17%10.44%
May 21, 2026National Bank$40.00$35.1413.83%0.40%
May 14, 2026UBS$39.00$34.7212.33%-2.11%
May 12, 2026Wes CarmichaelWells Fargo$44.00$34.7726.55%10.44%
Analyst Rating Forecasts
DateCompanyPrevious RatingNew RatingRating Change
Oct 07, 2026BarclaysOverweightOverweighthold
Oct 06, 2026UBSNeutralNeutralhold
Oct 05, 2026Morgan StanleyOverweightOverweighthold
Aug 24, 2026Morgan StanleyOverweightOverweighthold
Jul 30, 2026Bank of America SecuritiesNeutralNeutralhold
Jul 10, 2026JefferiesBuyBuyhold
Jul 08, 2026UBSNeutralNeutralhold
Jul 06, 2026BarclaysEqual-WeightOverweightupgrade
May 14, 2026UBSNeutralNeutralhold
May 12, 2026Wells FargoOverweightOverweighthold

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, 11 Buy, 14 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 $46.33 over the next 12 months. The price target range spans from $44 at the low end to $49 at the high end, suggesting a potential 16.29% change from the previous closing price of $39.84.

How does Lincoln National stock forecast compare to its benchmarks?

Lincoln National's stock forecast shows a 16.29% upside, outperforming the average forecast for the financial services stocks sector (9.58%) and outperforming the life insurance stocks industry (9.07%).

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

  • October 2026: 23.08% Strong Buy, 23.08% Buy, 38.46% Hold, 7.69% Sell, 7.69% Strong Sell.
  • September 2026: 23.08% Strong Buy, 23.08% Buy, 38.46% Hold, 7.69% Sell, 7.69% Strong Sell.
  • August 2026: 23.08% Strong Buy, 23.08% Buy, 38.46% Hold, 7.69% Sell, 7.69% 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 .