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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 $44.25, with a high of $48.00 and a low of $41.00. This represents a 33.40% increase from the last price of $33.17.

$25 $30 $35 $40 $45 $50 High: $48 Avg: $44.25 Low: $41 Last Closed Price: $33.17

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%), 8 Buy (29.63%), 16 Hold (59.26%), 2 Sell (7.41%), and 0 Strong Sell (0.00%).

Hold
Total 27 2 16 8 1 Strong Sell Sell Hold Buy Strong Buy

LNC Price Target Upside V Benchmarks

TypeNameUpside
StockLincoln National33.40%
SectorFinancial Services Stocks 12.59%
IndustryLife Insurance Stocks 22.39%

Price Target Trends

1M3M12M
# Anlaysts-615
Avg Price Target-$49.83$47.07
Last Closing Price$33.17$33.17$33.17
Upside/Downside-50.23%41.91%
Ratings Trends
DateStrong BuyBuyHoldSellStrong SellTotal
Mar, 261371113
Feb, 261281113
Jan, 261281113
Dec, 251191113
Nov, 251191113
Analyst Price Target Forecasts
DateAnalystCompanyPrice TargetPrice when PublishedPrice Target/Price when PublishedPrice Target/Last Closing Price
Jan 13, 2026Wells Fargo$41.00$41.88-2.10%23.61%
Jan 08, 2026National Bank$45.00$44.680.72%35.66%
Dec 23, 2025John BarnidgePiper Sandler$48.00$46.144.03%44.71%
Dec 15, 2025Yaron KinarNational Bank$52.00$45.2414.94%56.77%
Dec 15, 2025Bob HuangNational Bank$54.00$45.4318.86%62.80%
Dec 15, 2025National Bank$59.00$45.0430.99%77.87%
Nov 03, 2025National Bank$44.00$42.004.76%32.65%
Oct 31, 2025UBS$43.00$40.775.47%29.64%
Oct 09, 2025Ryan KruegerNational Bank$43.00$39.887.82%29.64%
Oct 08, 2025Alex ScottNational Bank$46.00$40.3014.14%38.68%
Analyst Rating Forecasts
DateCompanyPrevious RatingNew RatingRating Change
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
Sep 15, 2025Wolfe ResearchPeer PerformUnderperforminitialise
Aug 05, 2025Wells FargoPositivePositivehold
Oct 18, 2024Wells FargoEqual-WeightEqual-Weighthold

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 27 Wall Street analysts. The rating breakdown includes 1 Strong Buy, 8 Buy, 16 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 $44.25 over the next 12 months. The price target range spans from $41 at the low end to $48 at the high end, suggesting a potential 33.40% change from the previous closing price of $33.17.

How does Lincoln National stock forecast compare to its benchmarks?

Lincoln National's stock forecast shows a 33.40% upside, outperforming the average forecast for the financial services stocks sector (12.59%) and outperforming the life insurance stocks industry (22.39%).

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

  • March 2026: 7.69% Strong Buy, 23.08% Buy, 53.85% Hold, 7.69% Sell, 7.69% Strong Sell.
  • February 2026: 7.69% Strong Buy, 15.38% Buy, 61.54% Hold, 7.69% Sell, 7.69% Strong Sell.
  • January 2026: 7.69% Strong Buy, 15.38% Buy, 61.54% 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 .