Lincoln National (LNC) Stock Forecast, Price Target & Predictions
LNC Stock Forecast
Lincoln National (LNC) stock forecast, based on 28 Wall Street analysts, predicts a 12-month average price target of $48.33, with a high of $57.00 and a low of $44.00. This represents a 16.85% increase from the last price of $41.36.
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
LNC Price Target Upside V Benchmarks
| Type | Name | Upside |
|---|---|---|
| Stock | Lincoln National | 16.85% |
| Sector | Financial Services Stocks | 4.47% |
| Industry | Life Insurance Stocks | -2.26% |
Price Target Trends
| 1M | 3M | 12M | |
|---|---|---|---|
| # Anlaysts | 3 | 6 | 23 |
| Avg Price Target | $50.67 | $45.83 | $46.35 |
| Last Closing Price | $41.36 | $41.36 | $41.36 |
| Upside/Downside | 22.51% | 10.81% | 12.06% |
Ratings Trends
| Date | Strong Buy | Buy | Hold | Sell | Strong Sell | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul, 26 | 2 | 3 | 6 | 1 | 1 | 13 |
| Jun, 26 | 2 | 3 | 6 | 1 | 1 | 13 |
| May, 26 | 2 | 3 | 6 | 1 | 1 | 13 |
| Apr, 26 | 2 | 3 | 7 | 1 | 1 | 14 |
| Mar, 26 | 1 | 3 | 7 | 1 | 1 | 13 |
Analyst Price Target Forecasts
| Date | Analyst | Company | Price Target | Price when Published | Price Target/Price when Published | Price Target/Last Closing Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 10, 2026 | Suneet Kamath | National Bank | $57.00 | $39.50 | 44.30% | 37.81% |
| Jul 09, 2026 | National Bank | $51.00 | $38.72 | 31.71% | 23.31% | |
| Jul 08, 2026 | UBS | $44.00 | $38.88 | 13.17% | 6.38% | |
| May 21, 2026 | National Bank | $40.00 | $35.14 | 13.83% | -3.29% | |
| May 14, 2026 | UBS | $39.00 | $34.72 | 12.33% | -5.71% | |
| May 12, 2026 | Wes Carmichael | Wells Fargo | $44.00 | $34.77 | 26.55% | 6.38% |
| Apr 13, 2026 | National Bank | $48.00 | $34.72 | 38.25% | 16.05% | |
| Apr 09, 2026 | Michael Ward | UBS | $37.00 | $34.89 | 6.05% | -10.54% |
| Jan 13, 2026 | Wells Fargo | $41.00 | $41.88 | -2.10% | -0.87% | |
| Jan 08, 2026 | National Bank | $45.00 | $44.68 | 0.72% | 8.80% |
Analyst Rating Forecasts
| Date | Company | Previous Rating | New Rating | Rating Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 10, 2026 | Jefferies | Buy | Buy | hold |
| Jul 08, 2026 | UBS | Neutral | Neutral | hold |
| Jul 06, 2026 | Barclays | Equal-Weight | Overweight | upgrade |
| May 14, 2026 | UBS | Neutral | Neutral | hold |
| May 12, 2026 | Wells Fargo | Overweight | Overweight | hold |
| Apr 09, 2026 | UBS | Neutral | Neutral | hold |
| Feb 25, 2026 | Wells Fargo | Positive | Overweight | upgrade |
| Jan 28, 2026 | Cowen & Co. | Hold | Hold | hold |
| Dec 23, 2025 | Piper Sandler | Neutral | Neutral | hold |
| Dec 15, 2025 | Morgan Stanley | Overweight | Overweight | hold |
Financial Forecast
EPS Forecast
Annual
| Dec 21 | Dec 22 | Dec 23 | Dec 24 | Dec 25 | Dec 26 | Dec 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
Annual
| Dec 21 | Dec 22 | Dec 23 | Dec 24 | Dec 25 | Dec 26 | Dec 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
Annual
| Dec 21 | Dec 22 | Dec 23 | Dec 24 | Dec 25 | Dec 26 | Dec 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% | - | - |