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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 7.40% increase from the last price of $41.20.

$25 $30 $35 $40 $45 $50 High: $48 Avg: $44.25 Low: $41 Last Closed Price: $41.2

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 National7.40%
SectorFinancial Services Stocks 5.28%
IndustryLife Insurance Stocks 14.89%

Price Target Trends

1M3M12M
# Anlaysts2816
Avg Price Target$43.00$48.25$46.75
Last Closing Price$41.20$41.20$41.20
Upside/Downside4.37%17.11%13.47%
Ratings Trends
DateStrong BuyBuyHoldSellStrong SellTotal
Jan, 261281113
Dec, 251191113
Nov, 251191113
Oct, 251191113
Sep, 25-110-112
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%-0.49%
Jan 08, 2026National Bank$45.00$44.680.72%9.22%
Dec 23, 2025John BarnidgePiper Sandler$48.00$46.144.03%16.50%
Dec 15, 2025Yaron KinarNational Bank$52.00$45.2414.94%26.21%
Dec 15, 2025Bob HuangNational Bank$54.00$45.4318.86%31.07%
Dec 15, 2025National Bank$59.00$45.0430.99%43.20%
Nov 03, 2025National Bank$44.00$42.004.76%6.80%
Oct 31, 2025UBS$43.00$40.775.47%4.37%
Oct 09, 2025Ryan KruegerNational Bank$43.00$39.887.82%4.37%
Oct 08, 2025Alex ScottNational Bank$46.00$40.3014.14%11.65%
Analyst Rating Forecasts
DateCompanyPrevious RatingNew RatingRating Change
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
Oct 08, 2024Cowen & Co.Holdinitialise
Oct 08, 2024BarclaysEqual-WeightEqual-Weighthold

Financial Forecast

EPS Forecast

$-5 $0 $5 $10 $15 $20 Dec 21 Dec 22 Dec 23 Dec 24 Dec 25 Dec 26 Dec 27
Dec 21Dec 22Dec 23Dec 24Dec 25Dec 26Dec 27
Reported$7.50$7.94$-4.92$18.66---
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 %-11.97%-282.53%-196.66%175.22%---

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$19.23B$18.81B$11.64B$18.44B---
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 %-1.83%1.23%-37.17%0.26%---

Net Income Forecast

$-2B $-500M $500M $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$1.41B$1.36B$-752.00M$3.27B---
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 %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 $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 7.40% change from the previous closing price of $41.2.

How does Lincoln National stock forecast compare to its benchmarks?

Lincoln National's stock forecast shows a 7.40% upside, outperforming the average forecast for the financial services stocks sector (5.28%) and underperforming the life insurance stocks industry (14.89%).

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

  • January 2026: 7.69% Strong Buy, 15.38% Buy, 61.54% Hold, 7.69% Sell, 7.69% Strong Sell.
  • December 2025: 7.69% Strong Buy, 7.69% Buy, 69.23% Hold, 7.69% Sell, 7.69% Strong Sell.
  • November 2025: 7.69% Strong Buy, 7.69% Buy, 69.23% 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 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.