Lincoln National (LNC) Stock Forecast, Price Target & Predictions
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 35.78% increase from the last price of $32.59.
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
LNC Price Target Upside V Benchmarks
| Type | Name | Upside |
|---|---|---|
| Stock | Lincoln National | 35.78% |
| Sector | Financial Services Stocks | 14.67% |
| Industry | Life Insurance Stocks | 23.69% |
Price Target Trends
| 1M | 3M | 12M | |
|---|---|---|---|
| # Anlaysts | - | 6 | 15 |
| Avg Price Target | - | $49.83 | $47.07 |
| Last Closing Price | $32.59 | $32.59 | $32.59 |
| Upside/Downside | - | 52.90% | 44.43% |
Ratings Trends
| Date | Strong Buy | Buy | Hold | Sell | Strong Sell | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar, 26 | 1 | 3 | 7 | 1 | 1 | 13 |
| Feb, 26 | 1 | 2 | 8 | 1 | 1 | 13 |
| Jan, 26 | 1 | 2 | 8 | 1 | 1 | 13 |
| Dec, 25 | 1 | 1 | 9 | 1 | 1 | 13 |
| Nov, 25 | 1 | 1 | 9 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 13, 2026 | Wells Fargo | $41.00 | $41.88 | -2.10% | 25.81% | |
| Jan 08, 2026 | National Bank | $45.00 | $44.68 | 0.72% | 38.08% | |
| Dec 23, 2025 | John Barnidge | Piper Sandler | $48.00 | $46.14 | 4.03% | 47.28% |
| Dec 15, 2025 | Yaron Kinar | National Bank | $52.00 | $45.24 | 14.94% | 59.56% |
| Dec 15, 2025 | Bob Huang | National Bank | $54.00 | $45.43 | 18.86% | 65.69% |
| Dec 15, 2025 | National Bank | $59.00 | $45.04 | 30.99% | 81.04% | |
| Nov 03, 2025 | National Bank | $44.00 | $42.00 | 4.76% | 35.01% | |
| Oct 31, 2025 | UBS | $43.00 | $40.77 | 5.47% | 31.94% | |
| Oct 09, 2025 | Ryan Krueger | National Bank | $43.00 | $39.88 | 7.82% | 31.94% |
| Oct 08, 2025 | Alex Scott | National Bank | $46.00 | $40.30 | 14.14% | 41.15% |
Analyst Rating Forecasts
| Date | Company | Previous Rating | New Rating | Rating Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| Dec 15, 2025 | Jefferies | Buy | Buy | hold |
| Oct 31, 2025 | UBS | Neutral | Neutral | hold |
| Oct 07, 2025 | Piper Sandler | Neutral | Neutral | hold |
| Sep 15, 2025 | Wolfe Research | Peer Perform | Underperform | initialise |
| Aug 05, 2025 | Wells Fargo | Positive | Positive | hold |
| Oct 18, 2024 | Wells Fargo | Equal-Weight | Equal-Weight | 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% | - | - |