Lincoln National Corporation
LNCNYSEFinancialsInsurance - Life
As of Oct 15, 2026 close
- Market cap
- $7.86B
- P/E (TTM)
- 3.35
- Forward P/E
- 1.67
- Dividend yield
- 4.50%
- 52-week range
- $32.18$47.67
- Volume (live)
- -
- Avg. volume (3M)
- 2.03M
Lincoln National (LNC) Stock Price & Financial Analysis
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Financial Metrics & Key Statistics
Fundamental metrics, valuation ratios, and profitability indicators
| Day's Range | $39.01 - $40.08 |
|---|---|
| 52-Week High | $47.67 |
| 52-Week Low | $32.18 |
| Open | $39.88 |
| Volume (last close) | 1.47M |
| Average Volume (3M) | 2.03M |
| Revenue (TTM) | 19.36B |
|---|---|
| Net Income (TTM) | 2.35B |
| Free Cash Flow (TTM) | -1.33B |
| EPS (TTM) | $11.98 |
| Profit Margin | 12.13% |
| Operating Margin | 15.07% |
| Return on Equity (ROE) | 20.69% |
| Debt to Equity | 0.60 |
| Annual Dividend | $1.80 |
|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 4.50% |
| Payout Ratio | 15.03% |
| Last Dividend Ex-Date | Oct 9, 2026 |
| Market Cap | 7.86B |
|---|---|
| Shares Outstanding | 196.42M |
| P/E Ratio (TTM) | 3.35 |
| Forward P/E | 1.67 |
| Price to Sales (P/S) | 0.41 |
| Price to Book (P/B) | 0.69 |
| EV/EBITDA | 1.44 |
| 50-Day MA | $42.84 |
|---|---|
| 200-Day MA | $39.22 |
| 1-Year Change | +5.18% |
Source: Market prices and company fundamentals. Data as of Oct 15, 2026. Data sources and methodology
Lincoln National at a Glance
As of the Oct 15, 2026 close, Lincoln National (LNC) has a market capitalization of $7.86B. The stock trades at 3.4× trailing earnings, 1.7× forward earnings and 0.4× sales. Over the trailing twelve months it earned $2.35B on revenue of $19.36B (a 12.1% profit margin) and burned $1.33B of free cash flow. Revenue grew 7.9% year over year.
As of its latest reported balance sheet, it holds $10.16B in cash and securities against $6.87B of debt, a net cash position of $3.30B.
Lincoln National pays a quarterly dividend totaling $1.80 per share a year, a 4.50% yield at the Oct 15, 2026 close, with a 15% payout ratio.
The share price is up 5.2% over the past year. At $40.01 (the Oct 15, 2026 close) it sits within its 52-week range of $32.18 to $47.66, above its 200-day moving average of $39.22.
Based on 13 professional analyst ratings from the past 90 days, the consensus is Buy with an average price target of $48.22, 20.5% above the Oct 15, 2026 close.
Frequently Asked Questions About Lincoln National
What is the current stock price for LNC?
As of the Oct 15, 2026 close, LNC stock trades at $40.01. The 52-week range is $32.18–$47.67, with a day range of $39.01–$40.08.
What is the P/E ratio for LNC?
As of the Oct 15, 2026 close, Lincoln National's trailing twelve-month (TTM) P/E ratio is 3.4, meaning investors pay $3.4 for every $1 of annual earnings. The forward P/E is 1.7, reflecting analyst expectations for future earnings. Lincoln National operates in the Financials sector.
Does LNC pay dividends?
Yes, Lincoln National pays a 4.50% annual dividend yield as of the Oct 15, 2026 close ($1.80 per share a year). The trailing twelve-month payout ratio is 15.0%. The most recent ex-dividend date was October 9, 2026.
What do analysts recommend for LNC?
Based on ratings from 13 professional analysts over the last 90 days, the consensus for LNC is Buy. The average 12-month price target is $48.22, a 20.5% upside from the Oct 15, 2026 close of $40.01.
What is the market cap of LNC?
As of the Oct 15, 2026 close, Lincoln National's market capitalization is $7.86B, classifying it as a mid-cap company. Lincoln National operates in the Financials sector within the Insurance - Life industry.