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Lincoln National Corporation
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Lincoln National Corporation (LNC) Analyst Forecast

Analyst consensus ratings, 12-month price targets, and expert recommendations for Lincoln National Corporation stock.

Analyst Consensus Rating

Investment consensus from 8 professional research analysts

Consensus Rating

Buy
Based on 8 unique analysts
(9 total ratings in last 90 days)
Medium Confidence∞:1 Buy/Sell

Average Price Target

$44.50
↑ 27.58% Upside

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Strong Sell
Sell
Hold
Buy
Strong Buy

Latest LNC Analyst Ratings & Recommendations

Recent analyst recommendations with rating changes and price target updates (last 90 days)

Ryan Krueger
Keefe, Bruyette & Woods
BuyInitiates
$43.00
Alex Scott
Barclays
HoldMaintains
$45.00 → $44.00
Andrew Kligerman
TD Cowen
HoldMaintains
$43.00 → $38.00
Bob Huang
Morgan Stanley
BuyMaintains
$50.00 → $46.00
Wesley Carmichael
Wells Fargo
BuyUpgrades
$41.00 → $48.00
Bob Huang
Morgan Stanley
BuyMaintains
$54.00 → $50.00
Yaron Kinar
Mizuho
BuyReiterates
$54.00
Joshua Shanker
BofA Securities
HoldMaintains
$43.00 → $42.00
Elyse Greenspan
Wells Fargo
HoldMaintains
$39.00 → $41.00

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the analyst consensus rating for LNC?

The analyst consensus rating for LNC is "Buy" based on 8 analyst recommendations.

What is the average price target for LNC?

The average 12-month price target for LNC is $44.50, representing an upside of 27.6% from the current price of $34.88.

What do analyst ratings mean?

Analyst ratings indicate investment recommendations: Strong Buy and Buy are bullish signals suggesting the stock may outperform. Hold means the stock is fairly valued. Sell and Strong Sell are bearish signals suggesting potential underperformance. These ratings are based on fundamental analysis and valuation models.

What is a price target?

A price target is an analyst's projection of a stock's fair value over a specific timeframe, typically 12 months. Analysts use fundamental analysis, financial modeling, and industry comparisons to estimate where the stock should trade. Price targets can range from low (conservative) to high (optimistic) estimates.