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Lincoln National Corporation

LNCNYSEFinancialsInsurance - Life

$39.83Today:- (-)1Y +3.81%

As of Oct 16, 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 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 13 professional research analysts

Consensus Rating

Buy
Based on 13 unique analysts
(20 total ratings in last 90 days)
High Confidence3.0:1 Buy/Sell

Average Price Target

$48.22
+21.06% 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
KBW
BuyMaintains
$51.00 → $50.00
Yaron Kinar
Mizuho
BuyMaintains
$53.00 → $49.00
Alex Scott
Barclays
BuyMaintains
$45.00 → $48.00
Thomas Gallagher
Evercore ISI Group
HoldMaintains
$52.00 → $51.00
Michael Ward CFA
UBS
HoldMaintains
$44.00 → $46.00
Bob Huang
Morgan Stanley
BuyReiterates
$50.00 → $47.00
Zacks Equity Research
Zacks Equity Research
HoldInitiates Coverage
-
Sushmita Sarker
Zacks Equity Research
SellInitiates Coverage
-
Tanuka De
TopStockAnalysts
BuyInitiates Coverage
-
Piyali Saha Sikdar
Zacks Equity Research
HoldInitiates Coverage
-
Andrew Kligerman
TD Cowen
HoldMaintains
$43.56 → $42.00
Zacks Equity Research
Zacks Equity Research
BuyInitiates Coverage
-
Tanuka De
TopStockAnalysts
HoldInitiates Coverage
-
Pablo Singzon
JP Morgan
SellMaintains
$42.00 → $49.00
Pablo Singzon
JP Morgan
SellMaintains
$42.00 → $49.00
Wesley Carmichael
Wells Fargo
BuyMaintains
$47.00 → $52.00
Wesley Carmichael
Wells Fargo
BuyMaintains
$47.00 → $52.00
Ryan Krueger
KBW
BuyMaintains
$46.00 → $51.00
Yaron Kinar
Mizuho
BuyMaintains
$51.00 → $53.00
Alex Scott
Barclays
BuyMaintains
$45.00

Source: Professional analyst ratings and price targets from the last 90 days. Data as of Oct 8, 2026. Data sources and methodology

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the analyst consensus rating for LNC?

The analyst consensus rating for LNC is Buy, based on the latest ratings from 13 analysts over the last 90 days.

What is the average price target for LNC?

The average 12-month price target for LNC is $48.22, representing an upside of 21.1% from the Oct 16, 2026 close of $39.83.

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.