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Lincoln National

39.80 USD
+0.44
1.12%
At close Updated Sep 18, 4:00 PM EDT
Pre-market
After hours
39.80
0.00
0%
1 day
1.12%
5 days
-5.28%
1 month
-0.97%
3 months
19.99%
6 months
8.86%
Year to date
25%
1 year
31.27%
5 years
18.31%
10 years
-16.39%
 

About: Lincoln National Corp operates multiple insurance and retirement businesses. The company's operating segment includes Annuities; Retirement Plan Services; Life Insurance and Group Protection. Its products include fixed and indexed annuities, variable annuities, universal life insurance (UL), variable universal life insurance (VUL), linked-benefit UL and VUL, indexed universal life insurance (IUL), term life insurance, employer-sponsored retirement plans and services, and group life, disability and dental.

Employees: 9,783

0
Funds holding %
of 7,463 funds
0
Analysts bullish %
of 5 analysts

Fund manager confidence

Based on 2025 Q2 regulatory disclosures by fund managers ($100M+ AUM)

10% more repeat investments, than reductions

Existing positions increased: 200 | Existing positions reduced: 181

3.43% more ownership

Funds ownership: 74.14% [Q1] → 77.57% (+3.43%) [Q2]

6% more call options, than puts

Call options by funds: $84.9M | Put options by funds: $79.7M

1% more first-time investments, than exits

New positions opened: 68 | Existing positions closed: 67

1% more capital invested

Capital invested by funds: $4.53B [Q1] → $4.58B (+$50.6M) [Q2]

1% less funds holding

Funds holding: 563 [Q1] → 558 (-5) [Q2]

33% less funds holding in top 10

Funds holding in top 10: 9 [Q1] → 6 (-3) [Q2]

Research analyst outlook

5 Wall Street Analysts provided 1 year price targets over the past 3 months

Low target
$37
7% downside
Avg. target
$40
1% downside
High target
$42
6% upside

5 analyst ratings

positive
0%
neutral
60%
negative
40%
Wolfe Research
Tracy Benguigui
$37
Underperform
Initiated
16 Sep 2025
Morgan Stanley
Nigel Dally
$41
Equal-Weight
Maintained
18 Aug 2025
Wells Fargo
Elyse Greenspan
$37
Equal-Weight
Maintained
5 Aug 2025
Keefe, Bruyette & Woods
Ryan Krueger
$42
Market Perform
Maintained
4 Aug 2025
JP Morgan
Jimmy Bhullar
$41
Underweight
Maintained
8 Jul 2025

Financial journalist opinion

Based on 5 articles about LNC published over the past 30 days

Neutral
Business Wire
3 days ago
With Competing Financial Priorities and Stressors, a Majority of Full-time Employees Need More Financial Support, a New Study From Lincoln Financial Reveals
RADNOR, Pa.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--New research from Lincoln Financial (NYSE: LNC) shows that in today's landscape of rising debt, cost-of-living challenges and competing financial demands, financial wellness support has emerged as a key advantage in attracting and retaining top talent. Lincoln's latest Wellness@Work research study delivers insights from more than 2,500 full-time workers spanning industries and generations, exploring their perceptions of retirement readiness, employee benefits and t.
With Competing Financial Priorities and Stressors, a Majority of Full-time Employees Need More Financial Support, a New Study From Lincoln Financial Reveals
Positive
Zacks Investment Research
3 days ago
Despite Fast-paced Momentum, Lincoln National (LNC) Is Still a Bargain Stock
If you are looking for stocks that have gained strong momentum recently but are still trading at reasonable prices, Lincoln National (LNC) could be a great choice. It is one of the several stocks that passed through our 'Fast-Paced Momentum at a Bargain' screen.
Despite Fast-paced Momentum, Lincoln National (LNC) Is Still a Bargain Stock
Neutral
Business Wire
3 days ago
Lincoln Financial Debuts RILA Income Product Featuring Category-First Legacy Benefit
RADNOR, Pa.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Lincoln Financial (NYSE: LNC) today launched Lincoln Level Advantage 2 IncomeSM index-linked annuity, its first registered index-linked annuity (RILA) with a built-in income benefit, marking an expansion of its product suite. Lincoln Level Advantage 2 Income offers investors guaranteed lifetime income and category-first legacy planning with the optional Estate LockSM Death Benefit while providing opportunities for upside growth and downside protection. “As market v.
Lincoln Financial Debuts RILA Income Product Featuring Category-First Legacy Benefit
Neutral
Business Wire
8 days ago
Lincoln Financial and Bain Capital Launch New Private Market Fund to Provide Individual Investors Access to Private Credit
RADNOR, Pa.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Lincoln Financial (NYSE: LNC), a leading provider of insurance, annuities, group benefits, and retirement solutions, announced today the formal launch of its new private market fund, the Lincoln Bain Capital Total Credit Fund. The new evergreen fund, developed in partnership with Bain Capital, a leading global private investment firm, will offer a globally varied portfolio of private credit investments, including loans to mid-sized private companies, asset-based fi.
Lincoln Financial and Bain Capital Launch New Private Market Fund to Provide Individual Investors Access to Private Credit
Neutral
Business Wire
14 days ago
Lincoln Financial Appoints Jason Crane as SVP, President of Retirement Plan Services
RADNOR, Pa.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Lincoln Financial (NYSE: LNC), a leading provider of insurance, annuities, group benefits and retirement solutions, today announced the appointment of Jason Crane as Senior Vice President and President of the Retirement Plan Services (RPS) business. Crane will oversee all strategy and execution for Lincoln's RPS business and will report directly to Jimmy Reid, Executive Vice President and President of Lincoln's Workplace Solutions businesses, which includes the com.
Lincoln Financial Appoints Jason Crane as SVP, President of Retirement Plan Services
Neutral
Business Wire
1 month ago
Lincoln Financial Enhances Fixed Indexed Annuities With New Cap Lock Strategy and Exclusive Nasdaq Priva™ Index
RADNOR, Pa.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Lincoln Financial (NYSE: LNC) announced today the latest enhancements to its fixed indexed annuities (FIAs) to help meet investor needs for more upside growth opportunity and diversification. Lincoln has added a 1 Year Cap Lock account that tracks the performance of the S&P 500® and a 1 Year Participation account that tracks the performance of the Nasdaq Priva™ Index, available exclusively with a Lincoln OptiBlend® fixed indexed annuity. “In today's market envi.
Lincoln Financial Enhances Fixed Indexed Annuities With New Cap Lock Strategy and Exclusive Nasdaq Priva™ Index
Neutral
Business Wire
1 month ago
Lincoln National Corporation's Board of Directors Declares Quarterly Cash Dividend
RADNOR, Pa.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Lincoln Financial (NYSE:LNC) announced today that the board of directors of Lincoln National Corporation declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.45 per share on the corporation's common stock. The dividend on the common stock will be payable November 3, 2025 to shareholders of record at the close of business on October 10, 2025. About Lincoln Financial Lincoln Financial helps people confidently plan for their vision of a successful financial future. As of December.
Lincoln National Corporation's Board of Directors Declares Quarterly Cash Dividend
Positive
Zacks Investment Research
1 month ago
LNC Q2 Earnings Beat Estimates on Rising Insurance Premiums
Lincoln National beats Q2 estimates with a 28% EPS jump, fueled by rising premiums, strong deposits and lower expenses.
LNC Q2 Earnings Beat Estimates on Rising Insurance Premiums
Positive
Seeking Alpha
1 month ago
Lincoln National: Q2 Result, Progress Made But Execution Risk Remains
Lincoln National has improved its capital position through cost cuts and a Bain Capital stake, supporting a solid Q2 earnings beat. Group Protection remains the standout segment, driving margin expansion and earnings growth, but future competitive pressure could impact margins. The Bain deal strengthens the balance sheet and enables capital deployment, but execution risk remains in shifting the business mix and improving cash flow.
Lincoln National: Q2 Result, Progress Made But Execution Risk Remains
Neutral
Business Wire
1 month ago
Lincoln National Corporation's Board of Directors Declares Series C and Series D Preferred Stock Dividends
RADNOR, Pa.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Lincoln Financial (NYSE:LNC) announced today that the board of directors of Lincoln National Corporation has declared the following preferred stock dividends: Semi-annual dividend of $1,156.25 per share on the corporation's 9.250% Fixed Rate Reset Non-Cumulative Preferred Stock, Series C, $25,000 liquidation preference per share, represented by depositary shares each representing a 1/25th interest in a share of the preferred stock, holders of which will receive $46.
Lincoln National Corporation's Board of Directors Declares Series C and Series D Preferred Stock Dividends
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