Lincoln National
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 7,312 funds
0
Analysts bullish %
of 6 analysts
Fund manager confidence
Based on 2025 Q1 regulatory disclosures by fund managers ($100M+ AUM)
80% more funds holding in top 10
Funds holding in top 10: 5 [Q4 2024] → 9 (+4) [Q1 2025]
36% more call options, than puts
Call options by funds: $99.5M | Put options by funds: $73.1M
27% more first-time investments, than exits
New positions opened: 75 | Existing positions closed: 59
13% more capital invested
Capital invested by funds: $4B [Q4 2024] → $4.52B (+$523M) [Q1 2025]
12% more repeat investments, than reductions
Existing positions increased: 201 | Existing positions reduced: 179
1% more funds holding
Funds holding: 550 [Q4 2024] → 558 (+8) [Q1 2025]
0% more ownership
Funds ownership: 74.02% [Q4 2024] → 74.02% (+0%) [Q1 2025]
Research analyst outlook
6 Wall Street Analysts provided 1 year price targets over the past 3 months
Low target
$35
3%
upside
Avg. target
$38
13%
upside
High target
$41
20%
upside
6 analyst ratings
0 positive
0%
5 neutral
83%
1 negative
17%
Wells Fargo Elyse Greenspan | 3%upside $35 | Equal-Weight Maintained | 10 Jul 2025 |
Keefe, Bruyette & Woods Ryan Krueger | 17%upside $40 | Market Perform Maintained | 9 Jul 2025 |
JP Morgan Jimmy Bhullar | 20%upside $41 | Underweight Maintained | 8 Jul 2025 |
Morgan Stanley Nigel Dally | 12%upside $38 | Equal-Weight Maintained | 19 May 2025 |
Piper Sandler John Barnidge | 6%upside $36 | Neutral Maintained | 9 May 2025 |
Financial journalist opinion
Based on 9 articles about LNC published over the past 30 days
Neutral
Business Wire
3 days ago
Lincoln Financial releases its Q3 Market Intel Exchange, spotlighting key market and investment trends
RADNOR, Pa.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Lincoln Financial (NYSE: LNC) today announced the release of its third quarter edition of Market Intel Exchange, a comprehensive chartbook and report offering in-depth analysis of current market and economic trends. Developed through the company's in-house research and in collaboration with leading asset managers on its multimanager platform, the report delivers actionable intelligence for investors as they navigate today's dynamic environment. This quarter's repor.
Positive
Zacks Investment Research
1 week ago
Here's Why Investors Should Retain Lincoln National Stock for Now
LNC's strong annuity and group protection growth, plus a Bain Capital deal, support gains despite rising costs and debt.
Neutral
Seeking Alpha
1 week ago
LNC.PR.D: A Low-Duration Pick From Lincoln National For Qualified Dividend Seekers
Highlighting Lincoln National's 9% Series D Preferred as a compelling, low-duration, investment-grade income opportunity for dividend-focused investors.
Neutral
Business Wire
2 weeks ago
Lincoln Financial to Report 2025 Second Quarter Results on July 31
RADNOR, Pa.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Lincoln Financial (NYSE:LNC) announced today that it will report its results for the second quarter ended June 30, at 6:00 a.m. Eastern Time on Thursday, July 31, 2025. A conference call is scheduled for 8:00 a.m. Eastern Time on the same day. Earnings materials, including the 2025 second quarter Earnings Release, Earnings Supplement, and Statistical Supplement, will be available on the company's Investor Relations web page at www.lincolnfinancial.com/investor. Con.
Positive
Seeking Alpha
2 weeks ago
Lincoln National Is Attractive Both From Valuation And Income Perspectives
Lincoln National Corporation offers a high dividend yield and trades at a significant discount to book value, making it attractive for value and income investors. LNC is executing a turnaround, improving its balance sheet through asset sales and a strategic partnership with Bain Capital to reduce leverage and diversify investments. Profitability remains mixed, with annuities and group protection driving growth, but legacy life insurance losses and above-target leverage are ongoing challenges.
Neutral
Business Wire
2 weeks ago
Redefining Retirement: Lincoln Financial Drops ‘The Action Plan' Content Series with Celebrated Podcaster, Athlete and Speaker Rich Roll
RADNOR, Pa.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Lincoln Financial (NYSE: LNC) today announced the launch of a four-part content series, titled ‘The Action Plan,' in partnership with wellness advocate and podcast host, Rich Roll. The new content series marks the next installment of Lincoln Financial's wide-sweeping campaign, The Action Plan, aimed at helping Americans build financial security to help ensure they can pursue their passions and pastimes well into retirement. This latest installment takes Roll's #1 s.
Positive
Seeking Alpha
3 weeks ago
June's 5 Dividend Growth Stocks With Yields Up To 6.76%
Dividend growth stocks can provide stable, growing income, making them ideal for long-term investors despite lacking the excitement of headline-grabbing returns. My screening focuses on higher-yielding stocks, trying to find those with dividend safety and consistent growth. We also touch on the option wheel strategy today, as two of the names we'll be giving a look at are ones we employ the strategy on.
Positive
Zacks Investment Research
3 weeks ago
Lincoln National Debuts Hybrid Growth Fund in Variable Annuities
LNC launches a hybrid growth fund in its variable annuity portfolio, blending top-tier active and passive investment strategies for long-term growth.
Neutral
Business Wire
3 weeks ago
Lincoln Financial Launches Exclusive Capital Group and Vanguard Fund Within Variable Annuities
RADNOR, Pa.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Lincoln Financial (NYSE: LNC) announced today the launch of LVIP American Funds Vanguard Active Passive Growth Fund, available exclusively within American Legacy® and Lincoln Investor Advantage® variable annuities. The new fund combines the strengths of two leading investment managers – Capital Group and Vanguard – to offer investors opportunities for diversified, long-term growth with a strategic blend of active and passive strategies through a Lincoln variable an.
Neutral
Business Wire
1 month ago
Lincoln Financial and Bain Capital Announce Closing of Equity Capital Raise and Launch of Long-Term Strategic Partnership
RADNOR, Pa.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Lincoln Financial (NYSE: LNC) and Bain Capital today shared the closing of their previously announced long-term strategic partnership agreement. The partnership was first announced by Lincoln and Bain Capital on April 9, 2025, and includes an $825 million strategic growth investment from Bain Capital, which acquired a 9.9% common equity stake on a post-issuance basis in Lincoln, and the establishment of a 10-year, non-exclusive strategic investment management relat.
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