Lincoln National Corp (LNC) Stock Forecast Oct. 14, 2026
Analysis updated on Oct. 14, 2026 (UTC) · Alpha · vs marketSwitch to Total · NYSE
Lincoln National Corp (LNC) stock forecast summary
Our AI ranks Lincoln National Corp outside the neutral middle of its coverage (a directional signal). Create a free account and follow it to see the exact price target.
Lincoln National Corp is a mid-cap company with a market capitalization of $7.78B. It ranks number 9 by market capitalization among the 15 Life Insurance issuers in our coverage with a current forecast.
A per-ticker accuracy statistic for LNC is published only once its sample size is known. Across our coverage, the out-of-sample test on 4537 stocks from 2025-01-06 to 2026-06-09 produced a positive net return in 73.7% of rebalance periods (factor-neutral book, net of estimated costs). Full backtest report
Expected return relative to the market over the horizon: a positive alpha means the model expects the stock to beat the market, whatever the market does. Ratings: strong buy ≥ +1.3%, buy ≥ +0.5%, sell < -0.5%, strong sell < -1.6% (top 15%, next 20%, middle 30%, next 20%, bottom 15% of the 2026-10-13 signals)
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Lincoln National Corp (LNC) fundamentals
Trailing twelve months. The industry median and the rank (1 = highest) are taken over the Life Insurance peers listed below that report each metric.
Valuation & Market
| Metric | LNC | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Market Cap | $7.78B | 9/15 |
| P/E Ratio | 3.30x | 10/11 |
| P/B Ratio | 0.69x | 10/14 |
| Dividend Yield | 4.42% | 2/9 |
| EPS | $12.06 | – |
| Book Value/Share | $59.28 | – |
| Revenue/Share | $100.94 | – |
Profitability & Margins
| Metric | LNC | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| ROE | 20.8% | 2/13 |
| ROA | 0.6% | 6/13 |
| Net Margin | 12.2% | 5/13 |
| EBT Margin | 14.7% | 5/14 |
| Tax Rate | 16.8% | – |
Financial Health
| Metric | LNC | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| D/E Ratio | 36.87x | 3/15 |
| Financial Leverage | 37.87x | 3/15 |
Cash Flow
| Metric | LNC | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Operating Cash Flow | -$1.33B | 15/15 |
| OCF Growth YoY | -241.9% | 12/13 |
Operational Efficiency
| Metric | LNC | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Asset Turnover | 0.04x | 12/15 |
Income Statement
| Metric | LNC | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Total Revenue | $19.32B | 6/15 |
| Net Income | $2.36B | 3/13 |
Dividend & Shareholder Information
| Metric | LNC | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Dividends Per Share | $1.80 | – |
| Payout Ratio | 14.9% | 8/9 |
| Shares Outstanding | 191M | – |
Balance Sheet Highlights (USD millions)
| Cash & Short-term Investments | $10.16B | 2.4% of assets |
| Total Liabilities | $418.45B | 97.4% of assets |
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Lincoln National Corp (LNC) industry peers
Companies classified under the same SEC industry code as Lincoln National Corp (Life Insurance): 19 common-stock issuers with a forecast this week, one row per issuer, largest first. This is a classification match, not a curated list of competitors.
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Sign up free| Company | 90-Day AI Forecast (Alpha) | Market Cap |
|---|---|---|
| LNC Lincoln National Corp | ▼ | $7.78B |
| MET Metlife Inc | ▼ | $63.96B |
| PUK Prudential Plc | ▼ | $60.83B |
| RGA Reinsurance Group Of America Inc | ▼ | $16.98B |
| CRBG Corebridge Financial, Inc. | ▼ | $15.33B |
| GL Globe Life Inc. | ▼ | $12.76B |
| JXN Jackson Financial Inc. | ▶ | $8.87B |
| VOYA Voya Financial, Inc. | ▼ | $8.60B |
| PRI Primerica, Inc. | ▶ | $8.52B |
| PFH Prudential Financial Inc | ▼ | $5.02B |
| BHF Brighthouse Financial, Inc. | ▼ | $2.76B |
| FG F&G Annuities & Life, Inc. | ▶ | $2.50B |
| UTGN Utg Inc | ▼ | $188M |
| CIA Citizens, Inc. | ▲ | $177M |
| AAME Atlantic American Corp | ▲ | $23M |
| AEG Aegon Ltd. | ▼ | N/A |
| ATHS Athene Holding Ltd. | ▼ | N/A |
| MFC Manulife Financial Corp | ▶ | N/A |
| SLF Sun Life Financial Inc | ▼ | N/A |
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Lincoln National Corp (LNC) stock forecast FAQ
What is the Lincoln National Corp (LNC) stock forecast?
Our AI ranks Lincoln National Corp outside the neutral middle of its coverage (a directional signal). Create a free account and follow it to see the exact price target.
How accurate are Lincoln National Corp stock predictions?
A per-ticker accuracy statistic for LNC is published only once its sample size is known. Across our coverage, the out-of-sample test on 4537 stocks from 2025-01-06 to 2026-06-09 produced a positive net return in 73.7% of rebalance periods (factor-neutral book, net of estimated costs). Full backtest report
How often are Lincoln National Corp forecasts updated?
Lincoln National Corp forecasts are refreshed on trading days as the daily model run completes. The forecast on this page was produced on Oct. 14, 2026.
Which companies are Lincoln National Corp's industry peers?
19 issuers in our coverage, LNC included, share the SEC industry code Life Insurance. The largest are: Metlife Inc (MET), Prudential Plc (PUK), Reinsurance Group Of America Inc (RGA), Corebridge Financial, Inc. (CRBG), Globe Life Inc. (GL), Jackson Financial Inc. (JXN).
This analysis is generated automatically using our proprietary AI systems and should not be considered personalized investment advice. Past performance does not guarantee future results. Always conduct your own research and consider consulting a financial advisor before making investment decisions.