Lincoln National Corporation (LNC) Stock Forecast
Data as of May 2, 2026Financial Services · Current price $37.61 (-0.53%)
Price Target Range
Consensus Price Target Over Time
Analyst Rating Distribution
Last 3 Months
6-Month Trend
Latest Analyst Forecasts
Price targets issued by Wall Street analysts. Upside calculated against today's price.
| Date | Analyst | Firm | Price Target | Upside |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 9, 2026 | Michael Ward | UBS | $37.00 | -1.6% |
| Dec 23, 2025 | John Barnidge | Piper Sandler | $48.00 | +27.6% |
| Dec 15, 2025 | Yaron Kinar | National Bank | $52.00 | +38.3% |
| Dec 15, 2025 | Bob Huang | National Bank | $54.00 | +43.6% |
| Oct 9, 2025 | Ryan Krueger | National Bank | $43.00 | +14.3% |
| Oct 8, 2025 | Alex Scott | National Bank | $46.00 | +22.3% |
| Oct 7, 2025 | John Barnidge | Piper Sandler | $42.00 | +11.7% |
| Sep 19, 2025 | Bob Huang | National Bank | $58.00 | +54.2% |
| Aug 18, 2025 | Bob Huang | National Bank | $41.00 | +9.0% |
| Oct 18, 2024 | Devin McDermott | Morgan Stanley | $24.00 | -36.2% |
| Oct 8, 2024 | Alex Scott | National Bank | $36.00 | -4.3% |
| Sep 4, 2024 | Alex Scott | National Bank | $35.00 | -6.9% |
| Jun 28, 2024 | Suneet Kamath | National Bank | $38.00 | +1.0% |
| May 22, 2024 | Suneet Kamath | National Bank | $34.00 | -9.6% |
| May 6, 2024 | John Barnidge | Piper Sandler | $30.00 | -20.2% |
| Apr 11, 2024 | Catherine Seifert | National Bank | $31.00 | -17.6% |
| Apr 5, 2024 | John Barnidge | Piper Sandler | $32.00 | -14.9% |
| Feb 12, 2024 | Suneet Kamath | National Bank | $26.00 | -30.9% |
| Dec 18, 2022 | Ryan Kruger | National Bank | $33.00 | -12.3% |
| Jun 22, 2022 | Charles Lederer | Wolfe Research | $53.00 | +40.9% |
Top Analysts Covering LNC
LNC vs Sector & Market
| Metric | LNC | Financial Services Avg | Large Cap Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Analyst Rating | 2.57 | 2.51 | 2.41 |
| Analyst Count | 14 | 8 | 18 |
| Target Upside | +15.7% | +64.8% | +14.9% |
| P/E Ratio | 7.07 | -5.01 | 31.19 |
Revenue Estimates
| Period | Low | Avg | High | # |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-12-31 | $19.62B | $19.81B | $20.02B | 5 |
| 2027-12-31 | $20.44B | $20.57B | $20.79B | 5 |
| 2028-03-31 | $5.08B | $5.17B | $5.25B | 2 |
| 2028-06-30 | $5.14B | $5.24B | $5.31B | 1 |
| 2028-09-30 | $5.15B | $5.25B | $5.33B | 1 |
| 2028-12-31 | $5.21B | $5.31B | $5.38B | 2 |
| 2029-03-31 | $5.36B | $5.46B | $5.54B | 3 |
| 2029-06-30 | $5.42B | $5.52B | $5.60B | 2 |
| 2029-09-30 | $5.44B | $5.55B | $5.62B | 2 |
| 2029-12-31 | $5.53B | $5.64B | $5.72B | 3 |
EPS Estimates
| Period | Low | Avg | High | # |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-12-31 | $7.40 | $7.70 | $7.96 | 8 |
| 2027-12-31 | $8.18 | $8.44 | $8.62 | 8 |
| 2028-03-31 | $1.86 | $1.91 | $1.94 | 3 |
| 2028-06-30 | $2.44 | $2.50 | $2.54 | 6 |
| 2028-09-30 | $2.38 | $2.44 | $2.48 | 5 |
| 2028-12-31 | $2.38 | $2.44 | $2.48 | 5 |
| 2029-03-31 | $2.07 | $2.13 | $2.16 | 4 |
| 2029-06-30 | $2.63 | $2.69 | $2.74 | 2 |
| 2029-09-30 | $2.56 | $2.62 | $2.67 | 2 |
| 2029-12-31 | $2.69 | $2.76 | $2.81 | 2 |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the analyst consensus for LNC?
The consensus among 14 analysts covering Lincoln National Corporation (LNC) is Hold with an average price target of $43.50.
What is the highest price target for LNC?
The highest price target for LNC is $82.00, set by Joshua Shanker at Bank of America Securities on 2021-10-07.
What is the lowest price target for LNC?
The lowest price target for LNC is $24.00, set by Devin McDermott at Morgan Stanley on 2024-10-18.
How many analysts cover LNC?
14 analysts have issued ratings for Lincoln National Corporation in the past 12 months.
Is LNC a buy or sell right now?
Based on 14 analyst ratings, LNC has a consensus rating of Hold (2.57/5) with a +15.7% upside to the consensus target of $43.50.
What are the earnings estimates for LNC?
Analysts estimate LNC will report EPS of $7.70 for the period ending 2026-12-31, with revenue estimated at $19.81B.
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