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Lincoln National Corporation (LNC)
$43.33-2.14 (-4.71%)
Market OpenUpdated 3:21 PM EDT
Lincoln National Corporation, through its subsidiaries, operates multiple insurance and retirement businesses in the United States.
Historical Price
Price (Candle)
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200-Day SMA
Whystock Brain
The Narrative
Lincoln National Corporation in the Financial Services sector is trading at $43.33 with a market capitalization of $8.6B. Wall Street consensus targets $47.92 (12 analysts), implying a +10.6% move over the next 12 months. The stock is currently 9% below its 52-week high of $47.67, remaining 11.7% above its 200-day moving average. On fundamentals, Piotroski 2/9 flags weak fundamentals, Altman Z in the distress zone. The Whystock Score of 65/100 suggests a balanced risk-reward profile.
Ecosystem Influences
Sell-side targets imply +10.6% upside over 12 months
Long-term trend bullish (price vs 200-day SMA)
Macro-economic sensitivity to interest rate and inflation shifts
Quarterly Financials
| Metric (USD) | Q2 2026 | Q1 2026 | Q4 2025 | Q3 2025 | Q2 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Revenue | $4.57B↓ | $5.32B↑ | $4.97B↑ | $4.59B↑ | $4.07B |
| Gross Profit | — | — | — | — | — |
| Operating Income | $1.73B↑ | -$165.00M↓ | $996.00M↑ | $603.00M | — |
| Net Income | $1.33B↑ | -$172.00M↓ | $754.00M↑ | $445.00M↓ | $699.00M |
Peer Comparison
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Fundamentals
Lincoln National Corporation, through its subsidiaries, operates multiple insurance and retirement businesses in the United States. It operates through four segments: Life Insurance, Annuities, Group Protection, and Retirement Plan Services. The Life...
Market Cap
Total dollar market value of a company's outstanding shares of stock (Price * Shares).
$8.60B
P/E Ratio
Value territory. Trading at a high yield relative to earnings.
3.78
Beta
High-beta play. Expect amplified moves vs. the broad market.
1.13
Div Yield
Strong income play. Yield provides a meaningful total return floor.
4.15%
ROE
Elite ROE. Management converts capital into profit efficiently.
20.79%
Volume
Today's trading volume
969,591
Recent News
Lincoln National (LNC) Stock Looks Below Fair Value While Returns Look Strong
Lincoln National stock has more than doubled over the past three years, yet the broader valuation checks still lean cheap rather than stretched. For investors, the puzzle is how to weigh that strong medium term return against a high value score and an earnings multiple picture that still screens as undervalued. Lincoln National has delivered about 109.2% over three years, which puts recent short term ups and downs into the context of a powerful medium term rebound. For an insurance group...
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Lincoln National Stock Gains 25% in 3 Months: Hold or Fold?
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