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Lincoln National (LNC) Stock Forecast, Price Target & Predictions

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LNC Stock Forecast

Lincoln National (LNC) stock forecast, based on 13 Wall Street analysts, predicts a 12-month average price target of $30.00, with a high of $36.00 and a low of $24.00. This represents a -15.06% decline from the last price of $35.32.

$20 $24 $28 $32 $36 $40 High: $36 Avg: $30 Low: $24 Last Closed Price: $35.32

LNC Stock Rating

Lincoln National stock's rating consensus is Hold, based on 13 Wall Street analysts. The breakdown includes 0 Strong Buy (0.00%), 3 Buy (23.08%), 10 Hold (76.92%), 0 Sell (0.00%), and 0 Strong Sell (0.00%).

Hold
Total 13 0 10 3 Strong Sell Sell Hold Buy Strong Buy

LNC Forecast vs Benchmarks

TypeNameUpside
StockLincoln National-15.06%
SectorFinancial Services Stocks 2.38%
IndustryLife Insurance Stocks -2.26%

Price Target Trends

1M3M12M
# Anlaysts--9
Avg Price Target--$31.78
Last Closing Price$35.32$35.32$35.32
Upside/Downside---10.02%
Ratings Trends
DateStrong BuyBuyHoldSellStrong SellTotal
Jan, 25-110-112
Dec, 24-110-112
Nov, 2424101118
Oct, 2424121120
Sep, 2424121120
Latest Price Target by Analysts
DateAnalystCompanyPrice TargetPrice when PublishedPrice Target/Price when PublishedPrice Target/Last Closing Price
Oct 18, 2024Devin McDermottMorgan Stanley$24.00$33.40-28.14%-32.05%
Oct 08, 2024Alex ScottNational Bank$36.00$31.1215.68%1.93%
Sep 04, 2024Alex ScottNational Bank$35.00$31.4711.22%-0.91%
Jun 28, 2024Suneet KamathNational Bank$38.00$31.2421.64%7.59%
May 22, 2024Suneet KamathNational Bank$34.00$30.6710.86%-3.74%
May 06, 2024John BarnidgePiper Sandler$30.00$28.824.09%-15.06%
Apr 11, 2024Catherine SeifertNational Bank$31.00$29.315.77%-12.23%
Apr 05, 2024John BarnidgePiper Sandler$32.00$30.724.17%-9.40%
Feb 12, 2024Suneet KamathNational Bank$26.00$27.35-4.94%-26.39%
Jan 10, 2023Morgan Stanley$40.00$30.6630.46%13.25%
Latest Upgrade/Downgrade by Analysts
DateCompanyPrevious RatingNew RatingRating Change
Oct 18, 2024Wells FargoEqual-WeightEqual-Weighthold
Oct 08, 2024Cowen & Co.Holdinitialise
Oct 08, 2024BarclaysEqual-WeightEqual-Weighthold
Sep 04, 2024BarclaysUnderweightEqual-Weightinitialise
Jun 28, 2024JefferiesBuyBuyhold
Jun 28, 2024Piper SandlerNeutralNeutralhold
May 22, 2024JefferiesHoldBuyupgrade
May 06, 2024Piper SandlerNeutralNeutralhold
Apr 11, 2024CFRAHoldHoldhold
Apr 05, 2024Piper SandlerNeutralNeutralhold

Financial Forecast

EPS Forecast

$-5 $-2 $1 $4 $7 $10 Dec 20 Dec 21 Dec 22 Dec 23 Dec 24 Dec 25 Dec 26 Dec 27
Dec 20Dec 21Dec 22Dec 23Dec 24Dec 25Dec 26Dec 27
Reported$2.58$7.43$7.86$-4.43----
Avg Forecast$4.46$8.52$-4.35$5.09$6.78$7.67$8.38$9.21
High Forecast$4.41$8.43$-4.42$4.64$6.76$7.53$4.97$9.18
Low Forecast$4.53$8.66$-4.25$5.45$6.81$7.88$9.60$9.24
Surprise %-42.15%-12.79%-280.69%-187.03%----

Revenue Forecast

$12B $13B $15B $17B $19B $21B Dec 20 Dec 21 Dec 22 Dec 23 Dec 24 Dec 25 Dec 26 Dec 27
Dec 20Dec 21Dec 22Dec 23Dec 24Dec 25Dec 26Dec 27
Reported$17.44B$19.23B$18.81B$11.64B----
Avg Forecast$18.14B$19.59B$18.58B$18.54B$18.39B$19.18B$19.78B$20.59B
High Forecast$17.99B$19.42B$18.26B$17.90B$18.30B$18.79B$19.75B$20.56B
Low Forecast$18.37B$19.84B$18.82B$18.80B$18.48B$19.48B$19.82B$20.62B
Surprise %-3.88%-1.83%1.23%-37.17%----

Net Income Forecast

$-2B $-600M $300M $1B $2B $3B Dec 20 Dec 21 Dec 22 Dec 23 Dec 24 Dec 25 Dec 26 Dec 27
Dec 20Dec 21Dec 22Dec 23Dec 24Dec 25Dec 26Dec 27
Reported$499.00M$1.41B$1.36B$-752.00M----
Avg Forecast$926.45M$1.31B$2.20B$-834.00M$1.15B$1.29B$1.42B$1.56B
High Forecast$692.20M$1.05B$1.76B$-1.00B$1.15B$1.28B$843.00M$1.56B
Low Forecast$1.16B$1.57B$2.64B$-667.20M$1.15B$1.34B$1.63B$1.57B
Surprise %-46.14%7.54%-38.33%-9.83%----

LNC Forecast FAQ

Is Lincoln National stock a buy?

Lincoln National stock has a consensus rating of Hold, based on 13 Wall Street analysts. The rating breakdown includes 0 Strong Buy, 3 Buy, 10 Hold, 0 Sell, and 0 Strong Sell, reflecting a consensus that Lincoln National is a neutral investment for most analysts.

What is Lincoln National's price target?

Lincoln National's price target, set by 13 Wall Street analysts, averages $30 over the next 12 months. The price target range spans from $24 at the low end to $36 at the high end, suggesting a potential -15.06% change from the previous close price of $35.32.

How does Lincoln National stock forecast compare to the average forecast of its sector, industry, and investment themes?

Lincoln National stock forecast shows a -15.06% downside, underperforming the average forecast for the financial services stocks sector (2.38%) and underperforming the life insurance stocks industry (-2.26%).

What is the breakdown of analyst ratings for Lincoln National over the past three months?

  • January 2025: 0% Strong Buy, 8.33% Buy, 83.33% Hold, 0% Sell, 8.33% Strong Sell.
  • December 2024: 0% Strong Buy, 8.33% Buy, 83.33% Hold, 0% Sell, 8.33% Strong Sell.
  • November 2024: 11.11% Strong Buy, 22.22% Buy, 55.56% Hold, 5.56% Sell, 5.56% Strong Sell.

What is Lincoln National’s EPS forecast?

Lincoln National's average annual EPS forecast for its fiscal year ending in December is 6.78 for 2024, a -253.05% decrease from the reported $-4.43 in 2023. The prediction for 2025 is $7.67, $8.38 for 2026, and $9.21 for 2027.

What is Lincoln National’s revenue forecast?

Lincoln National's average annual revenue forecast for its fiscal year ending in December is $18.39B for 2024, a 57.96% increase from the reported $11.64B in 2023. The forecast for 2025 is $19.18B, $19.78B for 2026, and $20.59B for 2027.

What is Lincoln National’s net income forecast?

For its fiscal year ending in December, Lincoln National's average annual net income forecast is $1.15B for 2024, reflecting a -253.02% decrease from the reported $-752M in 2023. The projection for 2025 is $1.29B, $1.42B for 2026, and $1.56B for 2027.