Lincoln National Corporation (LNC)
NYSE: LNCFinanceLife InsuranceUSD
At close: Oct 7, 4:00 PM ET · Delayed 15 min
LNC stock chart
Technical analysisKey statistics
All statistics- Market cap
- $7.85B
- P/E (TTM)
- 3.50
- Forward P/E
- 4.68
- EPS (TTM)
- $11.73
- Dividend yield
- 4.39% ($1.80)
- Ex-dividend date
- Jul 10, 2026
- 52-week range
- 32.18 – 47.67
- Day range
- 40.37 – 41.49
- Volume / Avg
- 3.46M / 2.02M
- Beta
- —
- Shares outstanding
- 191.45M
- Next earnings
- Nov 5, 2026
52-week range
LNC stock today
On Oct 7, LNC ended the session at $41.00, shedding $1.08 (2.57%), versus the S&P 500's 0.22% decline. Shares are 14.0% below their 52-week high of $47.67, set on Aug 5, 2026 and 27.4% above the 52-week low of $32.18, in the middle of the past year's range. LNC is down 7.9% year to date, underperforming the S&P 500 (+14.0%). Over the past 12 months, the stock has gained 2.3%.
At 3.5x trailing earnings, Lincoln National trades below the peer-group median of 11.6x. Its forward P/E of 4.7x is higher than the trailing multiple, which means analysts expect earnings to decline over the next year. Lincoln National's next earnings report is expected on Nov 5, 2026. Lincoln National pays an annual dividend of $1.80 per share, a 4.39% yield at the current price.
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About Lincoln National
Company profileLincoln 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 Insurance segment provides life insurance products, including term insurance, universal life insurance (UL), indexed universal life insurance, variable universal life insurance (VUL), linked-benefit UL and VUL products, and critical illness and long-term care riders.
- Sector
- Finance
- Industry
- Life Insurance
- CEO
- Ms. Ellen R. Gail Cooper C.F.A., F.S.A.
- Headquarters
- Radnor, PA
- Employees
- 9,423
- Website
- lincolnfinancial.com
Financial highlights
Full financialsIn fiscal 2025, Lincoln National generated $18.21 billion in revenue, down 1.2% from fiscal 2024, its first annual decline since 2023. Net income was $1.18 billion (-64.1% year over year), for a net margin of 6.5% versus a median of 7.2% in the prior 5 years. Diluted earnings per share came in at $5.83, down from $18.41.
| Fiscal year | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | $18.21B | $18.44B | $11.64B | $18.81B | $17.71B |
| Growth | -1.25% | +58.37% | -38.09% | +6.18% | +1.58% |
| Net income | $1.18B | $3.27B | $-752.00M | $1.36B | $3.78B |
| EPS (diluted) | $5.83 | $18.41 | $-4.92 | $7.78 | $19.96 |
Analyst forecast
ForecastConsensus (13 analysts)
hold
Avg. price target
$48.08+17.27%
- Strong buy 3
- Buy 3
- Hold 5
- Sell 1
- Strong sell 1
Target range
Ratings and targets reflect third-party analyst opinions, not MetaCap recommendations.
Earnings
Earnings history- Next report
- Nov 5, 2026
- EPS estimate
- $2.00
- Last reported (Q2 2026)
- Jul 30, 2026
- EPS actual vs est.
- $6.72 vs —
Dividends
Dividend history- Annual dividend
- $1.80
- Dividend yield
- 4.39%
- Last payment
- $0.45
- Ex-dividend date
- Jul 10, 2026
LNC news
All LNC news- Can Lincoln National Turn Greater Capital Flexibility Into Growth?NasdaqLNC, MET, PRU
- RGA Q2 Earnings Beat Estimates on Higher Premiums, Investment IncomeNasdaqRGA, LNC, MFC, VOYA
- BHF Q2 Earnings Miss Estimates, Investment Income Falls Y/YNasdaqBHF, LNC, MFC, VOYA
- SLF Q2 Earnings Beat Estimates on Strong Insurance GrowthNasdaqSLF, LNC, MFC, VOYA
- MFC Q2 Earnings Beat on Asia Growth and Strong Insurance SalesNasdaqMFC, LNC, VOYA, GL
- Lincoln National (LNC) Beats Q2 Earnings and Revenue EstimatesNasdaqLNC, MFC
Lincoln National peers
Finance sector| Company | Price | % Chg | Market cap | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PRIPrimerica Inc. | 273.41 | -2.05% | $8.41B | vs LNC |
| VOYAVoya Financial Inc. | 96.77 | -1.07% | $8.77B | vs LNC |
| JXNJackson Financial Inc. Class A | 130.30 | -1.96% | $8.83B | vs LNC |
| GNWGenworth Financial Inc | 9.63 | 0.00% | $3.64B | vs LNC |
| AEGAegon Ltd. New York Registry Shares | 8.35 | -1.53% | $12.36B | vs LNC |
| GLGlobe Life Inc. | 163.41 | -1.73% | $12.56B | vs LNC |
| BHFBrighthouse Financial Inc. | 49.66 | -0.74% | $2.86B | vs LNC |
| FGF&G Annuities & Life Inc. | 19.89 | -4.01% | $2.60B | vs LNC |
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Lincoln National stock FAQ
What is Lincoln National's stock price today?
LNC last traded at $41.00 as of Oct 7, 4:00 PM EDT, down 2.57% on the day. Prices are delayed at least 15 minutes.
Does Lincoln National pay a dividend?
Yes. Lincoln National pays $1.80 per share annually, a 4.39% yield. The most recent dividend of $0.45 had an ex-dividend date of Jul 10, 2026.
When is Lincoln National's next earnings date?
Lincoln National is expected to report earnings on Thursday, November 5, 2026. Analysts expect EPS of $2.00.
What is LNC's P/E ratio?
LNC trades at a trailing P/E ratio of 3.50 and a forward P/E of 4.68, compared with a median of 11.6 for its closest peers.
Who is Lincoln National's CEO?
Ms. Ellen R. Gail Cooper C.F.A., F.S.A. is the chief executive officer of Lincoln National Corporation, which has about 9,423 employees.
Has LNC ever split its stock?
Yes. The most recent LNC stock split was a 2-for-1 split on Jun 22, 1999, one of 2 splits on record.
What is the LNC 52-week high?
The 52-week high for LNC is $47.67 and the 52-week low is $32.18. The stock is currently 14.0% below its high.