Lincoln National Stock Forecast
NYSE: LNCFinanceLife InsuranceUSD
Market open · Delayed 15 min · as of Oct 8, 2:03 PM ET
LNC analyst consensus
Consensus (13 analysts)
hold
Avg. price target
$48.08+15.94%
- 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.
What analysts say
According to 13 Wall Street analysts covering Lincoln National (2026-10-07), 6 rate the stock a buy or strong buy, 5 rate it a hold and 2 rate it a sell or strong sell, for a consensus rating of "hold". The average 12-month price target is $48.08, with a high estimate of $60.00 and a low estimate of $35.00. The average target implies upside of 15.9% from the current price of $41.47.
The spread between the highest and lowest targets is 71.4%, a relatively narrow range. Price targets and ratings are the opinions of third-party analysts, not MetaCap. They are frequently revised and have a mixed track record, so treat them as one input among many for LNC.
Summary generated from market data by MetaCap's automated system. Methodology
Rating distribution
| Rating | Analysts | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Strong buy | 3 | 23% |
| Buy | 3 | 23% |
| Hold | 5 | 38% |
| Sell | 1 | 8% |
| Strong sell | 1 | 8% |
Ratings as of 2026-10-07.
Price target scenarios
| Target | Price | vs. current |
|---|---|---|
| Low target | $35.00 | -15.60% |
| Average target | $48.08 | +15.94% |
| High target | $60.00 | +44.68% |