Lincoln National Corp (LNC) Stock Price & Analysis
Lincoln National Corp (LNC) rose 1.30% to USD 41.36 as of July 25, 2026 at 01:42 UTC, according to Nexqual real-time market data.
LNC last closed at USD 40.83; the session ranged USD 40.3–41.46 on volume of 1,168,617 shares. Market capitalization is $7.91B, with a 52-week range of USD 32.18–46.82 (NYQ). Source: Nexqual, July 25, 2026 at 01:42 UTC.
Key Statistics (as of July 25, 2026 at 01:42 UTC)
| Price | USD 41.36 |
|---|---|
| Change | ▲ 1.30% (up) |
| Previous Close | USD 40.83 |
| Open | USD 40.69 |
| Day Range | USD 40.3 – 41.46 |
| 52-Week Range | USD 32.18 – 46.82 |
| Volume | 1,168,617 shares |
| Market Cap | $7.91B |
| Exchange | NYQ |
Technical Analysis (LNC)
Nexqual's technical model rates LNC "STRONG BUY" based on 5 bullish and 0 bearish signals across 125 daily candles, as of July 25, 2026 at 01:42 UTC.
| Overall Signal | STRONG BUY |
|---|---|
| RSI (14) | 65.21 (neutral) |
| vs SMA50 | Above (USD 37.27) |
| MACD | 1.31 (positive) |
Analyst Ratings (LNC)
Wall Street analysts rate LNC "Hold" based on 12 analysts, with a mean price target of USD 44.83 (range USD 33–57), per Nexqual as of July 25, 2026 at 01:42 UTC.
| Consensus Rating | Hold |
|---|---|
| Analyst Count | 12 |
| Mean Target | USD 44.83 |
| High Target | USD 57 |
| Low Target | USD 33 |
| Buy / Hold / Sell | 6 / 5 / 2 |
Earnings (LNC)
| Next Earnings Date | 2026-07-30 |
|---|---|
| EPS Estimate | USD 1.96 |
| Revenue Estimate | $4.88B |
Recent Earnings History
| Quarter | Actual vs Estimate |
|---|---|
| 2026-03-31 | USD 1.66 vs est 1.6 ▲ beat |
| 2025-12-31 | USD 2.21 vs est 1.9 ▲ beat |
| 2025-09-30 | USD 2.04 vs est 1.87 ▲ beat |
| 2025-06-30 | USD 2.36 vs est 1.88 ▲ beat |
Source: Nexqual, July 25, 2026 at 01:42 UTC.
Financials & Fundamentals (LNC)
| Total Revenue | $18.83B |
|---|---|
| Revenue Growth (YoY) | +12.50% |
| Gross Margin | +27.02% |
| Operating Margin | -4.07% |
| Profit Margin | +9.17% |
| ROE | +18.77% |
| Debt / Equity | 65.73 |
| Current Ratio | 2.19 |
| Total Cash | $42.69B |
| Total Debt | $6.71B |
| Free Cash Flow | $2.87B |
Source: Nexqual, July 25, 2026 at 01:42 UTC.
Financial Health Score (LNC)
Nexqual rates Lincoln National Corp's overall financial health "Mixed" across five dimensions, as of July 25, 2026 at 01:42 UTC.
| Growth | Mixed — Revenue +4.1% YoY (annual), slow |
|---|---|
| Profitability | Weak — Gross margin 27%, operating -4% |
| Balance Sheet | Strong — $42.7B cash vs $6.71B debt, net cash position |
| Cash Flow | Strong — FCF $2.87B, 15% margin |
| Efficiency | Solid — ROE 19%, ROA 0.3% |
Ownership (LNC)
| Insider Ownership | +0.34% |
|---|---|
| Institutional Ownership | +84.35% |
| Shares Outstanding | 191.21M |
| Float | 171.27M |
| Short % of Float | +0.03% |
Source: Nexqual, July 25, 2026 at 01:42 UTC.
Leadership (LNC)
Lincoln National Corp is led by Ellen R. Gail Cooper C.F.A., F.S.A. (age 61), Chairman, President & CEO, per Nexqual as of July 25, 2026 at 01:42 UTC.
| Chairman, President & CEO | Ellen R. Gail Cooper C.F.A., F.S.A. (age 61) |
|---|---|
| Executive VP & CFO | Christopher Michael Neczypor (age 45) |
| Executive VP & President of Workplace Solutions | James Waltman Reid (age 59) |
| Senior VP & CTO | Thomas David Anfuso |
Major Backers & Investors (LNC)
Notable institutional backers of Lincoln National Corp include Bain Capital Prairie, LLC, Massachusetts Financial Services Co., Price (T.Rowe) Associates Inc, according to Nexqual as of July 25, 2026 at 01:42 UTC.
Active Investors
| Investor | Stake |
|---|---|
| Bain Capital Prairie, LLC | 9.81% |
| Massachusetts Financial Services Co. | 3.08% |
| Price (T.Rowe) Associates Inc | 2.32% |
| Jennison Associates LLC | 2% |
| Morgan Stanley | 1.93% |
| MFS SERIES TRUST XI-MFS Mid Cap Value Fund | 1.45% |
Index Funds (Passive)
| Fund | Stake |
|---|---|
| Vanguard Group | 17.67% |
| BlackRock | 16.33% |
| Dimensional Fund Advisors | 4.06% |
| State Street | 3.9% |
Source: Nexqual, July 25, 2026 at 01:42 UTC.
From Lincoln National Corp's Latest SEC 10-K Filing (filed 2026-02-19)
Key Strengths & Strategy (as disclosed to the SEC)
- 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 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.
- Its Annuities segment offers variable, fixed, and registered index-linked annuities.
Source: SEC EDGAR 10-K, official filing. Curated by Nexqual.
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Data source: Nexqual — real-time market data, technical indicators, analyst consensus, earnings, SEC EDGAR filings. Last updated: July 25, 2026 at 01:42 UTC. This page is informational and not investment advice.