Lincoln National (LNC) analyst forecast and price target
Analyst forecast
Consensus of 16 analyst ratings
Based on 10 analyst targets
Recent analyst ratings
| Firm | Action | Rating | Price target | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Morgan Stanley | Maintained | Overweight | $50.00 from $40.00 | Aug 24, 2026 |
| Keefe, Bruyette & Woods | Maintained | Outperform | $51.00 from $46.00 | Jul 31, 2026 |
| Mizuho | Maintained | Outperform | $53.00 from $51.00 | Jul 31, 2026 |
| TD Cowen | Maintained | Hold | $42.00 from $37.00 | Jul 22, 2026 |
| JP Morgan | Maintained | Underweight | $42.00 from $40.00 | Jul 21, 2026 |
| Keefe, Bruyette & Woods | Maintained | Outperform | $46.00 from $44.00 | Jul 13, 2026 |
| Evercore ISI Group | Maintained | In-Line | $51.00 from $48.00 | Jul 13, 2026 |
| Jefferies | Maintained | Buy | $57.00 from $56.00 | Jul 10, 2026 |
| Mizuho | Maintained | Outperform | $51.00 from $48.00 | Jul 9, 2026 |
| Wells Fargo | Maintained | Overweight | $47.00 from $44.00 | Jul 9, 2026 |
| UBS | Maintained | Neutral | $44.00 from $39.00 | Jul 8, 2026 |
| Barclays | Upgraded | Equal-Weight → Overweight | $45.00 from $42.00 | Jul 6, 2026 |
| Morgan Stanley | Maintained | Overweight | $40.00 from $43.00 | May 21, 2026 |
| Keefe, Bruyette & Woods | Maintained | Outperform | $44.00 from $43.00 | May 13, 2026 |
| Wells Fargo | Maintained | Overweight | $44.00 from $43.00 | May 12, 2026 |
| Evercore ISI Group | Maintained | In-Line | $48.00 from $49.00 | May 12, 2026 |
| JP Morgan | Maintained | Underweight | $40.00 from $42.00 | May 7, 2026 |
| B of A Securities | Maintained | Neutral | $37.00 from $41.00 | Apr 14, 2026 |
| Mizuho | Maintained | Outperform | $48.00 from $54.00 | Apr 13, 2026 |
| Wells Fargo | Maintained | Overweight | $43.00 from $48.00 | Apr 10, 2026 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the price target for LNC stock?
The average 12-month analyst price target for Lincoln National (LNC) is $48.20, with a high estimate of $57.00 and a low of $42.00, across 10 analysts.
Is LNC a buy, sell, or hold?
Analysts covering Lincoln National currently average a Hold rating: 6 buy, 8 hold and 2 sell, from 16 analysts. Ratings reflect analyst opinion, not investment advice.
What upside do analysts see for LNC?
The average price target of $48.20 implies 13.17% upside from the last price of $42.59.
What is the latest analyst rating on LNC?
On Aug 24, 2026, Morgan Stanley maintained Lincoln National at Overweight with a price target of $50.00.
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