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Lincoln National Corporation (LNC)

Lincoln National Corporation (LNC) 3-star rating from Upturn Advisory
$41.35
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Profit since last BUY1.25%
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11/26/2025: LNC (3-star) is a REGULAR-BUY. BUY since 15 days. Simulated Profits (1.25%). Updated daily EoD!

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Moderate Performance

These Stocks/ETFs, based on Upturn Advisory, typically align with the market average, offering steady but unremarkable returns.

Number of Analysts

3 star rating from financial analysts

12 Analysts rated it

Moderately tracked stock, growing coverage, gaining market and investor attention.

1 Year Target Price $44

1 Year Target Price $44

Analysts Price Target For last 52 week
$44 Target price
52w Low $26.55
Current$41.35
52w High $43.17

Analysis of Past Performance

Type Stock
Historic Profit 26.38%
Avg. Invested days 41
Today’s Advisory Regular Buy
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Stock Returns Performance Upturn Returns Performance icon 3.0
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Upturn last close icon Last Close 11/26/2025

Key Highlights

Company Size Mid-Cap Stock
Market Capitalization 7.85B USD
Price to earnings Ratio 3.56
1Y Target Price 44
Price to earnings Ratio 3.56
1Y Target Price 44
Volume (30-day avg) 12
Beta 1.34
52 Weeks Range 26.55 - 43.17
Updated Date 11/26/2025
52 Weeks Range 26.55 - 43.17
Updated Date 11/26/2025
Dividends yield (FY) 4.39%
Basic EPS (TTM) 11.63

Analyzing Revenue: Products, Geography and Growth

Revenue by Products

Product revenue - Year on Year

Earnings Date

Report Date 2025-10-30
When Before Market
Estimate 1.87
Actual 2.04

Profitability

Profit Margin 11.45%
Operating Margin (TTM) 5.68%

Management Effectiveness

Return on Assets (TTM) 0.21%
Return on Equity (TTM) 21.68%

Valuation

Trailing PE 3.56
Forward PE 4.84
Enterprise Value 3879400440
Price to Sales(TTM) 0.43
Enterprise Value 3879400440
Price to Sales(TTM) 0.43
Enterprise Value to Revenue 0.21
Enterprise Value to EBITDA -
Shares Outstanding 189939050
Shares Floating 170297453
Shares Outstanding 189939050
Shares Floating 170297453
Percent Insiders 10.15
Percent Institutions 74.33

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Lincoln National Corporation

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Company Overview

Company history and background logo History and Background

Lincoln National Corporation, founded in 1905, originally focused on life insurance. Over time, it has evolved into a diversified financial services company offering a range of insurance, retirement, and investment solutions.

Company business area logo Core Business Areas

  • Annuities: Offers fixed, variable, and indexed annuities to help individuals save for retirement and generate income.
  • Life Insurance: Provides term, universal, and variable life insurance policies to protect families and individuals.
  • Retirement Plan Services: Offers 401(k), 403(b), and other retirement plans to businesses and organizations.
  • Group Protection: Provides group life, disability, dental, and vision insurance to employers for their employees.

leadership logo Leadership and Structure

The leadership team consists of the CEO, CFO, and other executive officers. The organizational structure is divided into business segments, each led by a senior executive.

Top Products and Market Share

Product Key Offerings logo Key Offerings

  • Variable Annuities: Variable annuities offer investment options and potential for higher returns, but also carry investment risk. Lincoln National is a major provider, with market share impacted by interest rate environment. Competitors include Prudential Financial (PRU), Athene (ATH), and Equitable Holdings (EQH).
  • Universal Life Insurance: Universal life insurance provides flexible premiums and death benefits. Competitors include New York Life, Northwestern Mutual and Prudential.
  • Employer-Sponsored Retirement Plans: 401(k), 403(b), and other qualified retirement plans are offered through employers and other organizations. Major competitors include Fidelity, Vanguard, and T. Rowe Price (TROW).
  • Group Disability Insurance: Short-term and long-term disability insurance provided to employers for employees, with MetLife (MET), The Hartford (HIG), and Unum (UNM) as significant competitors.

Market Dynamics

industry overview logo Industry Overview

The financial services industry is highly competitive and regulated, with factors such as interest rates, economic growth, and demographic trends influencing performance.

Positioning

Lincoln National Corporation is a well-established player in the insurance and retirement solutions market, focusing on financial security and retirement readiness. They have strong distribution networks with financial professionals.

Total Addressable Market (TAM)

The global retirement market TAM is in the trillions, driven by aging populations. Lincoln National aims to capture a segment through a diverse suite of products. The US life insurance TAM is estimated at $850 Billion.

Upturn SWOT Analysis

Strengths

  • Established brand recognition
  • Diverse product portfolio
  • Strong distribution network
  • Solid financial position

Weaknesses

  • Exposure to interest rate fluctuations
  • Sensitivity to market volatility
  • Complexity of products
  • Legacy IT infrastructure

Opportunities

  • Growing demand for retirement solutions
  • Expanding digital capabilities
  • Strategic acquisitions
  • Developing new products and services

Threats

  • Increased competition
  • Regulatory changes
  • Economic downturns
  • Cybersecurity risks

Competitors and Market Share

Key competitor logo Key Competitors

  • PRU
  • MET
  • AIG
  • NNN
  • VOYA

Competitive Landscape

Lincoln National competes with other major insurance and retirement companies based on product offerings, distribution network, brand recognition, and financial strength. The competitive advantage consists of a diverse portfolio.

Major Acquisitions

Liberty Life Assurance Company of Boston

  • Year: 2018
  • Acquisition Price (USD millions): 3300
  • Strategic Rationale: Increased scale and strengthened its market position in the group benefits business.

Growth Trajectory and Initiatives

Historical Growth: Requires revenue and earnings growth data over multiple years.

Future Projections: Requires analyst estimates for future growth.

Recent Initiatives: Lincoln Financial recently launched a digital advisor solution for plan participants to help participants work towards their goals.

Summary

Lincoln National Corporation has a long and rich history within the finance and insurance sector. LNC has several established products and brand name, but it is not as large as many of it's competitors. With a change in the economic environment, it has become more sensitive to market fluctuations. This has caused a drag on it's stock price. Although it is well managed, many believe it is still a risky stock to add to one's portfolio.

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Sources and Disclaimers

Data Sources:

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  • SEC Filings (10-K, 10-Q)
  • Market Research Reports
  • Analyst Reports

Disclaimers:

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About Lincoln National Corporation

Exchange NYSE
Headquaters Radnor, PA, United States
IPO Launch date 1984-10-05
Chairman, President & CEO Ms. Ellen R. Gail Cooper C.F.A., F.S.A.
Sector Financial Services
Industry Insurance - Life
Full time employees 9783
Full time employees 9783

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. The Group Protection segment offers group non-medical insurance products consisting of short and long-term disability and statutory disability; paid family medical leave administration and absence management services; term life; dental and vision; and accident, critical illness, and hospital indemnity benefits and services to the employer marketplace through various forms of employee-paid and employer-paid plans. Its Retirement Plan Services segment provides employers with retirement plan products and services primarily in the defined contribution retirement plan marketplace; individual and group variable annuities, group fixed annuities, and mutual fund-based programs; and various plan services, including plan recordkeeping, compliance testing, participant education, and trust and custodial services. It distributes its products through consultants, brokers, planners, agents, financial advisors, third-party administrators, financial institutions, and other intermediaries. Lincoln National Corporation was founded in 1905 and is headquartered in Radnor, Pennsylvania.