Lincoln National Stock Forecast, Price & News

Lincoln National (NYSE:LNC) Frequently Asked Questions

Is Lincoln National a buy right now?

11 Wall Street research analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Lincoln National in the last twelve months. There are currently 1 sell rating, 7 hold ratings and 3 buy ratings for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street research analysts is that investors should "hold" Lincoln National stock. A hold rating indicates that analysts believe investors should maintain any existing positions they have in LNC, but not buy additional shares or sell existing shares.
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How has Lincoln National's stock price been impacted by Coronavirus (COVID-19)?

Lincoln National's stock was trading at $31.87 on March 11th, 2020 when Coronavirus (COVID-19) reached pandemic status according to the World Health Organization. Since then, LNC shares have increased by 113.8% and is now trading at $68.15.
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Are investors shorting Lincoln National?

Lincoln National saw a decrease in short interest during the month of November. As of November 15th, there was short interest totaling 6,330,000 shares, a decrease of 23.7% from the October 31st total of 8,300,000 shares. Based on an average daily trading volume, of 1,300,000 shares, the days-to-cover ratio is currently 4.9 days. Currently, 3.7% of the shares of the stock are sold short.
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When is Lincoln National's next earnings date?

Lincoln National is scheduled to release its next quarterly earnings announcement on Wednesday, February 2nd 2022.
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How were Lincoln National's earnings last quarter?

Lincoln National Co. (NYSE:LNC) released its quarterly earnings data on Wednesday, November, 3rd. The financial services provider reported $1.62 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, missing the Thomson Reuters' consensus estimate of $2.57 by $0.95. The financial services provider had revenue of $5.21 billion for the quarter, compared to analysts' expectations of $4.88 billion. Lincoln National had a net margin of 7.08% and a trailing twelve-month return on equity of 7.56%. During the same quarter last year, the firm posted ($0.72) EPS.
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How often does Lincoln National pay dividends? What is the dividend yield for Lincoln National?

Lincoln National announced a quarterly dividend on Wednesday, November 3rd. Stockholders of record on Monday, January 10th will be given a dividend of $0.45 per share on Tuesday, February 1st. This represents a $1.80 dividend on an annualized basis and a yield of 2.64%. The ex-dividend date is Friday, January 7th. This is an increase from Lincoln National's previous quarterly dividend of $0.42.
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Is Lincoln National a good dividend stock?

Lincoln National pays an annual dividend of $1.68 per share and currently has a dividend yield of 2.36%. Lincoln National has been increasing its dividend for 12 consecutive years, indicating the company has a strong committment to maintain and grow its dividend. The dividend payout ratio of Lincoln National is 24.28%. This payout ratio is at a healthy, sustainable level, below 75%. Based on earnings estimates, Lincoln National will have a dividend payout ratio of 15.08% next year. This indicates that Lincoln National will be able to sustain or increase its dividend.
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What price target have analysts set for LNC?

11 brokerages have issued 12 month target prices for Lincoln National's stock. Their forecasts range from $56.00 to $80.00. On average, they anticipate Lincoln National's share price to reach $68.00 in the next twelve months. This suggests that the stock has a possible downside of 0.2%.
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Who are Lincoln National's key executives?

Lincoln National's management team includes the following people:

• Dennis R. Glass, President, Chief Executive Officer & Director
• Jamie Leslie Ohl, President-Workplace Solutions & Executive VP
• Randal J. Freitag, Executive VP, Chief Financial & Accounting Officer
• Kenneth S. Solon, Chief Information Officer, EVP & Digital Head
• Jen Warne, Chief People Officer & Executive Vice President

What is Dennis R. Glass' approval rating as Lincoln National's CEO?

470 employees have rated Lincoln National CEO Dennis R. Glass on Glassdoor.com. Dennis R. Glass has an approval rating of 87% among Lincoln National's employees.

Who are some of Lincoln National's key competitors?

Some companies that are related to Lincoln National include MetLife (MET), Prudential Financial (PRU), Aflac (AFL), Primerica (PRI), Unum Group (UNM), American Equity Investment Life (AEL), CNO Financial Group (CNO), Independence (IHC), National Western Life Group (NWLI), Kansas City Life Insurance (KCLI) and Citizens (CIA).
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What other stocks do shareholders of Lincoln National own?

Based on aggregate information from My MarketBeat watchlists, some companies that other Lincoln National investors own include AT&T (T), Intel (INTC), AbbVie (ABBV), JPMorgan Chase & Co. (JPM), Exxon Mobil (XOM), Johnson & Johnson (JNJ), Cisco Systems (CSCO), Verizon Communications (VZ), Walt Disney (DIS) and Wells Fargo & Company (WFC).

What is Lincoln National's stock symbol?

Lincoln National trades on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) under the ticker symbol "LNC."

Who are Lincoln National's major shareholders?

Lincoln National's stock is owned by a variety of institutional and retail investors. Top institutional shareholders include BlackRock Inc. (8.25%), Lyrical Asset Management LP (2.45%), LSV Asset Management (1.93%), Geode Capital Management LLC (1.81%), Dimensional Fund Advisors LP (1.59%) and Invesco Ltd. (1.49%). Company insiders that own Lincoln National stock include Christine A Janofsky, Dennis R Glass, Ellen Cooper, John Christopher Kennedy, Kenneth S Solon, Leon E Roday, Lisa Buckingham, M Leanne Lachman, Randal J Freitag and Wilford H Fuller.
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Which institutional investors are selling Lincoln National stock?

LNC stock was sold by a variety of institutional investors in the last quarter, including AGF Investments Inc., Scout Investments Inc., LSV Asset Management, Ensign Peak Advisors Inc, Invesco Ltd., BlackRock Inc., Wellington Management Group LLP, and Lyrical Asset Management LP. Company insiders that have sold Lincoln National company stock in the last year include Christine A Janofsky, Dennis R Glass, Ellen Cooper, John Christopher Kennedy, Kenneth S Solon, Leon E Roday, Randal J Freitag, and Wilford H Fuller.
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Which institutional investors are buying Lincoln National stock?

LNC stock was purchased by a variety of institutional investors in the last quarter, including Ninety One UK Ltd, Laurion Capital Management LP, RNC Capital Management LLC, Janus Henderson Group PLC, Sumitomo Mitsui Trust Holdings Inc., Moors & Cabot Inc., Easterly Investment Partners LLC, and AXA S.A.. Company insiders that have bought Lincoln National stock in the last two years include Dennis R Glass, Lisa Buckingham, and M Leanne Lachman.
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How do I buy shares of Lincoln National?

Shares of LNC can be purchased through any online brokerage account. Popular online brokerages with access to the U.S. stock market include WeBull, Vanguard Brokerage Services, TD Ameritrade, E*TRADE, Robinhood, Fidelity, and Charles Schwab.
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What is Lincoln National's stock price today?

One share of LNC stock can currently be purchased for approximately $68.15.

How much money does Lincoln National make?

Lincoln National has a market capitalization of $12.32 billion and generates $17.44 billion in revenue each year. The financial services provider earns $499 million in net income (profit) each year or $6.92 on an earnings per share basis.

How many employees does Lincoln National have?

Lincoln National employs 10,966 workers across the globe.

Does Lincoln National have any subsidiaries?

The following companies are subsidiares of Lincoln National: California Fringe Benefit and Insurance Marketing Corporation, First Penn-Pacific Life Insurance Company, Jefferson-Pilot Investments Inc., LFA Limited Liability Company, LFD Insurance Agency Limited Liability Company, Liberty Life Assurance Company of Boston, Lincoln Financial Advisors Corporation, Lincoln Financial Distributors Inc., Lincoln Financial Group Trust Company Inc., Lincoln Financial Limited Liability Company I, Lincoln Financial Reinsurance Company of Vermont, Lincoln Financial Securities Corporation, Lincoln Insurance Services Limited, Lincoln Investment Advisors Corporation, Lincoln Investment Management Company, Lincoln Investment Solutions Inc., Lincoln Life & Annuity Company of New York, Lincoln Life Assurance Company of Boston, Lincoln National Management Corporation, Lincoln National Reinsurance Company (Barbados) Limited, Lincoln Reinsurance Company of South Carolina, Lincoln Reinsurance Company of Vermont I, Lincoln Reinsurance Company of Vermont III, Lincoln Reinsurance Company of Vermont IV, Lincoln Reinsurance Company of Vermont V, Lincoln Reinsurance Company of Vermont VI, Lincoln Reinsurance Company of Vermont VII, Lincoln Retirement Services Company LLC, The Lincoln National Life Insurance Company, and Westfield Assigned Benefits Company.

When was Lincoln National founded?

Lincoln National was founded in 1905.

What is Lincoln National's official website?

The official website for Lincoln National is www.lfg.com.

Where are Lincoln National's headquarters?

Lincoln National is headquartered at 150 N RADNOR CHESTER RD, RADNOR PA, 19087.

How can I contact Lincoln National?

Lincoln National's mailing address is 150 N RADNOR CHESTER RD, RADNOR PA, 19087. The financial services provider can be reached via phone at (484) 583-1400, via email at [email protected], or via fax at 215-448-3962.