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Jupiter Asset Management Ltd. reduced its holdings in shares of Lincoln National Co. (NYSE:LNC - Free Report) by 3.9% during the second quarter, according to the company in its most recent disclosure with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The institutional investor owned 862,426 shares

LSV Asset Management decreased its stake in Lincoln National Co. (NYSE:LNC - Free Report) by 2.6% in the second quarter, according to the company in its most recent Form 13F filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission. The institutional investor owned 2,587,686 shares of the financial ser

Ellis Investment Partners LLC acquired a new stake in shares of Lincoln National Co. (NYSE:LNC - Free Report) in the 2nd quarter, according to its most recent disclosure with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The institutional investor acquired 35,200 shares of the financial services provide

Barclays initiated coverage on shares of Lincoln National in a report on Wednesday. They set an "equal weight" rating and a $35.00 price objective on the stock.

Lincoln National Co. (NYSE:LNC - Get Free Report) was the recipient of a large decrease in short interest in August. As of August 15th, there was short interest totalling 3,520,000 shares, a decrease of 11.3% from the July 31st total of 3,970,000 shares. Based on an average daily trading volume, of 1,450,000 shares, the days-to-cover ratio is currently 2.4 days. Approximately 2.1% of the shares of the company are sold short.

Principal Financial Group Inc. raised its holdings in shares of Lincoln National Co. (NYSE:LNC - Free Report) by 59.2% during the second quarter, according to the company in its most recent 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The firm owned 3,086,324 shares of the financial serv

Shares of Lincoln National Co. (NYSE:LNC - Get Free Report) have received an average rating of "Hold" from the ten ratings firms that are presently covering the firm, MarketBeat reports. One research analyst has rated the stock with a sell recommendation, seven have given a hold recommendation and

Innealta Capital LLC lessened its holdings in shares of Lincoln National Co. (NYSE:LNC - Free Report) by 89.1% in the second quarter, according to the company in its most recent filing with the SEC. The institutional investor owned 1,239 shares of the financial services provider's stock after sell

Easterly Investment Partners LLC reduced its stake in shares of Lincoln National Co. (NYSE:LNC - Free Report) by 11.3% during the 2nd quarter, according to the company in its most recent Form 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The institutional investor owned 598,053 sha

Lincoln National Co. (NYSE:LNC) announced a quarterly dividend on Thursday, August 22nd. Investors of record on Thursday, October 10th will be paid a dividend of 0.45 per share by the financial services provider on Friday, November 1st. This represents a $1.80 annualized dividend and a dividend yield of 5.80%.

Morgan Stanley decreased their price objective on shares of Lincoln National from $30.00 to $29.00 and set an "equal weight" rating on the stock in a report on Monday.

SG Americas Securities LLC purchased a new position in shares of Lincoln National Co. (NYSE:LNC - Free Report) in the second quarter, according to its most recent filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The institutional investor purchased 21,645 shares of the financial services provid

Assenagon Asset Management S.A. reduced its stake in Lincoln National Co. (NYSE:LNC - Free Report) by 66.6% in the second quarter, according to its most recent Form 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The firm owned 224,223 shares of the financial services provider's stock

Cetera Investment Advisers increased its holdings in shares of Lincoln National Co. (NYSE:LNC - Free Report) by 384.0% in the first quarter, according to its most recent 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The fund owned 59,634 shares of the financial services provider's stock a

Shares of Lincoln National Co. (NYSE:LNC - Get Free Report) have been given an average rating of "Hold" by the eleven analysts that are presently covering the company, MarketBeat Ratings reports. Two investment analysts have rated the stock with a sell rating, seven have given a hold rating and two

Keynote Financial Services LLC purchased a new position in shares of Lincoln National Co. (NYSE:LNC - Free Report) during the first quarter, according to the company in its most recent 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The firm purchased 35,561 shares of the financial services

Lincoln National (NYSE:LNC - Get Free Report) announced its quarterly earnings results on Thursday. The financial services provider reported $1.84 earnings per share for the quarter, topping analysts' consensus estimates of $1.78 by $0.06. The business had revenue of $5.15 billion for the quarter, compared to analysts' expectations of $4.65 billion. Lincoln National had a return on equity of 17.13% and a net margin of 12.24%. During the same period in the prior year, the firm earned $2.02 EPS.

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Kennedy Capital Management LLC bought a new stake in shares of Lincoln National Co. (NYSE:LNC - Free Report) during the first quarter, according to its most recent 13F filing with the SEC. The institutional investor bought 210,444 shares of the financial services provider's stock, valued at approx

Interval Partners LP purchased a new stake in Lincoln National Co. (NYSE:LNC - Free Report) during the first quarter, according to the company in its most recent Form 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The institutional investor purchased 311,232 shares of the financial servic

Lincoln National (NYSE:LNC) Hits New 52-Week High at $33.46