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Lincoln National Corporation (LNC)
$36.58-0.14 (-0.38%)
After Hours$36.08-0.50 (-1.37%)· Last close Jun 29
Lincoln National Corporation, through its subsidiaries, operates multiple insurance and retirement businesses in the United States.
Historical Price
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Whystock Brain
The Narrative
Lincoln National Corporation in the Financial Services sector is trading at $36.58 with a market capitalization of $7.3B. Wall Street consensus targets $42.58 (12 analysts), implying a +16.4% move over the next 12 months. The stock is currently 22% below its 52-week high of $46.82, remaining 4.4% below its 200-day moving average. On fundamentals, Piotroski 2/9 flags weak fundamentals, Altman Z in the distress zone. Risk note: MACD remains below its signal line. The Whystock Score of 25/100 signals elevated caution as multiple indicators diverge.
Ecosystem Influences
Sell-side targets imply +16.4% upside over 12 months
Long-term trend bearish (price vs 200-day SMA)
Macro-economic sensitivity to interest rate and inflation shifts
Quarterly Financials
| Metric (USD) | Q1 2026 | Q4 2025 | Q3 2025 | Q2 2025 | Q1 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Revenue | $5.32B↑ | $4.97B↑ | $4.59B↑ | $4.07B↓ | $4.72B |
| Gross Profit | — | — | — | — | — |
| Operating Income | -$165.00M↓ | $996.00M↑ | $603.00M | — | -$869.00M |
| Net Income | -$172.00M↓ | $754.00M↑ | $445.00M↓ | $699.00M↑ | -$722.00M |
Peer Comparison
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Fundamentals
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...
Market Cap
Total dollar market value of a company's outstanding shares of stock (Price * Shares).
$7.34B
P/E Ratio
Priced for growth. Investors expect sustained double-digit expansion.
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Beta
High-beta play. Expect amplified moves vs. the broad market.
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Div Yield
Strong income play. Yield provides a meaningful total return floor.
4.92%
ROE
Elite ROE. Management converts capital into profit efficiently.
16.90%
Volume
Today's trading volume
1.17M
Recent News
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