Lincoln National Corporation (LNC) Stock Forecast
LNC analyst forecast
as of October 18, 2026- Analyst consensus
- Hold 3.46 / 5 from 13 analysts
- Price target
- $47.83 average of analyst targets
- Upside to target
- +20.1% from the latest close
- Next earnings
- November 5, 2026 EPS estimate $1.97
- 52-week range
- $32.59 – $47.00
LNC analyst ratings
13 analystsNumber of analysts at each rating.
LNC price target
The average of analyst 12-month price targets compared with the latest close and the 52-week range.
LNC earnings per share estimates
| Period | Average | Low | High | Year ago | Growth | Analysts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current quarter (Sep '26) | $1.95 | $1.85 | $2.10 | $2.04 | −4.2% | 13 |
| Current fiscal year (2026) | $7.90 | $7.70 | $8.07 | $8.23 | −4.0% | 13 |
| Next fiscal year (2027) | $8.72 | $8.25 | $9.22 | $7.90 | +10.4% | 13 |
Consensus EPS estimates; growth compares the average estimate with the year-ago EPS.
LNC revenue estimates
| Period | Average | Low | High | Growth | Analysts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current quarter (Sep '26) | $4.98B | $4.90B | $5.04B | +4.2% | 6 |
| Current fiscal year (2026) | $19.79B | $19.62B | $19.98B | +3.7% | 8 |
| Next fiscal year (2027) | $20.54B | $20.12B | $21.26B | +3.8% | 8 |
LNC EPS: reported and forecast
Fiscal years; "E" marks estimates, the line shows the range from the lowest to the highest estimate.
LNC revenue: reported and forecast
LNC EPS estimate revisions
| Period | 90 days ago | 60 days ago | 30 days ago | 7 days ago | Now | Change (90 d) | Revisions (30 d) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current quarter (Sep '26) | $2.02 | $2.02 | $2.03 | $1.99 | $1.95 | −3.1% | 1 up · 5 down |
| Current fiscal year (2026) | $7.65 | $7.87 | $7.99 | $7.94 | $7.90 | +3.2% | 0 up · 3 down |
| Next fiscal year (2027) | $8.40 | $8.62 | $8.69 | $8.76 | $8.72 | +3.8% | 6 up · 1 down |
How the consensus EPS estimate changed over the last 90 days, and how many analysts raised or lowered it in the last 30 days.
LNC earnings surprises
Reported EPS vs the consensus estimate for the last 12 quarters; LNC beat in 10 of 12.
What analysts expect from LNC
13 analysts cover Lincoln National; their consensus rating is hold (3.46 on a 1–5 scale, where 5 is a strong buy). The average price target is $47.83, 20.1% above the latest close of $39.83. Analysts expect earnings of $7.90 per share for 2026, −4.0% from a year earlier. For 2027 the average estimate is $8.72 per share on revenue of $20.5 billion. Lincoln National beat the EPS estimate in 10 of the last 12 quarters.
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LNC forecast FAQ
What is Lincoln National's price target?
The average analyst price target for Lincoln National is $47.83, 20.1% above the latest close of $39.83.
Is Lincoln National a buy, hold or sell?
Of 13 analysts covering Lincoln National, 3 rate it a strong buy, 3 a buy, 5 a hold, 1 a sell and 1 a strong sell, a consensus of hold. Ratings are opinions, not a recommendation from Quotelinks.
What is Lincoln National's EPS forecast?
Analysts forecast $7.90 per share for 2026 (range $7.70 to $8.07); for 2027 the estimate is $8.72.
What is Lincoln National's revenue forecast?
The average revenue estimate for 2026 is $19.8 billion, growth of 3.7%; for 2027 it is $20.5 billion.
When does Lincoln National report earnings?
Lincoln National is expected to report results for the quarter ending September 30, 2026 on November 5, 2026 before the market opens; the EPS estimate is $1.97.
Does Lincoln National usually beat earnings estimates?
Lincoln National reported EPS at or above the analyst estimate in 10 of the last 12 quarters.