Lincoln National Corporation (LNC) — Analyst outlook / Analyst consensus target is. Based on 27 analyst ratings, the consensus is bullish — 1 Strong Buy, 8 Buy, 16 Hold, 2 Sell.
The consensus price target is $44.25 (low: $41.00, high: $48.00), representing an upside of 25.2% from the current price $35.35.
Analysts estimate Earnings Per Share (EPS) of $6.78 and revenue of $18.39B for the next fiscal year.
Earnings Per Share (EPS) track record: 2024: actual $19.17 vs est $6.78 (beat +182.9%). 2025: actual $5.95 vs est $7.91 (missed -24.8%). Analyst accuracy: 51%.
LNC Stock — 12-Month Price Forecast
$44.25
▲ +25.18% Upside
Average Price Target
Based on 27 Wall Street analysts offering 12-month price targets for Lincoln National Corporation, the average price target is $44.25, with a high forecast of $48.00, and a low forecast of $41.00.
The average price target represents a +25.18% change from the last price of $35.35.
Highest Price Target
$48.00
Average Price Target
$44.25
Lowest Price Target
$41.00
LNC Analyst Ratings
Hold
Based on 27 analysts giving stock ratings to Lincoln National Corporation in the past 3 months
EPS Estimates — LNC
51%
Analyst Accuracy
Inaccurate
2 years compared
Actual vs Estimate
2024
Actual $19.17
vs Est $6.78
▲ 64.7% off
2025
Actual $5.95
vs Est $7.91
▼ 32.9% off
Profitability Outlook
Strong profitability with high earnings per share. EPS trend is declining.
Revenue Estimates — LNC
97%
Analyst Accuracy
Accurate
2 years compared
Actual vs Estimate
2024
Actual $17.989B
vs Est $18.394B
▼ 2.3% off
2025
Actual $18.212B
vs Est $19.032B
▼ 4.5% off
Revenue Trend
Revenue has been relatively flat. Analysts expect stable revenue going forward.
