LNC:NYSELincoln National Corporation analysis
Data as of Sep 20, 2026 - not real-time
- Latest price
- $42.20
- Risk: medium
- 5/10Medium risk
Summary
The moving-average structure behind Lincoln National Corporation is neutral at $42.20, with no clear ordering between short and long averages. The last 30 days have lost 9.6%. Momentum indicators put RSI at 42.6 (neutral) with MACD reading bearish. Recent trading has carved out support near $41.46 and resistance around $45.90.
The shares look undervalued, trading on 3.6 times earnings below a sector average of 15.8. Analyst price targets sit 13.5% above the current price. Revenue is growing at 12.6% on a 12.2% profit margin. The 4.27% dividend yield looks covered by current payout levels.
Risk comes out at 5 of a possible 10, a moderate reading. With 30-day volatility of 30.0%, a beta of 1.09 and a maximum drawdown of 29.9%, position sizing matters here. The wider market backdrop reads extreme greed at 95 on the fear-greed composite.
Short, medium and long-term reads agree on buy, with conviction of 8/10.
The shares look undervalued, trading on 3.6 times earnings below a sector average of 15.8. Analyst price targets sit 13.5% above the current price. Revenue is growing at 12.6% on a 12.2% profit margin. The 4.27% dividend yield looks covered by current payout levels.
Risk comes out at 5 of a possible 10, a moderate reading. With 30-day volatility of 30.0%, a beta of 1.09 and a maximum drawdown of 29.9%, position sizing matters here. The wider market backdrop reads extreme greed at 95 on the fear-greed composite.
Short, medium and long-term reads agree on buy, with conviction of 8/10.
Top market events
- LNC stock reflects investors’ cautious view on Lincoln National Corporation as the insurer works thr
- Lincoln National stock trades near recent levels on the NYSE as of September 16, 2026 while investor
- Lincoln National stock recently reflected mixed sentiment after its latest quarterly results and div
Market outlook
Short term
< 1 yearPositive
Model confidence5/105 out of 10
Key factors
- Trading above the 200-day average of 39.55
- MACD momentum is negative
- 30-day price change of -9.6%
Medium term
1–3 yearsPositive
Model confidence6/106 out of 10
Key factors
- P/E of 3.6 versus sector average of 15.8
- Trading above the 200-day average of 39.55
- Analyst targets imply +13.5% versus the current price
Long term
> 3 yearsPositive
Model confidence8/108 out of 10
Key factors
- P/E of 3.6 versus sector average of 15.8
- Analyst targets imply +13.5% versus the current price
- Revenue growth of +12.6%
Key metrics
Financial health
Revenue Growth12.60%
Profit Margin12.17%
P/E Ratio3.6
ROE22.59%
ROA0.28%
Debt/Equity63.80
P/B Ratio0.8
Op. Cash Flow$-1328000000
Free Cash Flow$2.1B
Industry P/E15.8
Technical analysis
TrendNeutral
RSI42.6
Support$41.46
Resistance$45.90
MA 20$43.33
MA 50$43.41
MA 200$39.55
MACDBearish
VolumeIncreasing
Fear & Greed Index94.98
Valuation
Fair Value$426.02
Target Price$47.92
Upside/Downside13.55%
GradeUndervalued
TypeValue
Dividend Yield4.27%
Risk assessment
Beta1.09
Volatility30.04%
Sector RiskMedium
Reg. RiskHigh
Geo RiskLow
Currency RiskLow
Liquidity RiskLow
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