Lincoln National (LNC) to Release Earnings on Thursday

Lincoln National (NYSE:LNC) is expected to be issuing its Q4 2025 results before the market opens on Thursday, February 12th. Analysts expect the company to announce earnings of $1.88 per share and revenue of $4.8451 billion for the quarter. Investors can check the company’s upcoming Q4 2025 earning summary page for the latest details on the call scheduled for Thursday, February 12, 2026 at 8:00 AM ET.

Lincoln National Stock Performance

LNC opened at $39.33 on Wednesday. The company has a quick ratio of 0.28, a current ratio of 0.28 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.61. The stock’s 50 day moving average price is $43.12 and its two-hundred day moving average price is $41.30. The firm has a market capitalization of $7.47 billion, a P/E ratio of 3.53, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 0.42 and a beta of 1.30. Lincoln National has a 12-month low of $27.58 and a 12-month high of $46.82.

Lincoln National Dividend Announcement

The business also recently disclosed a quarterly dividend, which was paid on Monday, February 2nd. Stockholders of record on Monday, January 12th were issued a dividend of $0.45 per share. The ex-dividend date was Monday, January 12th. This represents a $1.80 annualized dividend and a dividend yield of 4.6%. Lincoln National’s payout ratio is presently 16.16%.

Wall Street Analyst Weigh In

Several equities research analysts recently weighed in on the stock. Zacks Research cut shares of Lincoln National from a “strong-buy” rating to a “hold” rating in a research note on Thursday, December 4th. TD Cowen reiterated a “hold” rating on shares of Lincoln National in a research report on Wednesday, January 28th. UBS Group lifted their price objective on Lincoln National from $42.00 to $43.00 and gave the stock a “neutral” rating in a report on Friday, October 31st. Jefferies Financial Group upped their target price on Lincoln National from $52.00 to $59.00 and gave the company a “buy” rating in a research note on Monday, December 15th. Finally, Piper Sandler raised their target price on Lincoln National from $42.00 to $48.00 and gave the stock a “neutral” rating in a research report on Tuesday, December 23rd. Four analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating, nine have given a Hold rating and two have given a Sell rating to the company’s stock. According to data from MarketBeat.com, the stock presently has a consensus rating of “Hold” and an average price target of $46.25.

Insiders Place Their Bets

In other news, EVP John Christopher Kennedy sold 3,519 shares of the firm’s stock in a transaction that occurred on Wednesday, December 10th. The shares were sold at an average price of $44.15, for a total transaction of $155,363.85. Following the completion of the sale, the executive vice president owned 118,985 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $5,253,187.75. This trade represents a 2.87% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The transaction was disclosed in a filing with the SEC, which is accessible through this link. 0.54% of the stock is owned by company insiders.

Hedge Funds Weigh In On Lincoln National

A number of large investors have recently modified their holdings of the stock. JPL Wealth Management LLC acquired a new stake in shares of Lincoln National in the third quarter valued at approximately $29,000. Larson Financial Group LLC boosted its position in Lincoln National by 61.8% in the 3rd quarter. Larson Financial Group LLC now owns 1,024 shares of the financial services provider’s stock valued at $41,000 after buying an additional 391 shares during the last quarter. EverSource Wealth Advisors LLC increased its stake in shares of Lincoln National by 57.2% in the 2nd quarter. EverSource Wealth Advisors LLC now owns 1,526 shares of the financial services provider’s stock valued at $53,000 after buying an additional 555 shares during the period. Danske Bank A S bought a new stake in shares of Lincoln National during the third quarter worth $73,000. Finally, Quarry LP lifted its stake in shares of Lincoln National by 261.4% during the third quarter. Quarry LP now owns 3,108 shares of the financial services provider’s stock valued at $125,000 after acquiring an additional 2,248 shares during the period. 72.81% of the stock is currently owned by institutional investors and hedge funds.

Lincoln National Company Profile

Lincoln National Corporation, doing business as Lincoln Financial Group, is a diversified financial services holding company focused on providing retirement, insurance, and wealth management solutions in the United States and select international markets. Headquartered in Radnor, Pennsylvania, the company operates through several business segments, including Retirement Plan Services, Life Insurance, and Group Protection. Its offerings are designed to help individuals, families, and institutions plan and prepare for their financial futures.

The Retirement Plan Services segment delivers recordkeeping, administrative services, and investment management for defined contribution and defined benefit plans.