NYSE:LNC
Lincoln National Corp. (LNC)
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Jul 25, 2026, 12:00 amThis summary was created by AI, based on 2 opinions in the last 12 months.
Lincoln National Corp. (LNC) has shown resilience despite challenges from past interest rate spikes, capitalizing on its strong portfolio that includes life insurance and annuity offerings. The company's financial health is reinforced by a substantial capital buffer, allowing for stable growth projections with earnings estimated between $8-10 per share in the near future, while trading at an attractive price-to-earnings (PE) ratio of around 4-5.5x after recent management improvements. Additionally, the company offers a commendable dividend yield of approximately 4.5%, positioning it well for potential future dividend increases or share buybacks. Overall, analysts' positive outlook, with a price target of $46.54, indicates that LNC is competitively priced compared to its peers, making it an appealing investment opportunity.
Lifeco, around for 120 years. Retirement, disability, life insurance, annuities. Management change, now fabulous. PE is 5.5x going forward.
Regulatory-based capital is 420%, well over what it needs to be comfortable. Should see dividend increases or share buybacks, or a combination. Cheaper than peers. Well run. Yield is 4.40%.
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Premium contentLNC is a highly regarded wealth management company offering investment, insurance, annuity and other services. It is expanding its slate by creating unique partnerships, like the recent agreement with a private equity firm. It trades at 4x earnings, under book, and supports a 43% ROE. Cash reserves are growing as shares are bought back and the dividend yield is backed by a payout ratio of 10% of cash flow. We recommend setting a stop at $21, looking to achieve $37 -- upside potential of 21%. Yield 5.9%
(Analysts’ price target is $36.92)
They changed CEOs a few years ago. The spike in interest rates unsettled their capital ratios, so shares slid in 2022, but they've been building their capital. Are in a steady eddy business, at a 5-6x PE and pays a 5.6% dividend. Has a book value of $47 (shares are below $32). Has recurring cash flow and a great brand. He expects them to raise the dividend and buy back shares.
(Analysts’ price target is $36.46)
(Top Pick Nov 9/16, Up 17%) She continues to buy it. The story is intact for rising interest rates and lower regulation. They are well positioned to do meaningfully better going forward.
Liz Miller(A Top Pick Sept 26/15. Up 24.97%.) A life insurer and she had the feeling that it was unloved. It was a value purchase. Moving forward, the fundamentals are still clear. Thinks there is good upside over the next several years.
Liz MillerThis is still on her buying list, and one that she thinks has great upside to go.
Liz MillerShe thinks there is interest in the life and integrated area. In the US there is the department of labour (DOL) ruling and this stock is immune to this ruling. They are well capitalized. It came down with the industry. There is interesting upside going forward.
Liz Miller
Well-run bank. All of the banks had a big run off the bottom, and are all trading at around 7 or 8 times earnings and all represent very good value. There has been a little bit of a concern recently that the housing market is slowing down a little. We are still building things sub the demo graphic requirement so he wouldn’t be overly worried about the housing market.
Alan Kral , CFA, CIC
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They got hit a few years ago from the spike in interest rates. It holds great businesses, including life insurance and annuity. They have a huge capital buffer. Pays a nice dividend, around 4.5%. Will earn $8-9 and $10 in the near future, and trades around 4x PE. Solid cash flow, too.