LNC Stock 12 Month Analyst Forecast
Eps Overview
Growth Next 5yrs
4.76%
Last Quarter
$1.66
Past Year
$5.31
Growth Past 5yrs
17.86%
Next Quarter
$1.69
Estimate Next Year
$26.13
Consensus Rating
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Consensus Price Target
Highest Price Target
$59.00
70.08% Upside
Mean Price Target
$44.41
28.02% Upside
Lowest Price Target
$35.00
0.89% Upside
Recent Analyst Ratings
Upgrades, Downgrades, New Coverage
Last Updated On May 14, 2026
Actual EPS vs Estimated EPS
LNC Earnings Per Share (EPS) History
According to financial reports, LNC (NYSE: LNC) reported an actual EPS of $1.66 for the quarter ending on May 07, 2026, compared to an estimated $1.58, resulting in a 5.06% surprise. In the prior quarter (Feb 12, 2026), LNC recorded an actual EPS of $2.21 with a 18.82% surprise. See LNC's full earnings history.
Earnings History
EPS Surprise Factor Analysis
LNC has experienced notable EPS surprises, with the latest quarter ending May 07, 2026 showing a 5.06% beat. Previously, the quarter ending Feb 12, 2026 recorded a 18.82% beat. An EPS surprise factor indicates how much actual earnings deviate from analyst forecasts.
| Report Date | Actual | Forecast | Surprise Factor |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 07, 2026 | 1.66 | 1.58 | +5.06% |
| Feb 12, 2026 | 2.21 | 1.86 | +18.82% |
| Oct 30, 2025 | - | 1.84 | - |
| Jul 31, 2025 | 2.36 | 1.91 | +23.56% |
| May 08, 2025 | 1.6 | 1.54 | +3.90% |
| Feb 06, 2025 | 1.91 | 1.87 | +2.14% |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is LNC stock getting favorable reviews from Wall Street analysts?
Brokerage firms have given LNC stock an average recommendation of
Buy. 34 analysts have given their ratings
to LNC out of which
11 analysts have given strong buy call,
1 analysts have given buy call,
19 analysts rate it hold,
3 analysts advocate strong sell call, and
0 analysts has given sell rating. The average target price of
$44.41 gives the stock implied upside
of roughly 28.02% over the next year or so.
What have analysts suggested for LNC highest price target?
Analysts suggest LNC's stock price would rise to a high of $59.00.
What is the lowest price target analysts expect for LNC over the next year?
Within the next 12 months, analysts predict the LNC stock price could move to $35.00.
What is the average target price for LNC?
LNC stock has an average analyst estimate of $44.41.
At its current price, how far is LNC from its average target price?
LNC shares are currently trading 28.02% above this price target.
What were LNC’s actual earnings per share for the recent quarter?
Its quarterly earnings per share (EPS) came in at $1.66 versus consensus estimates of $1.58, and above the comparable year-ago quarter’s EPS of $1.60.
What are the current estimates for quarterly and annual earnings per share?
LNC's forecasts by analysts estimating quarterly EPS at $1.69 and $26.13 for the whole year.
What has LNC's growth been in the past five years and what is expected in the next five years?
The analysts have projected 4.76% EPS growth for LNC in the next five years, compared to growth rates of 17.86% in the past five years.