Lincoln National (LNC) Latest Stock Analysis Report – Oct 15, 2026, 4:00 PM ET
Updated Oct 15, 2026, 4:00 PM ET
- Closed at $40.01, -0.52% vs the prior close of $40.22.
- Volume 1.47M shares, 0.8x its 50-day average.
- No new SEC filings since the prior session.
- No new insider buys or sales reported since the prior session.
LNC dips 0.5% to $40.01. Closed at $40.01, -0.52% vs the prior close of $40.22. Day range $39.01–$40.08, opened at $39.88.
LNC daily analysis — what happened
A plain-English, data-only note written after every US trading day. Newest first; older days stay archived below.
Oct 15, 2026 — LNC dips 0.5% to $40.01
- Closed at $40.01, -0.52% vs the prior close of $40.22. Day range $39.01–$40.08, opened at $39.88.
- Volume was 1.47M shares, 0.8x its 50-day average of 1.95M.
- Price is -6.3% vs its 50-day average ($42.70) and +2.1% vs its 200-day average ($39.19).
- 52-week range $32.18–$47.67; today's close sits at 51% of that range, 16.1% below the 52-week high.
Oct 14, 2026 — LNC dips 1.0% to $40.22
- Closed at $40.22, -1.01% vs the prior close of $40.63. Day range $39.60–$40.37, opened at $40.07.
- Volume was 1.51M shares, 0.8x its 50-day average of 1.96M.
- Price is -6.1% vs its 50-day average ($42.84) and +2.6% vs its 200-day average ($39.22).
- 52-week range $32.18–$47.67; today's close sits at 52% of that range, 15.6% below the 52-week high.
Oct 13, 2026 — LNC rises 0.3% to $40.63
- Closed at $40.63, +0.35% vs the prior close of $40.49. Day range $40.33–$41.00, opened at $40.94.
- Volume was 1.34M shares, 0.7x its 50-day average of 1.98M.
- Price is -5.4% vs its 50-day average ($42.97) and +3.5% vs its 200-day average ($39.25).
- 52-week range $32.18–$47.67; today's close sits at 55% of that range, 14.8% below the 52-week high.
Oct 12, 2026 — LNC rises 0.6% to $40.49
- Closed at $40.49, +0.65% vs the prior close of $40.23. Day range $40.25–$41.11, opened at $40.83.
- Volume was 1.30M shares, 0.6x its 50-day average of 2.00M.
- Price is -6.0% vs its 50-day average ($43.08) and +3.1% vs its 200-day average ($39.27).
- 52-week range $32.18–$47.67; today's close sits at 54% of that range, 15.1% below the 52-week high.
Oct 9, 2026 — LNC dips 1.9% to $40.23, 3 down days in a row
- Closed at $40.23, -1.85% vs the prior close of $40.99. Day range $39.76–$40.66, opened at $40.48.
- Volume was 1.60M shares, 0.8x its 50-day average of 2.09M.
- Price is -6.8% vs its 50-day average ($43.18) and +2.4% vs its 200-day average ($39.30).
- 52-week range $32.18–$47.67; today's close sits at 52% of that range, 15.6% below the 52-week high.
- That makes 3 straight losses.
Oct 8, 2026 — LNC ends flat (-0.0%) to $40.99
- Closed at $40.99, -0.02% vs the prior close of $41.00. Day range $40.72–$41.53, opened at $40.84.
- Volume was 3.23M shares, 1.5x its 50-day average of 2.10M.
- Price is -5.3% vs its 50-day average ($43.30) and +4.2% vs its 200-day average ($39.33).
- 52-week range $32.18–$47.67; today's close sits at 57% of that range, 14.0% below the 52-week high.
Oct 7, 2026 — LNC dips 2.6% to $41.00
- Closed at $41.00, -2.57% vs the prior close of $42.08. Day range $40.37–$41.50, opened at $41.50.
- Volume was 3.46M shares, 1.7x its 50-day average of 2.09M.
- Price is -5.3% vs its 50-day average ($43.31) and +4.2% vs its 200-day average ($39.35).
- 52-week range $32.18–$47.67; today's close sits at 57% of that range, 14.0% below the 52-week high.
Oct 6, 2026 — LNC rises 2.9% to $42.08, 3 up days in a row
- Closed at $42.08, +2.86% vs the prior close of $40.91. Day range $41.17–$42.77, opened at $41.49.
- Volume was 3.07M shares, 1.5x its 50-day average of 2.06M.
- Price is -2.9% vs its 50-day average ($43.34) and +6.9% vs its 200-day average ($39.38).
- 52-week range $32.18–$47.67; today's close sits at 64% of that range, 11.7% below the 52-week high.
- That makes 3 straight gains.
Oct 5, 2026 — LNC rises 1.5% to $40.91
- Closed at $40.91, +1.51% vs the prior close of $40.30. Day range $40.19–$41.28, opened at $40.24.
- Volume was 1.89M shares, 0.9x its 50-day average of 2.05M.
- Price is -5.6% vs its 50-day average ($43.33) and +3.8% vs its 200-day average ($39.40).
- 52-week range $32.18–$47.67; today's close sits at 56% of that range, 14.2% below the 52-week high.
Oct 2, 2026 — LNC rises 1.4% to $40.30
- Closed at $40.30, +1.43% vs the prior close of $39.73. Day range $39.69–$40.51, opened at $39.76.
- Volume was 2.04M shares, 1.0x its 50-day average of 2.04M.
- Price is -7.0% vs its 50-day average ($43.34) and +2.2% vs its 200-day average ($39.42).
- 52-week range $32.18–$47.67; today's close sits at 52% of that range, 15.5% below the 52-week high.
LNC latest news & SEC filings
Every SEC filing by or about LNC in the last 120 days, explained in plain English. Updated daily, with a same-day refresh for new filings.
Oct 2, 2026 · 4 — Insider trade report (Form 4)
Insider trade report (Form 4) — a director, officer or 10%+ owner changed their holdings
Insider holdings update with no common-stock transactions in the table (often options or derivative awards only).
Oct 2, 2026 · 4 — Insider trade report (Form 4)
Insider trade report (Form 4) — a director, officer or 10%+ owner changed their holdings
Insider holdings update with no common-stock transactions in the table (often options or derivative awards only).
Oct 2, 2026 · 4 — Insider trade report (Form 4)
Insider trade report (Form 4) — a director, officer or 10%+ owner changed their holdings
Insider holdings update with no common-stock transactions in the table (often options or derivative awards only).
Oct 2, 2026 · 4 — Insider trade report (Form 4)
Insider trade report (Form 4) — a director, officer or 10%+ owner changed their holdings
Insider holdings update with no common-stock transactions in the table (often options or derivative awards only).
Oct 2, 2026 · 4 — Insider trade report (Form 4)
Insider trade report (Form 4) — a director, officer or 10%+ owner changed their holdings
Insider holdings update with no common-stock transactions in the table (often options or derivative awards only).
Oct 2, 2026 · 4 — Insider trade report (Form 4)
Insider trade report (Form 4) — a director, officer or 10%+ owner changed their holdings
Insider holdings update with no common-stock transactions in the table (often options or derivative awards only).
Sep 10, 2026 · FWP — Free writing prospectus (offering marketing material)
Free writing prospectus (offering marketing material)
An offering document: new shares or debt may be sold, which can increase the share count (dilution) or debt load. Size and terms are in the prospectus.
Sep 9, 2026 · SC TO-I/A — SC TO-I/A filing
SC TO-I/A filing
Aug 21, 2026 · SCHEDULE 13G — Passive stake (13G)
Passive stake (13G) — an investor reported owning more than 5%
Filed by an outside investor (not the company). It reports a holding of more than 5% of a share class; percentage and holder name are in the filing.
Aug 12, 2026 · SCHEDULE 13D/A — Update to a 13D 5%+ stake disclosure
Update to a 13D 5%+ stake disclosure
Filed by an outside investor (not the company). It reports a holding of more than 5% of a share class; percentage and holder name are in the filing.
Aug 10, 2026 · 8-K — Current report
Current report — a filing companies must make within 4 business days of a major event
- Item 5.02 — Change in directors or officers (appointment, departure or pay).
- Item 7.01 — Released information under Regulation FD (e.g. a presentation or press release).
Aug 10, 2026 · 13F-HR — Quarterly holdings report filed by an institutional investment manager
Quarterly holdings report filed by an institutional investment manager
Jul 30, 2026 · 10-Q — Quarterly report (unaudited financial statements for the quarter)
Quarterly report (unaudited financial statements for the quarter)
Quarter ended Jun 30, 2026:
- Revenue: $4.54B (prior year $4.04B) (+12.3% vs Jun 30, 2025)
- Net income: $1.33B (prior year $699.00M) (+90.6% vs Jun 30, 2025)
- Diluted EPS: $6.72 (prior year $3.80) (+76.8% vs Jun 30, 2025)
Things to know before you trade LNC
- Last results release: Jul 30, 2026 (8-K Item 2.02). Previous ones: May 7, 2026, Feb 12, 2026, Oct 30, 2025. Based on that rhythm, the next report is likely around Oct 29, 2026 — an estimate, not a confirmed date.
- How much it moves: over the last 20 sessions the average daily move was 1.12% (largest 2.9%).
- Liquidity: about 2.05M shares (≈$82.09M) trade per day on average.
- 52-week position: $40.01 vs a range of $32.18–$47.67 (51% of the range).
- Dividends: last ex-dividend date Oct 9, 2026 ($0.45/share); 4 payments in the past 12 months.
- Splits: none in the last 2 years.
- Insider trades (Form 4, last 12 months, recent 25 shown): 2 open-market buys, 8 sales; latest: Sean Woodroffe sold 11,000 shares on Aug 17, 2026.
- Latest filings: 8-K Aug 10, 2026; 10-Q Jul 30, 2026; 8-K Jul 30, 2026.
- Share count: 191.45M shares outstanding (Jul 24, 2026), +1.0% vs a year earlier.
- Listing: NYSE · industry: Life Insurance.
LNC market data (last 20 sessions)
| Date | Open | High | Low | Close | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 15, 2026 | 39.88 | 40.08 | 39.01 | 40.01 | 1.47M |
| Oct 14, 2026 | 40.07 | 40.37 | 39.60 | 40.22 | 1.51M |
| Oct 13, 2026 | 40.94 | 41.00 | 40.33 | 40.63 | 1.34M |
| Oct 12, 2026 | 40.83 | 41.11 | 40.25 | 40.49 | 1.30M |
| Oct 9, 2026 | 40.48 | 40.66 | 39.76 | 40.23 | 1.60M |
| Oct 8, 2026 | 40.84 | 41.53 | 40.72 | 40.99 | 3.23M |
| Oct 7, 2026 | 41.50 | 41.50 | 40.37 | 41.00 | 3.46M |
| Oct 6, 2026 | 41.49 | 42.77 | 41.17 | 42.08 | 3.07M |
| Oct 5, 2026 | 40.24 | 41.28 | 40.19 | 40.91 | 1.89M |
| Oct 2, 2026 | 39.76 | 40.51 | 39.69 | 40.30 | 2.04M |
| Oct 1, 2026 | 40.00 | 40.16 | 38.88 | 39.73 | 2.35M |
| Sep 30, 2026 | 40.77 | 41.41 | 40.23 | 40.26 | 1.73M |
| Sep 29, 2026 | 40.70 | 41.03 | 40.31 | 40.92 | 2.06M |
| Sep 28, 2026 | 41.75 | 41.96 | 40.75 | 40.88 | 1.56M |
| Sep 25, 2026 | 41.79 | 41.99 | 41.18 | 41.69 | 1.12M |
| Sep 24, 2026 | 41.05 | 41.54 | 40.78 | 41.39 | 1.60M |
| Sep 23, 2026 | 40.75 | 41.61 | 40.72 | 41.08 | 1.52M |
| Sep 22, 2026 | 42.01 | 42.02 | 40.59 | 41.01 | 1.88M |
| Sep 21, 2026 | 42.60 | 42.68 | 41.63 | 41.68 | 1.77M |
| Sep 18, 2026 | 41.90 | 42.22 | 41.46 | 42.20 | 4.55M |
About Lincoln National
Lincoln National (LNC) is listed on the NYSE and classified by the SEC under “Life Insurance”. Its business address is in RADNOR, PA. State of incorporation: IN. Fiscal year ends December 31. SEC CIK 59558.
LNC board of directors & executives
From SEC Form 3/4/5 insider filings made in the last 12 months (date = latest filing).
Directors
| Name | Role | Latest filing |
|---|---|---|
| William H Dr Cunningham | Director | Jul 2, 2026 |
| Deirdre P Connelly | Director | Jul 2, 2026 |
| Ellen Cooper | Chairman, President & CEO | Feb 23, 2026 |
| Reginald E Davis | Director | Jul 2, 2026 |
| Eric G Johnson | Director | Jul 2, 2026 |
| Gary C Kelly | Director | Aug 14, 2026 |
| M Leanne Lachman | Director | Jul 2, 2026 |
| Dale Lefebvre | Director | Jul 2, 2026 |
| James T Morris | Director | Jul 2, 2026 |
| Owen Ryan | Director | Jul 2, 2026 |
Executive officers
| Name | Title | Latest filing |
|---|---|---|
| Nilanjan Adhya | EVP Chf AI Data Analytics Off | Feb 23, 2026 |
| Craigt T Beazer | EVP & General Counsel | Jun 8, 2026 |
| Jennifer Charters | EVP, Chief Information Officer | Mar 16, 2026 |
| Curtis W. Chesney | EVP, President of Annuities | Sep 9, 2026 |
| Adam M Cohen | Interim CFO & CAO | Aug 26, 2026 |
| Ellen Cooper | Chairman, President & CEO | Feb 23, 2026 |
| John Christopher Kennedy | EVP, Chief Dist. & Brand Off | May 26, 2026 |
| Brian Kroll | EVP, Head of Life & Annuities | Feb 23, 2026 |
| John G Morriss | EVP, Chief Investment Officer | Feb 23, 2026 |
| Christopher M Neczypor | EVP & CFO | Aug 11, 2026 |
| Andrew Rallis | EVP, Chief Risk Officer | Jun 3, 2026 |
| James Waltman Reid | EVP, Pres. Workplace Solutions | Feb 23, 2026 |
| Paul P. Spurr | EVP, CRO & CA | Jun 4, 2026 |
| Darrel W. Tedrow | EVP, President Life Ins & RSS | Jun 4, 2026 |
| Sean Woodroffe | EVP, Ch Ppl Comms Ent Srvc Off | Aug 18, 2026 |
Recent insider buys & sales
| Date | Insider | Type | Shares | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 17, 2026 | Sean Woodroffe | Sale | 11,000 | $45.28 |
| Aug 12, 2026 | Gary C Kelly | Sale | 15,007 | $26.50 |
| Jun 5, 2026 | Craigt T Beazer | Sale | 30,000 | $34.45 |
| Jun 1, 2026 | Sean Woodroffe | Sale | 25,000 | $34.75 |
| Mar 13, 2026 | Jennifer Charters | Buy | 300 | $32.61 |
| Mar 9, 2026 | Sean Woodroffe | Sale | 8,000 | $32.74 |
| Mar 2, 2026 | Sean Woodroffe | Sale | 10,000 | $34.46 |
| Feb 18, 2026 | James Waltman Reid | Sale | 3,050 | $41.81 |
| Dec 10, 2025 | John Christopher Kennedy | Sale | 3,519 | $44.15 |
| Nov 12, 2025 | Owen Ryan | Buy | 2,000 | $42.17 |
LNC financials (annual, from XBRL filings)
| Fiscal year end | Revenue | Net income | Diluted EPS | Operating cash flow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 31, 2025 | — | $1.18B | 5.83 | $-167.00M |
| Dec 31, 2024 | — | $3.27B | 18.41 | $-2.01B |
| Dec 31, 2023 | — | $-752.00M | -4.92 | $-2.07B |
| Dec 31, 2022 | — | $1.36B | 7.78 | $3.61B |
| Dec 31, 2021 | — | $3.78B | 19.96 | $-217.00M |
Latest balance sheet: total assets $429.80B, total liabilities $418.45B, cash $1.63B (as of Jun 30, 2026).
LNC earnings / results-day log
| Date | Filing | Close that day |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 30, 2026 | 8-K Item 2.02 (results) | $46.02 |
| May 7, 2026 | 8-K Item 2.02 (results) | $35.94 |
| Feb 12, 2026 | 8-K Item 2.02 (results) | $40.67 |
| Oct 30, 2025 | 8-K Item 2.02 (results) | $40.69 |
| Jul 31, 2025 | 8-K Item 2.02 (results) | $38.11 |
| May 8, 2025 | 8-K Item 2.02 (results) | $33.37 |
| Feb 6, 2025 | 8-K Item 2.02 (results) | $35.77 |
| Oct 31, 2024 | 8-K Item 2.02 (results) | $34.75 |
| Aug 1, 2024 | 8-K Item 2.02 (results) | — |
| May 2, 2024 | 8-K Item 2.02 (results) | — |
| Feb 8, 2024 | 8-K Item 2.02 (results) | — |
| Nov 1, 2023 | 8-K Item 2.02 (results) | — |
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