LNC
Lincoln National Corp.
NYSE · usd
Lincoln National Corp. (LNC) trades at $39.84 (-3.09%) as of 7:30:03 PM EDT on Oct 23, 2026, -3.74% over the past month. Market cap is $7.87B, with 7.1 days to cover in short interest.
Stock performance
How Lincoln National Corp. (LNC) stock has performed from one day to one year, with its 52-week range.
- 1D
- -3.09%
- 1W
- +0.03%
- 1M
- -3.74%
- YTD
- -10.53%
- 1Y
- -0.23%
- 52-wk range
- $32.18 – $47.67
Key statistics
Today's trading snapshot for LNC: day range, open, previous close, volume and market cap.
- Day range
- $39.10 – $40.68
- Open
- $40.68
- Prev close
- $41.11
- Volume
- 1.77M
- Market cap
- $7.87B
- Shares out
- 191.45M
Valuation and profitability ratios: P/E, P/S, ROE
Valuation and profitability ratios for Lincoln National Corp.: P/E, P/S, P/B, ROE and more.
- P/E
- 3.47
- P/S
- 0.41
- P/B
- 0.69
- P/FCF
- —
- ROE
- 20.0%
- ROA
- 0.5%
- Debt/Equity
- 1.42
- Div yield
- 5.53%
As of Oct 22, 2026
8-K filings
Material corporate events Lincoln National Corp. has disclosed to the SEC on Form 8-K.
- Executive leadershipAug 10, 2026
In connection with Mr. Neczypor's departure, the Company appointed Adam M. Cohen, Senior Vice President, Chief Accounting Officer and Treasurer to serve as the Company's interim CFO, effective immediately, while the Company conducts a comprehensive search to identify Mr. Neczypor's successor. Mr. Cohen, age 41, joined the Company in March 2022 and has served as the Company's Senior Vice President, Chief Accounting Officer, since that time.
- Investor communicationsJul 30, 2026
On July 30, 2026, in connection with the Company's second quarter 2026 earnings conference call scheduled for the same date, the Company made available on its website a second quarter 2026 earnings supplement presentation dated July 30, 2026, a copy of which is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.3 and is incorporated herein by reference.
- Debt activityJun 29, 2026
Lincoln National Corporation (the "Company") entered into an Underwriting Agreement with Wells Fargo Securities, LLC, BofA Securities, Inc., Goldman Sachs & Co. LLC, Morgan Stanley & Co. LLC and TD Securities (USA) LLC to sell $500 million aggregate principal amount of the Company's 6.800% Fixed-to-Fixed Reset Rate Subordinated Notes due 2056 in a registered public offering.
- Shareholder meetingsJun 1, 2026
The Company's 2026 Annual Meeting was held on May 28, 2026. Shareholders voted as follows on the matters presented for a vote. The ten nominees for election to the Board were elected, each for a term expiring at the Company's 2027 Annual Meeting of Shareholders.
- Earnings and performanceMay 7, 2026
On May 7, 2026, Lincoln National Corporation (the "Company") issued a press release announcing its financial results for the quarter ended March 31, 2026, a copy of which is attached as Exhibit 99.1 and is incorporated herein by reference. The Company's statistical supplement for the quarter ended March 31, 2026, is attached as Exhibit 99.2 and is incorporated herein by reference.
Dividend history and stock splits
Lincoln National Corp.'s recent dividend payments and stock splits.
Dividends
- $0.45ex-div Oct 9, 2026
- $0.45ex-div Jul 10, 2026
- $0.45ex-div Apr 10, 2026
- $0.45ex-div Jan 12, 2026
Splits
No recent splits.
LNC short interest
How heavily LNC is shorted: shares short, days to cover and average daily volume.
- Days to cover
- 7.1
- Short interest
- 14.53M
- Avg volume
- 2.05M
As of · reported to FINRA twice monthly.
LNC news
The latest news and headlines about Lincoln National Corp. (LNC).
- Will Lincoln National (LNC) Beat Estimates Again in Its Next Earnings Report?positiveZacks Investment Research· Oct 23, 2026
- Can The Hartford's Equitable Deal Strengthen Its Benefits Business?positiveZacks Investment Research· Oct 14, 2026
- The Zacks Analyst Blog Highlights Reinsurance Group, Lincoln National and Voya FinancialpositiveZacks Investment Research· Sep 30, 2026
- 3 Life Insurers Poised for Growth Amid Strong Annuity DemandpositiveZacks Investment Research· Sep 29, 2026
- Fed Reverses Course With First Rate Hike Since 2023: 3 Insurers to BuypositiveZacks Investment Research· Sep 17, 2026
Frequently asked questions
What is the Lincoln National Corp. (LNC) stock price today?
Lincoln National Corp. (LNC) is trading at $39.84 (-3.09% on the day) as of 7:30:03 PM EDT on Oct 23, 2026. Prices are delayed at least 15 minutes; real-time quotes are available from the Massive API.
What is Lincoln National Corp.?
Lincoln National Corp operates multiple insurance and retirement businesses. The company's operating segment includes Annuities; Retirement Plan Services; Life Insurance and Group Protection.
What is the short interest in LNC?
As of Sep 30, 2026, LNC has 14.53M shares short and 7.1 days to cover.
Does Lincoln National Corp. (LNC) pay a dividend?
Yes. Lincoln National Corp. (LNC)'s most recent dividend was $0.45 per share, with an ex-dividend date of Oct 9, 2026. Full LNC dividend history is available from the Massive API.
What exchange is LNC listed on?
Lincoln National Corp. (LNC) trades on NYSE in USD, in the LIFE INSURANCE industry.
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