Lincoln National opens the week with analyst focus, shares trade lower on NYSE

By Anna Wagner, Analysts & Consensus desk. Reviewed prior to publication on 2026-06-25, 16:15.

Lincoln National (US5341871094) begins the week with a noticeable move on the NYSE. The life insurer’s shares closed at 36.27 dollars on June 24, 2026, down about 5 percent for the day according to MarketBeat data, after trading between 36.09 and 38.10 dollars during the session.MarketBeat price overview for Lincoln National

What recent trading shows

Lincoln National’s shares have recently fluctuated within a 50-day range of roughly 33.52 to 38.16 dollars, putting the latest close near the upper half of that band but still below recent peaks.MarketBeat 50-day trading range data The stock’s move on June 24 stands out compared with the more muted daily changes seen over much of the past month.

The NYSE-listed insurer is part of the US financials universe, where life and annuity providers often react sensitively to interest-rate expectations and credit-market sentiment. Recent pressure on several US insurance names provides a cautious backdrop for Lincoln National’s latest decline, even though the shares remain above their 90-day low per MarketBeat’s performance tables.MarketBeat performance summary for Lincoln National

How analysts view the stock

Analyst coverage for Lincoln National remains active, with several US research houses tracking the NYSE ticker LNC in the broader life insurance peer group including names such as MetLife and Prudential Financial. Consensus data compiled by MarketBeat shows a mix of Buy, Hold and Sell ratings for Lincoln National, pointing to a cautious overall stance on the shares.MarketBeat analyst ratings snapshot for Lincoln National

The average analyst price target currently sits above the latest closing price, suggesting upside versus the 36.27 dollars last seen on June 24, 2026, though the spread of individual targets reflects differing views on earnings resilience and capital strength.MarketBeat consensus price target for Lincoln National Within the sector, several houses maintain more robust ratings on larger peers, underlining that Lincoln National is viewed somewhat more cautiously than some of its competitors.

The business behind the stock

Lincoln National’s core business centers on life insurance, annuity products and retirement solutions for individuals and employer-sponsored plans in the United States, under the Lincoln Financial Group brand. The company generates fee and investment income from managing policyholder assets and offers protection products that provide death benefits and income guarantees.

Where the shares trade today

Lincoln National shares (US5341871094) most recently traded on the NYSE at 36.27 dollars as of 2026-06-24, 15:59 Eastern Time, according to MarketBeat.MarketBeat latest closing price for Lincoln National The as-of date and price reflect the latest available closing data rather than live intraday quotes.

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