LSV Asset Management Sells 121,441 Shares of Lincoln National Corporation $LNC

LSV Asset Management cut its position in Lincoln National Corporation (NYSE:LNC) by 4.4% during the 3rd quarter, according to its most recent 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The institutional investor owned 2,614,739 shares of the financial services provider’s stock after selling 121,441 shares during the quarter. LSV Asset Management’s holdings in Lincoln National were worth $105,452,000 as of its most recent filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC).

Other large investors have also recently bought and sold shares of the company. Advisors Asset Management Inc. bought a new position in shares of Lincoln National in the second quarter worth $28,000. Ameritas Advisory Services LLC purchased a new position in Lincoln National during the second quarter worth about $29,000. Salomon & Ludwin LLC bought a new position in Lincoln National in the 3rd quarter worth about $32,000. Mather Group LLC. purchased a new stake in shares of Lincoln National in the 3rd quarter valued at about $39,000. Finally, CoreCap Advisors LLC raised its holdings in shares of Lincoln National by 372.1% in the 3rd quarter. CoreCap Advisors LLC now owns 1,100 shares of the financial services provider’s stock valued at $44,000 after acquiring an additional 867 shares in the last quarter. 72.81% of the stock is owned by institutional investors.

Key Lincoln National News

Here are the key news stories impacting Lincoln National this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Q4 earnings and revenue beat consensus — EPS $2.21 vs. $1.86 expected; revenue $4.89B vs. $4.85B expected. The beat is the primary driver of the stock’s move higher. Lincoln National (LNC) Beats Q4 Earnings and Revenue Estimates
• Positive Sentiment: Strong bottom-line metrics: Q4 net income available to common shareholders $745M and adjusted operating income $434M; return on equity and net margin remain healthy — items that support investor confidence. Lincoln Financial Reports 2025 Fourth Quarter and Full Year Results
• Positive Sentiment: Market reaction: early coverage notes shares climbed after results, reflecting the beat and upbeat messaging from management. Lincoln Financial Group’s (NYSE:LNC) Q4 CY2025: Beats On Revenue, Stock Soars
• Neutral Sentiment: Management framed results as “sustained momentum” and broad-based execution across segments; investors should review the earnings-call transcript and slide deck for any forward-looking commentary or capital/portfolio actions. Lincoln National Corporation (LNC) Q4 2025 Earnings Call Transcript
• Negative Sentiment: Revenue was down ~2.8% year‑over‑year, which may temper enthusiasm if investors worry about top-line sustainability or headwinds in core businesses. Compared to Estimates, Lincoln National (LNC) Q4 Earnings: A Look at Key Metrics

Insider Buying and Selling

In other Lincoln National news, EVP John Christopher Kennedy sold 3,519 shares of the business’s stock in a transaction that occurred on Wednesday, December 10th. The stock was sold at an average price of $44.15, for a total value of $155,363.85. Following the completion of the sale, the executive vice president owned 118,985 shares in the company, valued at approximately $5,253,187.75. The trade was a 2.87% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The sale was disclosed in a document filed with the SEC, which can be accessed through this hyperlink. 0.51% of the stock is owned by company insiders.

Lincoln National Stock Performance

NYSE LNC opened at $40.66 on Friday. The company has a 50-day simple moving average of $43.01 and a two-hundred day simple moving average of $41.27. The company has a quick ratio of 0.28, a current ratio of 0.28 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.61. Lincoln National Corporation has a 12-month low of $27.58 and a 12-month high of $46.82. The firm has a market cap of $7.72 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 3.65, a PEG ratio of 0.41 and a beta of 1.30.

Lincoln National (NYSE:LNC) last released its quarterly earnings data on Thursday, February 12th. The financial services provider reported $2.21 EPS for the quarter, topping the consensus estimate of $1.86 by $0.35. The firm had revenue of $4.89 billion for the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $4.85 billion. Lincoln National had a return on equity of 18.77% and a net margin of 11.49%.The company’s quarterly revenue was down 2.8% on a year-over-year basis. During the same quarter in the previous year, the business earned $1.91 earnings per share. On average, equities analysts forecast that Lincoln National Corporation will post 7.69 EPS for the current year.

Wall Street Analysts Forecast Growth

Several research analysts recently weighed in on LNC shares. National Bank Financial set a $45.00 price objective on shares of Lincoln National in a research report on Thursday, January 8th. Piper Sandler boosted their price target on shares of Lincoln National from $42.00 to $48.00 and gave the stock a “neutral” rating in a research note on Tuesday, December 23rd. UBS Group increased their price target on shares of Lincoln National from $42.00 to $43.00 and gave the stock a “neutral” rating in a report on Friday, October 31st. Morgan Stanley reaffirmed an “overweight” rating on shares of Lincoln National in a report on Monday, December 15th. Finally, Weiss Ratings reissued a “buy (b-)” rating on shares of Lincoln National in a research note on Monday, December 29th. Four investment analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating, nine have issued a Hold rating and two have given a Sell rating to the company’s stock. Based on data from MarketBeat, the stock presently has a consensus rating of “Hold” and an average target price of $46.25.

Lincoln National Profile

Lincoln National Corporation, doing business as Lincoln Financial Group, is a diversified financial services holding company focused on providing retirement, insurance, and wealth management solutions in the United States and select international markets. Headquartered in Radnor, Pennsylvania, the company operates through several business segments, including Retirement Plan Services, Life Insurance, and Group Protection. Its offerings are designed to help individuals, families, and institutions plan and prepare for their financial futures.

The Retirement Plan Services segment delivers recordkeeping, administrative services, and investment management for defined contribution and defined benefit plans.