Lincoln National Corporation (LNC)
Estimates & Forecasts•Proprietary EPS, revenue & margin forecasts — FY+1 to FY+4
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LNC Price Targets Summary| Metric | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025E | 2026E | 2027E | 2028E |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Net Income | $1.4B | $-752M | $3.3B | $2.3B | $2.9B | $3.9B | $4.3B |
| EPS (Diluted) | $7.78 | $-4.92 | $18.41 | $12.96 | $16.15 | $20.59 | $22.61 |
| YoY Growth | — | -155.4% | — | -29.5% | +27.8% | +30.7% | +12.6% |
| Net Margin | 7.2% | -6.4% | 18.2% | 10.3% | 10.6% | 11.0% | 10.9% |
USD · LNC · Proprietary Model| Metric | 2024A | 2025E | 2026E | 2027E | 2028E |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | $18.0B | $22.5B | $27.9B | $34.9B | $39.6B |
| Net Income | $3.3B | $2.3B | $2.9B | $3.9B | $4.3B |
| EPS (Diluted) | $18.41 | $12.96 | $16.15 | $20.59 | $22.61 |
| Free Cash Flow | $-2.0B | $3.0B | $3.6B | $4.5B | $5.0B |
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Quick answers to the most common questions about buying LNC stock.
Lincoln National Corporation's projected EPS for the next fiscal year is $12.96. This estimate blends our quantitative model with Wall Street analyst consensus and carries a confidence score of 44/100. The model factors in revenue trajectory, margin path, and share buyback trends to arrive at this figure.
Our scenario-based model produces three price targets for Lincoln National Corporation: Bear case $N/A, Base case $N/A, and Bull case $N/A. These targets are derived by applying the median historical P/E ratio to forward EPS estimates under each growth scenario. They are not buy/sell recommendations.
Lincoln National Corporation's projected revenue growth for the next fiscal year is 21.9%, reaching approximately $22.5B in total revenue. Growth estimates are probability-weighted and blend analyst consensus with our CAGR extrapolation model. Outer years (FY+3, FY+4) fade toward industry median growth rates.
Accuracy depends on several measurable factors. Our model confidence score of 44/100 is computed from revenue predictability (25% weight), margin stability (20%), historical earnings beat rate (20%), data depth (15%), analyst coverage (10%), and model-consensus agreement (10%). Stable margins provide a consistent baseline. No forecast model is perfect — always cross-reference with your own analysis.
Lincoln National Corporation's forward operating margin is estimated at 12.8% for the next fiscal year. The margin trend is currently "stable". Our model tracks margin mean-reversion patterns and adjusts for sector-specific cost dynamics. Operating leverage is a key driver of EPS growth beyond top-line revenue expansion.
The v2 model uses a multi-step process: (1) Revenue is projected via blended CAGR with probability weighting, (2) Operating and net margins follow a mean-reversion path calibrated to sector norms, (3) EPS is derived from net income divided by projected diluted shares (accounting for buyback trends), (4) For FY+1 and FY+2, estimates are blended with analyst consensus based on coverage depth, (5) Price targets apply median historical P/E to forward EPS under bear/base/bull growth scenarios. All inputs are from public filings and third-party data providers.
The bear case ($N/A) assumes P25 revenue growth, worst-case margins, and multiple compression. Key risks include: unexpected margin contraction, revenue deceleration below model floor, regulatory headwinds, macro deterioration, or competitive disruption. A confidence score below 60 suggests higher estimate volatility. Always size positions according to the full scenario range, not just the base case.
Our model is above Wall Street consensus with a 68.3% gap. For FY+1, analyst estimates blend with our model at 27% analyst weight. By FY+3 and FY+4, estimates are purely model-driven as analyst coverage thins out at longer horizons.