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Lincoln National Corp operates multiple insurance and retirement businesses. The company's operating segment includes Annuities; Retirement Plan Services; Life Insurance and Group Protection. Its products include fixed and indexed annuities, variable annuities, universal life insurance (UL), variable universal life insurance (VUL), linked-benefit UL and VUL, indexed universal life insurance (IUL), term life insurance, employer-sponsored retirement plans and services, and group life, disability and dental.

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Welcome to the Easy Income update for June. The markets remain volatile, though perhaps not as volatile as they were in April during the announcement of Liberation Day tariffs. The market has recovered 1.6 percent, a solid comeback. Over the last week, we have been essentially flat.
Bonds have not kept pace with stocks. We have attempted to generate movement in the bond market, but every time it tries to rally, economic news knocks it back down. We are up about a percent for the week in bonds, which represents all of the stock returns for the last month since May 15th. Much of that return was driven by the consumer price index and producer price index reports that emerged earlier this week.
Interest Rates and Geopolitical Developments Interest rates remain steady, but the big curveball this week was Iran and Israel. Israel attacked Iran, Iran fired back, yet this has not led to a dramatic rally in Treasury prices or the US dollar as it might have just last year. The high degree of uncertainty around trade and commerce continues to weigh on markets.
The president has announced that we will levy tariffs. I believe it is July 9th when he will send letters over the next couple of weeks (hopefully by the end of next week) to nations around the world, informing them of their new tariff rates. No more discussion. This is simply what it will be.
Federal Reserve Outlook We have a Fed decision coming this month, though there probably will not be any action in June. The Fed has essentially telegraphed they will not act. Had we seen a truly bad jobs reading, unemployment claims report, or other economic indicator giving them reason to think the economy was slowing rapidly and required lower rates, they might have acted. We did not get that. CPI and PPI came in lower than expected but remained above the Fed&#8217;s two percent target.
More importantly, when examining CPI prices, everything increased to varying degrees: rent, shelter, car insurance, except energy and energy-related commodities. Gas prices provided a significant boost, falling considerably during the month. Add energy back in, and inflation rates would have had the Fed seriously considering raising interest rates in the coming weeks, not lowering them as the president desperately wants.
I believe (trying to recall what he called Powell this time, whether it was &#8220;moron,&#8221; &#8220;stupid,&#8221; or &#8220;idiot,&#8221; something along those lines) he demanded one hundred basis points, roughly four months of rate cuts at once, to spur economic growth. Powell correctly sat on his hands because the primary fear must be reigniting inflation by cutting rates prematurely.
Economic Fundamentals The economy is actually in decent shape. Unemployment numbers remain solid, though we must monitor continuing claims hitting cycle highs, meaning people stay unemployed longer. The Challenger Gray Report shows impending layoffs. All federal government employees with expiring employment agreements will hit the market later this month, followed by deferred retirees entering the rolls in September and October.
Current hard numbers look good, but looking ahead several months, unemployment claims could easily jump. Another serious concern for the US economy: we witnessed over 300,000 quits and removals from the workforce by foreign workers through legal means. These workers are critical to meeting job demand across several industries. If they continue departing due to fears about current US immigration policy, it will create labor shortages that drive inflation higher.
Powell made the right call. He did nothing. The president does not like it. He is a real estate guy who will never like anything that does not involve lowering rates at every Fed meeting forever. Obviously, that will not happen anytime soon.
Portfolio Changes In our Easy Income portfolio, yield has remained high while volatility stays relatively low. We are raising the yield this month with one portfolio change. We rarely make changes, but I want to move away from XBB, the completely unmanaged BB index, and swap it for InfraCap Capital&#8217;s bond ETF corporate bond BNDS: also high quality, high yield with an average rating around triple B.
I see minimal triple C paper or junk in the portfolio holdings. They hold some high-quality preferred stocks, but this is essentially high-quality, high-yield where Jay Hatfield and his team have done the credit work. He approaches credit analysis almost exactly as I do. I have tremendous faith in his portfolio management approach.
Portfolio Holdings Analysis The top holdings are bonds I know well, having completed credit analysis on many that I own and have recommended:
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<li>Plains All-American (Ticker: PAA) The pipeline company</li>
<li>Crescent Energy Finance (Ticker: CRGY) The oil and gas partnership between John Goff and Kohlberg Kravis Roberts</li>
<li>Charter Communications (Ticker: CHTR) A company we paid substantial monthly fees to until leaving Florida (we own the stock in another portfolio, have completed credit work, understand the outlook and impending spinoff, all positive for the debt)</li>
<li>Organon (Ticker: OGN) A Merck spinoff from several years ago focused on female healthcare products (excellent company with strong cash flow)</li>
<li>Lincoln National (Ticker: LNC) One of the country&#8217;s finest insurance companies (their headquarters sits ten minutes from here in light traffic, convenient for any necessary discussions)</li>
<li>Flagstar Financial (Ticker: FLG) The renamed New York Community Bank, which I like, have recommended, and own (we hold shares of that particular preferred stock)</li>
<li>Land O&#8217;Lakes: The butter company</li>
</ul>
This combination delivers monthly dividends with experienced management that understands credit and economics. We are getting slightly over eight percent yield, replacing a 5.8 percent yield with over eight percent.
Management Perspective I spoke with Jay Hatfield recently. He expects Fed rate cuts in the second half of 2025, probably correct unless we see higher inflation, higher energy prices from prolonged Iran-Israel conflict, or tariff war expansion.
The bond market has stabilized following the Liberation Day sell-off, though it is not rallying. Hatfield believes Treasury yields will remain between 4.25 and 4.5 percent over the coming months. He doubts the ten-year will stay above 4.5 percent long because that means seven percent mortgage rates, which would damage housing demand and force earlier Fed action.
Like me, he believes credit fundamentals for high-quality, high-yield remain very strong even under mild recession scenarios when excluding obvious junk. Most BNDS portfolio companies are asset-sensitive, old-economy businesses: oil and gas pipelines, real estate, industrials, and banks with stable cash flows. The key: extremely low default risk.
Risk Management Strategy
Default risk represents the major challenge with high-yield bonds. If we can underwrite most of that risk away, we deliver solid total returns—exactly what Hatfield accomplishes. The market prices in more risk than Hatfield believes exists, and he anticipates potential rate cuts providing additional tailwinds by lowering treasury base rates.
The fund targets mispriced high-yield bonds and preferred stocks where rating agencies are overly pessimistic, just as I have done for thirty-five to forty years. Rating agencies make static assumptions and poorly understand real estate, banking, or oil and gas pipeline industries, consistent with my three decades of findings. Hatfield excellently exploits these inefficiencies in ETF format.
By focusing on underappreciated credits, the portfolio generates yields modestly higher than the general high-yield market without additional risk. That is where we capture the extra 220 basis points: through credit underwriting. He also includes some preferred stocks (under twenty percent of the portfolio) that provide a nice yield boost.
We are excited about this swap. Hatfield employs one additional strategy I appreciate: they own positions in high-yield indexes and, when appropriate, sell covered calls against them for extra income. They are not doing much of this currently but are permitted to do so and have succeeded with it in other funds.
Trade Recommendation: Sell (Ticker: XBB) not because it is a poor product, but because we can capture 220 basis points without reaching or stretching by adding modest leverage and superior underwriting to high-quality, high-yield bond selection. Sell XBB, buy BNDS first thing Monday morning.
Economic Outlook The economy is fundamentally sound, though we will probably see a summer slowdown. Too much uncertainty exists to avoid this. Businesses do not know how tariffs will affect their operations or raw material sourcing. They are postponing hiring, delaying, or eliminating capital expenditures, and avoiding expansion: essentially treading water.
The uncertainty index from the National Federation of Independent Businesses shows the highest reading ever since tracking began in 1975. Considering everything that has negatively impacted the world and economy since 1975 that would frighten, unnerve, and paralyze small business owners, this highest-ever reading demonstrates how much tariff and trade war possibilities concern American small business owners.
This will likely trigger a late-year slowdown. If tariffs are implemented at White House-suggested levels, we will almost certainly see inflation. Expect mild to moderate stagflation sometime over the summer, possibly into fall, with interest rate cuts becoming more likely once we have trade clarity toward year-end or early next year.
Sector Exposures Our biggest exposures are well-distributed (we are not overcommitted anywhere) but include oil and gas exposure through pipeline companies, pipeline closed-end funds, and oil and gas royalty trusts. Obviously, the war sparked a huge Friday crude oil rally. Continued conflict will drive prices higher.
Long-term, remember that even if Chinese demand remains weak and OPEC increases production, oil and gas demand will keep rising. As long as demand exists, product will flow through infrastructure: pipelines, gathering centers, shipping terminals, the assets we own in closed-end funds. We will collect those fees and that money will keep flowing.
We will continue extracting from the ground, though US oil and gas production probably will not change significantly over the next year or two: no economic incentive exists to fully open the throttles. But as long as production continues, we collect royalties. Natural gas demand in particular will remain very strong from electrification initiatives with an AI component that we expect to continue growing.
We are not concerned about recent weakness in oil and gas-related assets. We consider this complete market mispricing, largely offset by gains in other fund assets.
Real Estate Markets Examining the Mortgage Bankers Association data (we maintain mortgage exposure), no major changes are coming in residential mortgages. Default rates are not rising. According to the Mortgage Brokers Association, we probably will not see mortgage rates fall meaningfully below six percent for several years. Rates will generally stay around current levels with some political and other volatility, but barring serious economic problems spurring refinancing waves, we will not see dramatic mortgage rate declines.
Current coupon mortgages being purchased now are solid, unlikely to change significantly, and will continue producing high income levels, making our residential mortgage assets more attractive.
Regarding commercial real estate, KKR reported last week: &#8220;This is perfect. We love being real estate debt investors here. Prices across all real estate classifications are showing improvement signs. This is when we want to aggressively be the lender of last resort with solid underwriting and loan-to-value ratios because we are still collecting nice premiums to older rates—we get paid to take the risk.&#8221;
Asset class collateral is stabilizing across all sectors, including office. Last month, conversions from offices to condos, laboratories, and medical facilities, plus demolitions, exceeded total new office buildings coming online in the United States. We are destroying supply. Class A buildings we lend on through our assets will see steady demand at eighty to ninety percent occupancy rates that will continue rising, at the expense of lower-end properties. Our mortgage assets primarily handle new and transaction financing, not the assets facing elimination.
Even commercial real estate&#8217;s most troubled segment is improving, making our commercial real estate mortgage investments increasingly attractive.
Risk Factors The biggest potential disruptions are war: obviously, continued conflict will spike interest rates and inflation, though our oil and gas assets will largely offset this within the portfolio. Tariffs and related political noise will remain problematic.
If we can reach deals or compromises that allow the administration to feel comfortable backing away from aggressive tariff implementation, and achieve some resolution and certainty, everything will stabilize at levels that do not negatively impact financial markets.
Portfolio Diversification This portfolio structure includes US bank subordinated debt that trades differently than our oil and gas infrastructure. Business development companies operate under completely different conditions than Indonesian and Australian government bonds. Closed-end fund arbitrage funds (we own several) do their own thing and generate monthly cash. Risk transfer securities on European and US banks behave completely differently than oil and gas royalty markets.
We own numerous uncorrelated assets. Some zig, others zag, smoothing volatility. They share one trait: consistent high cash flow streams, much of it monthly. Cash constantly flows through our accounts, further dampening volatility, filling our pockets, and creating reinvestment opportunities.
Conclusion That covers the June Easy Income portfolio update. This portfolio performs exactly as intended. It is easy.
&nbsp;We are performing at a very high level with most performance paid in cash, and volatility remains at sleep-well-at-night levels.
Thanks, folks. We will return next month with the July update.

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On CNBC's &#8220;Mad Money Lightning Round,&#8221;<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/topic/jim-cramer"> Jim Cramer recommended </a>buying RELX PLC (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/RELX#NYSE">RELX</a>).
Supporting his view, Barclays analyst Julien Roch, on March 14, upgraded RELX from <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/RELX/analyst-ratings">Equal-Weight to Overweight</a>.
&nbsp;&#8220;I personally would not own Altria (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MO#NYSE">MO</a>),&#8221; Cramer said.
On the earnings front, the company reported a first-quarter FY25 sales decline of 5.7% year-on-year to $5.26 billion on April 29, beating the analyst consensus estimate of $4.62 billion. Adjusted EPS of $1.23 beat the consensus estimate of $1.18.
Cramer said he would not recommend Lincoln National Corporation (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LNC#NYSE">LNC</a>) and recommended going with Chubb Limited (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CB#NYSE">CB</a>).
As per recent news, Lincoln Financial and Bain Capital announced on June 5 the closing of an equity capital raise and the launch of a long-term strategic partnership.
When asked about EHang Holdings Limited (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/EH#NASDAQ">EH</a>), he said, &#8220;I'm not going to really want to do a lot of China right now.&#8221;
On the earnings front, EHang Holdings posted an adjusted loss of 6 cents per share on May 26, compared to a loss of 2 cents per share the previous year.
Price Action:
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<li>RELX shares fell 1% to settle at $53.80 on Thursday.</li>
<li>Altria gained 0.1% to settle at $59.39 on Thursday.</li>
<li>Lincoln National shares rose 0.4% to close at $32.81.</li>
<li>EHang shares fell 1.6% to settle at $16.05 during the session.</li>
</ul>
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The transaction closing marks the start of a multi-faceted partnership that will enable Lincoln to accelerate its strategy, unlock value creation opportunities, and provide growth capital to be deployed in areas of strategic focus.
Lincoln Financial (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LNC#NYSE">LNC</a>) and Bain Capital today shared the closing of their previously announced long-term strategic partnership agreement. The partnership was first announced by Lincoln and Bain Capital on April 9, 2025, and includes an $825 million strategic growth investment from Bain Capital, which acquired a 9.9% common equity stake on a post-issuance basis in Lincoln, and the establishment of a 10-year, non-exclusive strategic investment management relationship.
Under the final terms, Lincoln issued 18,759,497 new common shares at $44.00 per share, based on a 25% premium to the 30-day volume-weighted average price as of April 8, 2025. This capital will be deployed toward Lincoln's strategic priorities—including growing spread-based earnings, advancing portfolio management and asset sourcing efforts, and optimizing the company's legacy life insurance portfolio. Additionally, the transaction provides Lincoln with the financial flexibility to accelerate progress toward its 25% leverage ratio target.

Lincoln Financial Issues 18.8M New Common Shares At $44.00/Shr Upon Closing Of Long-Term Strategic Partnership Agreement With Bain Capital

Morgan Stanley analyst Nigel Dally maintains Lincoln National (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LNC#NYSE">LNC</a>) with a Equal-Weight and raises the price target from $32 to $38.

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Morgan Stanley Maintains Equal-Weight on Lincoln National, Raises Price Target to $38

In the current session, the stock is trading at $34.93, after a 4.75% spike. Over the past month, Lincoln National Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LNC#NYSE">LNC</a>) stock increased by 15.52%, and in the past year, by 17.42%. With performance like this, long-term shareholders are optimistic but others are more likely to look into the price-to-earnings ratio to see if the stock might be overvalued.

<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1747065630_0.png" alt="Past Year Chart" />

<h3>Lincoln National P/E Ratio Analysis in Relation to Industry Peers</h3>
The P/E ratio is used by long-term shareholders to assess the company's market performance against aggregate market data, historical earnings, and the industry at large. A lower P/E could indicate that shareholders do not expect the stock to perform better in the future or it could mean that the company is undervalued. 
Lincoln National has a lower P/E than the aggregate P/E of 14.87 of the Insurance industry. Ideally, one might believe that the stock might perform worse than its peers, but it's also probable that the stock is undervalued. 

<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1747065631_1.png" alt="Guage" />

In summary, while the price-to-earnings ratio is a valuable tool for investors to evaluate a company's market performance, it should be used with caution. A low P/E ratio can be an indication of undervaluation, but it can also suggest weak growth prospects or financial instability. Moreover, the P/E ratio is just one of many metrics that investors should consider when making investment decisions, and it should be evaluated alongside other financial ratios, industry trends, and qualitative factors. By taking a comprehensive approach to analyzing a company's financial health, investors can make well-informed decisions that are more likely to lead to successful outcomes.

Intraday Update

Price Over Earnings Overview: Lincoln National

Providing a diverse range of perspectives from bullish to bearish, 11 analysts have published ratings on Lincoln National (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LNC#NYSE">LNC</a>) in the last three months.
The following table provides a quick overview of their recent ratings, highlighting the changing sentiments over the past 30 days and comparing them to the preceding months.
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<thead>
<tr>
<th></th>
<th align="right">Bullish</th>
<th align="right">Somewhat Bullish</th>
<th align="right">Indifferent</th>
<th align="right">Somewhat Bearish</th>
<th align="right">Bearish</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>Total Ratings</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">11</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Last 30D</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">2</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>1M Ago</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">3</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>2M Ago</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>3M Ago</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">5</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
Insights from analysts' 12-month price targets are revealed, presenting an average target of $37.82, a high estimate of $44.00, and a low estimate of $31.00. Witnessing a positive shift, the current average has risen by 2.22% from the previous average price target of $37.00.
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1746828049_0.png" alt="price target chart" />
<h2>Deciphering Analyst Ratings: An In-Depth Analysis</h2>
A comprehensive examination of how financial experts perceive Lincoln National is derived from recent analyst actions. The following is a detailed summary of key analysts, their recent evaluations, and adjustments to ratings and price targets.
<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Analyst</th>
<th>Analyst Firm</th>
<th>Action Taken</th>
<th>Rating</th>
<th>Current Price Target</th>
<th>Prior Price Target</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>John Barnidge</td>
<td>Piper Sandler</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Neutral</td>
<td>$36.00</td>
<td>$38.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Alex Scott</td>
<td>Barclays</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Equal-Weight</td>
<td>$40.00</td>
<td>$38.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Elyse Greenspan</td>
<td>Wells Fargo</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Equal-Weight</td>
<td>$31.00</td>
<td>$36.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Nigel Dally</td>
<td>Morgan Stanley</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Equal-Weight</td>
<td>$32.00</td>
<td>$42.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Ryan Krueger</td>
<td>Keefe, Bruyette &amp; Woods</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Market Perform</td>
<td>$38.00</td>
<td>$40.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Brian Meredith</td>
<td>UBS</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Neutral</td>
<td>$38.00</td>
<td>$32.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Nigel Dally</td>
<td>Morgan Stanley</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Equal-Weight</td>
<td>$42.00</td>
<td>$39.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Thomas Gallagher</td>
<td>Evercore ISI Group</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>In-Line</td>
<td>$44.00</td>
<td>$41.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Elyse Greenspan</td>
<td>Wells Fargo</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Equal-Weight</td>
<td>$36.00</td>
<td>$28.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Nigel Dally</td>
<td>Morgan Stanley</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Equal-Weight</td>
<td>$39.00</td>
<td>$36.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Ryan Krueger</td>
<td>Keefe, Bruyette &amp; Woods</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Market Perform</td>
<td>$40.00</td>
<td>$37.00</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
<h3>Key Insights:</h3>
<ul>
<li>Action Taken: In response to dynamic market conditions and company performance, analysts update their recommendations. Whether they 'Maintain', 'Raise', or 'Lower' their stance, it signifies their reaction to recent developments related to Lincoln National. This insight gives a snapshot of analysts' perspectives on the current state of the company.</li>
<li>Rating: Unveiling insights, analysts deliver qualitative insights into stock performance, from 'Outperform' to 'Underperform'. These ratings convey expectations for the relative performance of Lincoln National compared to the broader market.</li>
<li>Price Targets: Analysts provide insights into price targets, offering estimates for the future value of Lincoln National's stock. This comparison reveals trends in analysts' expectations over time.</li>
</ul>
Analyzing these analyst evaluations alongside relevant financial metrics can provide a comprehensive view of Lincoln National's market position. Stay informed and make data-driven decisions with the assistance of our Ratings Table.
<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/LNC/analyst-ratings?adType=benzinga-insights&amp;ad=analyst-ratings&amp;campaign=wallstreetadvantage">Stay up to date on Lincoln National analyst ratings.</a>
<h2>Unveiling the Story Behind Lincoln National</h2>
Lincoln National Corp operates multiple insurance and retirement businesses. The company's operating segment includes Annuities; Retirement Plan Services; Life Insurance and Group Protection. Its products include fixed and indexed annuities, variable annuities, universal life insurance (UL), variable universal life insurance (VUL), linked-benefit UL and VUL, indexed universal life insurance (IUL), term life insurance, employer-sponsored retirement plans and services, and group life, disability and dental.
<h3>Lincoln National's Financial Performance</h3>
Market Capitalization Analysis: The company's market capitalization is below the industry average, suggesting that it is relatively smaller compared to peers. This could be due to various factors, including perceived growth potential or operational scale.
Revenue Growth: Over the 3M period, Lincoln National showcased positive performance, achieving a revenue growth rate of 605.13% as of 31 December, 2024. This reflects a substantial increase in the company's top-line earnings. As compared to competitors, the company surpassed expectations with a growth rate higher than the average among peers in the Financials sector.
Net Margin: Lincoln National's net margin surpasses industry standards, highlighting the company's exceptional financial performance. With an impressive 32.91% net margin, the company effectively manages costs and achieves strong profitability.
Return on Equity (ROE): Lincoln National's financial strength is reflected in its exceptional ROE, which exceeds industry averages. With a remarkable ROE of 21.86%, the company showcases efficient use of equity capital and strong financial health.
Return on Assets (ROA): Lincoln National's ROA falls below industry averages, indicating challenges in efficiently utilizing assets. With an ROA of 0.42%, the company may face hurdles in generating optimal returns from its assets.
Debt Management: The company faces challenges in debt management with a debt-to-equity ratio higher than the industry average. With a ratio of 0.87, caution is advised due to increased financial risk.
<h2>The Core of Analyst Ratings: What Every Investor Should Know</h2>
Within the domain of banking and financial systems, analysts specialize in reporting for specific stocks or defined sectors. Their work involves attending company conference calls and meetings, researching company financial statements, and communicating with insiders to publish "analyst ratings" for stocks. Analysts typically assess and rate each stock once per quarter.
Some analysts also offer predictions for helpful metrics such as earnings, revenue, and growth estimates to provide further guidance as to what to do with certain tickers. It is important to keep in mind that while stock and sector analysts are specialists, they are also human and can only forecast their beliefs to traders.
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Demystifying Lincoln National: Insights From 11 Analyst Reviews

Piper Sandler analyst John Barnidge maintains Lincoln National (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LNC#NYSE">LNC</a>) with a Neutral and lowers the price target from $38 to $36.

Piper Sandler Maintains Neutral on Lincoln National, Lowers Price Target to $36

Barclays analyst Alex Scott maintains Lincoln National (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LNC#NYSE">LNC</a>) with a Equal-Weight and raises the price target from $38 to $40.

Barclays Maintains Equal-Weight on Lincoln National, Raises Price Target to $40

U.S. stocks rallied Thursday after the Trump administration signed its first major trade agreement with the United Kingdom, igniting optimism about further global deals — especially with China — and lifting investor <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets">appetite for riskier assets.</a>
The S&amp;P 500 jumped 1.3% to close at 5,700, led by gains in technology stocks. The Russell 2000 soared 2.1%, outperforming larger-cap counterparts and fully recovering the losses triggered by the April 2 tariff announcement.
Under the deal, the U.S. slashed tariffs on UK-made vehicles from 25% to 10%, granting British carmakers a 100,000-vehicle quota. In return, the UK reduced tariffs on American beef to near-zero levels and pledged to purchase $10 billion worth of Boeing Co. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BA#NYSE">BA</a>) aircraft. Trump confirmed that the 10% tariff would remain the baseline for now, though he suggested other nations with large trade surpluses should expect higher rates.
During a press briefing, Trump hinted at the &#8220;biggest tax cuts in history&#8221; and urged investors to act: "You better go out and buy stock. This country will be like a rocket ship," he said.
The president also responded to Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell, who noted a day earlier he hadn't been invited to meet with Trump. "I could call him from a meeting, but it's like talking to a wall," Trump said. 
"He's always too late [in cutting interest rates]. But in this case, it's not going to matter that much because our country is so strong."
Markets reflected that strength. The U.S. dollar rallied sharply as the new trade deal and reduced economic uncertainty boosted confidence. The U.S. Dollar Index (DXY) jumped to its highest level since April 11, climbing over 1% against the Japanese yen.
Treasury yields rose across the curve, with the 10-year yield adding 7 basis points to reach 4.34%.
In commodities, gold prices dropped as investors rotated out of safe havens. The SPDR Gold Trust (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GLD#NYSE">GLD</a>) fell 1.5%, trimming its weekly gains. Oil prices rose 3.5%, with West Texas Intermediate crude topping $60 per barrel.
Crypto markets erupted higher. Bitcoin (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/btc/usd">BTC</a>) broke above $100,000 for the first time since February, rising 4.1%. Ethereum (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/eth/usd">ETH</a>) surged 13%, while Dogecoin (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/doge/usd">DOGE</a>) gained 10%.
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Thursday&#8217;s Performance In Major US Indices, ETFs</h3>
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<td>Major Indices</td>
<td>Price</td>
<td>1-day % Chg</td>
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<td>Russell 2000</td>
<td>2,030.85</td>
<td>+2.1%</td>
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<td>Nasdaq 100</td>
<td>20,218.21</td>
<td>+1.8%</td>
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<td>Dow Jones</td>
<td>41,683.40</td>
<td>+1.4%</td>
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<td>S&amp;P 500</td>
<td>5,707.58</td>
<td>+1.3%</td>
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<figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Updated by 12:10 p.m. ET</figcaption></figure>
According to&nbsp;<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/pro/?utm_source=BZprocontent&amp;t=be2bearmibe3na1">Benzinga Pro</a>&nbsp;data:
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<li>The&nbsp;SPDR S&amp;P 500 ETF Trust (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SPY#NYSE">SPY</a>) rallied 1.4% to $569.13.</li>
<li>The&nbsp;SPDR Dow Jones Industrial Average&nbsp;(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DIA#NYSE">DIA</a>) rose 1.4% to $416.94.</li>
<li>The tech-heavy&nbsp;Invesco QQQ Trust Series&nbsp;(NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/QQQ#NASDAQ">QQQ</a>)&nbsp;rallied 1.8% to $491.78.</li>
<li>The&nbsp;iShares Russell 2000 ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/IWM#NYSE">IWM</a>) soared 2.2% to $201.78.</li>
<li>The&nbsp;Energy&nbsp;Select Sector SPDR Fund (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XLE#NYSE">XLE</a>) outperformed, up 2.5%; the&nbsp;Health Care&nbsp;Select Sector SPDR Fund&nbsp;(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XLV#NYSE">XLV</a>) lagged, down 0.4%.</li>
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<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Thursday&#8217;s Stock Movers</h3>
Stocks reacting to earnings reports included: 
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<li>Fortinet Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FTNT#NASDAQ">FTNT</a>) down 9.5%</li>
<li>Axon Enterprise Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AXON#NASDAQ">AXON</a>) down 0.6%</li>
<li>Corteva Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CTVA#NYSE">CTVA</a>) up 6.2%</li>
<li>Occidental Petroleum Corporation (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/OXY#NYSE">OXY</a>) up 6.3%</li>
<li>Texas Pacific Land Corporation (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TPL#NYSE">TPL</a>) up 1.5%</li>
<li>Atmos Energy Corporation (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ATO#NYSE">ATO</a>) up 0.6%</li>
<li>Fidelity National Financial Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FNF#NYSE">FNF</a>) down 7.0%</li>
<li>Western Gas Partners LP (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/WES#NYSE">WES</a>) up 2.9%</li>
<li>Shopify Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SHOP#NYSE">SHOP</a>) down 1.85%</li>
<li>ConocoPhillips (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/COP#NYSE">COP</a>) up 4.30%</li>
<li>Canadian Natural Resources Limited (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CNQ#NYSE">CNQ</a>) up 4.93%</li>
<li>Cheniere Energy, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LNG#NYSE">LNG</a>) up 0.79%</li>
<li>Sempra (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SRE#NYSE">SRE</a>) up 0.83%</li>
<li>Cenovus Energy Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CVE#NYSE">CVE</a>) up 8.87%</li>
<li>Tapestry, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TPR#NYSE">TPR</a>) up 4.26%</li>
<li>Molson Coors Beverage Company (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TAP#NYSE">TAP</a>) down 3.44%</li>
<li>Lincoln National Corporation (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LNC#NYSE">LNC</a>) down 0.60%</li>
<li>PENN Entertainment, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PENN#NASDAQ">PENN</a>) up 1.64%</li>
<li>Hanesbrands Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HBI#NYSE">HBI</a>) up 5.21%</li>
<li>Spectrum Brands Holdings, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SPB#NYSE">SPB</a>) up 3.81%</li>
<li>Global Partners LP (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GLP#NYSE">GLP</a>) down 2.15%</li>
<li>NCR Voyix Corporation (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/VYX#NYSE">VYX</a>) up 15.14%</li>
<li>Owens &amp; Minor, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/OMI#NYSE">OMI</a>) down 7.16%</li>
</ul>
Stocks slated to report earnings after the close include Akamai Technologies, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AKAM#NASDAQ">AKAM</a>), Expedia Group, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/EXPE#NASDAQ">EXPE</a>), Microchip Technology Incorporated (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MCHP#NASDAQ">MCHP</a>), McKesson Corporation (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MCK#NYSE">MCK</a>), and News Corporation (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NWSA#NASDAQ">NWSA</a>).
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Lincoln National's (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LNC#NYSE">LNC</a>) short percent of float has risen 14.66% since its last report. The company recently reported that it has 5.23 million shares sold short, which is 3.52% of all regular shares that are available for trading. Based on its trading volume, it would take traders 1.63 days to cover their short positions on average.
<h3>Why Short Interest Matters</h3>
Short interest is the number of shares that have been sold short but have not yet been covered or closed out. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/how-to-short-a-stock?adType=benzinga-insights&amp;ad=short-interest&amp;campaign=wallstreetadvantage">Short selling</a> is when a trader sells shares of a company they do not own, with the hope that the price will fall. Traders make money from short selling if the price of the stock falls and they lose if it rises.
Short interest is important to track because it can act as an indicator of market sentiment towards a particular stock. An increase in short interest can signal that investors have become more bearish, while a decrease in short interest can signal they have become more bullish.
See Also: <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/short-interest?adType=benzinga-insights&amp;ad=short-interest&amp;campaign=wallstreetadvantage">List of the most shorted stocks</a>
<h3>Lincoln National Short Interest Graph (3 Months)</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1746208828_0.png" alt="short_fig" />
As you can see from the chart above the percentage of shares that are sold short for Lincoln National has grown since its last report. This does not mean that the stock is going to fall in the near-term but traders should be aware that more shares are being shorted.
<h3>Comparing Lincoln National's Short Interest Against Its Peers</h3>
Peer comparison is a popular technique amongst analysts and investors for gauging how well a company is performing. A company's peer is another company that has similar characteristics to it, such as industry, size, age, and financial structure. You can find a company's peer group by reading its 10-K, proxy filing, or by doing your own similarity analysis.
According to <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/pro/">Benzinga Pro</a>, Lincoln National's peer group average for short interest as a percentage of float is 2.72%, which means the company has more short interest than most of its peers.
Did you know that increasing short interest can actually be bullish for a stock? <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/how-to-make-money-on-a-short-squeeze?adType=benzinga-insights&amp;ad=short-interest&amp;campaign=wallstreetadvantage">This post by Benzinga Money explains how you can profit from it.</a>
This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and was reviewed by an editor.

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