Rating Change
Morgan Stanley reiterated its Overweight rating on Lincoln National Corporation (NYSE:LNC) on October 05, 2026.
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Morgan Stanley Reiterates Overweight Rating on Lincoln National Corporation (LNC)
Morgan Stanley reiterated its Overweight rating on Lincoln National Corporation (NYSE:LNC) on October 05, 2026.
At publication ·
What changed
Lincoln National Corporation (NYSE:LNC) · reiterate
- Firm
- Morgan Stanley
- Rating
- Overweight to Overweight
- Price at event
- $40.91
- Market capitalization
- $8.8B
At a glance
Key takeaways
- Morgan Stanley reiterated an Overweight rating on Lincoln National Corporation on October 5, 2026, with the stock trading at $40.91.
Market Context
Lincoln National Corporation operates in the Financial Services sector. The stock currently trades at $40.91 with a market capitalization of $8.8B. The stock has gained 0.5% over the past 52 weeks.
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Recent Analyst Activity for Lincoln National Corporation
Among the 10 most recent ratings: 7 Buy, 2 Hold, 1 Sell.
| Date | Firm | Rating | Price Target |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 05, 2026 | Morgan Stanley | Overweight | N/A |
| Aug 24, 2026 | Morgan Stanley | Overweight | N/A |
| Jul 31, 2026 | Keefe, Bruyette & Woods | Outperform | N/A |
| Jul 31, 2026 | Mizuho | Outperform | N/A |
| Jul 22, 2026 | TD Cowen | Hold | N/A |
Related Tools: Analyst Ratings Dashboard | View LNC Stock Page
Frequently Asked Questions
What does the Overweight rating mean for LNC?
A rating of Overweight from Morgan Stanley reflects the analyst's outlook on Lincoln National Corporation (NYSE:LNC). Analyst ratings are one factor investors consider alongside earnings, valuation, and sector trends.
Where can I find more analyst ratings?
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