Lincoln National Corp reaches 52-week high after executive appointment
Written by Emily J. Thompson, Senior Investment Analyst
Updated: 10 Dec 25
Source: 144
Lincoln National Corp's stock rose by 3.52%, reaching a 52-week high, following the announcement of Neel Adhya's appointment as Chief AI Officer.
Adhya, effective January 9, 2026, aims to enhance operational efficiency by integrating AI and data into the company's core capabilities. His previous experience at BlackRock and IBM positions him well to drive digital transformation at Lincoln National.
This strategic move is expected to improve customer experience and business outcomes, potentially creating long-term value for clients and shareholders.
Analyst Views on LNC
Wall Street analysts forecast LNC stock price to rise over the next 12 months. According to Wall Street analysts, the average 1-year price target for LNC is 46.82 USD with a low forecast of 39.00 USD and a high forecast of 59.00 USD. However, analyst price targets are subjective and often lag stock prices, so investors should focus on the objective reasons behind analyst rating changes, which better reflect the company's fundamentals.
11 Analyst Rating
3 Buy
7 Hold
1 Sell
Hold
Current: 40.870
Low
39.00
Averages
46.82
High
59.00
Current: 40.870
Low
39.00
Averages
46.82
High
59.00
About LNC
Lincoln National Corporation is a holding company, which operates multiple insurance and retirement businesses through subsidiary companies. Its segments include Annuities, Life Insurance, Group Protection and Retirement Plan Services. The Annuities segment provides tax-deferred investment growth and lifetime income opportunities for its clients by offering variable annuities, fixed annuities and indexed variable annuities. The Life Insurance segment provides life insurance products, including term insurance, indexed universal life insurance (IUL) and variable universal life insurance (VUL) products, linked-benefit products, and critical illness and long-term care riders. The Group Protection segment offers group non-medical insurance products and services, including short- and long-term disability, statutory disability and paid family medical leave administration. The Company’s Retirement Plan Services segment provides employers with retirement plan products and services.
About the author
Emily J. Thompson
Emily J. Thompson, a Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) with 12 years in investment research, graduated with honors from the Wharton School. Specializing in industrial and technology stocks, she provides in-depth analysis for Intellectia’s earnings and market brief reports.
