CFRA Lifts Lincoln National Corp (LNC) Price Target as Q2 Results Impress

Lincoln National Corporation (NYSE:LNC) is one of the best mid-cap value stocks to buy right now. On August 6, CFRA reiterated a ‘Hold’ rating on the stock and increased its price target to $42 from $37. The price target hike comes on the company delivering solid Q2 2025 results, whereby earnings per share came in at $2.36, beating consensus estimates of $1.58.

Likewise, Lincoln National posted a 4.3% increase in operating revenues to $4.04 billion. Its margins in the quarter benefited from a continued turnaround in Life Insurance profitability, which posted $32 million in operating profits compared to a loss of $35 million in the previous quarter.

The company’s Group Protection unit delivered a record quarter, with operating income increasing 33% to $173 million, as the operating margin jumped 2.5%. Lincoln National also benefited from Premiums rising 7% to $1.4 billion.

Lincoln National Corporation (NYSE:LNC) is a major provider of insurance, annuities, and retirement plan services. It offers solutions that help individuals and employers plan, protect, and grow their financial futures by providing a range of products and services designed to build wealth and secure financial stability.

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