Lincoln National Corporation (NYSE:LNC) is one of the 13 extreme value stocks to buy now. According to a report released on March 5,  J.P. Morgan analyst Jimmy Bhullar reiterated a Sell rating on Lincoln National Corporation (NYSE:LNC) along with a price target of $42.

In contrast to J.P. Morgan, Wells Fargo upgraded Lincoln National Corporation (NYSE:LNC) from Equal Weight to Overweight on February 25. The analyst also raised the firm’s price target from $41 to $48. The firm’s updated price target reflects an additional 45% upside from the current levels. According to the analyst, the company’s business momentum is strengthening, supported by higher free cash flows, increased capital returns to shareholders, and continued deleveraging.

The firm said these improvements suggest the company’s financial position and outlook are moving in a more favorable direction. Wells Fargo also highlighted that it now expects LNC to restart share repurchases in 2026, with the pace of buybacks likely to accelerate further in 2027 and 2028.

Lincoln National Corporation (NYSE:LNC), through its subsidiaries, provides insurance and retirement policies. The company is based in Radnor, Pennsylvania, and was founded in 1968.

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