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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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During the last three months, 4 analysts shared their evaluations of Lincoln National (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LNC#NYSE">LNC</a>), revealing diverse outlooks from bullish to bearish.
The table below offers a condensed view of their recent ratings, showcasing the changing sentiments over the past 30 days and comparing them to the preceding months.
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<thead>
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<th></th>
<th style="text-align: right;">Bullish</th>
<th style="text-align: right;">Somewhat Bullish</th>
<th style="text-align: right;">Indifferent</th>
<th style="text-align: right;">Somewhat Bearish</th>
<th style="text-align: right;">Bearish</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>Total Ratings</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">4</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
</tr>
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<td>Last 30D</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">1</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>1M Ago</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">1</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>2M Ago</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">1</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
</tr>
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<td>3M Ago</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">1</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
Analysts have set 12-month price targets for Lincoln National, revealing an average target of $32.25, a high estimate of $35.00, and a low estimate of $29.00. A 2.27% drop is evident in the current average compared to the previous average price target of $33.00. 
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1727877832_0.png" alt="price target chart" />
<h2>Interpreting Analyst Ratings: A Closer Look</h2>
The standing of Lincoln National among financial experts is revealed through an in-depth exploration of recent analyst actions. The summary below outlines 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>$34.00</td>
<td>$37.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Alex Scott</td>
<td>Barclays</td>
<td>Announces</td>
<td>Equal-Weight</td>
<td>$35.00</td>
<td>-</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Nigel Dally</td>
<td>Morgan Stanley</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Equal-Weight</td>
<td>$29.00</td>
<td>$30.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Joshua Shanker</td>
<td>B of A Securities</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Neutral</td>
<td>$31.00</td>
<td>$32.00</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
<h3>Key Insights:</h3>
<ul>
<li>Action Taken: Analysts frequently update their recommendations based on evolving market conditions and company performance. Whether they 'Maintain', 'Raise' or 'Lower' their stance, it reflects their reaction to recent developments related to Lincoln National. This information provides a snapshot of how analysts perceive the current state of the company.</li>
<li>Rating: Offering insights into predictions, analysts assign qualitative values, from 'Outperform' to 'Underperform'. These ratings convey expectations for the relative performance of Lincoln National compared to the broader market.</li>
<li>Price Targets: Understanding forecasts, analysts offer estimates for Lincoln National's future value. Examining the current and prior targets provides insight into analysts' changing expectations.</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?utm_source=Benzinga Insights">Stay up to date on Lincoln National analyst ratings.</a>
<h2>Get to Know Lincoln National Better</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>A Deep Dive into Lincoln National's Financials</h3>
Market Capitalization Perspectives: The company's market capitalization falls below industry averages, signaling a relatively smaller size compared to peers. This positioning may be influenced by factors such as perceived growth potential or operational scale.
Positive Revenue Trend: Examining Lincoln National's financials over 3 months reveals a positive narrative. The company achieved a noteworthy revenue growth rate of 56.65% as of 30 June, 2024, showcasing a substantial increase in top-line earnings. As compared to competitors, the company encountered difficulties, with a growth rate lower than the average among peers in the Financials sector.
Net Margin: Lincoln National's financial strength is reflected in its exceptional net margin, which exceeds industry averages. With a remarkable net margin of 19.25%, the company showcases strong profitability and effective cost management.
Return on Equity (ROE): Lincoln National's ROE surpasses industry standards, highlighting the company's exceptional financial performance. With an impressive 13.07% ROE, the company effectively utilizes shareholder equity capital.
Return on Assets (ROA): Lincoln National's ROA lags behind industry averages, suggesting challenges in maximizing returns from its assets. With an ROA of 0.23%, the company may face hurdles in achieving optimal financial performance.
Debt Management: The company faces challenges in debt management with a debt-to-equity ratio higher than the industry average. With a ratio of 0.89, caution is advised due to increased financial risk.
<h2>Analyst Ratings: What Are They?</h2>
Analysts are specialists within banking and financial systems that typically report for specific stocks or within defined sectors. These people research company financial statements, sit in conference calls and meetings, and speak with relevant insiders to determine what are known as analyst ratings for stocks. Typically, analysts will rate each stock once a quarter. 
Some analysts publish their predictions for metrics such as growth estimates, earnings, and revenue to provide additional guidance with their ratings. When using analyst ratings, it is important to keep in mind that stock and sector analysts are also human and are only offering their opinions to investors.
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Analyst Ratings

Where Lincoln National Stands With Analysts

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 $37 to $34.

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Piper Sandler Maintains Neutral on Lincoln National, Lowers Price Target to $34

Barclays analyst Alex Scott initiates coverage on Lincoln National (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LNC#NYSE">LNC</a>) with a Equal-Weight rating and announces Price Target of $35.

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Barclays Initiates Coverage On Lincoln National with Equal-Weight Rating, Announces Price Target of $35

During the last three months, 6 analysts shared their evaluations of Lincoln National (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LNC#NYSE">LNC</a>), revealing diverse outlooks from bullish to bearish.
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.
<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th></th>
<th style="text-align: right;">Bullish</th>
<th style="text-align: right;">Somewhat Bullish</th>
<th style="text-align: right;">Indifferent</th>
<th style="text-align: right;">Somewhat Bearish</th>
<th style="text-align: right;">Bearish</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>Total Ratings</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">2</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">3</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">1</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Last 30D</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">1</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>1M Ago</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>2M Ago</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">1</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">2</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">1</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>3M Ago</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">1</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
Analysts provide deeper insights through their assessments of 12-month price targets, revealing an average target of $33.33, a high estimate of $38.00, and a low estimate of $29.00. Observing a 11.1% increase, the current average has risen from the previous average price target of $30.00. 
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1724090410_0.png" alt="price target chart" />
<h2>Deciphering Analyst Ratings: An In-Depth Analysis</h2>
An in-depth analysis of recent analyst actions unveils how financial experts perceive Lincoln National. The following summary outlines 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>Nigel Dally</td>
<td>Morgan Stanley</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Equal-Weight</td>
<td>$29.00</td>
<td>$30.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Joshua Shanker</td>
<td>B of A Securities</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Neutral</td>
<td>$31.00</td>
<td>$32.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Jimmy Bhullar</td>
<td>JP Morgan</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Underweight</td>
<td>$34.00</td>
<td>$28.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Suneet Kamath</td>
<td>Jefferies</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$38.00</td>
<td>$34.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>John Barnidge</td>
<td>Piper Sandler</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Neutral</td>
<td>$34.00</td>
<td>$30.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Suneet Kamath</td>
<td>Jefferies</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$34.00</td>
<td>$26.00</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
<h3>Key Insights:</h3>
<ul>
<li>Action Taken: Responding to changing market dynamics and company performance, analysts update their recommendations. Whether they 'Maintain', 'Raise', or 'Lower' their stance, it signifies their response to recent developments related to Lincoln National. This offers insight into analysts' perspectives on the current state of the company.</li>
<li>Rating: Analysts assign qualitative assessments to stocks, ranging from 'Outperform' to 'Underperform'. These ratings convey the analysts' expectations for the relative performance of Lincoln National compared to the broader market.</li>
<li>Price Targets: Analysts set price targets as an estimate of a stock's future value. Comparing the current and prior price targets provides insight into how analysts' expectations have changed over time. This information can be valuable for investors seeking to understand consensus views on the stock's potential future performance.</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?utm_source=Benzinga Insights">Stay up to date on Lincoln National analyst ratings.</a>
<h2>Delving into Lincoln National's Background</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>Key Indicators: Lincoln National's Financial Health</h3>
Market Capitalization Analysis: Reflecting a smaller scale, the company's market capitalization is positioned below industry averages. This could be attributed to factors such as growth expectations or operational capacity.
Positive Revenue Trend: Examining Lincoln National's financials over 3 months reveals a positive narrative. The company achieved a noteworthy revenue growth rate of 56.65% as of 30 June, 2024, showcasing a substantial increase in top-line earnings. When compared to others in the Financials sector, the company faces challenges, achieving a growth rate lower than the average among peers.
Net Margin: Lincoln National's net margin excels beyond industry benchmarks, reaching 19.25%. This signifies efficient cost management and strong financial health.
Return on Equity (ROE): Lincoln National's ROE excels beyond industry benchmarks, reaching 13.07%. This signifies robust financial management and efficient use of shareholder equity capital.
Return on Assets (ROA): Lincoln National's ROA is below industry averages, indicating potential challenges in efficiently utilizing assets. With an ROA of 0.23%, the company may face hurdles in achieving optimal financial returns.
Debt Management: The company faces challenges in debt management with a debt-to-equity ratio higher than the industry average. With a ratio of 0.89, caution is advised due to increased financial risk.
<h2>The Core of Analyst Ratings: What Every Investor Should Know</h2>
Analysts work in banking and financial systems and typically specialize in reporting for stocks or defined sectors. Analysts may attend company conference calls and meetings, research company financial statements, and communicate with insiders to publish "analyst ratings" for stocks. Analysts typically 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.
This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and reviewed by an editor.

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 lowers the price target from $30 to $29.

Morgan Stanley Maintains Equal-Weight on Lincoln National, Lowers Price Target to $29

Sun Life Financial Inc. (NYSE: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/slf#NYSE">SLF</a>) delivered second-quarter 2024 underlying net income of $1.25 per share, which beat the Zacks Consensus Estimate by 5.9%. The bottom line increased 6.8% year over year. Underlying net income was $730.8 million (C$1 billion), which increased 9% year over year.
Results reflected continued solid growth in Canada and Asia. The U.S. also saw favorable experience in Group Benefits, partially offset by residual headwinds in dental.
Revenues of $6.5 billion increased 14.2% year over year but missed the Zacks Consensus Estimate by 3%.
Wealth sales &amp; asset management gross flows of $33.8 billion (C$46.3 billion) increased 9.1% year over year. Group - Health &amp; Protection sales of $362.5 million (C$496 million) decreased 17.7% year over year. Individual - Protection sales of $550.3 million (C$753 million) jumped 24.7% year over year.
New business contractual service margin was $319.4 million (C$437 million), up 61.9% year over year.
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<h3>Sun Life Financial Inc. Price, Consensus and EPS Surprise</h3>
<h3><img alt="Sun Life Financial Inc. Price, Consensus and EPS Surprise" src="https://staticx-tuner.zacks.com/images/charts/15/1723558499.png" style="height:265px; width:574px" title="" /></h3>
Sun Life Financial Inc. price-consensus-eps-surprise-chart | Sun Life Financial Inc. Quote
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<h3>Segment Results</h3>
SLF Canada&#39;s underlying net income increased 8% year over year to $294 million (C$402 million). Canada witnessed solid results at Wealth &amp; Asset Management and Individual - Protection.
Wealth sales &amp; asset management gross flows of $3.6 billion ($5 billion) climbed 72% year over year. Group - Health &amp; Protection increased year over year but Individual - Protection sales declined.
SLF U.S.&#39; underlying net income was $149 million, which decreased 5% year over year, reflecting soft results at Individual &ndash; Protection and Group - Health &amp; Protection.
U.S. group sales of $243 million decreased 22%, reflecting lower Medicare and Medicaid sales in Dental due to large institutional sales in the prior year, partially offset by higher medical stop-loss sales.
SLF Asset Management reported underlying net income of $224.3 million (C$307 million), which increased 4% year over year, attributable to stable results in MFS. Asset Management exited the reported quarter with $0.8 trillion (C$1.072 trillion) of AUM, comprising $618 billion in MFS and $165.9 billion (C$227 billion) in SLC Management.
SLF Asia reported underlying net income of $130.8 million (C$179 million), which grew 19% year over year, driven by solid results at Wealth &amp; asset management and Individual - Protection.
Individual sales of $428 million (C$586 million) jumped 30% year over year. Wealth sales &amp; asset management gross flows of $1.5 billion ($2 billion) increased 24% year over year. New busines
New business CSM of $160.8 million (C$220 million) increased 86.4% year over year, primarily driven by sales in Hong Kong.
<h3>Financial Update &nbsp;</h3>
Global assets under management were $1.1 billion (C$1.465 trillion), up 7% year over year.
Sun Life Assurance&#39;s Life Insurance Capital Adequacy Test (LICAT) ratio was 142% as of Jun 30, 2024, up 300 basis points (bps) from Jun 30, 2023, level.
The LICAT ratio for Sun Life (including cash and other liquid assets) was 150%, which expanded 20 bps year over year.
Sun Life&#39;s return on equity was 11.7% in the second quarter of 2024, which contracted 100 bps year over year. The underlying return on equity of 18.1% expanded 40 bps year over year. The leverage ratio of 22.61% improved 70 bps from Jun 30, 2023, level.
<h3>Dividend Update</h3>
The company&#39;s board of directors approved a quarterly dividend of 81 cents per share. The amount will be paid out on Sep 27, 2024, to shareholders of record at the close of business on Aug 28.
<h3>Zacks Rank</h3>
Sun Life currently carries a Zacks Rank #4 (Sell).
<h3>Performance of Other Insurers</h3>
Voya Financial, Inc. (NYSE: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/voya#NYSE">VOYA</a>) reported second-quarter 2024 adjusted operating earnings of $2.27 per share, which beat the Zacks Consensus Estimate by 3.6%. The bottom line, however, decreased 1.7% year over year. Adjusted operating revenues amounted to $324 million, down 6.6% year over year. The top line missed the Zacks Consensus Estimate by 0.4%.
Net investment income declined 5% year over year to $518 million. Premiums totaled $790 million, up 16.7% from the year-ago quarter. As of Jun 30, 2024, VOYA&#39;s assets under management, assets under administration and advisement totaled $861.3 billion.
Reinsurance Group of America, Incorporated (NYSE: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/rga#NYSE">RGA</a>) reported second-quarter 2024 adjusted operating earnings of $5.48 per share, which beat the Zacks Consensus Estimate by 10.9%. The bottom line increased 24.5% from the year-ago quarter. RGA&#39;s operating revenues of $5.1 billion improved 20.3% year over year, driven by higher net premiums, investment income, net of related expenses and other revenues. It beat the consensus estimate by 4.7%.
Net premiums of $3.9 billion jumped 17.5% year over year. RGA deployed $307 million for in-force transactions. Investment income and net of related expenses increased 26.3% from the prior-year quarter to $1.1 billion. The average investment yield increased 23 basis points to 4.65%, primarily due to higher new money rates.
Lincoln National Corporation&#39;s (NYSE: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/lnc#NYSE">LNC</a>) second-quarter 2024 adjusted earnings of $1.84 per share beat the Zacks Consensus Estimate by 3.4%. However, the bottom line declined 8.9% year over year. Adjusted operating revenues of $4.5 billion dropped 4.3% year over year in the quarter under review. The top line lagged the consensus mark by 2.7%.
Fee income declined 1.9% year over year to $1.3 billion, which missed the Zacks Consensus Estimate by 2.1%. Insurance premiums of $1.6 billion rose 0.8% year over year. The metric beat the consensus mark by 0.7%. LNC&#39;s net investment income of $1.3 billion declined 11.7% year over year and missed the consensus mark by 1.7%. Meanwhile, other revenues fell 5.9% year over year.
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Manulife Financial Corporation (NYSE: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/mfc#NYSE">MFC</a>) delivered second-quarter 2024 core earnings of 66 cents per share, which beat the Zacks Consensus Estimate by 3.1%. The bottom line improved 6.4% year over year.
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Manulife Financial Corp Price, Consensus and EPS Surprise
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Manulife Financial Corp price-consensus-eps-surprise-chart | Manulife Financial Corp Quote
Core earnings of $1.3 billion (C$1.7 billion) increased 8.3% year over year. The improvement was driven by continued business growth momentum and updates to actuarial methods and assumptions in the second half of 2023, higher fee income from favorable market impacts and positive net flows, a favorable tax true-up, strong growth in Group Insurance and favorable net insurance experience.
New business value (NBV) in the reported quarter was $528 million (C$723 million), up 21.4% year over year.
New business contractual service margin of $459 million (C$628 million) rose 4.1% year over year.
Annualized premium equivalent (APE) sales increased 16.7% year over year to $1.4 billion (C$1.9 billion), attributable to higher sales in Asia and Canada.
The expense efficiency ratio increased 30 basis points (bps) to 45.4%. The increase reflects a rise of 6% and 7% in pre-tax core earnings and core expenses, respectively.
Wealth and asset management assets under management and administration were $682 billion (C$933.1 billion), up 10.3% year over year. 
Retail net outflows of $0.1 billion remained unchanged year over year, as increased demand for investment products amid equity market recovery and improved investor sentiment was offset by higher redemptions.
Core return on equity, measuring the company&#39;s profitability, expanded 20 bps year over year to 15.7%. The financial leverage ratio deteriorated 120 basis points to 24.6% at the end of the quarter.
Life Insurance Capital Adequacy Test ratio was 139% as of Jun 30, 2024, up from 136% reported in the year-ago quarter.
Adjusted book value per common share was $33.96, up 15% year over year.
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<h3>Segmental Performance</h3>
Global Wealth and Asset Management division&#39;s core earnings came in at $291.6 million (C$399 million), up 22.5% year over year.
Asia division&#39;s core earnings totaled $472 million, up 40% year over year. NBV, APE sales and new business CSM increased 19%, 7% and 10%, respectively, year over year, reflecting higher sales volumes in Japan and Hong Kong.
Manulife Financial&#39;s Canada division&#39;s core earnings of $294 million (C$402 million) were up 6.1% year over year. APE sales and NBV increased 61% and 50%, respectively, driven by higher sales volumes in all business units, led by a large-case Group Insurance sale. New business CSM grew 33%, driven by margin expansion in Individual Insurance and higher sales volumes in segregated fund products.
The U.S. division reported core earnings of $303 million, down 11% year over year. APE sales decreased 4% year over year with a shift in product mix, while NBV grew 3%. New business CSM decreased 30% due to a change in product mix and the impact of higher interest rates.
<h3>Zacks Rank</h3>
Manulife Financial currently carries a Zacks Rank #4 (Sell).
<h3>Performance of Other Life Insurers</h3>
Voya Financial, Inc. (NYSE: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/voya#NYSE">VOYA</a>) reported second-quarter 2024 adjusted operating earnings of $2.27 per share, which beat the Zacks Consensus Estimate by 3.6%. The bottom line, however, decreased 1.7% year over year. Adjusted operating revenues amounted to $324 million, down 6.6% year over year. The top line missed the Zacks Consensus Estimate by 0.4%.
Net investment income declined 5% year over year to $518 million. Premiums totaled $790 million, up 16.7% from the year-ago quarter. As of Jun 30, 2024, VOYA&#39;s assets under management, assets under administration and advisement totaled $861.3 billion.
Lincoln National Corporation&#39;s (NYSE: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/lnc#NYSE">LNC</a>) second-quarter 2024 adjusted earnings of $1.84 per share beat the Zacks Consensus Estimate by 3.4%. However, the bottom line declined 8.9% year over year. Adjusted operating revenues of $4.5 billion dropped 4.3% year over year in the quarter under review. The top line lagged the consensus mark by 2.7%.
Fee income declined 1.9% year over year to $1.3 billion, which missed the Zacks Consensus Estimate by 2.1%. Insurance premiums of $1.6 billion rose 0.8% year over year. The metric beat the consensus mark by 0.7%. Net investment income of $1.3 billion dipped 11.7% year over year and missed the consensus mark by 1.7%. Meanwhile, other revenues fell 5.9% year over year.
Reinsurance Group of America, Incorporated (NYSE: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/rga#NYSE">RGA</a>) reported second-quarter 2024 adjusted operating earnings of $5.48 per share, which beat the Zacks Consensus Estimate by 10.9%. The bottom line increased 24.5% from the year-ago quarter. Net foreign currency fluctuations had a favorable effect of 6 cents per share on adjusted operating income compared with the prior year. RGA&#39;s operating revenues of $5.1 billion improved 20.3% year over year, driven by higher net premiums, investment income, net of related expenses and other revenues. It beat the consensus estimate by 4.7%.
Net premiums of $3.9 billion jumped 17.5% year over year. Investment income and net of related expenses increased 26.3% from the prior-year quarter to $1.1 billion. The average investment yield increased 23 basis points to 4.65%, primarily due to higher new money rates. Total benefits and expenses at Reinsurance Group climbed 18.5% year over year to $4.6 billion.
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Shares of companies within the broader financial sector are trading lower amid overall market weakness following weak US jobs data.

Lincoln National shares are trading higher following better-than-expected Q2 financial results.

Lincoln National (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LNC#NYSE">LNC</a>) reported quarterly earnings of $1.84 per share which beat the analyst consensus estimate of $1.77 by 3.95 percent. The company reported quarterly sales of $5.15 billion which beat the analyst consensus estimate of $4.65 billion by 10.92 percent. This is a 75.93 percent increase over sales of $2.93 billion the same period last year.

Lincoln National Q2 2024 Adj EPS $1.84 Beats $1.77 Estimate, Sales $5.15B Beat $4.65B Estimate

B of A Securities analyst Joshua Shanker 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 $32 to $31.

B of A Securities Maintains Neutral on Lincoln National, Lowers Price Target to $31

JP Morgan analyst Jimmy Bhullar maintains Lincoln National (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LNC#NYSE">LNC</a>) with a Underweight and raises the price target from $28 to $34.

JP Morgan Maintains Underweight on Lincoln National, Raises Price Target to $34

Jefferies analyst Suneet Kamath maintains Lincoln National (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LNC#NYSE">LNC</a>) with a Buy and raises the price target from $34 to $38.

Jefferies Maintains Buy on Lincoln National, Raises Price Target to $38

9 analysts have expressed a variety of opinions on Lincoln National (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LNC#NYSE">LNC</a>) over the past quarter, offering a diverse set of opinions from bullish to bearish.
In the table below, you'll find a summary of their recent ratings, revealing the shifting sentiments over the past 30 days and comparing them to the previous months.
<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th></th>
<th style="text-align: right;">Bullish</th>
<th style="text-align: right;">Somewhat Bullish</th>
<th style="text-align: right;">Indifferent</th>
<th style="text-align: right;">Somewhat Bearish</th>
<th style="text-align: right;">Bearish</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>Total Ratings</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">1</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">7</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">1</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Last 30D</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">1</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>1M Ago</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>2M Ago</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">1</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">2</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>3M Ago</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">4</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">1</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
Analysts provide deeper insights through their assessments of 12-month price targets, revealing an average target of $31.22, a high estimate of $35.00, and a low estimate of $27.00. This current average reflects an increase of 8.48% from the previous average price target of $28.78. 
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1719583256_0.png" alt="price target chart" />
<h2>Investigating Analyst Ratings: An Elaborate Study</h2>
The standing of Lincoln National among financial experts is revealed through an in-depth exploration of recent analyst actions. The summary below outlines 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>Raises</td>
<td>Neutral</td>
<td>$34.00</td>
<td>$30.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Suneet Kamath</td>
<td>Jefferies</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$34.00</td>
<td>$26.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Elyse Greenspan</td>
<td>Wells Fargo</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Equal-Weight</td>
<td>$27.00</td>
<td>$28.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>John Barnidge</td>
<td>Piper Sandler</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Neutral</td>
<td>$30.00</td>
<td>$32.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Elyse Greenspan</td>
<td>Wells Fargo</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Equal-Weight</td>
<td>$28.00</td>
<td>$26.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Thomas Gallagher</td>
<td>Evercore ISI Group</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>In-Line</td>
<td>$35.00</td>
<td>$33.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Ryan Krueger</td>
<td>Keefe, Bruyette &amp; Woods</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Market Perform</td>
<td>$32.00</td>
<td>$30.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>John Barnidge</td>
<td>Piper Sandler</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Neutral</td>
<td>$32.00</td>
<td>$28.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Jimmy Bhullar</td>
<td>JP Morgan</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Underweight</td>
<td>$29.00</td>
<td>$26.00</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
<h3>Key Insights:</h3>
<ul>
<li>Action Taken: Analysts respond to changes in market conditions and company performance, frequently updating their recommendations. Whether they 'Maintain', 'Raise' or 'Lower' their stance, it reflects their reaction to recent developments related to Lincoln National. This information offers a snapshot of how analysts perceive the current state of the company.</li>
<li>Rating: Analysts assign qualitative assessments to stocks, ranging from 'Outperform' to 'Underperform'. These ratings convey the analysts' expectations for the relative performance of Lincoln National compared to the broader market.</li>
<li>Price Targets: Analysts set price targets as an estimate of a stock's future value. Comparing the current and prior price targets provides insight into how analysts' expectations have changed over time. This information can be valuable for investors seeking to understand consensus views on the stock's potential future performance.</li>
</ul>
Capture valuable insights into Lincoln National's market standing by understanding these analyst evaluations alongside pertinent financial indicators. Stay informed and make strategic decisions with our Ratings Table.
<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/LNC/analyst-ratings?utm_source=Benzinga Insights">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: Below industry benchmarks, the company's market capitalization reflects a smaller scale relative to peers. This could be attributed to factors such as growth expectations or operational capacity.
Revenue Growth: Lincoln National's remarkable performance in 3 months is evident. As of 31 March, 2024, the company achieved an impressive revenue growth rate of 7.75%. This signifies a substantial increase in the company's top-line earnings. As compared to its peers, the revenue growth lags behind its industry peers. The company achieved a growth rate lower than the average among peers in Financials sector.
Net Margin: Lincoln National's net margin is impressive, surpassing industry averages. With a net margin of 28.87%, the company demonstrates strong profitability and effective cost management.
Return on Equity (ROE): Lincoln National's ROE excels beyond industry benchmarks, reaching 19.06%. This signifies robust financial management and efficient use of shareholder equity capital.
Return on Assets (ROA): Lincoln National's ROA is below industry standards, pointing towards difficulties in efficiently utilizing assets. With an ROA of 0.31%, the company may encounter challenges in delivering satisfactory returns from its assets.
Debt Management: Lincoln National's debt-to-equity ratio is notably higher than the industry average. With a ratio of 0.95, the company relies more heavily on borrowed funds, indicating a higher level of financial risk.
<h2>The Core of Analyst Ratings: What Every Investor Should Know</h2>
Ratings come from analysts, or specialists within banking and financial systems that report for specific stocks or defined sectors (typically once per quarter for each stock). Analysts usually derive their information from company conference calls and meetings, financial statements, and conversations with important insiders to reach their decisions.
Analysts may enhance their evaluations by incorporating forecasts for metrics like growth estimates, earnings, and revenue, delivering additional guidance to investors. It is vital to acknowledge that, although experts in stocks and sectors, analysts are human and express their opinions when providing insights.
This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and reviewed by an editor.

Cracking The Code: Understanding Analyst Reviews For Lincoln National

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 raises the price target from $30 to $34.

Piper Sandler Maintains Neutral on Lincoln National, Raises Price Target to $34

Lincoln National (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LNC#NYSE">LNC</a>) has been analyzed by 9 analysts in the last three months, revealing a diverse range of perspectives from bullish to bearish.
The table below provides a snapshot of their recent ratings, showcasing how sentiments have evolved over the past 30 days and comparing them to the preceding months.
<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th></th>
<th style="text-align: right;">Bullish</th>
<th style="text-align: right;">Somewhat Bullish</th>
<th style="text-align: right;">Indifferent</th>
<th style="text-align: right;">Somewhat Bearish</th>
<th style="text-align: right;">Bearish</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>Total Ratings</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">1</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">7</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">1</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Last 30D</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">1</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>1M Ago</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">2</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>2M Ago</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">4</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">1</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>3M Ago</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">1</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
Providing deeper insights, analysts have established 12-month price targets, indicating an average target of $31.11, along with a high estimate of $35.00 and a low estimate of $27.00. This upward trend is apparent, with the current average reflecting a 7.28% increase from the previous average price target of $29.00.
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1716382818_0.png" alt="price target chart" />
<h2>Investigating Analyst Ratings: An Elaborate Study</h2>
The analysis of recent analyst actions sheds light on the perception of Lincoln National by financial experts. The following summary presents 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>Suneet Kamath</td>
<td>Jefferies</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$34.00</td>
<td>$26.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Elyse Greenspan</td>
<td>Wells Fargo</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Equal-Weight</td>
<td>$27.00</td>
<td>$28.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>John Barnidge</td>
<td>Piper Sandler</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Neutral</td>
<td>$30.00</td>
<td>$32.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Elyse Greenspan</td>
<td>Wells Fargo</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Equal-Weight</td>
<td>$28.00</td>
<td>$26.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Thomas Gallagher</td>
<td>Evercore ISI Group</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>In-Line</td>
<td>$35.00</td>
<td>$33.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Ryan Krueger</td>
<td>Keefe, Bruyette &amp; Woods</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Market Perform</td>
<td>$32.00</td>
<td>$30.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>John Barnidge</td>
<td>Piper Sandler</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Neutral</td>
<td>$32.00</td>
<td>$28.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Jimmy Bhullar</td>
<td>JP Morgan</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Underweight</td>
<td>$29.00</td>
<td>$26.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Thomas Gallagher</td>
<td>Evercore ISI Group</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>In-Line</td>
<td>$33.00</td>
<td>$32.00</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
<h3>Key Insights:</h3>
<ul>
<li>Action Taken: Analysts respond to changes in market conditions and company performance, frequently updating their recommendations. Whether they 'Maintain', 'Raise' or 'Lower' their stance, it reflects their reaction to recent developments related to Lincoln National. This information offers a snapshot of how analysts perceive the current state of the company.</li>
<li>Rating: Analyzing trends, analysts offer qualitative evaluations, ranging 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 predict movements in price targets, offering estimates for Lincoln National's future value. Examining the current and prior targets offers insights into analysts' evolving expectations.</li>
</ul>
Considering these analyst evaluations in conjunction with other financial indicators can offer a comprehensive understanding of Lincoln National's market position. Stay informed and make well-informed decisions with our Ratings Table.
<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/LNC/analyst-ratings?utm_source=Benzinga Insights">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>Key Indicators: Lincoln National's Financial Health</h3>
Market Capitalization Analysis: Reflecting a smaller scale, the company's market capitalization is positioned below industry averages. This could be attributed to factors such as growth expectations or operational capacity.
Revenue Growth: Over the 3 months period, Lincoln National showcased positive performance, achieving a revenue growth rate of 7.75% as of 31 March, 2024. This reflects a substantial increase in the company's top-line earnings. As compared to competitors, the company encountered difficulties, with a growth rate lower than the average among peers in the Financials sector.
Net Margin: The company's net margin is a standout performer, exceeding industry averages. With an impressive net margin of 28.87%, the company showcases strong profitability and effective cost control.
Return on Equity (ROE): Lincoln National's ROE excels beyond industry benchmarks, reaching 19.06%. This signifies robust financial management and efficient use of shareholder equity capital.
Return on Assets (ROA): Lincoln National's ROA lags behind industry averages, suggesting challenges in maximizing returns from its assets. With an ROA of 0.31%, the company may face hurdles in achieving optimal financial performance.
Debt Management: Lincoln National's debt-to-equity ratio is notably higher than the industry average. With a ratio of 0.95, the company relies more heavily on borrowed funds, indicating a higher level of financial risk.
<h2>The Significance of Analyst Ratings Explained</h2>
Benzinga tracks 150 analyst firms and reports on their stock expectations. Analysts typically arrive at their conclusions by predicting how much money a company will make in the future, usually the upcoming five years, and how risky or predictable that company's revenue streams are.
Analysts attend company conference calls and meetings, research company financial statements, and communicate with insiders to publish their ratings on stocks. Analysts typically rate each stock once per quarter or whenever the company has a major update.
Analysts may enhance their evaluations by incorporating forecasts for metrics like growth estimates, earnings, and revenue, delivering additional guidance to investors. It is vital to acknowledge that, although experts in stocks and sectors, analysts are human and express their opinions when providing insights.
This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and reviewed by an editor.

In-Depth Examination Of 9 Analyst Recommendations For Lincoln National

Jefferies analyst Suneet Kamath upgrades Lincoln National (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LNC#NYSE">LNC</a>) from Hold to Buy and raises the price target from $26 to $34.

Upgrades

Jefferies Upgrades Lincoln National to Buy, Raises Price Target to $34

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<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>08/16/24</td>
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<td>$33.6K</td>
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<td style="text-align: right;">533</td>
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<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>07/19/24</td>
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<td style="text-align: right;">411</td>
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<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>07/19/24</td>
<td>$200.00</td>
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<td style="text-align: right;">347</td>
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<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>06/21/24</td>
<td>$32.50</td>
<td>$43.1K</td>
<td>3.3K</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">325</td>
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<td>LNC</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>05/17/24</td>
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<td>$53.0K</td>
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<td style="text-align: right;">238</td>
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<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
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<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>05/24/24</td>
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<td>$36.2K</td>
<td>134</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">118</td>
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<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>03/21/25</td>
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<td>13</td>
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<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
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<h2>Explanation</h2>
These bullet-by-bullet explanations have been constructed using the accompanying table. 
• For SOFI (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SOFI#NASDAQ">SOFI</a>), we notice a put option sweep that happens to be bearish, expiring in 64 day(s) on July 19, 2024. This event was a transfer of 825 contract(s) at a $7.00 strike. This particular put needed to be split into 8 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $37.2K, with a price of $45.0 per contract. There were 27691 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 922 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding BAC (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BAC#NYSE">BAC</a>), we observe a put option sweep with bearish sentiment. It expires in 92 day(s) on August 16, 2024. Parties traded 170 contract(s) at a $40.00 strike. This particular put needed to be split into 5 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $33.6K, with a price of $198.0 per contract. There were 634 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 533 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For C (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/C#NYSE">C</a>), we notice a call option sweep that happens to be bullish, expiring in 64 day(s) on July 19, 2024. This event was a transfer of 332 contract(s) at a $65.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 12 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $82.7K, with a price of $249.0 per contract. There were 18822 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 411 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding JPM (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/JPM#NYSE">JPM</a>), we observe a call option sweep with neutral sentiment. It expires in 64 day(s) on July 19, 2024. Parties traded 107 contract(s) at a $200.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 3 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $96.3K, with a price of $903.0 per contract. There were 3858 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 347 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding AFRM (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AFRM#NASDAQ">AFRM</a>), we observe a call option sweep with bullish sentiment. It expires in 36 day(s) on June 21, 2024. Parties traded 200 contract(s) at a $32.50 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 9 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $43.1K, with a price of $216.0 per contract. There were 3337 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 325 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For LNC (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LNC#NYSE">LNC</a>), we notice a call option sweep that happens to be bearish, expiring in 1 day(s) on May 17, 2024. This event was a transfer of 200 contract(s) at a $27.50 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 39 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $53.0K, with a price of $265.0 per contract. There were 1663 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 238 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding BX (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BX#NYSE">BX</a>), we observe a put option sweep with bearish sentiment. It expires in 246 day(s) on January 17, 2025. Parties traded 200 contract(s) at a $100.00 strike. This particular put needed to be split into 38 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $54.4K, with a price of $272.0 per contract. There were 5062 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 200 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding GS (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GS#NYSE">GS</a>), we observe a call option sweep with bullish sentiment. It expires in 8 day(s) on May 24, 2024. Parties traded 50 contract(s) at a $462.50 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 6 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $36.2K, with a price of $725.0 per contract. There were 134 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 118 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For COF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/COF#NYSE">COF</a>), we notice a put option sweep that happens to be bearish, expiring in 309 day(s) on March 21, 2025. This event was a transfer of 29 contract(s) at a $135.00 strike. This particular put needed to be split into 4 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $27.5K, with a price of $950.0 per contract. There were 13 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 89 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding COIN (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/COIN#NASDAQ">COIN</a>), we observe a call option trade with bearish sentiment. It expires in 400 day(s) on June 20, 2025. Parties traded 18 contract(s) at a $200.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $118.8K, with a price of $6600.0 per contract. There were 528 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 74 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
Options Alert Terminology 
 - Call Contracts: The right to buy shares as indicated in the contract. 
 - Put Contracts: The right to sell shares as indicated in the contract. 
 - Expiration Date: When the contract expires. One must act on the contract by this date if one wants to use it. 
 - Premium/Option Price: The price of the contract. 
For more information, visit our <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/blog/how-to-understand-option-alerts/">Guide to Understanding Options Alerts</a> or read <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/options">more news on unusual options activity</a>. 
This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and reviewed by an editor.

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Wells Fargo analyst Elyse Greenspan maintains Lincoln National (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LNC#NYSE">LNC</a>) with a Equal-Weight and lowers the price target from $28 to $27.

Wells Fargo Maintains Equal-Weight on Lincoln National, Lowers Price Target to $27

During times of turbulence and uncertainty in the markets, many investors turn to dividend-yielding stocks. These are often companies that have high free cash flows and reward shareholders with a <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/yield-investments">high dividend payout</a>.
Benzinga readers can review the latest analyst takes on their favorite stocks by visiting our <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/analyst-stock-ratings">Analyst Stock Ratings</a> page. Traders can sort through Benzinga's extensive database of analyst ratings, including <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/analyst-ratings/analyst-color/22/09/28888638/exclusive-study-finds-benzinga-analyst-ratings-data-yields-market-beating-strategie">by analyst accuracy</a>.
Below are the ratings of the most accurate analysts for three high-yielding stocks in the financial sector.
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Columbia Banking System, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/COLB#NASDAQ">COLB</a>)</h3>
<ul>
<li>Dividend Yield: 7.12%</li>
<li>Wedbush analyst David Chiaverini reiterated a Neutral rating with a price target of $20 on April 26. This analyst has an accuracy rate of 66%.</li>
<li>RBC Capital analyst Jon Arfstrom maintained a Sector Perform rating and cut the price target from $25 to $21 on April 9. This analyst has an accuracy rate of 75%.</li>
<li>Recent News: On April 25, Columbia Banking System reported better-than-expected first-quarter earnings.</li>
</ul>
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">OneMain Holdings, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/OMF#NYSE">OMF</a>)</h3>
<ul>
<li>Dividend Yield: 8.05%</li>
<li>BMO Capital analyst JamesFotheringhammaintained a Market Perform rating and raised the price target from $48 to $50 on May 2. This analyst has an accuracy rate of 73%.</li>
<li>Piper Sandler analyst Kevin Barker downgraded the stock from Overweight to Neutral with a price target of $49 on Feb. 8. This analyst has an accuracy rate of 74%.</li>
<li>Recent News: On April 30, OneMain Holdings posted better-than-expected quarterly earnings.</li>
</ul>
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Lincoln National Corporation (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LNC#NYSE">LNC</a>)</h3>
<ul>
<li>Dividend Yield: 6.15%</li>
<li>Piper Sandler analyst JohnBarnidgemaintained a Neutral rating and cut the price target from $32 to $30 on May 6. This analyst has an accuracy rate of 76%.</li>
<li>Wells Fargo analyst Elyse Greenspan maintained an Equal-Weight rating and raised the price target from $26 to $28 on April 11. This analyst has an accuracy rate of 77%.</li>
<li>Recent News: Lincoln Financial said Lincoln National Corporation will hold its 2024 Annual Meeting of Shareholders on Thursday, May 23.</li>
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These undervalued high yield stocks could return over 10% per year.

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Given the insurance companies' essential role in providing financial protection to our daily lives, one could consider investing in companies like Prudential Financial (PRU), CNA Financial Corp. (CNA), and Lincoln National Corp. (LNC), with high-dividend-yields. These stocks could help investors hedge inflationary pressures by generating a steady income stream. Read more… The insurance industry tends to be resilient during economic turndowns and can grow during economic growth or inflation. Typically, insurance companies have consistent revenue, so many of them can afford to pay high dividend yields. Hence, this makes insurance companies an attractive investment opportunity.
Given this backdrop, income investors could consider investing in fundamentally sound insurance stocks such as Prudential Financial, Inc. (<a href="https://stocknews.com/stock/PRU/">PRU</a>), CNA Financial Corporation (<a href="https://stocknews.com/stock/CNA/">CNA</a>), and Lincoln National Corporation (<a href="https://stocknews.com/stock/LNC/">LNC</a>), which have high dividend yields.
Insurance companies operate by collecting premiums from customers upfront, and while some policyholders might never file a claim or only make minor ones, this often leaves insurers with extra funds. They use this surplus for investments, which benefits both the company and its shareholders, leading to steady cash flow and profits.
According to a BBC research report, the global insurance market is set to <a href="https://www.bccresearch.com/market-research/finance/insurance-industry-market.html#:~:text=The%20global%20market%20for%20insurance,the%20period%20of%202022%2D2027">reach $9.8 trillion in 2027</a>, growing at a CAGR of 12%.
With the growing population and their evolving needs, insurers are expanding their product offerings. Plus, technological advancements such as AI, machine learning, and data analytics are transforming the industry. These technologies enable better risk assessment, enhance customer experiences, and help develop personalized products.
Moreover, AI in the insurance market is expected to grow at a<a href="https://www.precedenceresearch.com/artificial-intelligence-in-insurance-market"> CAGR of 33.1%</a>, reaching around $79.86 billion by 2032. All these factors contribute to a thriving insurance sector, boosting investor confidence and creating a promising environment for growth.
Now, let's evaluate the fundamental prospects of the above-mentioned stocks in detail:
Prudential Financial, Inc. (<a href="https://stocknews.com/stock/PRU/">PRU</a>)
PRU provides insurance, investment management, and other financial products and services internationally. It operates through five segments: PGIM; Retirement Strategies; Group Insurance; Individual Life; and International Businesses.
On August 20, PRU announced an agreement to reinsure a portion of its guaranteed universal life block with Wilton Re. The terms state that Wilton Re will reinsure approximately $11 billion of reserves backing Prudential's guaranteed universal life policies. This transaction advances PRU's strategic progress toward becoming a higher-growth and more capital-efficient company.
On August 06, the company declared a quarterly <a href="https://www.investopedia.com/terms/d/dividend.asp">dividend</a> of $1.30 per common stock, payable on September 12, 2024. With 15 years of consecutive dividend growth, PRU pays an annual dividend of $5.20, which translates to a yield of 4.35% at the current share price. Its four-year average dividend yield is 4.89%. Moreover, its dividend payouts have increased at a CAGR of 5.7% over the past five years.
PRU's total adjusted operating income before income taxes for the second quarter (ended June 30, 2024) increased 11.1% year-over-year to $1.61 billion, while the PGIM segment reported an adjusted operating income before taxes of $206 million, indicating a 15.1% growth from the prior-year quarter. The company's attributable net income came in at $1.19 billion and $3.28 per share, up 134.4% and 137.7% year-over-year, respectively.
Analysts expect PRU's revenue for the third quarter (ending September 2024) to increase 13.8% year-over-year to $13.89 billion, while its EPS for the same period is expected to grow 2.5% from the prior year to $3.53. Moreover, it topped the consensus revenue estimates in three of the trailing four quarters, which is promising.
Over the past year, the stock has surged 24.4%, closing the last trading session at $119.55.
PRU's stance is apparent in its <a href="https://stocknews.com/powr-ratings/">POWR Ratings</a>. The stock has an A grade for Growth and Momentum. The POWR Ratings are calculated by considering 118 different factors, each weighted to an optimal degree.
Among the 26 stocks in the B-rated <a href="https://stocknews.com/category/life-insurance/">Insurance - Life</a> industry, it is ranked #18. <a href="https://stocknews.com/stock/PRU/">Click here</a> to see the additional PRU ratings (Value, Stability, Sentiment, and Quality).
CNA Financial Corporation (<a href="https://stocknews.com/stock/CNA/">CNA</a>)
CNA is a global insurance holding company that provides commercial property and casualty insurance products. The company operates through five segments: Specialty; Commercial; International; Life &amp; Group; and Corporate &amp; Other.
On August 29, demonstrating its commitment to returning value to shareholders, the company paid a quarterly dividend of $0.44 per share. CNA pays an annual dividend of $1.76, which translates to a yield of 7.24% at the current share price. Its four-year average dividend yield is 7.35%. Also, the company's dividend payouts have increased at a CAGR of 4.8% over the past three years.
During the second quarter that ended on June 30, 2024, CNA's total revenues increased 6.5% year-over-year to $3.52 billion. The company's core income came in at $326 million, reflecting an increase of 5.8% from the prior-year quarter. In addition, its net income amounted to $317 million and $1.17 per share, reflecting an increase of 12% and 12.5% year-over-year, respectively.
The consensus revenue estimate of $3.57 billion for the fiscal third quarter (ending September 2024) represents a 7.1% increase year-over-year. The consensus EPS estimate of $1.15 for the same quarter indicates an 8.8% improvement year-over-year.
The stock has gained 31.1% over the past year and 21.7% over the past nine months to close the last trading session at $51.95.
CNA's POWR Ratings reflect its promising outlook. The stock has an overall rating of B, which equates to Buy in our proprietary rating system.
CNA has an A grade for Momentum and Stability. It is ranked #14 out of 55 stocks in the A-rated <a href="https://stocknews.com/category/property-casualty-insurance/">Insurance - Property &amp; Casualty</a> industry. <a href="https://stocknews.com/stock/CNA/">Click here</a> to see the other ratings of CNA for Growth, Value, Sentiment, and Quality.
Lincoln National Corporation (<a href="https://stocknews.com/stock/LNC/">LNC</a>)
LNC is a holding company that operates multiple insurance and retirement businesses through subsidiary companies. It operates through four segments: Annuities; Life Insurance; Group Protection; and Retirement Plan Services. The company distributes its products through consultants, brokers, planners, agents, financial advisors, third-party administrators, and other intermediaries.
On August 22, buoyed by strong financial performance, the company declared a quarterly dividend of $0.45 per share, payable on November 01, to the shareholders of record on October 10, 2024.
LNC pays an annual dividend of $1.80, which translates to a yield of 5.72% at the current share price. Its four-year average dividend yield is 4.70%. Moreover, the company's dividend payouts have increased at an impressive CAGR of 4.6% over the past five years.
On August 06, LNC enhanced its Lincoln PathBuilder Income&#xAE; product by adding a lifetime income guarantee to its asset allocation fund. This upgrade, part of Lincoln's broader suite of guaranteed income solutions, offers greater flexibility and customization for plan sponsors and participants. This development will likely increase LNC's appeal in the retirement planning market and boost its revenue potential.
For the second quarter of 2024, which ended on June 30, LNC's revenues increased 75.9% year-over-year to $5.15 billion. Its net income available to common stockholders stood at $884 million, up 76.1% year-over-year, while its net income available per share amounted to $5.11, representing an increase of 73.8% from the last year.
Street expects LNC's revenue for the fiscal fourth quarter (ending December 2024) to increase 137.3% year-over-year to $4.67 billion. Moreover, its EPS estimate of $1.79 for the same period indicates a 23.3% year-over-year growth.
Over the past nine months, LNC shares have surged 27.7% to close the last trading session at $31.47.
LNC's mixed fundamentals are reflected in its POWR Ratings. The stock has an A grade for Momentum and B for Value. It is ranked #25 out of 26 stocks in the B-rated Insurance – Life industry.
Beyond what is stated above, we've also rated LNC for Growth, Stability, Sentiment, and Quality. Get all LNC's ratings <a href="https://stocknews.com/stock/LNC/">here</a>.
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PRU shares were trading at $117.85 per share on Thursday afternoon, down $1.70 (-1.42%). Year-to-date, PRU has gained 17.57%, versus a 16.44% rise in the benchmark S&amp;P 500 index during the same period.
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As the Federal Reserve's interest rate cuts reshape the economic landscape, insurance stocks are poised for growth. With rising portfolio values and the potential for lower insurance costs, this could be an opportune time for investors to scoop up the shares of MetLife (MET), Prudential Financial (PRU), and Lincoln National Corp. (LNC) with attractive dividend yields. Read on… The insurance sector is known for generating solid long-term profits as it thrives in both flourishing and challenging economic periods. Below, I have highlighted three fundamentally sound insurance stocks, namely, MetLife, Inc. (<a href="https://stocknews.com/stock/MET/">MET</a>), Prudential Financial, Inc. (<a href="https://stocknews.com/stock/PRU/">PRU</a>), and Lincoln National Corporation (<a href="https://stocknews.com/stock/LNC/">LNC</a>). These companies offer attractive dividend yields, providing a blend of income stability and potential for capital appreciation.
The recent half-point interest rate cut by the Federal Reserve is <a href="https://insurancenewsnet.com/innarticle/insurance-experts-see-good-news-after-fed-cuts-rates-by-a-half-point">beneficial</a> for the insurance industry because it reduces borrowing costs. For life insurance companies that invest in long-term, fixed-rate securities, the value of their investments is likely to increase, even if some indexed products face short-term challenges. On the property and casualty side, the rise in portfolio values could lead to lower insurance costs in the near future.
According to <a href="https://www.statista.com/outlook/fmo/insurances/worldwide#:~:text=Looking%20ahead%2C%20the%20gross%20written%20premium%20is%20anticipated%20to%20show%20an%20annual%20growth%20rate%20of%202.38%25%20(CAGR%202024%2D2029)%2C%20resulting%20in%20a%20market%20volume%20of%20US%249.02tn%20by%202029.">Statista</a>, the global insurance market is anticipated to reach a gross written premium of $9.02 trillion by 2029, growing at a CAGR of 2.4%.
Moreover, while the rate cuts may result in higher premiums, they also encourage the adoption of advanced technologies like AI and GenAI, pushing insurers to explore these innovations to enhance their operations. As a result, AI in the insurance industry is projected to reach $35.77 billion by 2030, exhibiting a <a href="https://appinventiv.com/blog/ai-in-insurance/">CAGR of 33.1%</a>.
With that in mind, let's evaluate the fundamentals of three <a href="https://stocknews.com/category/life-insurance/">Insurance - Life</a> stocks, beginning with #3.
Stock #3: Lincoln National Corporation (<a href="https://stocknews.com/stock/LNC/">LNC</a>)
LNC and its subsidiaries operate multiple insurance and retirement businesses through four segments: Annuities; Life Insurance; Group Protection; and Retirement Plan Services. The company distributes its products through consultants, brokers, planners, agents, financial advisors, third-party administrators, and other intermediaries.
On August 22, buoyed by strong financial performance, the company declared a quarterly <a href="https://www.investopedia.com/terms/d/dividend.asp">dividend</a> of $0.45 per share, payable on November 01, to the shareholders of record on October 10, 2024.
LNC pays an annual dividend of $1.80, which translates to a yield of 5.88% at the current share price. Its four-year average dividend yield is 4.72%. Moreover, the company's dividend payouts have increased at an impressive CAGR of 4.6% over the past five years.
In the same month, LNC enhanced its Lincoln PathBuilder Income&#xAE; product by adding a lifetime income guarantee to its asset allocation fund. This upgrade, part of Lincoln's broader suite of guaranteed income solutions, offers greater flexibility and customization for plan sponsors and participants. This development will likely increase LNC's appeal in the retirement planning market and boost its revenue potential.
For the second quarter of 2024, which ended on June 30, LNC's revenue increased 75.9% year-over-year to $5.15 billion. Its net income available to common stockholders stood at $884 million, up 76.1% year-over-year, while its net income available per share amounted to $5.11, representing an increase of 73.8% from the last year.
Street expects LNC's revenue for the fiscal fourth quarter (ending December 2024) to increase 136.6% year-over-year to $4.65 billion. Moreover, its EPS estimate of $1.79 for the same period indicates a 23.6% year-over-year growth.
LNC shares have surged 26.4% over the past year and 13.5% year-to-date to close the last trading session at $30.61.
LNC's stance is apparent in its <a href="https://stocknews.com/powr-ratings/">POWR Ratings</a>. The stock has an A grade for Momentum and a B for Value. The POWR Ratings are calculated by considering 118 different factors, each weighted to an optimal degree.
Among the 26 stocks in the B-rated <a href="https://stocknews.com/category/life-insurance/">Insurance - Life</a> industry, it is ranked #25. <a href="https://stocknews.com/stock/LNC/">Click here</a> to see the additional ratings for LNC (Growth, Stability, Sentiment, and Quality).
Stock #2: Prudential Financial, Inc. (<a href="https://stocknews.com/stock/PRU/">PRU</a>)
PRU provides insurance, investment management, and other financial products and services internationally. It operates through five segments: PGIM; Retirement Strategies; Group Insurance; Individual Life; and International Businesses.
On September 12, the company paid its shareholders a quarterly dividend of $1.30 per common stock. With 15 years of consecutive dividend growth, PRU pays an annual dividend of $5.20, which translates to a yield of 4.37% at the current share price. Its four-year average dividend yield is 4.84%. Moreover, its dividend payouts have increased at a CAGR of 5.7% over the past five years.
On August 20, PRU announced an agreement to reinsure a portion of its guaranteed universal life block with Wilton Re. The terms state that Wilton Re will reinsure approximately $11 billion of reserves backing Prudential's guaranteed universal life policies. This transaction advances PRU's strategic progress toward becoming a higher-growth and more capital-efficient company.
PRU's total adjusted operating income before income taxes for the second quarter (ended June 30, 2024) increased 11.1% year-over-year to $1.61 billion, while the PGIM segment reported an adjusted operating income before taxes of $206 million, indicating a 15.1% growth from the prior-year quarter. The company's attributable net income came in at $1.19 billion and $3.28 per share, up 134.4% and 137.7% year-over-year, respectively.
Analysts expect PRU's revenue for the third quarter (ended September 2024) to increase 11.9% year-over-year to $13.66 billion, while its EPS for the same period is expected to grow 1.8% from the prior year to $3.50. Moreover, it topped the consensus revenue estimates in three of the trailing four quarters, which is promising.
Over the past year, the stock has surged 27.4%, closing the last trading session at $118.95.
PRU's mixed fundamentals are reflected in its POWR Ratings. The stock has an A grade for Growth and Momentum. It is ranked #18 in the same B-rated industry. <a href="https://stocknews.com/stock/PRU/">Click here</a> to see the other PRU rating for Value, Stability, Sentiment, and Quality.
Stock #1: MetLife, Inc. (<a href="https://stocknews.com/stock/MET/">MET</a>)
MET is a financial services company that provides insurance, annuities, employee benefits, and asset management services to individual and institutional customers. It operates through six segments: Group Benefits; Retirement and Income Solutions (RIS); Asia; Latin America; Europe, the Middle East and Africa (EMEA); and MetLife Holdings.
On September 10, demonstrating its commitment to returning value to shareholders, the company paid a quarterly dividend of $0.55 per share. MET pays an annual dividend of $2.18, which translates to a yield of 2.67% at the current share price. Its four-year average dividend yield is 3.14%. Also, the company's dividend payouts have increased at a CAGR of 4.4% over the past five years.
During the second quarter that ended on June 30, 2024, MET's total revenues increased 7.2% year-over-year to $17.82 billion, while the company's adjusted premiums, fees and other revenues, excluding PRT came in at $11.77 billion, reflecting an increase of 3.6% from the prior year quarter. In addition, its adjusted earnings amounted to $1.63 billion and $2.28 per share, reflecting an increase of 9.1% and 17.5% year-over-year, respectively.
The consensus revenue estimate of $18.54 billion for the fiscal third quarter (ended September 2024) represents a 16.9% increase year-over-year. The consensus EPS estimate of $2.26 for the same quarter indicates a 14.6% improvement year-over-year. The company has an impressive earnings surprise history; it surpassed the EPS estimates in three of the trailing four quarters.
The stock has gained 32.6% over the past year and 21.4% over the past nine months to close the last trading session at $81.79.
It's no surprise that MET has an overall rating of B, equating to a Buy in our POWR Ratings system. It has an A grade for Growth and Momentum. Out of 26 stocks in the Insurance - Life industry, MET is ranked #7.
Beyond what is stated above, we've also rated MET for Value, Stability, Sentiment, and Quality. Get all MET ratings <a href="https://stocknews.com/stock/MET/">here</a>.
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MET shares were trading at $81.50 per share on Thursday morning, down $0.29 (-0.35%). Year-to-date, MET has gained 26.20%, versus a 20.57% rise in the benchmark S&amp;P 500 index during the same period.
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