If you'd invested in Lincoln Financial (LNC): performance and returns
Looking for Lincoln Financial's share price history and how much the stock has returned? Here's its year-by-year performance and what $1,000 invested at different dates would be worth today.
💰 Calculator: how much would Lincoln Financial have returned?
This calculator shows how much Lincoln Financial stock would have returned based on the amount invested and the starting year. Pick a sum and a year and you'll instantly see what it would be worth today and the total gain. Real prices, excluding dividends.
If I'd invested $1,000 in Lincoln Financial
| Investment | Worth today | Gain |
|---|---|---|
| 1 years ago | $1,058 | +6% |
| 3 years ago | $1,301 | +30% |
| 5 years ago | $726 | -27% |
| 10 years ago | $1,129 | +13% |
| since inception (1984) | $3,861 | +286% |
Return by year (Lincoln Financial)
| Year | Return | $1,000 invested at year start |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 (YTD) | +20% | $1,203 (+20%) |
| 2025 | -12% | $1,058 (+6%) |
| 2024 | +42% | $1,498 (+50%) |
| 2023 | -13% | $1,301 (+30%) |
| 2022 | -53% | $612 (-39%) |
| 2021 | +19% | $726 (-27%) |
| 2020 | +25% | $909 (-9%) |
| 2019 | -27% | $660 (-34%) |
| 2018 | -18% | $542 (-46%) |
| 2017 | +9% | $588 (-41%) |
| 2016 | +92% | $1,129 (+13%) |
Frequently asked questions
How much does LNC return?
$1,000 invested in Lincoln Financial 10 years ago would be worth $1,129 today, i.e. +1%/yr on average (price, excluding dividends).
What was LNC's best/worst year?
Best year: 2016 (+92%). Worst year: 2022 (-53%). Year-by-year detail is above.
How much would $1,000 invested in LNC since inception be worth?
Since 1984, $1,000 would have become $3,861 (+286%). Past performance is not a guarantee.
Do Lincoln Financial's returns include dividends?
No — these returns are price-only. If Lincoln Financial pays a dividend, its total return would be somewhat higher — see its dividend page.
What is Lincoln Financial's average annual return (ROI)?
Lincoln Financial's return on investment is about +1%/yr over 10 years (price, excluding dividends), versus the S&P 500's ~10%/yr over the long run.