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- 5/8/2026 -
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Lincoln National (LNC) Technical Analysis

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Summary:
Weekly :Overbought sectorBroken trend support line
Daily :Daily  MACD line has moved below its signal lineThe price has fallen below the Parabolic SARThe price has declined below the moving average in the center of the Bollinger Bands
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It was the negative week for the Lincoln National (LNC). During the week, the LNC dropped -1.73 points, or -4.61%, and closed at 35.80 on Friday, May 8, 2026. It was the worst weekly loss since February 27, 2026. Weekly volume was 22% above average.

LNC is a member of Financials Sector. Financials is the second most overbought sector. Sector/industry rotation is considered a proven strategy to beat the market. Use the following links to find overbought/oversold technical indicators by Sector or by Industry.

Long-term trend: [See LNC long-term trend chart]
A long-term uptrend had started on March 23, 2020 at 16.11 and reached 77.57 on November 3, 2021. LNC gained -61.46 points, or -381.50%, in 84 weeks. The chart has formed a Descending Triangle chart pattern. The trend support level is at 20.77 and resistance is at 44.29. A Descending Triangle is a variation of triangle formation that has a flat support line and falling resistance line. The lower highs indicate the decreasing demand and give the descending triangle definitive bearish bias. A Descending Triangle usually represents a distribution stage in bearish market. A Descending Triangle is considered to be a continuation pattern, especially in a down trend, but it may also mark a reversal in an uptrend. Use the following link to access a Descending Triangle chart pattern help, or use a Technical Stock Screener to see the list of stocks with Descending Triangle pattern in a long-term trend.

Medium-term trend: [See LNC medium-term trend chart]
A medium-term uptrend had started on May 10, 2023 at 18.50 and reached 46.82 on January 5, 2026. LNC gained -28.32 points, or -153.08%, in 138 weeks. The chart has formed a Rising Channel chart pattern. The uptrend support line (39.97) is broken. A broken support is considered to be a long-term bearish signal. Use the following links to access Trend Support/Resistance Help, or use the Technical Stock Screener to see the list of stocks with broken trend support in a medium-term trend.

Weekly Technical Indicators: [See LNC weekly technical indicators chart]
Weekly technical indicators are neutral.

The weekly MACD line is below its signal line since January 16, 2026. The distance between MACD and the signal line is low and getting smaller. Use the following link to access a MACD help.

Short-term trend: [See LNC short-term trend chart]
A short-term uptrend had started on March 3, 2026 at 32.18 and reached 38.48 on May 1, 2026. LNC gained -6.30 points, or -19.58%, in 59 days. The chart has formed a Broadening Ascending Wedge chart pattern. The trend support level is at 34.95 and resistance is at 38.96. A Broadening Ascending Wedge pattern is considered to be a reversal formation. It usually appears in a mature trend, characterized by overbought/oversold long-term and short-term indicators, and often generates divergence on long-term indicators. Use the following link to access a Broadening Ascending Wedge chart pattern help, or use a Technical Stock Screener to see the list of stocks with Broadening Ascending Wedge pattern in a short-term trend.

Daily Technical Indicators: [See LNC daily technical indicators chart]
Daily technical indicators are neutral.

During the last week, daily MACD line has moved below its signal line. Such crossover is considered a bearish signal.

During the last week, the price has fallen below the Parabolic SAR (stop and reversal). A Parabolic SAR above the price is a bearish signal, and it indicates that momentum is likely to remain in the downward direction. A Parabolic SAR is used as a trailing stop loss for long or short positions. It works best during strong trending periods. Use the following links to access Parabolic SAR Help, or use the Technical Stock Screener to see the list of stocks with the Parabolic SAR close to the price level.

During the last week, the price has declined below the moving average in the center of the Bollinger Bands. The Bollinger Bands are often used with a non-oscillator indicator like chart patterns or a trendline. The signals are considered more reliable if these indicators confirm the recommendation of the Bollinger Bands. Use the following links to access the Bollinger Bands Help, or use the Technical Stock Screener to see the list of stocks with the price above the Upper Bollinger Band or below the Lower Bollinger Band.

Daily Oscillators
Description Value Status Divergence Chart
Relative Strength Index (RSI) 40.35
Williams' Percentage Range (W%R) 48.50
Lane's Stochastic (%D-Slow) 42.59
Greed/Fear Indicator (GFI) 44.79
Moving Average Converg./Diverg. (MACD) 0.42
Weekly Oscillators
Description Value Status Divergence Chart
Relative Strength Index (RSI) 33.99
Williams' Percentage Range (W%R) 72.50
Lane's Stochastic (%D-Slow) 54.00
Greed/Fear Indicator (GFI) 42.71
Moving Average Converg./Diverg. (MACD) -0.86
Trading Signals
Description Value Chart
Quarterly Trendline Support 39.97
Weekly Trendline Resistance 38.96
Parabolic System 38.34
Upper Bollinger Band 38.16
20 Day Moving Average 36.71
Daily Stochastic Crossing 36.51
Weekly Stochastic Crossing 36.13
Price 35.80
50 Day Moving Average 35.34
Lower Bollinger Band 34.96
Weekly Trendline Support 34.95
Sector and Industry
Description Name Rank
Sector Financials 8
Industry Multi-line Insurance 61
Daily Trend
Description Value
Direction Down
Chart Pattern Broadening Right-Angled, Descending Wedge
High 38.48
High Date 05/01/2026
Low 35.00
Low Date 05/07/2026
Weekly Trend
Monthly Trend
Description Value
Direction Up
Chart Pattern Broadening Ascending Wedge
Status Valid
Resistance 38.96
Support 34.95
Low 32.18
Low Date 03/03/2026
High 38.48
High Date 05/01/2026
Description Value
Direction Down
Chart Pattern DownTrend
Status
Resistance
Support
High 46.82
High Date 01/05/2026
Low 32.18
Low Date 03/03/2026
Quarterly Trend
Yearly Trend
Description Value
Direction Up
Chart Pattern Rising Channel
Status Broken Support
Resistance 49.33
Support 39.97
Low 18.50
Low Date 05/10/2023
High 46.82
High Date 01/05/2026
Description Value
Direction Up
Chart Pattern Descending Triangle
Status Valid
Resistance 44.29
Support 20.77
Low 16.11
Low Date 03/23/2020
High 77.57
High Date 11/03/2021
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