Lincoln National: A Defensive Long vs. Private Credit Headwinds
Lincoln National (LNC) looks attractive as a mid-term trade. The stock trades at a low P/E (~5.9) and P/B (~0.66), yields roughly 5.25%, and sits well below its 50-day and 20-day averages. While private credit exposure is a known industry vulnerability, Lincoln's diversified annuities and group protection franchises, combined with an enterprise val…