Lincoln National stock rises 2.24% and outperforms competitors

7 articles · Updated · MarketWatch · Apr 30

Shares closed at $37.81 on Thursday, snapping a two-day losing streak as the S&P 500 gained 1.02% and the Dow rose 1.62%.
Lincoln National beat peers including MetLife, up 1.44%, and Prudential, up 1.75%, while AFLAC fell 2.19% in the broader market rally.
The stock remains 19.24% below its 52-week high of $46.82 reached on 5 January, while trading volume of 1.5 million stayed below its 50-day average.

Why does Lincoln National's stock lag despite six quarters of record earnings growth and a positive industry outlook?

As the annuity market shifts, is LNC's new strategy a brilliant pivot or a costly surrender to competitors?