LNC Option Overview

Lincoln National Corp (LNC) options traded 2.48K contracts on Nov 4, 2026, well above the 20-day average of 1.44K, and puts outnumber calls. 30-day implied volatility was 41.6%, near the bottom of its one-year range. Near-term max pain was $42.56, 2.3% above the $41.58 close.

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LNC Options FAQ

How actively are LNC options traded?

339 calls and 2.15K puts traded on Nov 4, 2026, 2.48K contracts in total. Open interest was 66.62K contracts. Over the past 30 days, volume averaged 1.47K contracts per day. The LNC option volume chart shows volume by strike and expiration date.

Is LNC implied volatility high right now?

Lincoln National IV rank is 10, so its 30-day implied volatility of 41.6% is near the bottom of its one-year range. Over the past year it ranged from 26.8% on Dec 22, 2025 to 174.2% on Jan 16, 2026. See the LNC implied volatility history for a longer view.

What is the LNC put/call ratio?

The Lincoln National put/call volume ratio was 6.33 on Nov 4, 2026, so puts outnumber calls. The put/call open interest ratio was 1.67. The LNC open interest chart shows calls and puts at each strike.

What is LNC max pain this week?

As of the Nov 4, 2026 close, max pain for Lincoln National options about one week from expiration was $42.56, 2.3% above the $41.58 close. The LNC max pain chart shows it for every expiration date.

What is LNC's expected move over the next week?

Based on 7-day implied volatility of 46.8%, options price a move of about ±$2.69 (±6.5%) over the next week, a range of roughly $38.89 to $44.27 from the Nov 4, 2026 close. The LNC expected move chart shows it for every expiration date.