LINCOLN NATIONAL CORP (LNC) Options Statistics & Positioning

LINCOLN NATIONAL CORP (LNC) options trade at a 30-day at-the-money implied volatility of 23.5%, an IV rank of 14 out of 100 over the past year. The options market prices a ±$1.31 (±3.3%) move in LNC for the front expiration. Max pain sits at $40 and the put/call open interest ratio is 1.54. Statistics are computed by OptiView from delayed OPRA options data and refresh every trading day.

Data as of Oct 9, 2026, 3:55 PM ET · OPRA data 15 minutes delayed · For information only — not investment advice.

Last close

$40.26

52-week range

$32.57 – $47.06

ATM IV (30d)

23.5%

IV rank

14 / 100

Low

Expected move

±$1.31 (±3.3%)

Put/call OI

1.54

Put-heavy

Max pain

$40

↓ 0.6% below close

Next earnings

Nov 1, 2026

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Most Active LNC Contracts

Contract	Expiration	DTE	Last	IV	Volume
LNC $40 put	Oct 16, 2026	7d	$0.55	38.9%	764
LNC $40 call	Dec 18, 2026	70d	$2.73	34.8%	85
LNC $37.5 call	Nov 20, 2026	42d	$3.87	38.1%	77
LNC $40 call	Oct 16, 2026	7d	$0.85	23.5%	62
LNC $42.5 put	Jan 15, 2027	98d	$4.10	35.3%	53

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LNC Implied Volatility

23.5% ATM IV (30d)

An IV rank of 14 places implied volatility in the lower part of its 52-week range.

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LNC Open Interest

1.54 put/call OI ratio

25,206 calls and 38,695 puts outstanding across all expirations.

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LNC Max Pain

$40 max pain

0.6% below the last close — see how max pain has moved over the past year.

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LNC Gamma Exposure

$45.39M net GEX

Positive dealer gamma — hedging currently leans against price swings.

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LNC Options Volume

1,342 contracts traded

Put/call volume ratio 2.19 — plus contracts running far above their usual volume.

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LNC Most Active Options

$40 top volume strike

The 25 most actively traded LNC contracts with price, IV, greeks, and volume vs. average.

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Upcoming Earnings

LNC's next expected earnings date is Nov 1, 2026. Options currently price a ±$1.31 (±3.3%) move for the front expiration.

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LNC Options FAQ

When is LNC's next earnings date?

LNC's next expected earnings date is Nov 1, 2026. Options currently price a ±$1.31 (±3.3%) move for the front expiration.

How often is LNC options data on this page updated?

All LNC statistics on this page are computed by OptiView from delayed OPRA options data and refresh every trading day after the session close.

Where can I see LNC max pain, open interest, and implied volatility in detail?

OptiView publishes dedicated LNC pages for implied volatility, max pain, open interest, gamma exposure, options volume, and the most active contracts — each with charts, history, and a plain-English explanation of what the numbers mean.

Methodology. IV rank compares the current 30-day at-the-money implied volatility with its highest and lowest values over the past 52 weeks. Max pain is the strike that minimizes the total payout to option holders at expiration. The call and put walls are the strikes carrying the largest call and put open interest across all expirations. Net gamma exposure (GEX) is measured from the dealer perspective. All statistics are derived from delayed OPRA options data.

Options trading involves significant risk, and losses can exceed your initial investment. Always consult a licensed financial professional before making investment decisions. OptiView does not provide financial advice; all figures on this page are descriptive statistics, not recommendations.