Goldman Sachs analyst Alex Scott upgraded Lincoln National to Buy from Neutral with a $77 price target, citing the upside to earnings he sees in the group benefits segment following the company's acquisition and integration of the Liberty business, the higher economic value of the variable annuity business, the company's "strong" distribution platform and the earnings tailwind he expects from the company's digital investments. Despite the headwind from lower interest rates, Scott thinks Lincoln National shares will rise if management hits their targets, he tells investors.