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    Lincoln National Corporation (LNC)

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    FINANCIAL SERVICES • INSURANCE - LIFE • NYSE

    $42.58
    -0.71 (-1.64%)

    Market Cap: $8.29B

    Last updated: Sep 01, 2026 at 10:00 AM ET

    Earnings

    Performance (10Y)

    Beat Rate
    65%(26/40)
    Avg Surprise
    -24.00%
    Streak
    9 Q

    Upcoming Estimates

    Sep 30, 2026
    EPS Consensus$2.03
    Range$1.92 - $2.16
    10 analysts
    EPS Revisions
    3
    0
    7d
    6
    4
    30d
    EPS Estimate Drift
    90d ago$2.02-0.7%
    60d ago$2.01-0.7%
    30d ago$2.02-0.5%
    7d ago$2.02-0.3%
    Current$2.03
    Revenue Consensus
    $5.0B
    Range$4.9B - $5.0B
    4 analysts
    Dec 31, 2026
    EPS Consensus$2.42
    Range$2.30 - $2.49
    9 analysts
    Revenue Consensus
    $5.1B
    Range$5.0B - $5.2B
    6 analysts
    PeriodReportedEst.SurpriseB/MYoY
    Dec 26EST
    		-$2.42---
    Sep 26EST
    		-$2.03---
    Jun 26
    		$2.24$2.00+12.00%Beat-5.1%
    Mar 26
    		$1.66$1.60+3.75%Beat+3.7%
    Dec 25
    		$2.21$1.90+16.32%Beat+15.7%
    Sep 25
    		$2.04$1.87+9.09%Beat-1.0%
    Jun 25
    		$2.36$1.88+25.53%Beat+28.3%
    Mar 25
    		$1.60$1.52+5.26%Beat+290.2%
    Dec 24
    		$1.91$1.74+9.77%Beat+31.7%
    Sep 24
    		$2.06$1.63+26.38%Beat+795.7%
    Jun 24
    		$1.84$1.77+3.95%Beat-8.9%
    Mar 24
    		$0.41N/A-63.06%Miss-73.0%
    Dec 23
    		$1.45$1.31+10.69%Beat+49.5%
    Sep 23
    		$0.23N/A-86.93%Miss+102.2%
    Jun 23
    		$2.02$1.85+9.19%Beat-9.4%
    Mar 23
    		$1.52$1.53-0.65%Miss-8.4%
    Dec 22
    		$0.97$1.78-45.51%Miss-37.8%
    Sep 22
    		$-10.23$1.79-671.51%Miss-731.5%
    Jun 22
    		$2.23$2.22+0.45%Beat-29.7%
    Mar 22
    		$1.66$1.82-8.79%Miss-8.8%
    Dec 21
    		$1.56$1.90-17.89%Miss-12.4%
    Sep 21
    		$1.62$2.57-36.97%Miss+325.0%
    Jun 21
    		$3.17$2.45+29.39%Beat+226.8%
    Mar 21
    		$1.82$1.48+22.97%Beat-18.8%
    Dec 20
    		$1.78$1.91-6.81%Miss-26.1%
    Sep 20
    		$-0.72N/A-135.82%Miss-188.0%
    Jun 20
    		$0.97$1.38-29.71%Miss-58.9%
    Mar 20
    		$2.24$2.17+3.23%Beat+4.7%
    Dec 19
    		$2.41$2.41+0.00%Beat+12.1%
    Sep 19
    		$-0.25N/A-110.37%Miss-110.7%
    Jun 19
    		$2.36$2.37-0.42%Miss+16.8%
    Mar 19
    		$2.14$2.04+4.90%Beat+8.6%
    Dec 18
    		$2.15$2.12+1.42%Beat+8.6%
    Sep 18
    		$2.34$2.17+7.83%Beat+15.3%
    Jun 18
    		$2.02$2.10-3.81%Miss+9.2%
    Mar 18
    		$1.97$1.94+1.55%Beat+2.6%
    Dec 17
    		$1.98$1.94+2.06%Beat+11.9%
    Sep 17
    		$2.03$1.84+10.33%Beat+10.9%
    Jun 17
    		$1.85$1.74+6.32%Beat-
    Mar 17
    		$1.92$1.62+18.52%Beat-
    Dec 16
    		$1.77$1.71+3.51%Beat-
    Sep 16
    		$1.83$1.61+13.66%Beat-

    Dividends

    Dividend Metrics

    Yield4.23%
    Annual/Share$1.80
    Payout Ratio14.60%
    Frequency4
    Pay MonthsFeb, May, Aug, Nov

    Growth

    3Y CAGR+0.00%
    5Y CAGR+2.38%
    View LNC's full dividend history

    Key Metrics

    Valuation
    P/E Ratio5.22EV/EBITDAN/A
    Price/FCF-6.14xFCF Yield-16.29%
    Profitability
    Profit Margin12.20%Operating Margin4.61%
    ROE22.60%ROIC8.60%
    Financial Health
    Debt/Equity1.42xInterest CoverageN/A
    Current RatioN/AQuick RatioN/A
    Trading Statistics
    Beta1.13Avg Volume1.83M
    52-Week High$47.6752-Week Low$31.40

    Technical Indicators Dashboard

    Moving Averages

    SMA 10$43.04
    SMA 20$44.33
    SMA 50$41.69
    SMA 200$38.81
    EMA 10$43.24
    EMA 20$43.40
    EMA 50$41.90
    EMA 200$38.90

    MACD

    Line: 0.13Signal: 0.50Hist: -0.37

    ADX

    ADX: 25.7+DI: 18.7-DI: 24.9

    Aroon & PSAR

    Aroon Up28.0
    Aroon DownN/A
    PSAR$46.17

    Bollinger Bands

    Upper Band$47.59
    Lower Band$41.07
    %B Position1471%(Upper)
    Band Width0.23

    RSI (14-Day)

    Neutral
    46.6

    Momentum Oscillators

    Stoch %K28.5
    Stoch %D29.2
    Williams %R-84.3
    ROC (10d)-4.7%
    Momentum-2.09
    CCI (20d)-80.5
    MFI (14d)43.8

    Volatility Measures

    ATR (14d)$1.25(2.9%)
    StdDev (20d)1.63
    Hist Vol26.8%(Moderate)

    Volume Flow

    VWAP$42.87
    OBV18.3M
    AD Line-1.0B
    CMF (20d)-0.351

    Volume Metrics

    Avg Vol (20d)1.8M
    Vol Ratio1.1x
    VWMA (20d)$44.30

    Pivot Points

    R3$44.78
    R2$44.46
    R1$43.88
    Pivot Point$43.56
    S1$42.98
    S2$42.66
    S3$42.08

    Advanced Oscillators

    TSI2.87
    Ultimate Osc37.2
    KST34.50

    Financial Data

    QuarterJun 2026Mar 2026Dec 2025Sep 2025Jun 2025Mar 2025Dec 2024Sep 2024Jun 2024Mar 2024Dec 2023Sep 2023
    Total Revenue$4.54B$5.31B$5.00B$4.48B$4.04B$4.69B$5.23B$4.03B$5.07B$4.12B$782.00M$4.20B
    Cost of RevenueN/A$2.01B$1.93B$4.29B$4.15B$4.27B$940.00M$4.07B$4.11B$4.41B$-1,126,000,000$4.51B
    Gross ProfitN/A$3.30B$3.00B$296.00M$-84,000,000$449.00M$4.14B$127.00M$486.00M$-301,000,000$1.85B$-287,000,000
    Operating Expenses$2.90B$5.55B$4.09B$3.95B$3.20B$5.64B$3.13B$4.73B$3.97B$2.59B$2.40B$3.17B
    R&D$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0
    SG&A$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0
    Operating IncomeN/A$-246,000,000$915.00M$524.00M$848.00M$-949,000,000$2.10B$-703,000,000$1.10B$1.53B$-1,614,000,000$1.03B
    Interest Income$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0
    Interest Expense$0$81.00M$-79,000,000$79.00M$-13,000,000$80.00M$-172,000,000$86.00M$86.00M$0$-83,000,000$0
    Income Before Tax$1.64B$-246,000,000$915.00M$524.00M$848.00M$-949,000,000$2.10B$-703,000,000$1.10B$1.53B$-1,614,000,000$1.03B
    Income Tax Expense$311.00M$-74,000,000$160.00M$79.00M$149.00M$-227,000,000$415.00M$-175,000,000$201.00M$306.00M$-379,000,000$181.00M
    Net Income$1.33B$-172,000,000$755.00M$445.00M$699.00M$-722,000,000$1.69B$-528,000,000$895.00M$1.22B$-1,235,000,000$853.00M
    EBITDA$1.64B$-83,000,000$915.00M$524.00M$848.00M$-793,000,000$2.10B$-703,000,000$1.27B$1.72B$-1,472,000,000$1.55B
    EBIT$1.64B$-246,000,000$915.00M$524.00M$848.00M$-949,000,000$2.10B$-703,000,000$1.10B$1.53B$-1,614,000,000$1.03B
    * Some calculated fields are derived from available data when not provided by source

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    News

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    New research from Lincoln Financial indicates that over half of Americans view finances as a leading stressor, yet 84% are motivated to take action to improve their financial well-being. The company's "The Action Plan" campaign aims to help individuals connect financial goals with their desired retirement lifestyle by focusing on passions and experiences rather than just savings amounts. This approach seeks to turn motivation into tangible financial progress, supported by educational resources and planning tools.

    Stock Titan•8/25/26•
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    Have Lincoln National Insiders Been Selling Stock?

    Lincoln National Corporation (LNC) insiders have been selling more stock than buying over the past year. While some executives, including Sean Woodroffe and Craig Beazer, have sold significant amounts, the company remains profitable and growing. Despite the insider selling, management still holds a 0.5% stake in the company.

    Sahm•8/24/26•
    Somewhat-Bearish

    Lincoln National Stock And 2 US Life Insurers For Higher Long Term Yields

    This article examines three US life insurers—Lincoln National (LNC), CNO Financial Group (CNO), and Globe Life (GL)—as potential investments for higher long-term yields, particularly in response to the Federal Reserve's signals on balance sheet management and yield curve steepening. It highlights how these companies, with their long-duration liabilities and investment portfolios, are positioned to benefit from a "higher for longer" rate environment. The analysis also points out specific risks and opportunities for each insurer, urging investors to conduct further due diligence.

    Sahm•8/22/26•
    Neutral

    Lincoln National Corp. stock underperforms Thursday when compared to competitors

    Lincoln National Corp. (LNC) shares fell 3.45% on Thursday, closing at $41.98. This underperformance occurred on a day when the broader stock market also saw declines, with the S&P 500 Index dropping 0.87% and the Dow Jones Industrial Average falling 1.32%. This marked the second consecutive day of losses for Lincoln National Corp. stock.

    MarketWatch•8/20/26•
    Bearish

    Lincoln National stock holds in the mid-$45 range as insiders adjust positions

    Lincoln National stock is trading in the mid-$45 range as of mid-August 2026, with a market capitalization of $8.63 billion and a P/E ratio of 3.86. Recent insider transactions, including an executive share sale and a gift of shares, suggest that management is adjusting holdings at current market levels. The company operates as a diversified insurance and retirement-services provider, focusing on life insurance, annuities, and group protection.

    Ad-hoc-news.de•8/19/26•
    Neutral

    Frequently Asked Questions About LNC

    What is LNC's current dividend yield?
    Lincoln National Corporation (LNC) has a current dividend yield of 4.23%.
    Does LNC pay dividends?
    Yes, Lincoln National Corporation pays dividends with a current yield of 4.23%.
    What is LNC's P/E ratio?
    Lincoln National Corporation has a price-to-earnings (P/E) ratio of 5.22.
    What is LNC's market cap?
    Lincoln National Corporation (LNC) has a market capitalization of $8.29B with a current stock price of $42.58.

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