LNC
Lincoln National Corporation
NYSE: LNC · FINANCIAL SERVICES · INSURANCE - LIFE
$36.98
-1.07% today
Updated 2026-04-29
Market cap
$7.07B
P/E ratio
6.34
P/S ratio
0.39x
EPS (TTM)
$5.83
Dividend yield
4.82%
52W range
$30 – $46
Volume
2.3M
Lincoln National Corporation (LNC) Earnings
Quarterly earnings history, analyst estimates, and stock price reaction.
EPS beat streak
7 of 8
Last 8 quarters
Avg EPS surprise
+14.1%
Last 4 quarters
Revenue YoY growth
-3.2%
Most recent quarter
EPS YoY growth
+15.7%
Most recent quarter
Earnings surprise history (last 12 quarters)
Beat estimate Missed estimate
Quarterly EPS and revenue trend
Quarterly revenue EPS (diluted)
How the stock reacts to earnings
Avg 1-day reaction
+6.3%
Last 3 reports
Positive reaction rate
100%
3 of 3 quarters
Largest single-day move
+7.8%
2025-07-31
| Report date | EPS actual | Surprise | Close before | Close after | 1-day reaction |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-02-12 | $2.21 | +16.3% | $38.50 | $40.88 | +6.2% |
| 2025-10-30 | $2.04 | +9.1% | $40.03 | $42.00 | +4.9% |
| 2025-07-31 | $2.36 | +25.5% | $34.20 | $36.87 | +7.8% |
Quarterly earnings history
| Fiscal quarter ending | EPS estimate | EPS actual | Surprise | Revenue | YoY revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-12-31 | $1.90 | $2.21 | +16.3% | $4.92B | -3.2% |
| 2025-09-30 | $1.87 | $2.04 | +9.1% | $4.59B | +9.4% |
| 2025-06-30 | $1.88 | $2.36 | +25.5% | $4.07B | -11.5% |
| 2025-03-31 | $1.52 | $1.60 | +5.3% | $4.72B | +14.7% |
| 2024-12-31 | $1.74 | $1.91 | +9.8% | $5.08B | +605.1% |
| 2024-09-30 | $1.63 | $2.06 | +26.4% | $4.20B | -0.7% |
| 2024-06-30 | $1.77 | $1.84 | +4.0% | $4.59B | +56.7% |
| 2024-03-31 | $1.11 | $0.41 | -63.1% | $4.11B | — |
| 2023-12-31 | $1.31 | $1.45 | +10.7% | $721.00M | — |
| 2023-09-30 | $1.76 | $0.23 | -86.9% | $4.23B | — |
| 2023-06-30 | $1.85 | $2.02 | +9.2% | $2.93B | — |
Frequently asked questions
Has Lincoln National Corporation beaten earnings estimates?
Lincoln National Corporation has beaten Wall Street EPS estimates in 7 of its last 8 quarterly reports, with an average EPS surprise of +14.1% over the last 4 quarters.
How does LNC stock react to earnings?
LNC stock has moved an average of +6.3% in the trading day following earnings over its last 3 reports, with positive reactions in 100% of those quarters.
What is Lincoln National Corporation's revenue growth rate?
Lincoln National Corporation reported year-over-year revenue growth of -3.2% in its most recent quarter, with EPS growing +15.7% year-over-year.