Lincoln National (LNC) to Announce Earnings on Thursday

Lincoln National (NYSE:LNC) is anticipated to issue its Q2 2026 results before the market opens on Thursday, July 30th. Analysts expect the company to post earnings of $2.00 per share and revenue of $4.8867 billion for the quarter. Interested persons are encouraged to explore the company’s upcoming Q2 2026 earning report for the latest details on the call scheduled for Thursday, July 30, 2026 at 8:00 AM ET.

Lincoln National (NYSE:LNC) last announced its quarterly earnings results on Thursday, May 7th. The financial services provider reported $1.66 EPS for the quarter, topping the consensus estimate of $1.58 by $0.08. The company had revenue of $4.87 billion during the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $4.93 billion. Lincoln National had a return on equity of 18.07% and a net margin of 9.17%.The firm’s revenue was up 13.1% on a year-over-year basis. During the same period in the prior year, the firm posted $1.60 earnings per share. On average, analysts expect Lincoln National to post $8 EPS for the current fiscal year and $8 EPS for the next fiscal year.

Lincoln National Stock Performance

NYSE LNC opened at $42.92 on Wednesday. The firm has a market capitalization of $8.21 billion, a P/E ratio of 4.98, a P/E/G ratio of 2.91 and a beta of 1.17. Lincoln National has a 1-year low of $32.18 and a 1-year high of $46.82. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.65, a current ratio of 0.25 and a quick ratio of 0.25. The business’s 50-day simple moving average is $37.72 and its 200-day simple moving average is $37.40.

Lincoln National Dividend Announcement

The firm also recently declared a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Monday, August 3rd. Shareholders of record on Friday, July 10th will be given a dividend of $0.45 per share. This represents a $1.80 dividend on an annualized basis and a yield of 4.2%. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Friday, July 10th. Lincoln National’s payout ratio is 20.88%.

Wall Street Analysts Forecast Growth

LNC has been the subject of several research reports. Keefe, Bruyette & Woods boosted their price objective on shares of Lincoln National from $44.00 to $46.00 and gave the stock an “outperform” rating in a research note on Monday, July 13th. National Bank Financial set a $51.00 target price on shares of Lincoln National in a research note on Thursday, July 9th. Barclays upgraded shares of Lincoln National from an “equal weight” rating to an “overweight” rating and lifted their target price for the company from $42.00 to $45.00 in a report on Monday, July 6th. Morgan Stanley decreased their price target on shares of Lincoln National from $43.00 to $40.00 and set an “overweight” rating for the company in a research report on Thursday, May 21st. Finally, Mizuho increased their price target on Lincoln National from $48.00 to $51.00 and gave the company an “outperform” rating in a report on Thursday, July 9th. Six investment analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating, eight have assigned a Hold rating and two have issued a Sell rating to the stock. According to data from MarketBeat.com, the company presently has an average rating of “Hold” and a consensus price target of $45.21.

Insider Transactions at Lincoln National

In other Lincoln National news, EVP Craigt T. Beazer sold 30,000 shares of the stock in a transaction that occurred on Friday, June 5th. The shares were sold at an average price of $34.45, for a total value of $1,033,500.00. Following the completion of the sale, the executive vice president owned 103,906 shares of the company’s stock, valued at $3,579,561.70. This trade represents a 22.40% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The sale was disclosed in a legal filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is available through the SEC website. 1.03% of the stock is owned by company insiders.

Institutional Investors Weigh In On Lincoln National

A number of large investors have recently added to or reduced their stakes in the company. Transamerica Financial Advisors LLC acquired a new position in Lincoln National in the 4th quarter worth $32,000. JPL Wealth Management LLC acquired a new stake in shares of Lincoln National during the third quarter valued at about $29,000. Los Angeles Capital Management LLC acquired a new stake in shares of Lincoln National during the fourth quarter valued at about $34,000. Larson Financial Group LLC increased its position in shares of Lincoln National by 61.8% during the third quarter. Larson Financial Group LLC now owns 1,024 shares of the financial services provider’s stock worth $41,000 after acquiring an additional 391 shares during the last quarter. Finally, EverSource Wealth Advisors LLC increased its position in shares of Lincoln National by 57.2% during the second quarter. EverSource Wealth Advisors LLC now owns 1,526 shares of the financial services provider’s stock worth $53,000 after acquiring an additional 555 shares during the last quarter. 72.81% of the stock is owned by institutional investors and hedge funds.

Lincoln National Company Profile

Lincoln National Corporation, doing business as Lincoln Financial Group, is a diversified financial services holding company focused on providing retirement, insurance, and wealth management solutions in the United States and select international markets. Headquartered in Radnor, Pennsylvania, the company operates through several business segments, including Retirement Plan Services, Life Insurance, and Group Protection. Its offerings are designed to help individuals, families, and institutions plan and prepare for their financial futures.

The Retirement Plan Services segment delivers recordkeeping, administrative services, and investment management for defined contribution and defined benefit plans.