LNC Stock: Price, Earnings History and SEC Filings
Lincoln National Corporation (LNC) last traded at $41.01, down 0.87% on the latest session and up 1.9% over the past month. In its most recent reported quarter (Jun 2026) earnings per share were $2.24 against an analyst estimate of $2.00, a beat of 12.0%.
Price data from Yahoo Finance, as of Oct 30, 2026. May be delayed.
LNC earnings history
| Quarter | Reported | EPS | Estimate | Surprise |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2026 | Jul 30, 2026 | $2.24 | $2.00 | +12.00% |
| Mar 2026 | May 7, 2026 | $1.66 | $1.63 | +1.84% |
| Dec 2025 | Feb 12, 2026 | $2.21 | $1.86 | +18.82% |
| Sep 2025 | Oct 30, 2025 | $2.04 | $1.84 | +10.87% |
LNC beat the analyst EPS estimate in 4 of its last 4 reported quarters. Source: Nasdaq.
How LNC reacts to earnings
Across its last 8 earnings releases, LNC moved 5.7% on average the next session, in either direction. It rose after 6 of 8 reports.
| Report date | Released | Next-session move |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-07-30 | Before open | +11.08% |
| 2026-05-07 | Before open | -4.47% |
| 2026-02-12 | Before open | +5.64% |
| 2025-10-30 | Before open | +1.65% |
| 2025-07-31 | Before open | +11.43% |
| 2025-05-08 | Before open | -1.82% |
| 2025-02-06 | Before open | +5.92% |
| 2024-10-31 | Before open | +3.45% |
Based on the dates of earnings-release 8-K filings (SEC EDGAR) and daily closing prices (Yahoo Finance). Past reactions do not predict future ones.
LNC financial history
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Net income | Free cash flow | Net margin | Diluted EPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $18.2B | $1.2B | – | 6.5% | $5.83 |
| 2024 | $18.4B | $3.3B | – | 17.8% | $18.41 |
| 2023 | $11.6B | -$752M | – | -6.5% | $-4.92 |
| 2022 | $18.8B | $1.4B | – | 7.2% | $7.78 |
| 2021 | $17.7B | $3.8B | – | 21.3% | $19.96 |
| 2020 | $17.4B | $499M | – | 2.9% | $2.56 |
| 2019 | $17.3B | $886M | – | 5.1% | $4.38 |
| 2018 | $16.4B | $1.6B | – | 10.0% | $7.40 |
Source: annual figures from 10-K filings on SEC EDGAR. The year shown is the calendar year the fiscal year ended. Free cash flow is operating cash flow minus capital spending.
Latest SEC filings for LNC
- 8-K · Aug 10, 2026Officer or director change, Regulation FD disclosure, Financial statements and exhibits
- 10-Q · Jul 30, 2026
- 8-K · Jul 30, 2026Results of operations, Regulation FD disclosure, Financial statements and exhibits
- 8-K · Jun 29, 2026Other events, Financial statements and exhibits
- 424B2 · Jun 26, 2026
- 424B2 · Jun 24, 2026
- 8-K · Jun 1, 2026Shareholder vote
- 10-Q · May 7, 2026
- 8-K · May 7, 2026Results of operations, Regulation FD disclosure, Financial statements and exhibits
- 8-K · Apr 16, 2026Officer or director change
Insider filing activity
LNC insiders filed 14 Form 4 reports in the last 90 days. A Form 4 is how directors and executives disclose purchases, sales and grants of company stock. See the individual filings on SEC EDGAR. Many Form 4 filings are routine, such as scheduled sales or option exercises, so check each filing before drawing a conclusion.
Source: SEC EDGAR.
LNC news
- PRU Gears Up to Report Q3 Earnings: Here's What to ExpectOct 30, 2026 · finance.yahoo.com
- Lincoln National Corporation’s Board of Directors Declares Series D Preferred Stock DividendOct 30, 2026 · finance.yahoo.com
- Lincoln National (LNC) Expected to Beat Earnings Estimates: What to Know Ahead of Q3 ReleaseOct 29, 2026 · finance.yahoo.com
- Lincoln Financial and TGR Foundation Launch Bold Starts, a Program to Empower Youth Through Financial Education OpportunitiesOct 27, 2026 · finance.yahoo.com
- Will Lincoln National (LNC) Beat Estimates Again in Its Next Earnings Report?Oct 23, 2026 · finance.yahoo.com
- 3 Stocks With Yields Big Enough to Make Election Volatility Easier to StomachOct 23, 2026 · marketbeat.com
About Lincoln National Corporation
Lincoln National Corporation (LNC) is a US-listed public company on NYSE. The SEC classifies its business as Life Insurance. It is incorporated in IN. Its fiscal year ends in December.