Lincoln Natl Corp Ind Stock Price, News & Analysis

Lincoln Financial (NYSE: LNC) on December 15, 2025 launched a 1 Year Capital Group Dividend Value (CGDV) ETF Participation account for Lincoln OptiBlend fixed indexed annuities, the first Capital Group ETF indexed option for FIAs.

The account pairs Capital Group active management with Lincoln FIA features, offers 100% downside protection, and is only available through Lincoln OptiBlend. CGDV carries a Medalist Gold Morningstar rating, has outpaced the S&P 500 and 99% of Large Value ETFs since inception, and manages over $19 billion AUM. Capital Group reports $3 trillion AUM and was named etf.com 2025 ETF Issuer of the Year.

Lincoln Financial (NYSE: LNC) appointed Nilanjan (Neel) Adhya as Executive Vice President, Chief AI, Data and Analytics Officer, effective January 9, 2026. In the newly created CAIDAO role, Adhya will advance AI and data as enterprise core capabilities, report to Ellen Cooper (Chairman, President and CEO), and join Lincoln’s Senior Management Committee.

Adhya brings a 25-year track record, including service as Chief Digital Officer and Global Head of Digital Platforms and Experiences at BlackRock since 2021 and 16 years at IBM. The company said the role will support speed, efficiency and insight and aim to drive tangible business outcomes through disciplined AI and data use.

Lincoln Financial (NYSE: LNC) named John Muething Vice President, Financial Planning and Analysis and Head of Investor Relations effective November 17, 2025. Muething will continue to lead FP&A and now also oversee investor relations, reporting to Chris Neczypor, Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer. With more than 17 years at Lincoln, the company said Muething's dual role will align financial planning and IR and support external communications. Scott West will continue to manage day-to-day IR activities and report to Muething. The announcement follows the departure of Tina Madon, who left to pursue another opportunity.

Lincoln National Corporation (NYSE:LNC) declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.45 per share on common stock. The dividend will be payable February 2, 2026 to shareholders of record at the close of business on January 12, 2026. This declaration confirms the board's scheduled cash distribution for the quarter.

Lincoln Financial (NYSE: LNC) released survey data for Long-Term Care Awareness Month showing broad concern about long-term care costs and limited client-advisor dialogue. 82% of U.S. adults said they are concerned about paying for long-term care and 42% are highly concerned. Among those who work with a financial professional, just 21% have discussed long-term care planning, 14% have discussed long-term care insurance, and 7% have discussed elder care planning. For clients age 55+, 10% had in-depth medical-expense planning discussions while 47% had none. The release highlights an opportunity for advisors to address this planning gap.

Lincoln National Corporation (NYSE: LNC) declared a quarterly dividend on its 9.000% Non-Cumulative Preferred Stock, Series D.

The dividend equals $562.50 per preferred share (liquidation preference $25,000 per share), paid as $0.5625 per depositary share (each depositary share = 1/1,000th of a preferred share). The dividend is payable December 1, 2025 to holders of record as of November 14, 2025.

Lincoln Financial (NYSE: LNC) has appointed John Morriss as Executive Vice President and Chief Investment Officer, effective October 13, 2025. Morriss will oversee the company's investment strategies managing over $300 billion in assets, reporting directly to CEO Ellen Cooper.

Morriss joins from Fortitude Re, where he served as Senior VP, Head of Public and Private Fixed Income. He previously worked at Lincoln as Senior VP of Fixed Income Investments and brings over 30 years of investment experience, including 18 years at TIAA in various leadership roles. He succeeds Jayson Bronchetti in managing Lincoln's investment organization.

Lincoln Financial (NYSE:LNC) has scheduled its 2025 third quarter earnings release for October 30, 2025. The company will publish its financial results at 6:00 a.m. ET, followed by a conference call at 8:00 a.m. ET.

Investors can access the earnings materials, including the Earnings Release, Earnings Supplement, and Statistical Supplement, through Lincoln's Investor Relations website. An audio webcast will be available at www.lincolnfinancial.com/webcast, with replay access available by 10:00 a.m. ET the same day.

The company also announced future earnings dates through Q2 2026, with Q4 2025 results scheduled for February 5, Q1 2026 for May 7, and Q2 2026 for July 30.