Preferred stock that pays a fixed dividend but does not require the company to make up missed payments later; if a dividend is skipped, shareholders lose that income permanently rather than accumulating a balance the company must repay. Investors care because this structure offers higher priority than common shares for payouts but less protection for dividend income, so it’s a trade-off between steady yield and the risk of permanent missed payments.
liquidation preferencefinancial
A liquidation preference is a rule that determines who gets paid first and how much they receive when a company is sold, goes bankrupt, or distributes its assets. It gives certain investors a priority claim—often returning their original investment plus any agreed multiple—before other owners receive money, which shapes how much common shareholders and founders ultimately get; think of it as a front-of-the-line pass that affects payout order and investor returns.
depositary sharesfinancial
Depositary shares are tradable certificates that represent a fractional piece of a larger security held by a third-party bank, like owning a slice of a single big pie instead of the whole pie. They let companies issue and investors buy smaller, more affordable portions of preferred stock or other instruments; holders usually receive proportional dividends and market pricing similar to ordinary shares, but may have limited voting rights and different liquidity or tax implications, which can affect income and resale value.
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RADNOR, Pa.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--
Lincoln Financial (NYSE:LNC) announced today that the board of directors of Lincoln National Corporation has declared a quarterly dividend of $562.50 per share on the corporation’s 9.000% Non-Cumulative Preferred Stock, Series D, $25,000 liquidation preference per share, represented by depositary shares each representing a 1/1,000th interest in a share of the preferred stock, holders of which will receive $0.5625 per depositary share (NYSE: LNCPRD). The dividend will be payable June 1, 2026 to holders of record on May 15, 2026.
About Lincoln Financial
Lincoln Financial helps people confidently plan for their vision of a successful financial future. As of December 31, 2025, approximately 17 million customers trust our guidance and solutions across four core businesses – annuities, life insurance, group protection, and retirement plan services. As of December 31, 2025, the company had $349 billion in end-of-period account balances, net of reinsurance. Headquartered in Radnor, PA, Lincoln Financial is the marketing name for Lincoln National Corporation (NYSE: LNC) and its affiliates. Learn more at LincolnFinancial.com.
