Lincoln Natl Corp Ind Stock Price, News & Analysis

Lincoln Financial (NYSE:LNC) has declared preferred stock dividends for its Series C and Series D shares. For Series C, a semi-annual dividend of $1,156.25 per share (equivalent to $46.25 per depositary share) was declared on the 9.250% Fixed Rate Reset Non-Cumulative Preferred Stock. For Series D, a quarterly dividend of $562.50 per share (equivalent to $0.5625 per depositary share) was declared on the 9.000% Non-Cumulative Preferred Stock.

The dividends will be paid on September 1, 2025 to shareholders of record as of August 15, 2025. Lincoln Financial serves approximately 17 million customers across annuities, life insurance, group protection, and retirement plan services, with $331 billion in end-of-period account balances as of June 30, 2025.

Lincoln Financial (NYSE: LNC) reported strong Q2 2025 financial results with net income of $688 million ($3.80 per diluted share) and adjusted operating income of $427 million ($2.36 per diluted share). The quarter demonstrated significant progress in the company's strategic repositioning.

Key business highlights include: Group Protection achieved record earnings with a 12.5% margin; Annuities generated $4.0 billion in sales (up 5% YoY); Life Insurance reported operating income of $32 million (up from prior year); and Retirement Plan Services saw total deposits increase 10% to $3.6 billion, driven by strong first-year sales growth.

The company's performance reflects benefits from a more diversified earnings mix and successful execution of strategic initiatives across all business segments, positioning Lincoln for sustainable, long-term value creation.

Lincoln Financial (NYSE:LNC) has released its Q3 Market Intel Exchange report, providing comprehensive analysis of market and economic trends. The report, developed through internal research and collaboration with asset managers, highlights three key findings:

1. Investors are maintaining balanced sentiment in 2025 following the late-2024 market rally, weighing both opportunities and risks. 2. The One Big Beautiful Bill Act's tax provisions remain central, with potential impacts on investor sentiment and federal deficit. 3. Research shows periods of high economic policy uncertainty have historically preceded above-average U.S. stock returns.

Lincoln Financial (NYSE:LNC) has announced its schedule for the upcoming 2025 second quarter earnings release, set for July 31, 2025, at 6:00 a.m. ET. A conference call will follow at 8:00 a.m. ET on the same day.

The company will make earnings materials available on their investor relations website, including the Q2 Earnings Release, Earnings Supplement, and Statistical Supplement. An audio webcast of the conference call will be accessible through Lincoln's website, with a replay available by 10:00 a.m. ET.

Additionally, Lincoln Financial has outlined their earnings release schedule through Q1 2026, with Q3 2025 results on October 30, Q4 2025 on February 5, 2026, and Q1 2026 results on May 7, 2026.

Lincoln Financial (NYSE:LNC) has launched 'The Action Plan,' a four-part content series featuring wellness advocate and podcast host Rich Roll. The series showcases conversations with notable guests including Andre Agassi, Walker Hayes, Sarah True, and Morgan Housel about pursuing passions and maintaining financial stability in retirement.

According to Lincoln Financial's survey, while 77% of Americans in their 50s and 60s view retirement as a time to pursue passions, only 11% actually budget for these activities. The series aims to inspire discussions about retirement planning while celebrating pastimes, featuring Rich Roll, who at 58 demonstrates how life can flourish in later years.

Lincoln Financial (LNC) has launched the LVIP American Funds Vanguard Active Passive Growth Fund, exclusively available within American Legacy® and Lincoln Investor Advantage® variable annuities. The fund combines Capital Group's active management expertise ($2.8T AUM) with Vanguard's passive ETF strategies, aiming to provide diversified long-term growth. The strategic allocation is managed by Lincoln, targeting downside risk protection while capturing upside growth. This launch comes as 73% of financial advisors believe active and passive investments complement each other, with 72% viewing active management as beneficial for downside protection during market volatility. The fund leverages Capital Group's active investing approach for above-average risk-adjusted returns and Vanguard's low-cost index ETFs for broad market exposure.

Lincoln Financial and Bain Capital have completed their strategic partnership, with Bain Capital making an $825 million investment to acquire a 9.9% stake in Lincoln. The deal involves issuing 18,759,497 new common shares at $44.00 per share, representing a 25% premium to the 30-day VWAP as of April 8, 2025. The partnership includes a 10-year non-exclusive strategic investment management relationship. The capital will be used to grow spread-based earnings, enhance portfolio management, optimize legacy life insurance portfolio, and accelerate progress toward Lincoln's 25% leverage ratio target. The collaboration aims to leverage Bain Capital's platform and expertise to drive Lincoln's long-term growth strategy.

Lincoln Financial (NYSE: LNC) has announced the pricing terms for its previously announced cash tender offer for various series of its outstanding securities. The tender offer includes several series of Senior Notes and Subordinated Securities with maturities ranging from 2030 to 2067. The company has accepted securities with a total value of approximately $518.9 million for purchase.

Holders who validly tendered their securities by the Early Tender Deadline (May 23, 2025) will receive the Total Tender Offer Consideration, which includes a $30 per $1,000 Early Tender Premium. The early settlement date is expected to be May 29, 2025. Due to oversubscription, securities were accepted based on Acceptance Priority Levels, with proration factors applied to certain series.

Valmark Advisers and Lincoln Financial (NYSE: LNC) have expanded their partnership by adding three new TOPS® ETF Portfolios to Lincoln's Variable Universal Life (VUL) products. Effective May 12, 2025, the TOPS® Conservative, Growth, and Aggressive Growth ETF Portfolios will be available in Lincoln AssetEdge® VUL and SVUL policies. This expansion builds on their existing collaboration since 2019, which previously offered TOPS® Balanced and Moderate Growth ETF Portfolios. Valmark Advisers, a pioneer in ETF management since 2002, currently manages approximately $10.6 billion in Assets Under Management and Advisement. The expanded portfolio offerings aim to provide VUL policyholders with more options across the risk spectrum, from conservative bond-oriented allocations to aggressive growth strategies.