The headline numbers for Lincoln National (LNC) give insight into how the company performed in the quarter ended March 2025, but it may be worthwhile to compare some of its key metrics to Wall Street estimates and the year-ago actuals.
Lincoln National (LNC) came out with quarterly earnings of $1.60 per share, beating the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $1.54 per share. This compares to earnings of $1.37 per share a year ago.
Evaluate the expected performance of Lincoln National (LNC) for the quarter ended March 2025, looking beyond the conventional Wall Street top-and-bottom-line estimates and examining some of its key metrics for better insight.
Lincoln National (LNC) has an impressive earnings surprise history and currently possesses the right combination of the two key ingredients for a likely beat in its next quarterly report.
The deal is likely to give LNC a cash boost, access to Bain Capital's expertise and more power to improve its long-term profitability.
LNC debuts its Elite IUL Portfolio, starting with WealthBuilderSM IUL, offering enhanced S&P-based indices, uncapped options and performance-boosting riders for long-term growth.
LNC's robust Annuities and Group Protection segments, coupled with new products and a robust financial position, bode well.
Lincoln National partners with Bain Capital and Partners Group to launch two private market funds, enhancing investment options for clients.
Lincoln National gets a buy rating, agreeing with the latest consensus from Seeking Alpha analysts. The firm is in the top 7 of US life insurers, and could benefit from macro growth in life insurance and annuities demand. Its dividend yield is above average, while free cash flow also recently improved, which could continue to sustain the stable dividend.
Lincoln National Corporation demonstrates strong growth and profitability, driven by operational efficiency, market presence, and a solid customer base, despite the policy easing cycle. LNC's Q4 2024 performance saw a 600% YoY revenue increase, with robust growth in annuities and retirement plans, and improved operating margins. Prudent investment portfolio diversification and stable liquidity position LNC well for sustained growth, with significant market opportunities in emerging economies and among younger generations.
Lincoln National saw an improvement in its IBD SmartSelect Composite Rating Wednesday, from 94 to 96. The post Lincoln National Stock Gets 95-Plus Composite Rating Lift appeared first on Investor's Business Daily.
Lincoln National Corporation (NYSE:LNC ) Q4 2024 Earnings Conference Call February 6, 2025 8:00 AM ET Company Participants Ellen Cooper - President, Chief Executive Officer Christopher Neczypor - Executive Vice President, Chief Financial Officer Tina Madon - Senior Vice President, Head of Investor Relations Conference Call Participants Ryan Krueger - KBW Suneet Kamath - Jefferies Dan Bergman - TD Cowen Nick Annitto - Wells Fargo Operator Good morning and thank you for joining Lincoln Financial's 2024 fourth quarter and full year earnings conference call. At this time, all lines are in listen-only mode.