# Lincoln National Corporation (LNC): Dividend & Fundamentals

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- Sector: Financial Services · Industry: Insurance - Life
- Exchange: NYSE · Trading currency: USD

Lincoln National Corporation (LNC) is a U.S.-based financial services company primarily involved in the insurance and retirement sectors. Operating through various subsidiaries, its operations are structured across four key divisions: Annuities, Retirement Plan Services, Life Insurance, and Group Protection. The Annuities division provides a range of annuity products, including fixed, variable, and indexed variable options. Its Retirement Plan Services segment caters to employers, focusing predominantly on the defined contribution market. This unit delivers a suite of retirement solutions,...

## Quote & Key Metrics

As of 2026-10-23:

| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Price | $39.84 USD |
| Market Cap | $7.63B |
| P/E (TTM) | 4.89 |
| EPS (TTM) | $8.15 |
| 52-Week Range | $32.18 – $47.67 |
| Dividend Yield (TTM) | 4.52% |

## Dividend

| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Yield (TTM) | 4.52% |
| Annual Dividend (TTM) | $1.80 /share |
| Annual Dividend (Forward) | $1.80 /share |
| Frequency | Quarterly |
| Consecutive Growth Streak | 0 years |
| Growth CAGR 1Y / 3Y / 5Y / 10Y | 0.0% / 0.0% / 1.4% / 6.1% |
| Payout Ratio (EPS, TTM) | 15.3% |
| Payout Ratio (FCF, TTM) | -26.1% |
| Payout Ratio (EPS, forward dividend) | 15.3% |
| Payout Ratio (FCF, forward dividend) | -26.1% |

### Recent Payments

| Ex-Date | Amount | Pay Date |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-10-09 | $0.4500 | 2026-11-02 |
| 2026-07-10 | $0.4500 | 2026-08-03 |
| 2026-04-10 | $0.4500 | 2026-05-01 |
| 2026-01-12 | $0.4500 | 2026-02-02 |
| 2025-10-10 | $0.4500 | 2025-11-03 |
| 2025-07-10 | $0.4500 | 2025-08-01 |
| 2025-04-10 | $0.4500 | 2025-05-01 |
| 2025-01-10 | $0.4500 | 2025-02-03 |
| 2024-10-10 | $0.4500 | 2024-11-01 |
| 2024-07-10 | $0.4500 | 2024-08-01 |
| 2024-04-09 | $0.4500 | 2024-05-01 |
| 2024-01-09 | $0.4500 | 2024-02-01 |

Full history: https://www.dividenddata.com/stocks/lnc/dividend

## Frequently Asked Questions

### What does Lincoln National Corporation do?

Lincoln National Corporation (LNC) operates in the Insurance - Life industry within the Financial Services sector. Full company description, peers, and segment breakdown are on the page above.

### What is LNC's market cap?

Lincoln National Corporation (LNC) has a market capitalization of approximately $7.63 billion, as of October 23, 2026, based on the most recent share price and shares outstanding.

### Does LNC pay a dividend?

Yes, Lincoln National Corporation (LNC) pays a dividend quarterly, with a trailing-twelve-month yield of 4.52%. Full distribution history, payout ratios, and growth rates are on the Dividend tab.

### How often does LNC pay dividends?

Lincoln National Corporation pays dividends quarterly. The forward annual rate is $1.80 per share at the current declared cadence. Each ex-dividend date, record date, and payment date is listed in the dividend history table on this page.

### What is LNC's payout ratio?

Lincoln National Corporation's payout ratio is the percentage of earnings (and free cash flow) returned to shareholders as dividends. Current EPS and FCF coverage are shown in the payout cards above, with green / amber / red coloring indicating sustainability.

## More on Dividend Data

- Overview (HTML): https://www.dividenddata.com/stocks/lnc
- Dividend history & safety: https://www.dividenddata.com/stocks/lnc/dividend
- Earnings & EPS: https://www.dividenddata.com/stocks/lnc/earnings
- Financial statements: https://www.dividenddata.com/stocks/lnc/financials/income
- Valuation multiples: https://www.dividenddata.com/stocks/lnc/valuation
- Peer comparison: https://www.dividenddata.com/stocks/lnc/peers

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