Lincoln(US:LNC) ZACKSยท2025-05-07 14:21Core Viewpoint - Lincoln National (LNC) is expected to report quarterly earnings of $1.54 per share, a 12.4% increase year-over-year, with revenues projected at $4.71 billion, reflecting a 2.7% increase from the previous year [1]. Earnings Estimates - The consensus EPS estimate has been revised downward by 3.7% over the past 30 days, indicating a collective reassessment by analysts [2]. - Changes in earnings estimates are crucial for predicting investor reactions, as empirical research shows a strong correlation between earnings estimate revisions and short-term stock performance [3]. Revenue Projections - Analysts forecast 'Revenues- Net investment income' to reach $1.39 billion, a 3.5% increase year-over-year [5]. - 'Revenues- Fee income' is expected to be $1.37 billion, indicating a 3.8% increase from the previous year [5]. - 'Revenues- Insurance premiums' are projected to be $1.65 billion, reflecting a 3.4% year-over-year change [5]. - 'Revenues- Life Insurance- Net investment income' is estimated at $577.29 million, showing a slight decline of 0.6% year-over-year [6]. - 'Revenues- Group Protection' is expected to reach $1.47 billion, a 3% increase from the previous year [6]. - 'Revenues- Life Insurance' is projected at $1.60 billion, indicating a 3.6% increase year-over-year [6]. - 'Revenues- Retirement Plan Services' is expected to be $334.72 million, a 4% increase from the previous year [7]. - 'Revenues- Annuities- Insurance premiums' are projected at $33.76 million, reflecting a significant increase of 29.9% year-over-year [7]. - 'Revenues- Annuities- Fee income' is expected to be $602.05 million, indicating a 3.8% increase from the previous year [7]. Key Metrics - The 'Loss Ratio - Group Protection' is projected to be 74.4%, down from 75% year-over-year [8]. - 'Net Flows - Life Insurance' is estimated at $643.81 million, compared to $741 million in the previous year [8]. - 'Net Flows - Retirement Plan Services' is expected to be -$493.84 million, a decline from $391 million year-over-year [8]. - Over the past month, shares of Lincoln National have returned +13.9%, outperforming the Zacks S&P 500 composite's +10.6% change [8].