Lincoln National (LNC) Q2 Earnings and Revenues Beat Estimates

Core Viewpoint - Lincoln National (LNC) reported quarterly earnings of $2.36 per share, exceeding the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $1.91 per share, and showing an increase from $1.84 per share a year ago, resulting in an earnings surprise of +23.56% [1][2] Financial Performance - The company achieved revenues of $4.73 billion for the quarter ended June 2025, surpassing the Zacks Consensus Estimate by 1.23%, compared to $4.53 billion in the same quarter last year [2] - Over the last four quarters, Lincoln National has exceeded consensus EPS estimates four times, but has only topped consensus revenue estimates once [2] Stock Performance - Since the beginning of the year, Lincoln National shares have increased by approximately 7.9%, while the S&P 500 has gained 8.2% [3] - The current Zacks Rank for Lincoln National is 3 (Hold), indicating expected performance in line with the market in the near future [6] Earnings Outlook - The consensus EPS estimate for the upcoming quarter is $1.75 on revenues of $4.73 billion, and for the current fiscal year, it is $7.02 on revenues of $18.83 billion [7] - The trend of estimate revisions for Lincoln National was mixed prior to the earnings release, which may change following the recent results [6] Industry Context - The Insurance - Life Insurance industry, to which Lincoln National belongs, is currently ranked in the top 10% of over 250 Zacks industries, suggesting a favorable outlook compared to lower-ranked industries [8]