NYSE$LNC
Lincoln National Corp · Q3 2021 earnings
Q3 2021 earnings · · Investor relations
Briefing
Lincoln National's third quarter earnings decreased compared to the same period last year, but underlying results were solid.
Lincoln National reported a net income of $318 million, or $1.68 per diluted share, for the third quarter of 2021, compared to $398 million, or $2.01 per diluted share, for the third quarter of 2020. Adjusted income from operations was $307 million, or $1.62 per diluted share, compared to an adjusted loss from operations of $(133) million, or $(0.72) per diluted share, in the third quarter of 2020. The current quarter’s adjusted operating results included net unfavorable notable items of $108 million, or $0.57 per share. The company completed $200 million in share repurchases and the board of directors approved raising the quarterly dividend on its common shares to $0.45 per share.
- Net income EPS of $1.68 and adjusted operating EPS of $1.62
- Adjusted operating EPS included $(1.05) from notable items, elevated pandemic-related claims experience and above targeted alternative investment income
- BVPS, including AOCI, of $113.77, up 2%; BVPS, excluding AOCI, of $76.96, up 8%
- $279 million of capital returned to shareholders, including $200 million in share repurchases
Headline financials
Revenue & EPS history
Lincoln National · Revenue · Quarterly
$5.24B
Revenue by segment
Lincoln National · $6.2B total across 3 segments · Q3 2021
- Annuities$2.7B+8.0%43.5%
- Retirement Plan Services$2.4B+0.0%38.7%
- Group Protection$1.1B+2144.9%17.7%
Forward guidance
The company has formally communicated its new expense savings initiative, the Spark Initiative, this quarter.
Tailwinds
- Net recurring benefits of $50 million in 2021
- Net recurring benefits of $100 - $120 million in 2022
- Net recurring benefits of $170 - $190 million in 2023
- Net recurring benefits of $260 - $280 million in 2024
- Net impact of $260 - $300 million in 2025+
Headwinds
- One-time investments of $75 million in 2021
- Net impact of $(25) million in 2021
- One-time investments of $145 - $165 million in 2022
- Net impact of $(25 - 65) million in 2022
- One-time investments of $90 - $110 million in 2023
Historical earnings impact
How earnings announcements have historically affected this stock's price.
Avg. return before/after earnings
Based on 20 quarterly earnings reports · overlaid with Q3 2021
-0.2%
Avg return
Earnings day
+0.4%
Avg return
5 days after
+0.6%
Avg return
30 days after
50%
36 / 72 earnings
Positive
+7.9%
Q3 2009
Best reaction
-35.5%
Q3 2022
Worst reaction
| Quarter | Report date | Reaction (Day 0) | +5 days | +30 days |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q1 2026 | -4.3% | -6.8% | -7.7% | |
| Q4 2025 | +5.6% | +8.0% | -15.3% | |
| Q3 2025 | +1.6% | +0.7% | +2.8% | |
| Q1 2025 | -1.9% | +4.4% | -1.7% | |
| Q4 2024 | +5.9% | +13.7% | +5.4% | |
| Q3 2024 | -0.2% | -2.4% | +5.8% | |
| Q2 2024 | -9.8% | -11.6% | -3.6% | |
| Q1 2024 | +1.5% | +5.2% | +19.1% | |
| Q4 2023 | -5.3% | -0.9% | -0.0% | |
| Q3 2023 | +6.2% | +9.4% | +10.8% | |
| Q2 2023 | -0.9% | -2.2% | -7.3% | |
| Q1 2023 | -5.0% | -9.9% | +10.8% | |
| Q4 2022 | -3.2% | -1.0% | -27.6% | |
| Q3 2022 | -35.5% | -38.4% | -28.1% | |
| Q2 2022 | -6.3% | -7.6% | -8.0% | |
| Q1 2022 | -5.4% | -10.6% | -10.8% | |
| Q4 2021 | -5.5% | +0.5% | -13.3% | |
| Q3 2021 | -3.1% | -1.1% | -11.6% | |
| Q2 2021 | +5.7% | +8.8% | +8.9% | |
| Q1 2021 | +6.1% | +7.2% | +10.0% | |
| Q4 2020 | +5.4% | +10.8% | +23.5% | |
| Q3 2020 | -4.0% | +14.0% | +46.4% | |
| Q2 2020 | -1.6% | +7.3% | +4.7% | |
| Q1 2020 | +7.1% | +8.7% | +45.6% | |
| Q4 2019 | +6.6% | +7.2% | -31.5% | |
| Q3 2019 | -8.8% | -3.8% | -4.7% | |
| Q2 2019 | -9.6% | -14.7% | -20.1% | |
| Q1 2019 | -0.5% | +0.1% | -10.9% | |
| Q4 2018 | +0.7% | +0.6% | +2.3% | |
| Q3 2018 | +5.2% | +7.2% | +4.6% | |
| Q2 2018 | -3.5% | -1.9% | -3.7% | |
| Q1 2018 | -5.4% | -2.3% | -4.0% | |
| Q4 2017 | +2.3% | -7.0% | -12.2% | |
| Q3 2017 | +1.2% | +1.1% | +1.0% | |
| Q2 2017 | -0.6% | +0.5% | -6.3% | |
| Q1 2017 | +1.8% | +3.7% | -0.6% | |
| Q4 2016 | +1.5% | +2.3% | +5.4% | |
| Q3 2016 | +5.2% | +6.8% | +33.4% | |
| Q2 2016 | +0.4% | +7.8% | +12.3% | |
| Q1 2016 | -5.3% | — | — | |
| Q4 2015 | -4.3% | — | — | |
| Q3 2015 | +5.0% | — | — | |
| Q2 2015 | -0.2% | — | — | |
| Q1 2015 | -1.3% | — | — | |
| Q4 2014 | +1.1% | — | — | |
| Q3 2014 | +1.5% | — | — | |
| Q2 2014 | +0.3% | — | — | |
| Q1 2014 | +0.8% | — | — | |
| Q4 2013 | +2.6% | — | — | |
| Q3 2013 | -0.1% | — | — | |
| Q2 2013 | +7.9% | — | — | |
| Q1 2013 | -6.0% | — | — | |
| Q4 2012 | -0.8% | — | — | |
| Q3 2012 | +1.7% | — | — | |
| Q2 2012 | +6.4% | — | — | |
| Q1 2012 | -4.7% | — | — | |
| Q4 2011 | +0.4% | — | — | |
| Q3 2011 | +2.1% | — | — | |
| Q2 2011 | -6.1% | — | — | |
| Q1 2011 | +0.0% | — | — | |
| Q4 2010 | +2.6% | — | — | |
| Q3 2010 | -3.9% | — | — | |
| Q2 2010 | -0.2% | — | — | |
| Q4 2009 | -0.2% | — | — | |
| Q1 2010 | +4.8% | — | — | |
| Q2 2009 | -0.6% | — | — | |
| Q4 2007 | -0.6% | — | — | |
| Q3 2008 | +7.9% | — | — | |
| Q3 2009 | +7.9% | — | — | |
| Q2 2008 | +6.2% | — | — | |
| Q1 2009 | +6.2% | — | — | |
| Q4 2008 | +6.2% | — | — |
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