NYSE$LNC
Lincoln National Corp · Q4 2019 earnings
Q4 2019 earnings · · Investor relations
Briefing
Lincoln National reported strong Q4 2019 results with increased net income and adjusted operating EPS.
Lincoln National Group reported a net income of $431 million, or $2.15 per diluted share, for Q4 2019, compared to $399 million, or $1.80 per diluted share, in Q4 2018. Adjusted income from operations was $482 million, or $2.41 per diluted share, compared to $475 million, or $2.15 per diluted share in the prior year. The company's performance was driven by growth in operating revenues across all four business segments and strong equity market performance.
- Net income for Q4 2019 was $431 million, or $2.15 per diluted share, up from $399 million, or $1.80 per diluted share in Q4 2018.
- Adjusted income from operations for Q4 2019 was $482 million, or $2.41 per diluted share, compared to $475 million, or $2.15 per diluted share in Q4 2018.
- Total Annuity net flows were $729 million in the current quarter.
- Life Insurance sales were $447 million, driven by growth in individual life products and executive benefits sales.
Headline financials
Revenue & EPS history
Lincoln National · Revenue · Quarterly
$4.51B
Revenue by segment
Lincoln National · $482M total across 5 segments · Q4 2019
- Annuities$269M—55.8%
- Life Insurance$179M—37.1%
- Group Protection$54M—11.2%
- Retirement Plan Services$47M—9.8%
- Other Operations-$67M—-13.9%
Forward guidance
This press release contains forward-looking statements subject to risks and uncertainties, and actual results could differ materially.
Tailwinds
- Continued execution on expense initiatives
- Diversified mix of business
- Grew sales
- Appropriately adjusted assumptions
- Long-term track record of strong financial performance
Headwinds
- Deterioration in general economic and business conditions
- Adverse global capital and credit market conditions
- Inability of subsidiaries to pay dividends to the holding company
- Legislative, regulatory or tax changes
- Actions taken by reinsurers to raise rates on in-force business
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 Q4 2019
-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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