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Lincoln National (LNC) Q2 2026 earnings results (second quarter 2026)
10-Q filed Jul 30, 2026
Lincoln National (LNC) reported revenue of $4.5B for the second quarter 2026 (Q2 2026), +12% from a year earlier and -14% from the quarter before. Operating margin was 36.2%, net earnings $1.3B (29.3% of revenue).
Lincoln National, Q2 2026: revenue $4.5B (+12% year over year), operating margin 36.2%, net earnings $1.3B, operating cash flow −$558M. The chart follows the revenue to costs, profit and cash.
| Q2 2026 | Amount | Q/Q | Y/Y |
|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | $4.5B | -14% | +12% |
| Operating profit | $1.6B | — | +94% |
| Net earnings | $1.3B | — | +91% |
| Operating cash flow | −$558M | -504% | -155% |
What changed
Revenue was $4.5B in Q2 2026, up 12% year over year and down 14% from the previous quarter.
Operating profit was $1.6B, a 36.2% margin (up 15.2 points year over year). Of the extra revenue versus Q2 2025, 160% reached operating profit, above the 21% margin then. Total costs fell 9% while revenue rose 12%. Net earnings were $1.3B, up 91% year over year. The effective tax rate was 18.9%.
Operating cash flow was −$0.56B. Working capital and other items used $1.9B.
Questions
What was Lincoln National's revenue in the second quarter 2026?
Lincoln National (LNC) reported revenue of $4.5B for the second quarter 2026 (Q2 2026), +12% from a year earlier and -14% from the quarter before.
Was Lincoln National profitable in the second quarter 2026?
Operating profit was $1.6B (36.2% of revenue) and net earnings $1.3B.
Source: Lincoln National 10-Q on SEC EDGAR.