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Lincoln National (LNC) Q3 2026 vs Q2 2026 (quarter over quarter)
Lincoln National's revenue rose $939M (+21%) from $4.5B in Q2 2026 to $5.5B in Q3 2026. Operating margin 31.7% against 36.2% (-4.5 pts).
Lincoln National, Q3 2026: revenue $5.5B (+20% year over year), operating margin 31.7%, net earnings $1.4B, operating cash flow $875M. The chart draws each line against Q2 2026, the increases inside each band.
Margins
| Q3 2026 | Q2 2026 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Operating margin | 31.7% | 36.2% | -4.5 pts |
| Net margin | 25.5% | 29.3% | -3.8 pts |
Every line
| Line | Q3 2026 | Q2 2026 | Change | % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | $5.5B | $4.5B | $939M | +21% |
| Operating profit | $1.7B | $1.6B | $92.0M | +6% |
| Costs & expenses | $3.7B | $2.9B | $847M | +29% |
| Pre-tax earnings | $1.7B | $1.6B | $92.0M | +6% |
| Net earnings | $1.4B | $1.3B | $67.0M | +5% |
| Income tax | $336M | $311M | $25.0M | +8% |
| Working capital & other | $524M | $1.9B | −$1.4B | -72% |
| Operating cash flow | $875M | −$558M | $1.4B | — |
Questions
How much did Lincoln National's revenue grow quarter over quarter in Q3 2026?
Lincoln National's revenue rose $939M (+21%) from $4.5B in Q2 2026 to $5.5B in Q3 2026. Operating margin 31.7% against 36.2% (-4.5 pts).