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Lincoln National (LNC) Q3 2026 earnings results (third quarter 2026)
10-Q filed Nov 5, 2026
Lincoln National (LNC) reported revenue of $5.5B for the third quarter 2026 (Q3 2026), +20% from a year earlier and +21% from the quarter before. Operating margin was 31.7%, net earnings $1.4B (25.5% of revenue).
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 follows the revenue to costs, profit and cash.
| Q3 2026 | Amount | Q/Q | Y/Y |
|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | $5.5B | +21% | +20% |
| Operating profit | $1.7B | +6% | +231% |
| Net earnings | $1.4B | +5% | +214% |
| Operating cash flow | $875M | — | — |
What changed
Revenue was $5.5B in Q3 2026, up 20% year over year and up 21% from the previous quarter.
Operating profit was $1.7B, a 31.7% margin (up 20.2 points year over year). Of the extra revenue versus Q3 2025, 131% reached operating profit, above the 12% margin then. Total costs fell 7% while revenue rose 20%. Net earnings were $1.4B, up 214% year over year. The effective tax rate was 19.4%.
Operating cash flow was $0.88B, 63% of net earnings. Working capital and other items used $0.52B.
Questions
What was Lincoln National's revenue in the third quarter 2026?
Lincoln National (LNC) reported revenue of $5.5B for the third quarter 2026 (Q3 2026), +20% from a year earlier and +21% from the quarter before.
Was Lincoln National profitable in the third quarter 2026?
Operating profit was $1.7B (31.7% of revenue) and net earnings $1.4B.
Source: Lincoln National 10-Q on SEC EDGAR.