ATLASLincoln National (LNC) Q3 2026 earnings results
Lincoln National (LNC) reported EPS of $1.72 against an analyst estimate of $1.96: a miss of $0.24 (12.2%). The quarter ended Sep 30, 2026; the company reported on Thursday, November 5, 2026, before the open.
Status: Confirmed · 19:02 ET, Nov 5 · Source: EODHD (calendar and fundamentals, cross-checked)
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Create free accountLNC Q3 2026 results at a glance
| EPS reported | $1.72 |
|---|---|
| EPS estimate | $1.96 |
| Surprise | Miss · -$0.24 (-12.2%) |
| Quarter ended | Sep 30, 2026 |
| Reported | Nov 5, 2026, before the open |
| Status | Confirmed · 19:02 ET, Nov 5 |
EPS is as supplied by EODHD, in US dollars per share; whether it is adjusted or GAAP follows that source. This is Lincoln National’s Q3 2026, a calendar-year company.
Lincoln National EPS surprise history: last 5 quarters
Lincoln National beat the EPS estimate in 4 of its last 5 reports, with an average surprise of +6.2%.
| Report date | EPS est. | EPS actual | Surprise | Result | Move* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 5, 2026 | $1.96 | $1.72 | -12.2% | Miss | – |
| Jul 30, 2026 | $1.96 | $2.24 | +14.3% | Beat | +10.1% |
| May 6, 2026 | $1.60 | $1.66 | +3.8% | Beat | -4.3% |
| Feb 12, 2026 | $1.90 | $2.21 | +16.3% | Beat | +6.2% |
| Oct 30, 2025 | $1.87 | $2.04 | +9.1% | Beat | +4.9% |
*Move: change in the closing price from the last close before the report day to the close the day after it. It is filled in a few trading days after each report.
LNC stock reaction to the report
LNC moved -5.82% in the first session that reflects the report (close of Nov 4, 2026 $41.60 to close of Nov 5, 2026 $39.18).
Next LNC earnings report
Lincoln National has not announced its next earnings date yet. This page shows a date only once it is confirmed. See the LNC earnings calendar.
ATLAS fair value and signal for LNC
| Last price | $39.14 (-5.9%) |
|---|---|
| Chance of a higher close in 1 month | 51% (normal range $37.30–$41.26) |
These are model outputs from the same valuation and calibrated model as the Lincoln National stock page. They describe an ordinary period and are not a forecast of any particular outcome.
Lincoln National Q3 2026 earnings: frequently asked questions
Did Lincoln National beat earnings estimates for Q3 2026?
Lincoln National reported EPS of $1.72 against an analyst estimate of $1.96: a miss of $0.24 (12.2%).
When did Lincoln National report Q3 2026 results?
Lincoln National reported on Thursday, November 5, 2026, before the open, for the quarter ended Wednesday, September 30, 2026.
How often does LNC beat EPS estimates?
In its last 5 reports with a recorded result, Lincoln National beat the EPS estimate 4 times; the average surprise was +6.2%. Past results do not predict the next one.
How does ATLAS confirm a result?
A result is published only after it is cross-checked: the EODHD earnings calendar and the EODHD fundamentals feed must show the same EPS for the same fiscal period, or the same value must appear in two consecutive checks. Unconfirmed figures are never published. If the figures are revised later, this page updates.
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