Lincoln National Corporation

NYSE:LNC Stock Report

Market Cap: US$6.0b

Lincoln National Dividends and Buybacks

Dividend criteria checks 4/6

Lincoln National is a dividend paying company with a current yield of 5.09%. Next payment date is on 3rd February, 2025 with an ex-dividend date of 10th January, 2025.

Key information

5.1%

Dividend yield

0%

Buyback Yield

Total Shareholder Yield5.1%
Future Dividend Yield5.2%
Dividend Growth13.8%
Next dividend pay date03 Feb 25
Ex dividend date10 Jan 25
Dividend per shareUS$1.800
Payout ratio117%

Recent dividend and buyback updates

Lincoln National (NYSE:LNC) Will Pay A Dividend Of $0.45

Nov 18
Lincoln National (NYSE:LNC) Will Pay A Dividend Of $0.45

Recent updates

Lincoln National (NYSE:LNC) Will Pay A Dividend Of $0.45

Nov 18
Lincoln National (NYSE:LNC) Will Pay A Dividend Of $0.45

Why Lincoln National Remains Interesting And Why Q3 2024 Matters Only A Little

Oct 31

Lincoln National: Despite Progress On Capital, Patience Is Required (Rating Upgrade)

Aug 14

Lincoln: The Upside Is Not Yet Over

Jul 08

Lincoln National: Surging Industry Annuity Sales A Boon, Q1 Results Mask Positive Trends

May 27

Lincoln National Q4: Long Turnaround May Leave Shares Languishing

Mar 07

Lincoln National (NYSE:LNC) Has Announced A Dividend Of $0.45

Jan 06
Lincoln National (NYSE:LNC) Has Announced A Dividend Of $0.45

Lincoln National: High Yield, Weak Flows Amid Shifting Market Interest Rates

Nov 16

Lincoln National (NYSE:LNC) Will Pay A Dividend Of $0.45

Nov 13
Lincoln National (NYSE:LNC) Will Pay A Dividend Of $0.45

Lincoln National (NYSE:LNC) Has Announced A Dividend Of $0.45

Sep 26
Lincoln National (NYSE:LNC) Has Announced A Dividend Of $0.45

Lincoln National (NYSE:LNC) Is Due To Pay A Dividend Of $0.45

Sep 12
Lincoln National (NYSE:LNC) Is Due To Pay A Dividend Of $0.45

Poor Capital Management Leaves Lincoln National Negatively Positioned

Sep 07

Lincoln National (NYSE:LNC) Is Paying Out A Dividend Of $0.45

Aug 28
Lincoln National (NYSE:LNC) Is Paying Out A Dividend Of $0.45

Why Lincoln National Remains One Of My Highest Picks.

Aug 27

Lincoln National (NYSE:LNC) Is Paying Out A Dividend Of $0.45

Aug 14
Lincoln National (NYSE:LNC) Is Paying Out A Dividend Of $0.45

Lincoln National: Returning 14% And Worth A Look

Jul 28

Lincoln National: The Commons Or Preferreds? One Might Be Undervalued

Jul 17

Lincoln National: Seriously Undervalued At Peak Pessimism

Jun 16

Lincoln National (NYSE:LNC) Has Announced A Dividend Of $0.45

May 30
Lincoln National (NYSE:LNC) Has Announced A Dividend Of $0.45

Lincoln National: Unrealized Bond Losses And Excess Mortality Threaten Stability

May 25

Lincoln National (NYSE:LNC) Has Affirmed Its Dividend Of $0.45

Apr 05
Lincoln National (NYSE:LNC) Has Affirmed Its Dividend Of $0.45

Lincoln National (NYSE:LNC) Will Pay A Dividend Of $0.45

Feb 20
Lincoln National (NYSE:LNC) Will Pay A Dividend Of $0.45

Lincoln National declares $0.45 dividend

Feb 16

Upcoming Dividend Payment

TodayNov 25 2024Ex Dividend DateJan 10 2025Dividend Pay DateFeb 03 202524 days from Ex DividendBuy in the next 45 days to receive the upcoming dividend

Stability and Growth of Payments

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Stable Dividend: LNC's dividends per share have been stable in the past 10 years.

Growing Dividend: LNC's dividend payments have increased over the past 10 years.


Dividend Yield vs Market

Lincoln National Dividend Yield vs Market
How does LNC dividend yield compare to the market?
SegmentDividend Yield
Company (LNC)5.1%
Market Bottom 25% (US)1.4%
Market Top 25% (US)4.2%
Industry Average (Insurance)1.6%
Analyst forecast (LNC) (up to 3 years)5.2%

Notable Dividend: LNC's dividend (5.09%) is higher than the bottom 25% of dividend payers in the US market (1.37%).

High Dividend: LNC's dividend (5.09%) is in the top 25% of dividend payers in the US market (4.21%)


Earnings Payout to Shareholders

Earnings Coverage: With its high payout ratio (117%), LNC's dividend payments are not well covered by earnings.


Cash Payout to Shareholders

Cash Flow Coverage: LNC is paying a dividend but the company has no free cash flows.


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