Is Lincoln National Corporation a good dividend stock?

Lincoln National Corporation (LNC) is a dividend-paying stock with a current dividend yield of 4.39%. Review its dividend history, payout consistency and growth to judge whether it fits your income strategy.

What is LNC's dividend yield?

The dividend yield for LNC stock is currently 4.39%.

How much does LNC pay in dividends per year?

Lincoln National Corporation pays an annual dividend of $1.8000 per share over the trailing twelve months.

How often does LNC pay dividends?

LNC stock pays dividends quarterly.

Is LNC's dividend growing?

Lincoln National Corporation's 3-year dividend CAGR is 0%.

LNC Stock Price, Chart, Stats & News

Lincoln National Corporation

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Overview Dividend safety Dividends Fundamentals

Lincoln National Corporation (LNC) is a dividend-paying stock with a current dividend yield of 4.39% as of Jul 15, 2026. It pays $1.80 per share over the trailing twelve months and distributes quarterly. Its dividend has grown at a 1.88% 5-year compound annual rate.

7.83B

Market cap

4.95x

Current P/E

4.08x

Forward P/E

4.39%

Dividend yield

$1.80

LNC dividend

Dividend safety

Strong

Dividend coverage looks healthy — LNC pays out about 22% of earnings.

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Fundamentals

Gross margin	19.98%
Operating margin	7.31%
Pretax margin	7.31%
Net margin	6.43%
Effective tax rate	12.11%
ROA	0.28%
ROE	12.03%
D/E	0.57x
Interest coverage ratio	5.58x

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LNC valuation

P/E	4.95x
P/S	0.36x
P/B	0.60x
P/CF	-39.11x
P/FCF	-38.91x
P/OCF	-39.11x
PEG	-0.11x
EV multiple	6.17x

About

Lincoln National Corporation (LNC) is a U. S.-based financial services company primarily involved in the insurance and retirement sectors. Operating through various subsidiaries, its operations are structured across four key divisions: Annuities, Retirement Plan Services, Life Insurance, and Group Protection.