LNC — Lincoln National Corporation
Dividend Grades
vs Financial Services sector| Metric | LNC | Sector Median |
|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 4.96% | 2.62% |
| Dividend Growth (5Y) | 2.38% | 5.86% |
| Payout Ratio | 18.5% | 35.6% |
| Consecutive Years Paid | 42 | 12 |
| 1Y Total Return | +12.7% | 12.8% |
Grades compare this stock to Financial Services sector peers using percentile ranks. A+ = top 10%, F = bottom 10%. See methodology →
1-Year Growth
0.00%
3-Year Growth
0.00%
5-Year Growth
2.38%
10-Year Growth
8.45%
Key Dividend Dates
Next Ex-Date
N/A
Next Payment
N/A
Last Ex-Date
Apr 10, 2026
Last Payment
May 1, 2026
Dividend History
| Ex-Date | Amount | Change |
|---|---|---|
| Apr 10, 2026 | $0.4500 | 0.00% |
| Jan 12, 2026 | $0.4500 | 0.00% |
| Oct 10, 2025 | $0.4500 | 0.00% |
| Jul 10, 2025 | $0.4500 | 0.00% |
| Apr 10, 2025 | $0.4500 | 0.00% |
| Jan 10, 2025 | $0.4500 | 0.00% |
| Oct 10, 2024 | $0.4500 | 0.00% |
| Jul 10, 2024 | $0.4500 | 0.00% |
| Apr 9, 2024 | $0.4500 | 0.00% |
| Jan 9, 2024 | $0.4500 | 0.00% |
| Oct 6, 2023 | $0.4500 | 0.00% |
| Jul 7, 2023 | $0.4500 | 0.00% |
| Apr 6, 2023 | $0.4500 | 0.00% |
| Jan 9, 2023 | $0.4500 | 0.00% |
| Oct 6, 2022 | $0.4500 | 0.00% |
| Jul 8, 2022 | $0.4500 | 0.00% |
| Apr 8, 2022 | $0.4500 | 0.00% |
| Jan 7, 2022 | $0.4500 | +7.14% |
| Oct 7, 2021 | $0.4200 | 0.00% |
| Jul 9, 2021 | $0.4200 | 0.00% |
Payout Ratio (Earnings)
18.5%
SafeFCF Payout Ratio
197.1%
HighFinancial Snapshot
| Period | EPS | FCF |
|---|---|---|
| Q1 2026 | $0.00 | $138.00M |
| Q1 2025 | $-4.41 | -$272.00M |
| Q2 2025 | $3.88 | $1.01B |
| Q3 2025 | $2.15 | -$1.14B |
Analyst Ratings (Last 90 Days)
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About this data
Dividend data sourced from Financial Modeling Prep. Prices updated daily after market close.
Payout ratio — trailing 12-month dividends paid / trailing 12-month net income.
Consecutive years — calendar years with a higher total annual dividend than the prior year.
Growth rates — annualized, comparing the most recent full year total to the total N years prior.
For informational purposes only. Not investment advice.
Data as of May 8, 2026. Source: Financial Modeling Prep. Prices and yields updated daily after market close.