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08 Nov 2026, 04:15 UTC · 8h ago
What Lincoln National (LNC) Said on Its Q3 Earnings Call
Impact · against what's priced in
Lincoln National faces a negative catalyst from Group Protection margins falling below previous floors, partially offset by the resumption of common stock buybacks. While annuity sales momentum and reinsurance closures reduce risk, the guidance cut for the protection segment pressures near-term EPS expectations.
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- In context
The forecast for Group Protection margins to fall below the previously stated 8% low-end target creates immediate EPS pressure, which is only partially mitigated by the resumption of share buybacks and strong fixed annuity sales growth.
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