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Lincoln National Q4 2025 earnings summary
Complete event summary combining all related documents: earnings call transcript, report, and slide presentation.Executive summary
Adjusted operating income rose 31% year-over-year in Q4 to $434 million ($2.21 per diluted share), with all business segments contributing to growth and a focus on capital efficiency and diversification.
Life Insurance earnings improved by $92 million year-over-year, driven by better mortality and strong alternative investment income.
Group Protection and Annuities led performance, with Group Protection earnings up 2% and annuity sales up 33% to $4.9 billion.
Capital strength was maintained, with holding company liquidity at $655 million and leverage ratio improved to 25.1%.
Full-year adjusted operating income reached $1.54 billion, with net income at $1.09 billion.
Financial highlights
Q4 adjusted operating income available to common stockholders was $434 million ($2.21 per diluted share); full-year adjusted income from operations exceeded $1.5 billion, up 23% from 2024.
Q4 net income available to common stockholders was $745 million ($3.80 per diluted share); full-year net income was $1.09 billion.
Annuities operating income increased 3% year-over-year to $311 million; total annuity sales rose 33% to $4.9 billion.
Group Protection operating income was $109 million (margin 7.9%); premiums up 8% year-over-year.
Holding company available liquidity increased to $655 million at year-end, net of prefunding.
Outlook and guidance
2026 operating income mix expected to be more balanced: Group 24-25%, Annuities 58-60%, Retirement 8-9%, Life 8-9%.
Continued focus on profitable growth, capital efficiency, and lower market sensitivity, especially in annuities.
Free cash flow conversion ratio target of 45% for 2025, meeting original 2026 target a year early.
Group Protection expected to sustain 8%+ margins and earnings growth through disciplined pricing and diversification.
Remittances to the holding company projected to increase as capital levels and free cash flow grow, supporting higher future shareholder returns.
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