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Quarterly ResultMay 7, 2026, 06:13 AM

Lincoln Financial Q1 Adjusted Operating Income $326M; Net Loss $(211)M

AI Summary

Lincoln Financial reported its first quarter 2026 financial results, showing a significant improvement in net loss and growth in adjusted operating income. The company posted a net loss available to common stockholders of $(211) million, or $(1.10) per diluted share, a substantial reduction from the prior year. Adjusted operating income available to common stockholders increased to $326 million, or $1.66 per diluted share, reflecting sustained progress against strategic objectives and a more resilient earnings profile. Holding company available liquidity also improved to $805 million.

Key Highlights

  • Net loss available to common stockholders was $(211) million, or $(1.10) per diluted share.
  • Adjusted operating income available to common stockholders was $326 million, or $1.66 per diluted share.
  • Holding company available liquidity increased to $805 million, net of prefunding amounts.
  • Annuities operating income was $275 million, with sales of $3.9 billion, up 4% year over year.
  • Life Insurance operating income was $41 million, a $57 million increase from the prior-year quarter.
  • Group Protection delivered operating income of $112 million, up 11% year over year.
  • Retirement Plan Services reported operating income of $43 million, up 26% year over year.
  • Net outflows in Retirement Plan Services reduced to $0.2 billion from $2.2 billion in prior-year quarter.
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