Lincoln National (LNC) Tops Q1 EPS by 10c, Revenues Miss

Lincoln National (NYSE: LNC) reported Q1 EPS of $2.14, $0.10 better than the analyst estimate of $2.04. Revenue for the quarter came in at $3.97 billion versus the consensus estimate of $4.25 billion.

• Net income EPS of $1.22, down 26%, and adjusted operating EPS of $2.14, up 9%
• Book value per share (BVPS), including AOCI, of $80.88, up 11%; BVPS, excluding AOCI, of $68.79, up 9%
• Operating revenues increased in all four business segments
• $316 million of capital returned to shareholders through buybacks and dividends

“We started the year with robust sales growth in every business segment and a 9% increase in adjusted operating EPS,” said Dennis R. Glass, president and CEO of Lincoln Financial Group. “Looking forward, I am confident our strategy and execution of key initiatives will enable us to sustain strong financial results as we build on sales momentum, maximize expense efficiency, and prudently manage capital.”

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