Lincoln National (LTS:0JV3) Cash Flow for Dividends: $-425 Mil (TTM As of Mar. 2026)

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LTS:0JV3 Lincoln National Corp LTS:0JV3
72 GF Score
Price $42.03
GF Value $45.06
Valuation Fairly Valued
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What is Lincoln National Cash Flow for Dividends?

Lincoln National LTS:0JV3 +1.20% 72 Cash Flow for Dividends is $-425 Mil as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates LTS:0JV3 with a GF Score™ of 72/100 and a GF Value™ of $45.06 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review.

Lincoln National's cash flow for dividends for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was $-120 Mil. Its cash flow for dividends for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was $-425 Mil.

Note: A negative number here means the payment of dividends. When pays more dividends, the absolute value gets bigger.

Lincoln National's quarterly payment of dividends declined from Sep. 2025 ($-120 Mil) to Dec. 2025 ($-97 Mil) but then increased from Dec. 2025 ($-97 Mil) to Mar. 2026 ($-120 Mil).

Lincoln National's annual payment of dividends increased from Dec. 2023 ($-387 Mil) to Dec. 2024 ($-398 Mil) and increased from Dec. 2024 ($-398 Mil) to Dec. 2025 ($-416 Mil).

Lincoln National Cash Flow for Dividends Related Terms

Lincoln National Cash Flow for Dividends Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Lincoln National's Cash Flow for Dividends can be seen below:

* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD.
* For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.

Lincoln National Cash Flow for Dividends Chart

Lincoln National Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
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Lincoln National Quarterly Data
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LTS:0JV3
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Lincoln National Corp LTS:0JV3
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Lincoln National Cash Flow for Dividends Calculation

Cash flow for dividends refers to the payment of cash to shareholders as dividends when the company generates income.

Cash Flow for Dividends for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $-425 Mil.

* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD.
* For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.

What does a Cash Flow for Dividends of $-425 Mil mean?
Lincoln National (LTS:0JV3) has a Cash Flow for Dividends of $-425 Mil as of Mar. 2026. Cash Flow for Dividends represent the amount a company pays as dividends for a specific accounting period. View historical data for Lincoln National and its competitors.
Is Lincoln National's Cash Flow for Dividends too high?
Lincoln National's current Cash Flow for Dividends is $-425 Mil. Overall, Lincoln National has a GF Score™ of 72/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Lincoln National's Cash Flow for Dividends compare to JXN and PRI?
Lincoln National's Cash Flow for Dividends of $-425 Mil can be compared against companies in the Insurance industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Cash Flow for Dividends for an Insurance company?
A good Cash Flow for Dividends depends on the Insurance industry context. However, Cash Flow for Dividends should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Cash Flow for Dividends mean?
A high Cash Flow for Dividends can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Cash Flow for Dividends represent the amount a company pays as dividends for a specific accounting period. View historical data for Lincoln National and its competitors. Lincoln National's current Cash Flow for Dividends is $-425 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Lincoln National stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Lincoln National (LTS:0JV3) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is $45.06, compared to a current price of $42.03 — trading 6.7% below its estimated fair value. The current Cash Flow for Dividends is $-425 Mil. Lincoln National's overall GF Score™ is 72/100 with 7 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Cash Flow for Dividends calculated?
Cash Flow for Dividends is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Lincoln National (LTS:0JV3), the current Cash Flow for Dividends is $-425 Mil as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.

Is Lincoln National (LTS:0JV3) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Lincoln National stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of $42.03 is trading 6.7% below its estimated GF Value™ of $45.06. GuruFocus considers Lincoln National to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for LTS:0JV3:

  • Cash Flow for Dividends: $-425 Mil
  • GF Value™: $45.06 vs. price of $42.03 (6.7% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 72/100 with 7 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the LTS:0JV3 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.

Lincoln National Business Description

Address 150 North Radnor-Chester Road, Suite A305, Radnor, PA, USA, 19087
Lincoln National Corp operates multiple insurance and retirement businesses. The company's operating segment includes Annuities; Retirement Plan Services; Life Insurance and Group Protection. Its products include fixed and indexed annuities, variable annuities, universal life insurance (UL), variable universal life insurance (VUL), linked-benefit UL and VUL, indexed universal life insurance (IUL), term life insurance, employer-sponsored retirement plans and services, and group life, disability, and dental.
72GF Score

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