Lincoln National (LTS:0JV3) Tax Expense: $315 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 Tax Expense?

Lincoln National LTS:0JV3 +1.20% 72 Tax Expense is $315 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 tax expense for the months ended in Mar. 2026 was $-74 Mil. Its tax expense for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was $315 Mil.


Lincoln National  (LTS:0JV3) Tax Expense Explanation

In the long run, income before tax and taxable income will likely be more similar than they are in any given period. If the one is less in earlier years, then it will be greater in later years. Deferred taxes will reverse themselves in the long run and in total will zero out, unless there is something like a change in tax rates in the intervening period. A deferred tax payable results from a tax break in the early years and will reverse itself in later years; a deferred tax receivable results from more taxes being paid in early years than the tax expense reported to shareholders and will again reverse itself in later years. The deferred tax amount is computed by estimating the amount and the timing of the reversal and multiplying that by the appropriate tax rates.


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Lincoln National Tax Expense Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Lincoln National's Tax Expense can be seen below:

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Lincoln National Tax Expense Chart

Lincoln National Annual Data
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Lincoln National Quarterly Data
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Lincoln National Tax Expense Calculation

Tax paid by the company. It is computed in by multiplying the income before tax number, as reported to shareholders, by the appropriate tax rate. In reality, the computation is typically considerably more complex due to things such as expenses considered not deductible by taxing authorities ("add backs"), the range of tax rates applicable to various levels of income, different tax rates in different jurisdictions, multiple layers of tax on income, and other issues.

Tax Expense 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 $315 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.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Tax Expense →
What does a Tax Expense of $315 Mil mean?
Lincoln National (LTS:0JV3) has a Tax Expense of $315 Mil as of Mar. 2026. Tax expense is the amount of tax the company pays in an accounting period. View historical data on Lincoln National and its competitors.
Is Lincoln National's Tax Expense too high?
Lincoln National's current Tax Expense is $315 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 Tax Expense compare to JXN and PRI?
Lincoln National's Tax Expense of $315 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 Tax Expense for an Insurance company?
A good Tax Expense depends on the Insurance industry context. However, Tax Expense 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 Tax Expense mean?
A high Tax Expense can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Tax expense is the amount of tax the company pays in an accounting period. View historical data on Lincoln National and its competitors. Lincoln National's current Tax Expense is $315 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 Tax Expense is $315 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 Tax Expense calculated?
Tax Expense is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Lincoln National (LTS:0JV3), the current Tax Expense is $315 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:

  • Tax Expense: $315 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.
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