Lincoln National Corporation (LNC) Q3 2009 Earnings Results

Lincoln National Corp Misses on EPS — Stock Down 5.6%

Lincoln National Corp's earnings report showed a significant miss on EPS, which likely contributed to the 5.6% drop in stock price. The company is facing challenging market conditions, leading to a cautious outlook. Investors may be concerned about the lack of guidance and the impact of these challenges on future performance.

The print

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Actual vs. consensus

Metric	Actual	Expected	Surprise
EPS	$0.44	N/A	-42.41%

Management

Management commentary

Tone: Defensive

Management expressed concerns about the current economic environment impacting performance. They highlighted ongoing efforts to improve operational efficiency.

Management acknowledged the challenging market conditions.

They emphasized a focus on cost management and operational efficiency.

Lincoln National Corp Misses on EPS — Stock Down 5.6%

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Lincoln National Corp Misses on EPS — Stock Down 5.6%

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