Lincoln National (LNC) | Dividend History & Payments | 1995 - 2025
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TL;DR: Lincoln National Dividend Yield, Payout Ratio & Key Metrics
Lincoln National has paid $1.80 per share over the last 12 months, representing a current dividend yield of 5.43%. The company's 3-year average dividend yield stands at 1.51%. Over the past 3 years, the company has distributed a total of $5.40 per share in dividends.
Last Ex-Dividend Date
Apr 10, 2025
12-Month Dividend
$1.80
12-Month Div. Yield
5.43%
3-Year Total Dividend
$5.40
3-Year Avg Dividend
$1.80
3-Year Avg Yield
1.51%
Last 5Y Dividend
$8.38
All Time Dividend
$33.94
Date Range
Jul 1995 - Apr 2025
Lincoln National Yearly Dividend History Chart
Lincoln National Dividend History From 1995 - 2025
Yearly Dividend Summary
| Year | Payments | Total Amount | Avg Amount | Avg Yield |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 2 | $0.90 | $0.45 | 2.87% |
| 2024 | 4 | $1.80 | $0.45 | 5.97% |
| 2023 | 4 | $1.80 | $0.45 | 7.09% |
| 2022 | 4 | $1.80 | $0.45 | 3.09% |
| 2021 | 4 | $1.68 | $0.42 | 2.70% |
| 2020 | 4 | $1.60 | $0.40 | 3.93% |
| 2019 | 4 | $1.48 | $0.37 | 2.41% |
| 2018 | 4 | $1.32 | $0.33 | 1.88% |
| 2017 | 4 | $1.16 | $0.29 | 1.67% |
| 2016 | 4 | $1.00 | $0.25 | 2.36% |
| 2015 | 4 | $0.80 | $0.20 | 1.46% |
| 2014 | 4 | $0.64 | $0.16 | 1.29% |
| 2013 | 4 | $0.48 | $0.12 | 1.33% |
| 2012 | 4 | $0.32 | $0.08 | 1.40% |
| 2011 | 4 | $0.20 | $0.05 | 0.78% |
| 2010 | 4 | $0.04 | $0.01 | 0.15% |
| 2009 | 4 | $0.24 | $0.06 | 1.32% |
| 2008 | 4 | $1.64 | $0.41 | 3.73% |
| 2007 | 4 | $1.60 | $0.40 | 2.35% |
| 2006 | 3 | $1.14 | $0.38 | 1.94% |
| 2005 | 4 | $1.44 | $0.36 | 3.04% |
| 2004 | 4 | $1.40 | $0.35 | 3.08% |
| 2003 | 4 | $1.36 | $0.34 | 3.92% |
| 2002 | 4 | $1.28 | $0.32 | 3.03% |
| 2001 | 4 | $1.20 | $0.30 | 2.73% |
| 2000 | 4 | $1.16 | $0.29 | 2.97% |
| 1999 | 4 | $1.12 | $0.28 | 2.40% |
| 1998 | 4 | $1.04 | $0.26 | 2.53% |
| 1997 | 4 | $0.96 | $0.24 | 3.20% |
| 1996 | 4 | $0.92 | $0.23 | 3.87% |
| 1995 | 2 | $0.42 | $0.21 | 1.88% |
Detailed Dividend History
| Ex-Date | Amount | Yield | Stock Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 10, 2025 | $0.45 | 1.53% | $29.50 |
| Jan 10, 2025 | $0.45 | 1.36% | $33.13 |
| Oct 10, 2024 | $0.45 | 1.39% | $32.43 |
| Jul 10, 2024 | $0.45 | 1.40% | $32.19 |
| Apr 9, 2024 | $0.45 | 1.59% | $28.28 |
| Jan 9, 2024 | $0.45 | 1.62% | $27.78 |
| Oct 6, 2023 | $0.45 | 1.95% | $23.10 |
| Jul 7, 2023 | $0.45 | 1.71% | $26.36 |
| Apr 6, 2023 | $0.45 | 2.19% | $20.51 |
| Jan 9, 2023 | $0.45 | 1.43% | $31.53 |
| Oct 6, 2022 | $0.45 | 0.96% | $46.80 |
| Jul 8, 2022 | $0.45 | 0.96% | $47.06 |
| Apr 8, 2022 | $0.45 | 0.69% | $64.92 |
| Jan 7, 2022 | $0.45 | 0.61% | $74.32 |
| Oct 7, 2021 | $0.42 | 0.58% | $72.63 |
| Jul 9, 2021 | $0.42 | 0.70% | $59.69 |
| Apr 9, 2021 | $0.42 | 0.65% | $65.01 |
| Jan 8, 2021 | $0.42 | 0.82% | $51.40 |
| Oct 8, 2020 | $0.40 | 1.15% | $34.85 |
| Jul 9, 2020 | $0.40 | 1.15% | $34.78 |
| Apr 9, 2020 | $0.40 | 1.17% | $34.29 |
| Jan 9, 2020 | $0.40 | 0.68% | $58.98 |
| Oct 9, 2019 | $0.37 | 0.63% | $58.38 |
| Jul 9, 2019 | $0.37 | 0.55% | $66.89 |
| Apr 9, 2019 | $0.37 | 0.57% | $64.91 |
| Jan 9, 2019 | $0.37 | 0.67% | $55.24 |
| Oct 9, 2018 | $0.33 | 0.51% | $64.20 |
| Jul 9, 2018 | $0.33 | 0.52% | $63.54 |
| Apr 9, 2018 | $0.33 | 0.48% | $69.26 |
| Jan 9, 2018 | $0.33 | 0.39% | $84.37 |
| Oct 6, 2017 | $0.29 | 0.39% | $74.87 |
| Jul 6, 2017 | $0.29 | 0.41% | $70.20 |
| Apr 6, 2017 | $0.29 | 0.44% | $65.61 |
| Jan 6, 2017 | $0.29 | 0.43% | $67.21 |
| Oct 5, 2016 | $0.25 | 0.51% | $48.66 |
| Jul 7, 2016 | $0.25 | 0.64% | $38.88 |
| Apr 7, 2016 | $0.25 | 0.67% | $37.52 |
| Jan 7, 2016 | $0.25 | 0.57% | $44.24 |
| Oct 7, 2015 | $0.20 | 0.40% | $49.47 |
| Jul 8, 2015 | $0.20 | 0.34% | $58.43 |
| Apr 8, 2015 | $0.20 | 0.35% | $56.81 |
| Jan 8, 2015 | $0.20 | 0.37% | $54.36 |
| Oct 8, 2014 | $0.16 | 0.33% | $49.06 |
| Jul 8, 2014 | $0.16 | 0.31% | $52.07 |
| Apr 8, 2014 | $0.16 | 0.35% | $45.67 |
| Jan 8, 2014 | $0.16 | 0.31% | $52.13 |
| Oct 8, 2013 | $0.12 | 0.27% | $43.80 |
| Jul 8, 2013 | $0.12 | 0.30% | $39.56 |
| Apr 5, 2013 | $0.12 | 0.36% | $32.88 |
| Jan 8, 2013 | $0.12 | 0.43% | $27.84 |
| Oct 5, 2012 | $0.08 | 0.34% | $23.76 |
| Jul 6, 2012 | $0.08 | 0.38% | $20.88 |
| Apr 4, 2012 | $0.08 | 0.31% | $25.55 |
| Jan 6, 2012 | $0.08 | 0.38% | $21.07 |
| Oct 6, 2011 | $0.05 | 0.33% | $15.10 |
| Jul 7, 2011 | $0.05 | 0.18% | $28.53 |
| Apr 7, 2011 | $0.05 | 0.17% | $29.79 |
| Jan 6, 2011 | $0.05 | 0.17% | $29.25 |
| Oct 6, 2010 | $0.01 | 0.04% | $24.94 |
| Jul 7, 2010 | $0.01 | 0.04% | $25.58 |
| Apr 7, 2010 | $0.01 | 0.03% | $31.66 |
| Jan 7, 2010 | $0.01 | 0.04% | $27.03 |
| Oct 7, 2009 | $0.01 | 0.04% | $27.84 |
| Jul 8, 2009 | $0.01 | 0.07% | $14.60 |
| Apr 7, 2009 | $0.01 | 0.10% | $10.40 |
| Jan 7, 2009 | $0.21 | 1.04% | $20.10 |
| Oct 8, 2008 | $0.41 | 1.73% | $23.95 |
| Jul 8, 2008 | $0.41 | 0.92% | $45.33 |
| Apr 7, 2008 | $0.41 | 0.81% | $51.01 |
| Jan 8, 2008 | $0.41 | 0.74% | $55.78 |
| Oct 5, 2007 | $0.40 | 0.57% | $68.86 |
| Jul 6, 2007 | $0.40 | 0.57% | $69.77 |
| Apr 4, 2007 | $0.40 | 0.58% | $68.08 |
| Jan 8, 2007 | $0.40 | 0.60% | $65.90 |
| Oct 10, 2006 | $0.38 | 0.59% | $64.01 |
| Jul 6, 2006 | $0.38 | 0.68% | $55.78 |
| Apr 11, 2006 | $0.38 | 0.67% | $56.30 |
| Oct 5, 2005 | $0.36 | 0.72% | $50.73 |
| Jul 7, 2005 | $0.36 | 0.77% | $47.46 |
| Apr 7, 2005 | $0.36 | 0.81% | $45.20 |
| Jan 6, 2005 | $0.36 | 0.79% | $46.33 |
| Oct 6, 2004 | $0.35 | 0.75% | $46.81 |
| Jul 7, 2004 | $0.35 | 0.79% | $44.20 |
| Apr 6, 2004 | $0.35 | 0.71% | $49.39 |
| Jan 7, 2004 | $0.35 | 0.84% | $41.50 |
| Oct 8, 2003 | $0.34 | 0.90% | $37.39 |
| Jul 8, 2003 | $0.34 | 0.90% | $37.10 |
| Apr 7, 2003 | $0.34 | 1.14% | $29.29 |
| Jan 8, 2003 | $0.34 | 0.95% | $35.09 |
| Oct 8, 2002 | $0.32 | 1.13% | $28.41 |
| Jul 8, 2002 | $0.32 | 0.86% | $37.41 |
| Apr 8, 2002 | $0.32 | 0.62% | $51.99 |
| Jan 8, 2002 | $0.32 | 0.63% | $51.14 |
| Oct 5, 2001 | $0.30 | 0.73% | $41.75 |
| Jul 6, 2001 | $0.30 | 0.61% | $50.27 |
| Apr 6, 2001 | $0.30 | 0.70% | $43.46 |
| Jan 8, 2001 | $0.30 | 0.75% | $40.44 |
| Oct 5, 2000 | $0.29 | 0.62% | $46.62 |
| Jul 6, 2000 | $0.29 | 0.71% | $41.00 |
| Apr 6, 2000 | $0.29 | 0.94% | $30.81 |
| Jan 6, 2000 | $0.29 | 0.76% | $37.94 |
| Oct 6, 1999 | $0.28 | 0.70% | $39.50 |
| Jul 7, 1999 | $0.28 | 0.48% | $57.00 |
| Apr 7, 1999 | $0.28 | 0.57% | $48.56 |
| Jan 6, 1999 | $0.28 | 0.66% | $41.84 |
| Oct 7, 1998 | $0.26 | 0.73% | $35.53 |
| Jul 8, 1998 | $0.26 | 0.54% | $47.75 |
| Apr 7, 1998 | $0.26 | 0.58% | $44.94 |
| Jan 7, 1998 | $0.26 | 0.71% | $36.44 |
| Oct 8, 1997 | $0.24 | 0.69% | $35.62 |
| Jul 8, 1997 | $0.24 | 0.74% | $33.12 |
| Apr 8, 1997 | $0.24 | 0.98% | $25.00 |
| Jan 8, 1997 | $0.24 | 0.93% | $26.31 |
| Oct 8, 1996 | $0.23 | 1.00% | $23.06 |
| Jul 8, 1996 | $0.23 | 1.06% | $21.75 |
| Apr 8, 1996 | $0.23 | 0.94% | $24.38 |
| Jan 8, 1996 | $0.23 | 0.88% | $26.00 |
| Oct 5, 1995 | $0.21 | 0.92% | $23.31 |
| Jul 6, 1995 | $0.21 | 1.01% | $21.31 |
Lincoln National Dividend Comparison With Its Peer Companies
| Company | Annual Amount | Current Yield | 3Y Avg Yield | 3Y Avg Amount | EX DIV. DATE |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Aflac
AFL | $1.58 | 1.54% | 0.56% | $1.55 | Feb 19, 2025 |
Athene Holding
ATH.PR.E | $1.44 | 5.59% | 1.95% | $1.47 | Mar 14, 2025 |
| $2.20 | 2.56% | 1.31% | $2.19 | Mar 11, 2025 | |
Lincoln National
LNC | $1.80 | 5.43% | 1.51% | $1.80 | Apr 10, 2025 |
| - | - | 1.41% | $0.53 | Nov 21, 2023 | |
Primerica
PRI | $2.84 | 1.09% | 0.35% | $2.46 | Feb 21, 2025 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
- For how long has Lincoln National been paying dividends and how much has it paid in total?
- Lincoln National has been paying dividends for 30 years, from 1995 to 2025. Over this period, the company has distributed a total of $33.94 per share in dividends to its shareholders, demonstrating consistent commitment to returning value to investors.
- When was Lincoln National's last dividend payment and how much was paid per share?
- Lincoln National's most recent dividend payment was $0.45 per share, with an ex-dividend date of April 10, 2025. Investors who owned the stock before this date were entitled to receive this dividend payment.
- What was Lincoln National's highest annual dividend payment year and what amount was paid?
- Lincoln National's highest annual dividend was paid in 2024, when the company distributed $1.80 per share across 4 payments throughout the year. This represented the peak of the company's dividend generosity and reflects strong financial performance during that period.
- How do Lincoln National's dividend payments in 2023 compare to 2024?
- Comparing Lincoln National's dividend payments, the company paid $1.80 per share in 2023 versus $1.80 per share in 2024, representing no change. This year-over-year comparison helps investors understand the trajectory of the company's dividend policy.
- How much would a $10,000.00 investment in Lincoln National have generated in dividends over the past 10 years?
- Over the past 10 years, Lincoln National has paid a total of $14.74 per share in dividends. Based on current stock price estimates, a $10,000.00 investment would have generated approximately $3,860.66 in dividend income during this period, demonstrating the value of dividend investing for long-term investors.
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