Lincoln National (NYSE: LNC) reported Q4 operating EPS of $1.67, $0.19 better than the analyst estimate of $1.48.

“Fourth quarter results completed another outstanding year for Lincoln as core business drivers, earnings and capital deployment continued to gain momentum,” said Dennis R. Glass, president and CEO of Lincoln Financial Group. “Our diversified product portfolio, leading distribution capabilities, and healthy balance sheet create opportunities to advance Lincoln even further as we enter 2015.”

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