Lincoln National (NYSE: LNC) reported Q4 EPS of $2.41, in-line with the analyst estimate of $2.41. Revenue for the quarter came in at $4.34 billion versus the consensus estimate of $4.49 billion.

• Fourth quarter net income EPS of $2.15, up 19% and adjusted operating EPS of $2.41, up 12%
• Net income ROE, including AOCI, of 8.7% and adjusted operating ROE, excluding AOCI, of 13.9%
• BVPS, including AOCI, of $100.11, up 44%; BVPS, excluding AOCI, of $71.27, up 5%
• $938 million of capital returned to shareholders in 2019

“Fourth quarter results once again demonstrated our long-term track record of strong financial performance as adjusted operating EPS grew 12% and our ROE was nearly 14%,” said Dennis R. Glass, president and CEO of Lincoln Financial Group. “Throughout the course of the year we grew sales, diversified our mix of business, appropriately adjusted our assumptions, and continued to execute on our expense initiatives, all of which positions us to continue to drive long-term shareholder value.”

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