Key Takeaways LNC's Q3 adjusted EPS of $2.04 topped estimates but dipped 1% year over year.Net investment income surged 9%, while total expenses fell 16.3% in the quarter.Group Protection income jumped 36.7%, and annuity deposits climbed 32.1% year over year.Shares of Lincoln National Corporation (LNC) have risen 2% since it reported third-quarter 2025 results on Oct. 30. The quarterly earnings were supported by strong annuity deposits and solid Group Protection and Life Insurance performance. Higher net in ...