LNC FCF Yield Analysis
Updated 345h ago·SEC filings & market data
Key Takeaway
The current free cash flow (FCF) yield of -1.9% means the company is generating negative free cash flow relative to its market value — for every $100 of equity value, it is burning about $1.90 in cash after capital expenses.
Sector Performance
12th percentileLNC
-1.9%
Sector Median
4.2%
Sector Avg
9.2%
Prior Period
-2.2%(Jul 2026)
Deep Analysis
The current free cash flow (FCF) yield of -1.9% means the company is generating negative free cash flow relative to its market value — for every $100 of equity value, it is burning about $1.90 in cash after capital expenses.
This sits well below the sector median of 4.2%, placing LNC in the 12th percentile among peers, indicating weaker cash generation than most comparable firms. The metric has no trend data: year-over-year change is N/A and quarter-over-quarter change is N/A, so there is no basis to assess improvement or deterioration. The combination of a negative yield and missing trend history points to elevated risk — the company currently fails to produce excess cash, and without trend information, investors cannot tell if this is a short-term issue or a persistent problem. This supports the overall NEUTRAL verdict: the negative FCF yield is a caution flag, but the absence of trend data prevents a stronger bearish call, leaving the stock in a wait-and-see position.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does the FCF Yield tell investors about LNC?
One of the purest measures of value. High FCF yield means the company generates a lot of cash relative to its price — favoured by value investors.
How is the FCF Yield calculated?
FCF Yield is calculated as: Free Cash Flow / Market Cap.
Who are LNC's closest peers by FCF Yield?
The closest peers by FCF Yield include: JACK (23.5%), BBWI (23.7%), YELP (25.7%), MET (27.9%), WIX (29.2%).
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The Formula
Free Cash Flow / Market Cap
Why It Matters
One of the purest measures of value. High FCF yield means the company generates a lot of cash relative to its price — favoured by value investors.
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-1.9%
Sector Median
4.2%
Sector Avg
9.2%
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