Lincoln Electric/$LECO
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About Lincoln Electric
Lincoln Electric is a leading manufacturer of welding, cutting, and brazing products. Its portfolio includes arc-welding solutions, plasma and oxy-fuel cutting systems, and brazing and soldering alloys, as well as automation solutions. Lincoln Electric serves clients in the general fabrication, heavy industries, automotive, construction, shipbuilding, energy, and process industries, among other end markets. Based in Cleveland, Lincoln Electric has operations in 19 countries and has 11,000 employees worldwide. The company generated roughly $4 billion in sales in 2024.
Ticker
$LECO
Sector
Primary listing
Employees
12,000
Headquarters
Website
Lincoln Electric Metrics
BasicAdvanced
$13B
27.12
$8.90
1.22
$2.96
1.24%
Price and volume
Market cap
$13B
Beta
1.22
52-week high
$246.83
52-week low
$161.11
Average daily volume
408K
Dividend rate
$2.96
Financial strength
Current ratio
1.683
Quick ratio
0.929
Long term debt to equity
86.325
Total debt to equity
91.02
Dividend payout ratio (TTM)
32.88%
Interest coverage (TTM)
11.36%
Profitability
EBITDA (TTM)
799.881
Gross margin (TTM)
36.51%
Net profit margin (TTM)
12.27%
Operating margin (TTM)
17.06%
Effective tax rate (TTM)
20.91%
Revenue per employee (TTM)
$340,000
Management effectiveness
Return on assets (TTM)
12.23%
Return on equity (TTM)
37.35%
Valuation
Price to earnings (TTM)
27.115
Price to revenue (TTM)
3.304
Price to book
9.65
Price to tangible book (TTM)
9.65
Price to free cash flow (TTM)
26.82
Free cash flow yield (TTM)
3.73%
Free cash flow per share (TTM)
8.997
Dividend yield (TTM)
1.23%
Forward dividend yield
1.24%
Growth
Revenue change (TTM)
0.10%
Earnings per share change (TTM)
0.60%
3-year revenue growth (CAGR)
4.95%
10-year revenue growth (CAGR)
4.18%
3-year earnings per share growth (CAGR)
13.75%
10-year earnings per share growth (CAGR)
10.29%
3-year dividend per share growth (CAGR)
10.56%
10-year dividend per share growth (CAGR)
10.41%
What the Analysts think about Lincoln Electric
Analyst ratings (Buy, Hold, Sell) for Lincoln Electric stock.
Bulls say / Bears say
Lincoln Electric's automation portfolio achieved $911 million in sales, nearing its $1 billion 2025 target, with a 17% EBIT margin improvement, indicating strong execution and cost management. (ainvest.com)
The company reported a 17.6% adjusted operating income margin for 2024, reflecting effective cost management and operational improvements. (businesswire.com)
Lincoln Electric returned $426 million to shareholders through dividends and share repurchases in 2024, demonstrating a commitment to shareholder value. (businesswire.com)
In Q1 2025, Lincoln Electric's adjusted EPS of $2.16 missed analyst expectations of $2.23, indicating potential challenges in meeting earnings forecasts. (timesunion.com)
The company experienced a 6.5% decline in organic sales for the full year 2024, suggesting potential demand challenges in its core markets. (businesswire.com)
Lincoln Electric's net income for 2024 was $466.1 million, down from $545.2 million in 2023, reflecting a decrease in profitability. (businesswire.com)
Data summarised monthly by Lightyear AI. Last updated on 9 Jul 2025.
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FAQs
What’s the current market cap for Lincoln Electric stock?
Lincoln Electric (LECO) has a market cap of $13B as of August 08, 2025.
What is the P/E ratio for Lincoln Electric stock?
The price to earnings (P/E) ratio for Lincoln Electric (LECO) stock is 27.12 as of August 08, 2025.
Does Lincoln Electric stock pay dividends?
Yes, the Lincoln Electric (LECO) stock pays dividends to shareholders. As of August 08, 2025, the dividend rate is $2.96 and the yield is 1.24%. Lincoln Electric has a payout ratio of 32.88% on a trailing twelve-month basis.
When is the next Lincoln Electric dividend payment date?
The next Lincoln Electric (LECO) dividend payment is scheduled for October 15, 2025.
What is the beta indicator for Lincoln Electric?
Lincoln Electric (LECO) has a beta rating of 1.22. This means that it is more volatile than the market, on average. A beta of 1 would indicate the stock moves in-line with the market, while a beta of 2 would indicate the stock moves twice as much as the market.