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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
26.33
$8.90
1.22
$2.96
1.28%
Price and volume
Market cap
$13B
Beta
1.22
52-week high
$249.19
52-week low
$161.11
Average daily volume
271K
Dividend rate
$2.96
Financial strength
Current ratio
1.683
Quick ratio
0.833
Long term debt to equity
83.385
Total debt to equity
91.02
Dividend payout ratio (TTM)
32.88%
Interest coverage (TTM)
11.36%
Profitability
EBITDA (TTM)
793.11
Gross margin (TTM)
36.51%
Net profit margin (TTM)
12.27%
Operating margin (TTM)
17.22%
Effective tax rate (TTM)
20.91%
Revenue per employee (TTM)
$340,000
Management effectiveness
Return on assets (TTM)
12.35%
Return on equity (TTM)
37.35%
Valuation
Price to earnings (TTM)
26.325
Price to revenue (TTM)
3.208
Price to book
9.37
Price to tangible book (TTM)
9.37
Price to free cash flow (TTM)
26.039
Free cash flow yield (TTM)
3.84%
Free cash flow per share (TTM)
8.997
Dividend yield (TTM)
1.26%
Forward dividend yield
1.28%
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
Q2 2025 net sales increased 6.6% to $1.09 billion, above the $1.04 billion consensus, and adjusted EPS of $2.60 topped the $2.31 estimate, reflecting strong operating performance (Reuters)
The deal to acquire the remaining 65% of Alloy Steel Australia for about $90 million is expected to increase annual EPS by $0.13–$0.15 and expand Lincoln Electric's digital monitoring and automation capabilities for mining customers (Reuters)
Robust cash flow in Q2 2025 generated $144 million in operating cash and funded $169 million in returns to shareholders through dividends and share repurchases, supporting disciplined capital allocation (Business Wire)
Organic sales in Q1 2025 declined 1.2% year-over-year, exposing weak underlying demand as volumes fell 3.8% for the quarter, with Americas Welding down 4.0% and International Welding down 5.8% before currency effects (AInvest News)
Foreign exchange headwinds reduced Q1 2025 revenue by about 1.3%, underlining ongoing risk from currency fluctuations in volatile FX markets (AInvest News)
Continued U.S. trade policy uncertainty and the threat of retaliatory tariffs create risks for input costs and market access, which could negatively impact results until policy clarity improves (SEC)
Data summarised monthly by Lightyear AI. Last updated on 31 Aug 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 September 18, 2025.
What is the P/E ratio for Lincoln Electric stock?
The price to earnings (P/E) ratio for Lincoln Electric (LECO) stock is 26.33 as of September 18, 2025.
Does Lincoln Electric stock pay dividends?
Yes, the Lincoln Electric (LECO) stock pays dividends to shareholders. As of September 18, 2025, the dividend rate is $2.96 and the yield is 1.28%. 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.