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Lincoln Electric Holdings, Inc.

LECONASDAQIndustrialsTools & Accessories

$255.96Today:- (-)1Y +6.10%

As of Oct 23, 2026 close

Market cap
$14.10B
P/E (TTM)
25.48
Forward P/E
25.21
Dividend yield
1.23%
52-week range
$216.22$310.00
Volume (live)
-
Avg. volume (3M)
360.56K

Lincoln Electric Holdings (LECO) Stock Price & Financial Analysis

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Financial Metrics & Key Statistics

Fundamental metrics, valuation ratios, and profitability indicators

Price & Trading Activity
Day's Range$251.13 - $258.35
52-Week High$310.00
52-Week Low$216.22
Open$253.32
Volume (last close)266.75K
Average Volume (3M)360.56K
Earnings & Profitability
Revenue (TTM)4.48B
Net Income (TTM)553.55M
Free Cash Flow (TTM)542.40M
EPS (TTM)$10.00
Profit Margin12.36%
Operating Margin17.38%
Return on Equity (ROE)35.62%
Debt to Equity0.74
Dividend Information
Annual Dividend$3.16
Dividend Yield1.23%
Payout Ratio31.60%
Next Dividend Ex-DateDec 31, 2026
Size & Valuation
Market Cap14.10B
Shares Outstanding55.10M
P/E Ratio (TTM)25.48
Forward P/E25.21
Price to Sales (P/S)3.15
Price to Book (P/B)9.07
EV/EBITDA17.05
Technical Indicators
50-Day MA$270.13
200-Day MA$265.27
1-Year Change+6.10%

Source: Market prices and company fundamentals. Data as of Oct 23, 2026. Data sources and methodology

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Lincoln Electric Holdings at a Glance

As of the Oct 23, 2026 close, Lincoln Electric Holdings (LECO) has a market capitalization of $14.10B. The stock trades at 25.5× trailing earnings, 25.2× forward earnings and 3.1× sales. Over the trailing twelve months it earned $553.55M on revenue of $4.48B (a 12.4% profit margin) and generated $542.40M of free cash flow. Revenue grew 9.3% year over year.

As of its latest reported balance sheet, it holds $242.44M in cash and securities against $1.15B of debt, a net debt position of $907.61M.

Lincoln Electric Holdings pays a quarterly dividend totaling $3.16 per share a year, a 1.23% yield at the Oct 23, 2026 close, with a 32% payout ratio and 30 consecutive years of dividend increases.

The share price is up 6.1% over the past year. At $255.96 (the Oct 23, 2026 close) it sits within its 52-week range of $216.22 to $310.00, below its 200-day moving average of $265.27.

Based on 11 professional analyst ratings from the past 90 days, the consensus is Buy with an average price target of $311.29, 21.6% above the Oct 23, 2026 close.

Frequently Asked Questions About Lincoln Electric Holdings

What is the current stock price for LECO?

As of the Oct 23, 2026 close, LECO stock trades at $255.96. The 52-week range is $216.22–$310.00, with a day range of $251.13–$258.35.

What is the P/E ratio for LECO?

As of the Oct 23, 2026 close, Lincoln Electric Holdings's trailing twelve-month (TTM) P/E ratio is 25.5, meaning investors pay $25.5 for every $1 of annual earnings. The forward P/E is 25.2, reflecting analyst expectations for future earnings. Lincoln Electric Holdings operates in the Industrials sector.

Does LECO pay dividends?

Yes, Lincoln Electric Holdings pays a 1.23% annual dividend yield as of the Oct 23, 2026 close ($3.16 per share a year). The trailing twelve-month payout ratio is 31.6%. The next ex-dividend date is December 31, 2026.

What do analysts recommend for LECO?

Based on ratings from 11 professional analysts over the last 90 days, the consensus for LECO is Buy. The average 12-month price target is $311.29, a 21.6% upside from the Oct 23, 2026 close of $255.96.

What is the market cap of LECO?

As of the Oct 23, 2026 close, Lincoln Electric Holdings's market capitalization is $14.10B, classifying it as a large-cap company. Lincoln Electric Holdings operates in the Industrials sector within the Tools & Accessories industry.