Lincoln Electric Holdings, Inc., through its subsidiaries, designs, develops, manufactures, and sells welding, cutting, and brazing products worldwide. The company operates through three segments: Americas Welding, International Welding, and The Harris Products Group. It offers welding products, including arc welding power sources, plasma cutters, wire feeding systems, robotic welding packages, integrated automation systems, fume extraction equipment, consumable electrodes, fluxes and welding accessories, and specialty welding consumables and fabrication products. The company's product offering also includes computer numeric controlled plasma and oxy-fuel cutting systems, and regulators and torches used in oxy-fuel welding, cutting, and brazing; and consumables used in the brazing and soldering alloys market. In addition, it is involved in the retail business in the United States. Lincoln Electric Holdings, Inc. serves general fabrication, energy and process, automotive and transportation, and construction and infrastructure industries, as well as heavy fabrication, ship building, and maintenance and repair markets. The company sells its products directly to users of welding products, as well as through industrial distributors, retailers, and agents. Lincoln Electric Holdings, Inc. was founded in 1895 and is headquartered in Cleveland, Ohio.
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Date | Price Target | Rating | Analyst |
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1/8/2024 | $178.00 | Underweight | Morgan Stanley |
10/31/2023 | $210.00 | Neutral → Buy | Seaport Research Partners |
9/27/2023 | $170.00 | Sell | UBS |
7/21/2023 | Outperform → Perform | Oppenheimer | |
6/28/2023 | $232.00 | Sector Weight → Overweight | KeyBanc Capital Markets |
5/16/2023 | Neutral | CL King | |
2/11/2022 | $141.00 → $143.00 | Equal-Weight | Morgan Stanley |
1/6/2022 | $170.00 | Buy | Loop Capital |
12/9/2021 | $138.00 → $141.00 | Equal-Weight | Morgan Stanley |
10/29/2021 | $158.00 → $160.00 | Outperform | Oppenheimer |
Analysts' ratings for Lincoln Electric Holdings (NASDAQ:LECO) over the last quarter vary from bullish to bearish, as provided by 6 analysts. The following table encapsulates their recent ratings, offering a glimpse into the evolving sentiments over the past 30 days and comparing them to the preceding months. Bullish Somewhat Bullish Indifferent Somewhat Bearish Bearish Total Ratings 1 3 2 0 0 Last 30D 0 0 1 0 0 1M Ago 0 0 0 0 0 2M Ago 1 2 0 0 0 3M Ago 0 1 1 0 0 Analysts have set 12-month price targets for Lincoln Electric Holdings, revealing an average target of $240.67, a high estimate of $265.00, and a low estimate of $213.00. Experiencing a 5.25% decline, the current a
Stifel analyst Nathan Jones maintains Lincoln Electric Holdings (NASDAQ:LECO) with a Hold and raises the price target from $209 to $213.
Lincoln Electric Holdings's (NYSE:LECO) short percent of float has risen 12.1% since its last report. The company recently reported that it has 985 thousand shares sold short, which is 1.76% of all regular shares that are available for trading. Based on its trading volume, it would take traders 3.41 days to cover their short positions on average. Why Short Interest Matters Short interest is the number of shares that have been sold short but have not yet been covered or closed out. Short selling is when a trader sells shares of a company they do not own, with the hope that the price will fall. Traders make money from short selling if the price of the stock falls and they lose if it rises. Sho
Loop Capital analyst Chris Dankert maintains Lincoln Electric Holdings (NASDAQ:LECO) with a Buy and lowers the price target from $285 to $265.
Throughout the last three months, 5 analysts have evaluated Lincoln Electric Holdings (NASDAQ:LECO), offering a diverse set of opinions from bullish to bearish. The table below provides a snapshot of their recent ratings, showcasing how sentiments have evolved over the past 30 days and comparing them to the preceding months. Bullish Somewhat Bullish Indifferent Somewhat Bearish Bearish Total Ratings 0 3 2 0 0 Last 30D 0 2 0 0 0 1M Ago 0 1 1 0 0 2M Ago 0 0 1 0 0 3M Ago 0 0 0 0 0 The 12-month price targets, analyzed by analysts, offer insights with an average target of $241.4, a high estimate of $252.00, and a low estimate of $236.00. Experiencing a 4.89% decline, the curre
Baird analyst Mircea Dobre maintains Lincoln Electric Holdings (NASDAQ:LECO) with a Outperform and lowers the price target from $252 to $236.
Keybanc analyst Steve Barger maintains Lincoln Electric Holdings (NASDAQ:LECO) with a Overweight and lowers the price target from $280 to $240.
Lincoln Electric Holdings's (NYSE:LECO) short percent of float has fallen 8.72% since its last report. The company recently reported that it has 879 thousand shares sold short, which is 1.57% of all regular shares that are available for trading. Based on its trading volume, it would take traders 2.57 days to cover their short positions on average. Why Short Interest Matters Short interest is the number of shares that have been sold short but have not yet been covered or closed out. Short selling is when a trader sells shares of a company they do not own, with the hope that the price will fall. Traders make money from short selling if the price of the stock falls and they lose if it rises. Sh
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Lincoln Electric Holdings, Inc., (NASDAQ:LECO) today announced participation in the following upcoming events with the financial community in the month of September: Stifel London Industrial Conference Wednesday, September 4, 2024 11:15 am BST (6:15 am ET) live webcast London, UK Steve Hedlund, President and Chief Executive Officer Jefferies Industrials Conference Thursday, September 5, 2024 8:05 am ET live webcast New York, NY Gabe Bruno, Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer Morgan Stanley 12th Annual Laguna Conference Thursday, September 12, 2024 1:25 pm PT (4:25 pm ET) live webcast Dana Point, CA Gabe Bruno, Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer CL
Recognizes Lincoln Electric's commitment to delivering a leading employee experience Lincoln Electric Holdings, Inc. (the "Company") (NASDAQ:LECO) today announced that it has been recognized as one of America's Greatest Workplaces for Parents & Families 2024 by Newsweek and Plant-A Insights Group. The award recognizes the leading 1,000 U.S. workplaces based on reviews from over 113,000 U.S. parents across eight categories relevant to parents in the workplace: compensation and benefits; training and career progression; working environment; proactive management of a diverse workforce; company image; sustainability and awareness; work-life balance; and corporate culture. Lincoln Electric w
Second Quarter 2024 Highlights Net sales of $1,022 million Operating income margin of 14.6%; Adjusted operating income margin of 17.4% EPS of $1.77; Adjusted EPS of $2.34 Cash flows from operations of $171 million Returned $91 million to shareholders through dividends and share repurchases Lincoln Electric Holdings, Inc. (the "Company") (NASDAQ:LECO) today reported second quarter 2024 net income of $101.7 million, or diluted earnings per share (EPS) of $1.77, which includes special item after-tax net charges of $32.6 million, or $0.57 EPS. This compares with prior year period net income of $137.3 million, or $2.36 EPS, which included special item after-tax net charges
Positions Lincoln Electric as a Leader in Mobile Power Solutions in the Maintenance and Repair Service Truck Market Lincoln Electric Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ:LECO) announced today that it has acquired Vanair Manufacturing, LLC ("Vanair"), a privately held, Michigan City, Indiana-based, manufacturer of mobile power solutions serving the U.S. service truck market. Vanair offers the industry's most comprehensive portfolio of mobile power solutions, including vehicle-mounted compressors, generators, welders, hydraulics, chargers/boosters, and electrified power equipment. Their extensive equipment portfolio complements Lincoln Electric's maintenance and repair consumable offering and builds upon
Lincoln Electric Holdings, Inc., (NASDAQ:LECO) announced today that its Board of Directors has declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.71 per common share, payable October 15, 2024, to shareholders of record as of September 30, 2024. Business Lincoln Electric is the world leader in the engineering, design, and manufacturing of advanced arc welding solutions, automated joining, assembly and cutting systems, plasma and oxy-fuel cutting equipment, and has a leading global position in brazing and soldering alloys. Lincoln is recognized as the Welding Expert™ for its leading materials science, software development, automation engineering, and application expertise, which advance customers'
Lincoln Electric Holdings, Inc., (the "Company") (NASDAQ:LECO) is pleased to announce that it has been awarded on TIME's inaugural list of America's Best Mid-Size Companies 2024. Lincoln Electric ranked 66th overall, and was one of 16 companies awarded within the "IT, Electronics, Hardware and Equipment" category. The award is presented by TIME and Statista Inc., the leading statistics portal and industry ranking provider and the awards list can be viewed on the TIME's website. "We are honored to be named to TIME's Best Mid-Size Companies 2024 list, as the recognition reinforces our Higher Standard strategy initiatives to accelerate growth, increase employee development and engagement, an
Lincoln Electric Holdings, Inc., (the "Company") (NASDAQ:LECO) announced today that it will release its second quarter 2024 results on Wednesday, July 31, 2024, prior to market open. An investor conference call and webcast will take place at 10:00 a.m. (ET) later that day. The event is available via webcast in listen-only mode and can be accessed here or on the Company's Investor Relations home page at https://ir.lincolnelectric.com. To participate via telephone, please dial (888) 440-4368 (domestic) or (646) 960-0856 (international) and use confirmation code 6709091. Telephone participants are asked to connect 10 minutes prior to the start of the conference call. A replay of the earnings
Award recognizes Lincoln Electric's impact and commitment to delivering a leading employee experience Lincoln Electric Holdings, Inc. (the "Company") (NASDAQ:LECO) today announced that it has been recognized as one of America's Greatest Workplaces for 2024 by Newsweek and Plant-A Insights Group. The award recognizes leading U.S. workplaces based on reviews from over 250,000 U.S. employees across eight categories: training and career progression; proactive management of a diverse workforce; sustainability; corporate culture; compensation and benefits; working environment; company image; and work-life balance. Lincoln Electric was among 19 companies recognized in the Industrial Machinery
Lincoln Electric Holdings, Inc. (the "Company") (NASDAQ:LECO) today announced that it has issued a new series of senior unsecured private placement notes (collectively the "Notes") in the aggregate principal amount of $550 million. The proceeds of the Notes will be used to repay the Company's $400 million term loan and for general corporate purposes. In addition, the Company entered into a new revolving credit facility to provide up to $1 billion of borrowing capacity, in alignment with the capital allocation priorities of the Company's Higher Standard 2025 Strategy. The Company and certain of its subsidiaries issued senior unsecured private placement notes in the aggregate principal amou
Award recognizes leaders who are working to mitigate climate change and have achieved the greatest reduction in their core emissions intensity. Lincoln Electric Holdings, Inc., (the "Company") (NASDAQ:LECO) is pleased to announce that it has been recognized on USA TODAY's list of America's Best Climate Leaders 2024. The award is presented by USA TODAY and Statista Inc., the world-leading statistics portal and industry ranking provider. The awards list can be viewed on the USA TODAY website. The America's Climate Leaders of 2024 List represents the leading 450 companies across the United States in 15 different industries that have taken relevant action to mitigate climate change and have
Second Quarter 2024 Highlights Net sales of $1,022 million Operating income margin of 14.6%; Adjusted operating income margin of 17.4% EPS of $1.77; Adjusted EPS of $2.34 Cash flows from operations of $171 million Returned $91 million to shareholders through dividends and share repurchases Lincoln Electric Holdings, Inc. (the "Company") (NASDAQ:LECO) today reported second quarter 2024 net income of $101.7 million, or diluted earnings per share (EPS) of $1.77, which includes special item after-tax net charges of $32.6 million, or $0.57 EPS. This compares with prior year period net income of $137.3 million, or $2.36 EPS, which included special item after-tax net charges
Positions Lincoln Electric as a Leader in Mobile Power Solutions in the Maintenance and Repair Service Truck Market Lincoln Electric Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ:LECO) announced today that it has acquired Vanair Manufacturing, LLC ("Vanair"), a privately held, Michigan City, Indiana-based, manufacturer of mobile power solutions serving the U.S. service truck market. Vanair offers the industry's most comprehensive portfolio of mobile power solutions, including vehicle-mounted compressors, generators, welders, hydraulics, chargers/boosters, and electrified power equipment. Their extensive equipment portfolio complements Lincoln Electric's maintenance and repair consumable offering and builds upon
Lincoln Electric Holdings, Inc., (NASDAQ:LECO) announced today that its Board of Directors has declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.71 per common share, payable October 15, 2024, to shareholders of record as of September 30, 2024. Business Lincoln Electric is the world leader in the engineering, design, and manufacturing of advanced arc welding solutions, automated joining, assembly and cutting systems, plasma and oxy-fuel cutting equipment, and has a leading global position in brazing and soldering alloys. Lincoln is recognized as the Welding Expert™ for its leading materials science, software development, automation engineering, and application expertise, which advance customers'
Lincoln Electric Holdings, Inc., (the "Company") (NASDAQ:LECO) announced today that it will release its second quarter 2024 results on Wednesday, July 31, 2024, prior to market open. An investor conference call and webcast will take place at 10:00 a.m. (ET) later that day. The event is available via webcast in listen-only mode and can be accessed here or on the Company's Investor Relations home page at https://ir.lincolnelectric.com. To participate via telephone, please dial (888) 440-4368 (domestic) or (646) 960-0856 (international) and use confirmation code 6709091. Telephone participants are asked to connect 10 minutes prior to the start of the conference call. A replay of the earnings
First Quarter 2024 Highlights Net sales of $981 million Operating income margin of 16.8%; Adjusted operating income margin of 17.5% Record EPS of $2.14; record Adjusted EPS of $2.23 Cash flows from operations increase 8% to record $133 million Returned $152 million to shareholders through dividends and share repurchases Lincoln Electric Holdings, Inc. (the "Company") (NASDAQ:LECO) today reported first quarter 2024 net income of $123.4 million, or diluted earnings per share (EPS) of $2.14, which includes special item after-tax net charges of $5.2 million, or $0.09 EPS. This compares with prior year period net income of $121.9 million, or $2.09 EPS, which included specia
Lincoln Electric Holdings, Inc., (NASDAQ:LECO) announced today that its Board of Directors has declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.71 per common share, payable July 15, 2024, to shareholders of record as of June 30, 2024. Business Lincoln Electric is the world leader in the engineering, design, and manufacturing of advanced arc welding solutions, automated joining, assembly and cutting systems, plasma and oxy-fuel cutting equipment, and has a leading global position in brazing and soldering alloys. Lincoln is recognized as the Welding Expert™ for its leading materials science, software development, automation engineering, and application expertise, which advance customers' fabricat
Lincoln Electric Holdings, Inc., (the "Company") (NASDAQ:LECO) announced today that it will release its first quarter 2024 results on Thursday, April 25, 2024, prior to market open. An investor conference call and webcast will take place at 10:00 a.m. (ET) later that day. The event is available via webcast in listen-only mode and can be accessed here or on the Company's Investor Relations home page at https://ir.lincolnelectric.com. To participate via telephone, please dial (888) 440-4368 (domestic) or (646) 960-0856 (international) and use confirmation code 6709091. Telephone participants are asked to connect 10 minutes prior to the start of the conference call. A replay of the earnings
Complements Lincoln Electric's Automated Material Handling and Testing Solutions and Expands Capabilities with Integrated Production Data and Analytic Software Solutions Lincoln Electric Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ:LECO) announced today that it has acquired RedViking, a privately held automation system integrator based in Plymouth, Michigan, U.S. RedViking specializes in the development and integration of state-of-the-art autonomous guided vehicles (AGVs) and mobile robots, custom assembly and dynamic test systems, and proprietary manufacturing execution system (MES) software. The company serves customers in the aerospace and defense, transportation, and general industry sectors. This press r
CLEVELAND, Feb. 20, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Lincoln Electric Holdings, Inc., (NASDAQ:LECO) announced today that its Board of Directors has declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.71 per common share, payable April 15, 2024, to shareholders of record as of March 31, 2024. Business Lincoln Electric is the world leader in the engineering, design, and manufacturing of advanced arc welding solutions, automated joining, assembly and cutting systems, plasma and oxy-fuel cutting equipment, and has a leading global position in brazing and soldering alloys. Lincoln is recognized as the Welding Expert™ for its leading materials science, software development, automation engineering, and applicatio
Fourth Quarter 2023 Highlights Net sales increase 13.7% to record $1.1 billion Record operating income margin of 19.3% and adjusted operating income margin of 17.2% Record EPS of $2.70 and adjusted EPS of $2.45 Full Year 2023 Highlights Net sales increase 11.4% to record $4.2 billion Record operating income margin and adjusted operating income margin of 17.1% Record EPS of $9.37 and adjusted EPS of $9.41 Cash flows from operations increase 74% to record $668 million with 105% cash conversion(1) Returned $347 million to shareholders through dividends and share repurchases
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Lincoln Electric Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ:LECO) ("Company") announced today that Susan C. Edwards has joined the Company to serve as Senior Vice President, Chief Human Resources Officer (CHRO), effective April 8, 2024. Reporting to Steven Hedlund, President and CEO, she will join the executive team and will lead the Company's global human resources strategy and operations, talent management, training and employee development programs, and compensation and benefits. Edwards succeeds Michele Kuhrt, who was recently named, Executive Vice President, Chief Transformation Officer. This press release features multimedia. View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240404795
Lincoln Electric Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ:LECO) ("Company"), announced today that Michele R. Kuhrt has been appointed as Executive Vice President, Chief Transformation Officer (CTO), effective April 8, 2024. In this newly created role, Kuhrt will lead initiatives to accelerate business process standardization and organizational alignment under the Lincoln Electric Business System (LBS) to support the Company's strategic goals. She will continue to serve as a member of the executive leadership team and report to Steven B. Hedlund, President and Chief Executive Officer. This press release features multimedia. View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240403151965/en/
Nordson Corporation (NASDAQ:NDSN) announced the election of Christopher L. Mapes, retired president and chief executive officer of Lincoln Electric Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ:LECO), to its board of directors, effective today. Mr. Mapes has more than 38 years of experience leading diversified global manufacturing companies. Beyond his keen understanding of the manufacturing industry, Mr. Mapes has significant experience in the areas of mergers and acquisitions, global operations, international compliance and developing and implementing strategic operating plans. This press release features multimedia. View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240115539778/en/Christoph
CLEVELAND, Nov. 14, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Lincoln Electric Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ:LECO) ("Company"), announced today that J. Ashley Hall has joined the Company to serve as Senior Vice President, Global Procurement, effective immediately. In this new role, Hall will oversee global procurement as a member of the executive leadership team and will report to Steven B. Hedlund, Executive Vice President, Chief Operating Officer, who will be promoted to the position of Chief Executive Officer beginning January 1, 2024. "I am pleased to welcome Ash to the team, and I am confident his leadership experience and track record of advancing efficient procurement, supplier performance and operati
Christopher Mapes to be Designated Executive Chairman Steven Hedlund, Chief Operating Officer, to be Named President and Chief Executive Officer CLEVELAND, July 27, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Lincoln Electric Holdings, Inc., (the "Company") (NASDAQ:LECO) announced today that Christopher L. Mapes, Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer (CEO), who has served as President and CEO since 2012, will retire as President and CEO on December 31, 2023, and will be designated as Executive Chairman of the Board, effective January 1, 2024. Steven B. Hedlund, who has been with the Company for 15 years and serves as Chief Operating Officer, will be named Presid
CLEVELAND, May 05, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Lincoln Electric Holdings, Inc. (the "Company") (NASDAQ:LECO) today announced that Michelle N. Butler has been appointed Vice President, Environmental, Health and Safety (EHS) & Sustainability, reporting to the Executive Vice President, General Counsel and Secretary. In this new role, Butler will oversee the Company's EHS & Sustainability policies, procedures and operational initiatives to advance safety, health, incident and accident prevention, regulatory compliance, and environmental management performance. She will also lead the Company's sustainability program and its Sustainability Committee to enhance environmental performance and product
Morgan Stanley initiated coverage of Lincoln Electric with a rating of Underweight and set a new price target of $178.00
Seaport Research Partners upgraded Lincoln Electric from Neutral to Buy and set a new price target of $210.00
UBS initiated coverage of Lincoln Electric with a rating of Sell and set a new price target of $170.00
Oppenheimer downgraded Lincoln Electric from Outperform to Perform
KeyBanc Capital Markets upgraded Lincoln Electric from Sector Weight to Overweight and set a new price target of $232.00
CL King initiated coverage of Lincoln Electric with a rating of Neutral
Morgan Stanley reiterated coverage of Lincoln Electric Holdings with a rating of Equal-Weight and set a new price target of $143.00 from $141.00 previously
Loop Capital initiated coverage of Lincoln Electric with a rating of Buy and set a new price target of $170.00
Morgan Stanley reiterated coverage of Lincoln Electric Holdings with a rating of Equal-Weight and set a new price target of $141.00 from $138.00 previously
Oppenheimer reiterated coverage of Lincoln Electric Holdings with a rating of Outperform and set a new price target of $160.00 from $158.00 previously