Lincoln Electric Holdings, Inc. engages in the manufacture of arc welding equipment, consumable welding products and other welding and cutting products. Its welding products include arc welding power sources, wire feeding systems, robotic welding packages, fume extraction equipment, consumable electrodes and fluxes. The firm offers CNC plasma and oxy-fuel cutting systems, regulators and torches used in oxy-fuel welding, cutting and brazing. It operates through the following segments: Americas Welding, International Welding and The Harris Products Group. The Americas Welding segment includes welding operations in North and South America. The International Welding segment primarily includes welding operations in Europe, Africa, Asia, and Australia. The Harris Products Group includes the company's global cutting, soldering and brazing businesses as well as the retail business in the United States. The company was founded on 1895 and is headquartered in Cleveland, OH.
Industry, Sector and Symbol
Stock Exchange NASDAQ
Industry Metalworking machinery & equipment
Sub-IndustryIndustrial Machinery
SectorIndustrial Products
Current SymbolNASDAQ:LECO
Previous Symbol
CUSIP53390010
Phone216-481-8100
Debt
Debt-to-Equity Ratio0.75
Current Ratio2.58
Quick Ratio1.88
Price-To-Earnings
Trailing P/E Ratio21.16
Forward P/E Ratio16.92
P/E Growth1.3
Sales & Book Value
Annual Sales$2.62 billion
Price / Sales1.97
Cash Flow$4.8290 per share
Price / Cash Flow16.61
Book Value$14.18 per share
Price / Book5.66
Profitability
EPS (Most Recent Fiscal Year)$3.79
Net Income$247.50 million
Net Margins7.40%
Return on Equity31.77%
Return on Assets12.34%
Miscellaneous
Employees11,000
Outstanding Shares64,450,000
Market Cap$5.22 billion
OptionableOptionable
Lincoln Electric (NASDAQ:LECO) Frequently Asked Questions
What is Lincoln Electric's stock symbol?
Lincoln Electric trades on the NASDAQ under the ticker symbol "LECO."
How often does Lincoln Electric pay dividends? What is the dividend yield for Lincoln Electric?
Lincoln Electric declared a quarterly dividend on Tuesday, October 16th. Shareholders of record on Monday, December 31st will be paid a dividend of $0.47 per share on Tuesday, January 15th. This represents a $1.88 annualized dividend and a yield of 2.34%. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Friday, December 28th. This is an increase from Lincoln Electric's previous quarterly dividend of $0.39. View Lincoln Electric's Dividend History.
How were Lincoln Electric's earnings last quarter?
Lincoln Electric Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ:LECO) posted its earnings results on Thursday, October, 25th. The industrial products company reported $1.21 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, hitting the Thomson Reuters' consensus estimate of $1.21. The industrial products company earned $737.10 million during the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $763.42 million. Lincoln Electric had a return on equity of 31.77% and a net margin of 7.40%. View Lincoln Electric's Earnings History.
When is Lincoln Electric's next earnings date?
What price target have analysts set for LECO?
9 analysts have issued twelve-month price objectives for Lincoln Electric's stock. Their predictions range from $85.00 to $115.00. On average, they anticipate Lincoln Electric's stock price to reach $101.50 in the next twelve months. This suggests a possible upside of 26.5% from the stock's current price. View Analyst Price Targets for Lincoln Electric.
What is the consensus analysts' recommendation for Lincoln Electric?
9 Wall Street analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Lincoln Electric in the last year. There are currently 2 hold ratings and 7 buy ratings for the stock, resulting in a consensus recommendation of "Buy." View Analyst Ratings for Lincoln Electric.
Has Lincoln Electric been receiving favorable news coverage?
News articles about LECO stock have trended somewhat positive recently, according to InfoTrie. The research group rates the sentiment of press coverage by analyzing more than six thousand blog and news sources. The firm ranks coverage of publicly-traded companies on a scale of -5 to 5, with scores closest to five being the most favorable. Lincoln Electric earned a coverage optimism score of 1.2 on InfoTrie's scale. They also gave headlines about the industrial products company a news buzz of 6.0 out of 10, meaning that recent press coverage is somewhat likely to have an effect on the stock's share price in the next several days.
Who are some of Lincoln Electric's key competitors?
Who are Lincoln Electric's key executives?
Lincoln Electric's management team includes the folowing people:
- Christopher L. Mapes, Chairman, President & Chief Executive Officer
- Vincent K. Petrella, Chief Financial Officer, Treasurer & Executive VP
- Michele R. Kuhrt, Executive VP & Chief Information Officer
- Anthony K. Battle, Chief Compliance Officer & SVP-Internal Audit
- Gabriel Bruno, Chief Human Resources Officer & EVP
Who are Lincoln Electric's major shareholders?
Lincoln Electric's stock is owned by a number of of retail and institutional investors. Top institutional investors include Vanguard Group Inc. (9.32%), Vanguard Group Inc (9.32%), BlackRock Inc. (9.23%), Alliancebernstein L.P. (2.35%), Keybank National Association OH (2.10%) and JPMorgan Chase & Co. (1.96%). Company insiders that own Lincoln Electric stock include David H Gunning, Frederick G Stueber, G Russell Lincoln, Gabriel Bruno, Geoffrey P Allman, Kathryn Jo Lincoln, Michele R Kuhrt, Steven B Hedlund, Thomas A Flohn, Vincent K Petrella and William E Macdonald III. View Institutional Ownership Trends for Lincoln Electric.
Which institutional investors are selling Lincoln Electric stock?
LECO stock was sold by a variety of institutional investors in the last quarter, including Baillie Gifford & Co., Mitsubishi UFJ Trust & Banking Corp, First Trust Advisors LP, Carnegie Capital Asset Management LLC, FMR LLC, Vident Investment Advisory LLC, Fisher Asset Management LLC and Russell Investments Group Ltd.. Company insiders that have sold Lincoln Electric company stock in the last year include G Russell Lincoln, Kathryn Jo Lincoln and William E Macdonald III. View Insider Buying and Selling for Lincoln Electric.
Which institutional investors are buying Lincoln Electric stock?
LECO stock was acquired by a variety of institutional investors in the last quarter, including Marshall Wace LLP, Prudential Financial Inc., BlackRock Inc., Canada Pension Plan Investment Board, JPMorgan Chase & Co., Morgan Stanley, Cornerstone Wealth Management LLC and Vanguard Group Inc. View Insider Buying and Selling for Lincoln Electric.
How do I buy shares of Lincoln Electric?
Shares of LECO can be purchased through any online brokerage account. Popular online brokerages with access to the U.S. stock market include Vanguard Brokerage Services, TD Ameritrade, E*TRADE, Scottrade, Fidelity and Charles Schwab.
What is Lincoln Electric's stock price today?
One share of LECO stock can currently be purchased for approximately $80.21.
How big of a company is Lincoln Electric?
Lincoln Electric has a market capitalization of $5.22 billion and generates $2.62 billion in revenue each year. The industrial products company earns $247.50 million in net income (profit) each year or $3.79 on an earnings per share basis. Lincoln Electric employs 11,000 workers across the globe.
What is Lincoln Electric's official website?
How can I contact Lincoln Electric?
Lincoln Electric's mailing address is 22801 ST. CLAIR AVENUE, CLEVELAND OH, 44117. The industrial products company can be reached via phone at 216-481-8100 or via email at [email protected]
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