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Lincoln Electric (LECO) Dividend Yield, Date & History

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$260.92 -5.45 (-2.05%)
Closing price 05/15/2026 04:00 PM Eastern
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$260.65 -0.27 (-0.10%)
As of 05/15/2026 06:13 PM Eastern
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Lincoln Electric Dividend Summary

Dividend Yield
1.21%
Annual Dividend
$3.16
Next
Dividend Payment
Jul. 15
Dividend Increase
Track Record
30 Years
Annualized 5-Year
Dividend Growth
8.95%
Dividend Payout Ratio
32.61%

Lincoln Electric (LECO) pays an annual dividend of $3.16 per share, with a dividend yield of 1.21%. The next quarterly payment of $0.79 per share is scheduled for Wednesday, July 15, to investors who own the stock before the ex-dividend date of Tuesday, June 30. LECO has grown its dividend for 30 consecutive years, with an average annual increase of 8.95% in the past 5 years. The company currently pays out 32.61% of its earnings and 26.75% of its cash flow as dividends.

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LECO Dividend Payments by Quarter

The chart below displays up to four years of Lincoln Electric's dividend payment history by quarter. The blue bars represent historical dividend payments, while the gray bars indicate future payments.

LECO Dividend Yield Over Time

The chart below tracks Lincoln Electric's dividend yield over the past four years. The line represents changes in yield by quarter, providing a clear view of trends over time.

Lincoln Electric vs. The Competition

Compare Lincoln Electric's annual dividend and yield with averages for Industrials and NASDAQ companies to evaluate its performance against the market.

TypeLincoln ElectricIndustrials CompaniesNASDAQ Companies
Annual Dividend$3.16$0.09$1.60
Dividend Yield1.21%3.58%5.26%
Track Record30 years18 years10 years

Lincoln Electric Dividend Payout Ratio

Dividend payout ratios express the dividend as a percentage of another metric, such as earnings or cash flow, and can be used to assess dividend sustainability.

TypePayout Ratio
Based on Trailing 12 Months of Earnings32.61%
Based on This Year's Estimate29.23%
Based on Next Year's Estimate26.55%
Based on Cashflow26.75%

Lincoln Electric Dividend History by Quarter

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AnnouncedPeriodPaymentPayment ChangeYieldEx-Dividend DateRecord DatePayable Date
4/16/2026quarterly$0.79 - 1.25%6/30/20266/30/20267/15/2026
2/18/2026quarterly$0.79 - 1.27%3/31/20263/31/20264/15/2026
10/15/2025quarterly$0.79+$0.04
5.33%		1.32%12/31/202512/31/20251/15/2026
7/23/2025quarterly$0.75 - 1.27%9/30/20259/30/202510/15/2025
4/23/2025quarterly$0.75 - 1.6%6/30/20256/30/20257/15/2025
2/19/2025quarterly$0.75 - 1.4%3/31/20253/31/20254/15/2025
10/17/2024quarterly$0.75+$0.04
5.63%		1.48%12/31/202412/31/20241/15/2025
7/17/2024quarterly$0.71 - 1.38%9/30/20249/30/202410/15/2024

This table shows Lincoln Electric's quarterly dividend history, including payout amounts, yield, dividend changes, and key dates. Use the date filter to explore data as far back as 2013 to analyze trends over time.

Lincoln Electric Dividend - Frequently Asked Questions

The current dividend yield for Lincoln Electric is 1.21%. Learn more on LECO's dividend yield history.

The annual dividend for LECO shares is $3.16. Learn more on LECO's annual dividend history.

Lincoln Electric pays quarterly dividends to shareholders.

Lincoln Electric's next quarterly dividend payment of $0.79 per share will be made to shareholders on Wednesday, July 15, 2026.

Lincoln Electric's most recent quarterly dividend payment of $0.79 per share was made to shareholders on Wednesday, April 15, 2026.

Lincoln Electric's next ex-dividend date is Tuesday, June 30, 2026.

Lincoln Electric's most recent ex-dividend date was Tuesday, March 31, 2026.

Over the past five years, the company's dividend has grown by an average of 8.95% per year.

Lincoln Electric has increased its dividend for the past 30 consecutive years.

The most recent change in the company's dividend was an increase of $0.04 on Wednesday, October 15, 2025.

The dividend payout ratio for LECO is:
  • 32.61% based on the trailing year of earnings
  • 29.23% based on this year's estimates
  • 26.55% based on next year's estimates
  • 26.75% based on cash flow

Lincoln Electric's dividend yield of 1.21% is lower than the average Industrials company that issues a dividend. The company's 30 consecutive years of dividend growth indicate that the company has a strong committment to maintain and grow its dividend. Lincoln Electric's dividend payout ratio of 32.61% is at a healthy, sustainable level, below 75% of its earnings.

Looking at the stock as a whole, market analysts rate Lincoln Electric stock as a Hold, forecasting limited upside or downside, with the stock seen as fairly valued at this time.

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This page (NASDAQ:LECO) was last updated on 5/17/2026 by MarketBeat.com Staff.
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