Lincoln Electric (LECO) Latest Stock Analysis Report – Oct 15, 2026, 4:00 PM ET
Updated Oct 15, 2026, 4:00 PM ET
- Closed at $260.24, +0.94% vs the prior close of $257.81.
- Volume 336.40K shares, 0.8x its 50-day average.
- No new SEC filings since the prior session.
- No new insider buys or sales reported since the prior session.
LECO rises 0.9% to $260.24. Closed at $260.24, +0.94% vs the prior close of $257.81. Day range $256.46–$265.00, opened at $259.87.
LECO daily analysis — what happened
A plain-English, data-only note written after every US trading day. Newest first; older days stay archived below.
Oct 15, 2026 — LECO rises 0.9% to $260.24
- Closed at $260.24, +0.94% vs the prior close of $257.81. Day range $256.46–$265.00, opened at $259.87.
- Volume was 336.40K shares, 0.8x its 50-day average of 411.73K.
- Price is -4.1% vs its 50-day average ($271.27) and -1.8% vs its 200-day average ($265.00).
- 52-week range $216.22–$310.00; today's close sits at 47% of that range, 16.1% below the 52-week high.
Oct 14, 2026 — LECO dips 1.8% to $257.81
- Closed at $257.81, -1.81% vs the prior close of $262.57. Day range $255.94–$261.95, opened at $261.95.
- Volume was 265.30K shares, 0.6x its 50-day average of 416.63K.
- Price is -5.1% vs its 50-day average ($271.65) and -2.7% vs its 200-day average ($264.92).
- 52-week range $216.22–$310.00; today's close sits at 44% of that range, 16.8% below the 52-week high.
Oct 13, 2026 — LECO rises 1.1% to $262.57
- Closed at $262.57, +1.11% vs the prior close of $259.69. Day range $257.18–$262.96, opened at $259.87.
- Volume was 273.50K shares, 0.7x its 50-day average of 419.36K.
- Price is -3.5% vs its 50-day average ($272.04) and -0.9% vs its 200-day average ($264.87).
- 52-week range $216.22–$310.00; today's close sits at 49% of that range, 15.3% below the 52-week high.
Oct 12, 2026 — LECO dips 0.6% to $259.69
- Closed at $259.69, -0.55% vs the prior close of $261.13. Day range $258.24–$263.16, opened at $260.18.
- Volume was 299.00K shares, 0.7x its 50-day average of 428.34K.
- Price is -4.6% vs its 50-day average ($272.15) and -1.9% vs its 200-day average ($264.78).
- 52-week range $216.22–$310.00; today's close sits at 46% of that range, 16.2% below the 52-week high.
Oct 9, 2026 — LECO rises 0.9% to $261.13
- Closed at $261.13, +0.91% vs the prior close of $258.78. Day range $257.81–$263.44, opened at $259.62.
- Volume was 235.70K shares, 0.5x its 50-day average of 440.45K — lighter than usual.
- Price is -4.1% vs its 50-day average ($272.18) and -1.4% vs its 200-day average ($264.71).
- 52-week range $216.22–$310.00; today's close sits at 48% of that range, 15.8% below the 52-week high.
Oct 8, 2026 — LECO dips 1.7% to $258.78
- Closed at $258.78, -1.67% vs the prior close of $263.17. Day range $255.51–$261.12, opened at $261.12.
- Volume was 361.20K shares, 0.8x its 50-day average of 449.68K.
- Price is -4.8% vs its 50-day average ($271.96) and -2.2% vs its 200-day average ($264.62).
- 52-week range $216.22–$310.00; today's close sits at 45% of that range, 16.5% below the 52-week high.
Oct 7, 2026 — LECO slides 4.5% to $263.17
- Closed at $263.17, -4.49% vs the prior close of $275.54. Day range $261.17–$274.92, opened at $270.54.
- Volume was 289.40K shares, 0.6x its 50-day average of 458.66K.
- Price is -3.2% vs its 50-day average ($271.95) and -0.5% vs its 200-day average ($264.55).
- 52-week range $216.22–$310.00; today's close sits at 50% of that range, 15.1% below the 52-week high.
Oct 6, 2026 — LECO ends flat (+0.2%) to $275.54, 4 up days in a row
- Closed at $275.54, +0.22% vs the prior close of $274.94. Day range $274.89–$279.23, opened at $277.82.
- Volume was 166.10K shares, 0.4x its 50-day average of 461.78K — lighter than usual.
- Price is +1.3% vs its 50-day average ($272.03) and +4.2% vs its 200-day average ($264.45).
- 52-week range $216.22–$310.00; today's close sits at 63% of that range, 11.1% below the 52-week high.
- That makes 4 straight gains.
Oct 5, 2026 — LECO ends flat (+0.2%) to $274.94, 3 up days in a row
- Closed at $274.94, +0.20% vs the prior close of $274.38. Day range $270.95–$279.13, opened at $274.35.
- Volume was 367.40K shares, 0.8x its 50-day average of 458.08K.
- Price is +1.2% vs its 50-day average ($271.66) and +4.0% vs its 200-day average ($264.28).
- 52-week range $216.22–$310.00; today's close sits at 63% of that range, 11.3% below the 52-week high.
- That makes 3 straight gains.
Oct 2, 2026 — LECO rises 1.8% to $274.38
- Closed at $274.38, +1.85% vs the prior close of $269.40. Day range $273.14–$277.16, opened at $274.92.
- Volume was 389.20K shares, 0.9x its 50-day average of 456.02K.
- Price is +1.2% vs its 50-day average ($271.19) and +3.9% vs its 200-day average ($264.12).
- 52-week range $216.22–$310.00; today's close sits at 62% of that range, 11.5% below the 52-week high.
LECO latest news & SEC filings
Every SEC filing by or about LECO in the last 120 days, explained in plain English. Updated daily, with a same-day refresh for new filings.
Sep 11, 2026 · 144 — Notice of proposed sale (Form 144)
Notice of proposed sale (Form 144) — an insider or affiliate plans to sell restricted or control shares
A notice of intent, not a completed sale. Any actual sale by a director or officer shows up later on Form 4.
Aug 24, 2026 · 4 — Insider trade report (Form 4)
Insider trade report (Form 4) — a director, officer or 10%+ owner changed their holdings
Insider holdings update with no common-stock transactions in the table (often options or derivative awards only).
Aug 11, 2026 · 8-K — Current report
Current report — a filing companies must make within 4 business days of a major event
- Item 5.02 — Change in directors or officers (appointment, departure or pay).
Jul 30, 2026 · 10-Q — Quarterly report (unaudited financial statements for the quarter)
Quarterly report (unaudited financial statements for the quarter)
Quarter ended Jun 30, 2026:
- Revenue: $1.22B (prior year $1.09B) (+12.0% vs Jun 30, 2025)
- Net income: $158.52M (prior year $143.40M) (+10.5% vs Jun 30, 2025)
- Diluted EPS: $2.88 (prior year $2.56) (+12.5% vs Jun 30, 2025)
Jul 30, 2026 · 8-K — Current report
Current report — a filing companies must make within 4 business days of a major event
- Item 2.02 — Reported results of operations (earnings release).
This is a results-day filing: the earnings press release is attached as an exhibit.
Jul 27, 2026 · 4 — Insider trade report (Form 4)
Insider trade report (Form 4) — a director, officer or 10%+ owner changed their holdings
Insider holdings update with no common-stock transactions in the table (often options or derivative awards only).
Jun 25, 2026 · 11-K — Annual report for an employee stock plan
Annual report for an employee stock plan
Jun 18, 2026 · 4 — Insider trade report (Form 4)
Insider trade report (Form 4) — a director, officer or 10%+ owner changed their holdings
- Whitehead Michael J sold 845 shares at $274.81 (≈$232.21K) on Jun 16, 2026
Open-market purchases (P) and sales (S) are shown in colour; awards, exercises and tax withholding are routine pay-related moves. Many sales are pre-planned under 10b5-1 plans.
Things to know before you trade LECO
- Last results release: Jul 30, 2026 (8-K Item 2.02). Previous ones: Apr 30, 2026, Feb 12, 2026, Oct 30, 2025. Based on that rhythm, the next report is likely around Oct 29, 2026 — an estimate, not a confirmed date.
- How much it moves: over the last 20 sessions the average daily move was 1.19% (largest 4.5%).
- Liquidity: about 365.60K shares (≈$95.14M) trade per day on average.
- 52-week position: $260.24 vs a range of $216.22–$310.00 (47% of the range).
- Dividends: last ex-dividend date Sep 30, 2026 ($0.79/share); 4 payments in the past 12 months.
- Splits: none in the last 2 years.
- Insider trades (Form 4, last 12 months, recent 25 shown): 0 open-market buys, 7 sales; latest: Michael J Whitehead sold 845 shares on Jun 16, 2026.
- Latest filings: 8-K Aug 11, 2026; 10-Q Jul 30, 2026; 8-K Jul 30, 2026.
- Share count: 54.51M shares outstanding (Jun 30, 2026), -1.2% vs a year earlier.
- Listing: Nasdaq · industry: Metalworkg Machinery & Equipment.
LECO market data (last 20 sessions)
| Date | Open | High | Low | Close | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 15, 2026 | 259.87 | 265.00 | 256.46 | 260.24 | 336.40K |
| Oct 14, 2026 | 261.95 | 261.95 | 255.94 | 257.81 | 265.30K |
| Oct 13, 2026 | 259.87 | 262.96 | 257.18 | 262.57 | 273.50K |
| Oct 12, 2026 | 260.18 | 263.16 | 258.24 | 259.69 | 299.00K |
| Oct 9, 2026 | 259.62 | 263.44 | 257.81 | 261.13 | 235.70K |
| Oct 8, 2026 | 261.12 | 261.12 | 255.51 | 258.78 | 361.20K |
| Oct 7, 2026 | 270.54 | 274.92 | 261.17 | 263.17 | 289.40K |
| Oct 6, 2026 | 277.82 | 279.23 | 274.89 | 275.54 | 166.10K |
| Oct 5, 2026 | 274.35 | 279.13 | 270.95 | 274.94 | 367.40K |
| Oct 2, 2026 | 274.92 | 277.16 | 273.14 | 274.38 | 389.20K |
| Oct 1, 2026 | 264.03 | 269.78 | 260.94 | 269.40 | 353.60K |
| Sep 30, 2026 | 271.79 | 271.79 | 264.46 | 264.58 | 323.70K |
| Sep 29, 2026 | 271.18 | 274.18 | 268.03 | 270.81 | 338.50K |
| Sep 28, 2026 | 269.65 | 273.22 | 267.86 | 271.18 | 343.60K |
| Sep 25, 2026 | 268.86 | 272.13 | 266.52 | 271.70 | 398.30K |
| Sep 24, 2026 | 262.93 | 268.27 | 261.10 | 266.40 | 484.70K |
| Sep 23, 2026 | 262.91 | 267.53 | 260.86 | 265.40 | 338.00K |
| Sep 22, 2026 | 260.67 | 263.88 | 259.68 | 262.99 | 374.00K |
| Sep 21, 2026 | 259.41 | 260.23 | 256.13 | 258.32 | 380.30K |
| Sep 18, 2026 | 256.78 | 257.94 | 254.69 | 257.20 | 994.00K |
About Lincoln Electric
Lincoln Electric (LECO) is listed on the Nasdaq and classified by the SEC under “Metalworkg Machinery & Equipment”. Its business address is in CLEVELAND, OH. State of incorporation: OH. Fiscal year ends December 31. SEC CIK 59527.
LECO board of directors & executives
From SEC Form 3/4/5 insider filings made in the last 12 months (date = latest filing).
Directors
| Name | Role | Latest filing |
|---|---|---|
| Purushotam Patel Benny | Director | Apr 20, 2026 |
| Brian Chambers | Director | Apr 20, 2026 |
| Curtis E Espeland | Director | Apr 20, 2026 |
| Nancy Joy Falotico | Director | Apr 20, 2026 |
| Bonnie J Fetch | Director | Apr 20, 2026 |
| Patrick P. Goris | Director | Apr 20, 2026 |
| Steven B Hedlund | CHAIRMAN, PRESIDENT & CEO | Aug 24, 2026 |
| Michael F Hilton | Director | Apr 20, 2026 |
| Marc A Howze | Director | Apr 20, 2026 |
| Kathryn Jo Lincoln | Director | Apr 20, 2026 |
| Phillip J Mason | Director | Dec 12, 2025 |
Executive officers
| Name | Title | Latest filing |
|---|---|---|
| Jennifer I Ansberry | EVP, GENERAL COUNSEL & SECY | Mar 4, 2026 |
| Gabriel Bruno | EVP, CFO & TREASURER | Mar 4, 2026 |
| Lisa Dietrich | EVP, CDIO | Mar 4, 2026 |
| Gregory Doria | EVP, PRES INTERNATIONAL | May 5, 2026 |
| Susan C Edwards | EVP, CHRO | Feb 20, 2026 |
| Steven B Hedlund | CHAIRMAN, PRESIDENT & CEO | Aug 24, 2026 |
| Kevin J. Whaley | EVP, Pres, Global Automation | Jul 27, 2026 |
| Michael J Whitehead | EVP, PRESIDENT, AMERICAS WELD | Jun 18, 2026 |
Recent insider buys & sales
| Date | Insider | Type | Shares | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 16, 2026 | Michael J Whitehead | Sale | 845 | $274.81 |
| Mar 2, 2026 | Gabriel Bruno | Sale | 3,178 | $287.14 |
| Mar 2, 2026 | Gabriel Bruno | Sale | 2,427 | $285.44 |
| Mar 2, 2026 | Gabriel Bruno | Sale | 11,868 | $286.23 |
| Feb 17, 2026 | Jennifer I Ansberry | Sale | 2,400 | $289.18 |
| Feb 17, 2026 | Jennifer I Ansberry | Sale | 500 | $290.38 |
| Feb 17, 2026 | Jennifer I Ansberry | Sale | 7,757 | $288.65 |
LECO financials (annual, from XBRL filings)
| Fiscal year end | Revenue | Net income | Diluted EPS | Operating cash flow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 31, 2025 | $4.23B | $520.53M | 9.32 | $661.17M |
| Dec 31, 2024 | $4.01B | $466.11M | 8.15 | $598.98M |
| Dec 31, 2023 | $4.19B | $545.25M | 9.37 | $667.54M |
| Dec 31, 2022 | $3.76B | $472.22M | 8.04 | $383.39M |
| Dec 31, 2021 | $3.23B | $276.58M | 4.60 | $365.06M |
Latest balance sheet: total assets $3.81B, total liabilities $2.26B, cash $242.44M (as of Jun 30, 2026).
LECO earnings / results-day log
| Date | Filing | Close that day |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 30, 2026 | 8-K Item 2.02 (results) | $250.22 |
| Apr 30, 2026 | 8-K Item 2.02 (results) | $265.00 |
| Feb 12, 2026 | 8-K Item 2.02 (results) | $296.14 |
| Oct 30, 2025 | 8-K Item 2.02 (results) | $236.10 |
| Jul 31, 2025 | 8-K Item 2.02 (results) | $243.50 |
| Apr 30, 2025 | 8-K Item 2.02 (results) | $176.20 |
| Feb 13, 2025 | 8-K Item 2.02 (results) | $213.81 |
| Oct 31, 2024 | 8-K Item 2.02 (results) | $192.56 |
| Jul 31, 2024 | 8-K Item 2.02 (results) | — |
| Apr 25, 2024 | 8-K Item 2.02 (results) | — |
| Feb 15, 2024 | 8-K Item 2.02 (results) | — |
| Oct 27, 2023 | 8-K Item 2.02 (results) | — |
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