Business Description

Lincoln Electric Holdings Inc., founded in 1895 and based in Cleveland, Ohio, is a global manufacturer specializing in welding equipment, consumables, and automation solutions. It generates revenue through diversified sales to both small fabricators and large industrial customers. Under CEO Christopher A. Brandt’s leadership since 2016, the company holds an estimated 15-20% market share in key regions. Focused on expanding its automation offerings and global footprint, it continues to navigate challenges like supply chain disruptions and raw material cost fluctuations.

Everything on Lincoln Electric Holdings Inc.

Revenue (FY2025) $4.23B
YoY growth +5.6%
Operating margin 17.0%
Direction Expanding
Gross margin 36.2%
Net margin 12.1%

Earnings Transcripts

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Leadership & board

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Owens Corning — Director
Eastman Chemical Company — Director
The Lincoln Motor Company — Director
Cummins Inc. — Director
Carrier Global Corporation — Director
Nordson Corporation — Director
Land Policy — Director
Smurfit Westrock — Director
Lincoln Electric Holdings acquires Fori Automation, Inc. — Americas Welding (~75%) and International Welding · 2022 View full deal ↗ Lincoln Electric Holdings acquires Coldwater Machine Company, LLC and Pro Systems LLC — Automation · 2018 View full deal ↗ Lincoln Electric Holdings acquires Overstreet-Hughes Company, Inc. (Fabricated Tube Products / FTP) and Shoals Tubular, Inc. — The Harris Products Group · 2021 View full deal ↗ Lincoln Electric Holdings acquires Soldering and brazing business of Worthington Industries, Inc. — The Harris Products Group · 2019 View full deal ↗ Lincoln Electric Holdings acquires Vanair Manufacturing, LLC — Americas Welding · 2024 View full deal ↗ Lincoln Electric Holdings acquires RedViking — Americas Welding · 2024 View full deal ↗ Lincoln Electric Holdings acquires Powermig Automacao e Soldagem Ltda. — International Welding (Brazil automation) · 2023 View full deal ↗ Lincoln Electric Holdings acquires Kestra Universal Soldas, Industria e Comercio, Importacao e Exportacao Ltda. — International Welding (South America) · 2022 View full deal ↗ Lincoln Electric Holdings acquires Zeman Bauelemente Produktionsgesellschaft m.b.H. — International Welding (automation) · 2021 View full deal ↗ Lincoln Electric Holdings acquires Kaynak Teknigi Sanayi ve Ticaret A.S. (Askaynak) - controlling stake — International Welding (EMEA) · 2019 View full deal ↗ Lincoln Electric Holdings acquires Baker Industries, Inc. — Automation (additive manufacturing) · 2019 View full deal ↗ Lincoln Electric Holdings acquires Inovatech Engineering Corporation — Automation · 2018 View full deal ↗

Share Repurchase Program

Total authorized
Up to 10 million shares of common stock (authorized by the Board on February 12, 2020)
Remaining (Authorized February 12, 2020; no expiration disclosed)
5,096,631 shares (maximum shares that may yet be purchased under the program as of December 31, 2025)
Latest FY repurchased
$338,308 thousand ($338.3 million) for purchase of shares for treasury in fiscal year 2025 per the consolidated statement of cash flows

Recent SEC Filings

2026-04-30 Reported quarterly results View filing ↗
2026-04-21 Shareholder vote results View filing ↗
2026-02-12 Reported quarterly results View filing ↗
2025-10-30 Reported quarterly results View filing ↗
2025-10-20 Leadership change (directors/officers) View filing ↗
2025-07-31 Reported quarterly results View filing ↗
2025-04-30 Reported quarterly results View filing ↗
2025-04-28 Shareholder vote results View filing ↗
2025-02-24 Leadership change (directors/officers) View filing ↗
2025-02-13 Reported quarterly results View filing ↗
2024-10-31 Reported quarterly results View filing ↗
2024-10-10 Leadership change (directors/officers) View filing ↗

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