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Lincoln Electric Holdings, Inc.

S&P 500

LECO/Industrials · Tools & Accessories/NASDAQ

Dividend Yield

1.14%

$3.12 · Annual Dividend

Stock Price$273.72P/E28.4MCap15.1BLast update: Jun 26, 2026 at 06:56

Dividend Safety Rating

89/ 100Very Safe

LECO's dividend appears very safe. Strengths include a 31.8% earnings payout ratio & 38.6% fcf payout ratio. The dividend has been growing at a 8.95% 5-year CAGR.

Based on 15 of 15 metrics

Strengths

  • Earnings Payout Ratio: 31.8%Low earnings payout ratio leaves room to grow the dividend.
  • FCF Payout Ratio: 38.6%Free cash flow comfortably covers the dividend.
  • CFO Payout Ratio: 25.5%Operating cash flow strongly supports the payout.

Risks

No material risks identified across rated metrics.

Payout & Coverage

Very Safe
31.8%Very Safe
38.6%Very Safe
25.5%Very Safe
14.1xVery Safe

Balance Sheet

Safe

Profitability

Safe

Dividend Track Record

Very Safe
11+ yrsVery Safe
NoneVery Safe
GrowingVery Safe

About Lincoln Electric Holdings, Inc.

Lincoln Electric Holdings, Inc. is a leading manufacturer of welding, cutting, and brazing products through its subsidiaries worldwide. The company designs, develops, manufactures, and sells a comprehensive portfolio that includes arc welding equipment, plasma and oxyfuel cutting systems, wire feeding systems, fume control equipment, welding accessories, specialty gas regulators, brazing and soldering filler metals, and automation solutions. It operates in three key segments: Americas Welding, International Welding, and The Harris Products Group, serving diverse end-user markets such as general fabrication, heavy industries, automotive and transportation, construction and infrastructure, shipbuilding, energy, and process industries. Products are distributed through industrial distributors, retailers, and an international sales force. Founded in 1895 and headquartered in Cleveland, Ohio, Lincoln Electric Holdings, Inc. plays a vital role in the industrials sector by providing essential tools and consumables that support ongoing manufacturing and maintenance operations across multiple global industries.

Dividend Overview

Dividend Yield

1.14%

Annual Dividend

$3.12

Frequency

Quarterly

Payout Ratio

31.79%

FCF Payout Ratio

38.62%

52-Week Range

$204.42 - $310.00

Dividend History (2016–2025)

LECO annual dividend per share and yield history

Earnings & Profitability

LECO earnings per share and net profit margin

Key Dates

Next Ex-Dividend Date

June 30, 2026

Next Payment Date

July 15, 2026

Dividend Growth

3-Year Dividend CAGR

9.43%

5-Year Dividend CAGR

8.95%

10-Year Dividend CAGR

9.83%

3-Year Total Growth

31.03%

5-Year Total Growth

53.54%

10-Year Total Growth

155.46%

Income Calculator

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Total Investment

$27,372.00

Annual Income

$312.00

Quarterly Income

$78.00

Monthly Income

$26.00

Frequently Asked Questions

What is LECO's current dividend yield?
Lincoln Electric Holdings, Inc. (LECO) currently has a dividend yield of 1.14%, based on a stock price of $273.72 and an annual dividend of $3.12.
When is LECO's next dividend payment date?
LECO's next ex-dividend date is 2026-06-30 and the next payment date is 2026-07-15. You must own the stock before the ex-dividend date to receive the upcoming payment.
How much does LECO pay in dividends per year?
Lincoln Electric Holdings, Inc. paid $3.04 per share in annual dividends in 2025. The dividends are paid quarterly.
Has LECO been increasing its dividend?
Lincoln Electric Holdings, Inc. has grown its dividend at a 5-year CAGR of 8.95% and a 10-year CAGR of 9.83%.
Is LECO's dividend safe?
Lincoln Electric Holdings, Inc. has a payout ratio of 31.79%. Its free cash flow payout ratio is 38.62%. A payout ratio below 60% is generally considered sustainable.
How is LECO's Dividend Safety Rating calculated?
The Dividend Safety Rating evaluates Lincoln Electric Holdings, Inc.'s dividend sustainability across four categories: Payout & Coverage (30%), Balance Sheet (20%), Profitability (20%), and Dividend Track Record (30%). Each metric is rated from "Very Safe" to "Danger" based on industry-standard thresholds, with sector-specific adjustments for industrials companies. The overall score ranges from 0 to 100.

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