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LECO Stock Forecast: Lincoln Electric Holdings, Inc. Price Predictions for 2026-2027

Last close, 14 Aug 2026
$287
+0.79% on the day

The 12 Wall Street analysts covering Lincoln Electric Holdings, Inc. hold a median 12-month price target of $320 — +11.5% from the last close. Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model, run across ~4,600 US stocks, ranks it 90 of 100 as at 15 Aug 2026 — among the strongest tenth. Here, the model and the Street point the same way.

Market cap
$15.6B
Ticker Nerd rank
90 / 100
Median analyst target
$320
Analysts covering
12
Total return, dividends reinvested
1W
+1.7%
1M
+13.6%
YTD
+20.4%
1Y
+19.2%
From 52W high
−3.5%
From 52W low
+31.2%
$219
$297
52-week range, adjusted closes · the dot is the last close
Ticker Nerd rank

LECO stock analysis: one number for the whole business

Consensus tells you what everyone already believes. The model scores Lincoln Electric Holdings, Inc. on its factor families — the same systematic rank behind the Ticker Nerd portfolio.

Where the model ranks itAs at 15 Aug 2026
90 / 100

Percentile across ~4,600 US stocks on Ticker Nerd’s systematic factor model. Higher is better. How the model is built and tested

Issuance
93
Revisions
92
Quality
91
Momentum
73
Growth
66
Volatility
65
Value
65
Accruals
41
Size
12

Issuance (93): The share count has been shrinking and the company is not leaning on new borrowing.

Accruals (41): A large share of reported profit has not shown up as cash, or the balance sheet is expanding quickly — both tend to unwind.

Size (12): Larger than most of the companies we track — more scrutinised, less often mispriced.

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Wall Street

LECO stock forecast 2026-2027: analyst price targets & predictions

The bullish and bearish analyst opinions on LECO, reported as data — targets and ratings, the market's view beside the model's.

Share price and the analyst range, 12 monthsAdjusted close, US dollars
$220$240$260$280$300$320$340Oct 25Jan 26Apr 26Jul 26LECOHigh $340Median $320Low $238

Price targets and ratings are third-party analyst estimates, reported here as data. They are not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.

What Wall Street says12 analysts
7 Buy4 Hold1 Sell
Low $238Median $320High $340

The green dot is the last close — the median target sits +11.5% from it.

Recent analyst actionsNewest first
DateFirmActionRatingTarget
11 Aug 2026UBSInitiatesBuy$340
10 Aug 2026Morgan StanleyUpgradeEqual-Weight$257 → $283
17 July 2026Morgan StanleyMaintainsUnderweight$250 → $253
17 July 2026Morgan StanleyMaintainsUnderweight—
16 June 2026DA DavidsonInitiatesBuy—
5 May 2026BarclaysMaintainsOverweight—
8 Apr 2026StifelMaintainsHold—
1 Apr 2026BarclaysMaintainsOverweight—
31 Mar 2026JefferiesDowngradeHold—
30 Mar 2026Morgan StanleyMaintainsUnderweight—
13 Feb 2026BarclaysMaintainsOverweight—
13 Feb 2026KeybancMaintainsOverweight—
13 Feb 2026StifelMaintainsHold—
3 Feb 2026Roth CapitalReiteratesBuy—
23 Jan 2026BarclaysMaintainsOverweight—
23 Jan 2026StifelMaintainsHold—
12 Jan 2026Morgan StanleyMaintainsUnderweight—
16 Dec 2025StifelMaintainsHold—
31 Oct 2025StifelMaintainsHold—
20 Oct 2025BarclaysMaintainsOverweight—

Price targets and ratings are third-party analyst estimates, reported here as data. They are not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.

Market Radar

This page is one stock. Monday covers all of them.

Computed off the Friday close and sent before the US open.

Market Radar reports the week’s largest rank changes across roughly 4,600 US stocks, the factor behind each one, and where the market went. LECO appears on the weeks it earns a place.

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Estimates

LECO analyst estimate revisions

Not the forecast itself — the direction analysts are revising it. Revision direction is one of the model's factor families.

Which way the estimates are movingNext fiscal year
EPS revision, 90 days
+2.4%
Analysts raising
2
Analysts cutting
2
Fundamentals

Lincoln Electric Holdings, Inc. (LECO) financial data

A margin means little on its own. Each bar marks where the figure sits across the whole US universe we score.

Valuation
Trailing P/E
28.7×

Cheaper than 28% of US stocks

Price / sales
3.5×

Cheaper than 37% of US stocks

Price / book
10.4×

Cheaper than 10% of US stocks

EV / EBITDA
18.8×

Cheaper than 18% of US stocks

Growth & margins
Revenue growth (YoY)
12.0%

Higher than 57% of US stocks

Earnings growth (YoY)
10.5%

Higher than 49% of US stocks

Gross margin
36.8%

Higher than 46% of US stocks

Operating margin
18.2%

Higher than 77% of US stocks

Net margin
12.4%

Higher than 74% of US stocks

Returns & dividend
Return on equity
37.7%

Higher than 91% of US stocks

Return on assets
13.0%

Higher than 96% of US stocks

Dividend yield
1.1%

Higher than 26% of US dividend payers

Bars mark the percentile across the ~4,600 US stocks Ticker Nerd covers, among those reporting the figure.

Peers

LECO vs competitors

The nearest names by industry and size, scored by the same model — like for like.

Its peer group, ranked by the same modelTools & Accessories
CompanyMarket capTKN rank
LECOLincoln Electric Holdings, Inc.$15.6B
90
SWKStanley Black & Decker, Inc.$15.9B
94
RBCRBC Bearings, Inc.$17.7B
82
SNASnap-On, Inc.$21.0B
77
TTCThe Toro Co.$9.6B
98
TKRThe Timken Co.$9.3B
93
KMTKennametal, Inc.$2.4B
89

Look up any of the roughly 4,600 stocks we score.

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News

Latest LECO news & analysis

Here's Why Lincoln Electric Holdings (LECO) is a Strong Momentum Stock

Zacks Investment Research · 14 Aug 2026positive

Zacks Investment Research highlights Lincoln Electric Holdings (LECO) as a strong momentum stock, citing its Zacks Style Scores as a tool for identifying strong performers. The mention positions LECO favourably within the momentum investment framework.

Why it matters — A positive momentum designation from Zacks may draw investor attention to Lincoln Electric Holdings as a standout candidate within its peer group.

MATTHEWS INTERNATIONAL CORPORATION ANNOUNCES THE APPOINTMENT OF MICHAEL J. WHITEHEAD AS PRESIDENT AND CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER

PRNewsWire · 11 Aug 2026neutral

Matthews International Corporation announced that its Board of Directors has appointed Michael J. Whitehead as President and Chief Executive Officer, succeeding Joseph C. The announcement was made on August 11, 2026.

Why it matters — This news concerns Matthews International, a separate company, and has no direct bearing on Lincoln Electric Holdings.

CNM or LECO: Which Is the Better Value Stock Right Now?

Zacks Investment Research · 7 Aug 2026neutral

Zacks Investment Research published an article comparing Core & Main (CNM) and Lincoln Electric Holdings (LECO) to determine which of the two Manufacturing - Tools & Related Products stocks currently offers the better value opportunity for investors.

Why it matters — LECO watchers would care because the article positions Lincoln Electric as a value candidate relative to a peer in the same sector, giving them a comparative perspective on the stock's current valuation.

Lincoln Electric Holdings: Growth Remains Strong, But Valuation Caps Upside

Seeking Alpha · 7 Aug 2026positive

Lincoln Electric Holdings is positioned for FY2026 earnings growth driven by volume gains, pricing actions, and robust industrial fabrication demand, with anticipated margin expansion supported by volume leverage and its RISE 2030 productivity initiatives. Management projects organic sales growth in the high-single to low-double digits, with price increases contributing two-thirds and volumes one-third, despite input cost pressures and LIFO headwinds.

Why it matters — The outlook details LECO's expected growth drivers and margin trajectory for FY2026, while noting that valuation may temper the stock's upside.

LECO Q2 Earnings Beat on Organic Sales Growth, Stock Jumps 8%

Zacks Investment Research · 5 Aug 2026positive

Lincoln Electric's shares rose 8% after its Q2 earnings beat estimates. Sales increased 12%, and the company raised its 2026 sales growth guidance.

Why it matters — A LECO watcher would care because the earnings beat, higher sales, and increased 2026 sales growth guidance signal strengthening underlying business momentum.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions about LECO stock

What is the LECO stock price forecast for 2026-2027?

The 12 Wall Street analysts covering Lincoln Electric Holdings, Inc. have a median 12-month price target of $320, with estimates ranging from $238 to $340. These are third-party analyst estimates, not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.

Is LECO stock a buy right now?

Of the 12 analysts covering Lincoln Electric Holdings, Inc., 7 rate it a Buy, 4 a Hold and 1 a Sell. Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model ranks Lincoln Electric Holdings, Inc. 90 out of 100 across roughly 4,600 US stocks as at 15 Aug 2026. None of this is personal advice — it does not consider your circumstances.

How does Ticker Nerd's model rank LECO?

As at 15 Aug 2026, Lincoln Electric Holdings, Inc. ranks 90 out of 100 on Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model — a percentile across roughly 4,600 US stocks, built from its factor families. Its strongest factor family is Issuance (93 of 100).

Will LECO stock go up?

No one can know that. What the data says: the median 12-month target from 12 analysts implies +11.5% from the last close, and Ticker Nerd's factor model ranks Lincoln Electric Holdings, Inc. 90 out of 100 as at 15 Aug 2026. Analyst targets are third-party estimates and frequently wrong; none of this is personal advice.

What is the LECO stock forecast for 2030?

No analyst covering Lincoln Electric Holdings, Inc. publishes a 2030 price target — Wall Street targets run 12 to 18 months out. Sites quoting a 2030 price for LECO are extrapolating price history, which says nothing about the business. The furthest attributed numbers are the current analyst targets: $238 to $340 over the next 12 months.

How has LECO stock performed over the past year?

Lincoln Electric Holdings, Inc. returned +19.2% over the 12 months to 14 Aug 2026, with dividends reinvested. Past performance does not indicate future returns.

What does Lincoln Electric Holdings, Inc. do?

Lincoln Electric Holdings, Inc. is a leading manufacturer of welding, cutting, and brazing products through its subsidiaries worldwide.

What is the latest news on LECO?

The most recent item we track (Zacks Investment Research, 14 Aug 2026): "Here's Why Lincoln Electric Holdings (LECO) is a Strong Momentum Stock". Zacks Investment Research highlights Lincoln Electric Holdings (LECO) as a strong momentum stock, citing its Zacks Style Scores as a tool for identifying strong performers. The mention positions LECO favourably within the momentum investment framework.

Company

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.

CEO Mr. Steven B. Hedlund · 12,000 employees · United States · https://www.lincolnelectric.com