5 Stocks to Buy as U.S. Manufacturing Expands for Nine Straight Months
Park-Ohio, MSC Industrial, Grainger, Lincoln Electric and EnerSys stand out as U.S. manufacturing expands for the ninth straight month.
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LECO
$258.78
▼ DOWN 1.67% (-4.39)
KEY STATISTICS
Market Cap$14.11 B
52w High$310.00
52w Low$216.22
Dividend Yield1.26%
FrequencyQuarterly
P/E25.32
Volume361.23K
Shares Out.54.51M
COMPANY
LEADERSHIP
CHIEF EXECUTIVE
Steven Hedlund
COMPENSATION 2026
Salary$1,050,000
Stock Awards$4,326,636
Incentive Plan Pay$1,301,615
All Other Comp.$341,258
Total$8,394,536
ABOUT
SECTOR
Industrials
WENT PUBLIC
April 7, 1994
METHOD OF GOING PUBLIC
IPO
FULL TIME EMPLOYEES
12,000
PRICE TARGET
Target High$340.00
Target Low$275.00
Target Median$300.00
Target Consensus$303.60
UPCOMING EARNINGS
DateOct 27, 2026
DayTuesday
Rev. Est.$1.17B
OCT
27
TUE
SPLIT RECORD
| DATE | TYPE | RATIO |
|---|---|---|
| 2011-06-01 | Forward | 2:1 |
| 1998-06-16 | Forward | 2:1 |
ETFS HOLDING THIS STOCK
ETFS HOLDING
318
LISTED HERE
10
RANKED BY POSITION SIZE
INSTITUTIONAL OWNERSHIP
SHARES OWNED
51.90%
HOLDERS
980
TOP 8 OF 980 · RANKED BY POSITION SIZE
PRICE
$258.78 ▼ DOWN 1.67% (−$4.39)About Lincoln Electric Holdings, Inc.
https://www.lincolnelectric.com ↗Lincoln Electric Holdings, Inc. designs, manufactures, and sells welding, cutting, and brazing products worldwide across various industries through direct and distributor channels.
INDUSTRY
Manufacturing - Tools & Accessories
A PRODUCT LINCOLN ELECTRIC HOLDINGS, INC. IS KNOWN FOR
Flex Lase™ Handheld Laser Ready-Pak®
The Flex Lase™ is a handheld laser welding system that enables high-precision, up to four times faster welding of stainless steel, carbon steel, and aluminum, enhancing productivity and ease of use.
Lincoln Electric Holdings in 2025
SENTIMENT: + POSITIVE
ACQUISITION · JULY 31, 2025 (ANNOUNCEMENT)
Lincoln Electric Solidifies Mining Sector Presence with Full Acquisition of Alloy Steel Australia
In a strategic move to enhance its portfolio in the mining sector, Lincoln Electric announced in its second-quarter report the acquisition of the remaining 65% of Alloy Steel Australia. This transaction, for approximately $90 million, followed an initial 35% stake and is expected to be accretive to earnings, signaling a significant investment in proprietary technology and services for the mining industry.
MARKET EXPANSION · AUGUST 2025 · COMPLETED
Lincoln Electric Enters Electric Vehicle Market with Launch of 50kW Fast Charger
Lincoln Electric launched its Velion™ 50kW DC Fast Charger, marking a strategic expansion into the high-growth electric vehicle charging sector. This move diversifies the company's product portfolio beyond its traditional industrial welding and cutting markets, positioning it to capitalize on the global transition to electric mobility.
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Lincoln Electric Holdings, Inc. $LECO Shares Sold by MassMutual Private Wealth & Trust FSB
MassMutual Private Wealth and Trust FSB lowered its position in Lincoln Electric Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ: LECO) by 3.7% in the third quarter, according to its most recent Form 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The fund owned 79,486 shares of the industrial products company's stock after selling 3,021 shares during the
RATINGS SNAPSHOT
Overall rating: B+
Discounted Cash Flow4
Return On Equity5
Return On Assets5
Debt To Equity1
Price To Earnings2
Price To Book1
Overall Score3
MOST RECENT ANALYST GRADES
GRADE SUMMARY
OVERWEIGHT 2
HOLD 2
EQUAL WEIGHT 1
BUY 1
6 GRADES IN THE LAST 12 MONTHS
SECTORS PEERS
| PEER | PRICE | |
|---|---|---|
 ATI | $194.69 | COMPARE |
 WCC | $387.05 | COMPARE |
 NDSN | $336.16 | COMPARE |
 SNA | $359.84 | COMPARE |
 IEX | $238.34 | COMPARE |
 RBC | $518.91 | COMPARE |
 MLI | $63.20 | COMPARE |
 SWK | $88.92 | COMPARE |
TRADES BY CONGRESS
HOUSE TRADES
Jared Moskowitz
Sale (Full)
2025-04-07
Jefferson Shreve
Sale (Full)
2025-04-07
Van Taylor
Sale (Full)
2019-03-25
SENATE TRADES
Susan Margaret Collins
Sale (Full)
2014-07-23
INSIDER TRADES
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DIRECTOR, OFFICER: CHAIRMAN, PRESIDENT & CEO
Hedlund Steven B
Sale · 409 shares
2026-08-21
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OFFICER: EVP, PRES, GLOBAL AUTOMATION
Whaley Kevin J.
Sale · 216 shares
2026-07-23
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OFFICER: EVP, PRESIDENT, AMERICAS WELD
Whitehead Michael J
Sale · 845 shares
2026-06-16
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OFFICER: EVP, PRES INTERNATIONAL
Doria Gregory
Sale · 44 shares
2026-05-01