Lincoln Electric (LECO) – Analysts’ Weekly Ratings Updates

Lincoln Electric (NASDAQ: LECO) has recently received a number of price target changes and ratings updates:

• 7/20/2026 – Lincoln Electric was downgraded by Wall Street Zen from “buy” to “hold”.
• 7/17/2026 – Lincoln Electric had its price target raised by Morgan Stanley from $250.00 to $253.00. They now have an “underweight” rating on the stock.
• 7/12/2026 – Lincoln Electric was upgraded by Wall Street Zen from “hold” to “buy”.
• 7/10/2026 – Lincoln Electric was upgraded by Weiss Ratings from “buy (b-)” to “buy (b)”.
• 6/16/2026 – Lincoln Electric is now covered by DA Davidson. They set a “buy” rating and a $320.00 price target on the stock.
• 6/15/2026 – Lincoln Electric is now covered by DA Davidson. They set a “buy” rating and a $320.00 price target on the stock.

Lincoln Electric Announces Dividend

The business also recently disclosed a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Thursday, October 15th. Stockholders of record on Wednesday, September 30th will be paid a $0.79 dividend. The ex-dividend date is Wednesday, September 30th. This represents a $3.16 annualized dividend and a dividend yield of 1.3%. Lincoln Electric’s payout ratio is currently 32.61%.

Insider Buying and Selling at Lincoln Electric

In related news, EVP Michael J. Whitehead sold 845 shares of the business’s stock in a transaction on Tuesday, June 16th. The shares were sold at an average price of $274.81, for a total transaction of $232,214.45. Following the transaction, the executive vice president owned 9,319 shares in the company, valued at $2,560,954.39. The trade was a 8.31% decrease in their position. The transaction was disclosed in a legal filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is available at the SEC website. 1.68% of the stock is owned by corporate insiders.

Lincoln Electric Holdings, Inc (NASDAQ: LECO) is a global manufacturer and distributor of welding products, robotic welding systems, plasma and oxyfuel cutting equipment, and surface treatment systems. The company’s portfolio encompasses welding consumables such as electrodes and wires, as well as power sources, torches, and automated welding cells. Lincoln Electric also offers software solutions and training services designed to optimize productivity and quality in fabrication and manufacturing operations.

Founded in 1895 by John C.