29,200 Shares in Lincoln Electric Holdings, Inc. $LECO Bought by ING Groep NV

ING Groep NV bought a new stake in shares of Lincoln Electric Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ:LECO) during the 3rd quarter, according to its most recent filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The fund bought 29,200 shares of the industrial products company’s stock, valued at approximately $6,886,000. ING Groep NV owned approximately 0.05% of Lincoln Electric as of its most recent filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC).

Other hedge funds and other institutional investors have also bought and sold shares of the company. Norges Bank purchased a new position in shares of Lincoln Electric during the 2nd quarter valued at about $354,063,000. Boston Partners bought a new stake in Lincoln Electric during the 2nd quarter worth approximately $141,550,000. AQR Capital Management LLC lifted its holdings in Lincoln Electric by 439.8% during the second quarter. AQR Capital Management LLC now owns 596,617 shares of the industrial products company’s stock valued at $123,691,000 after purchasing an additional 486,090 shares in the last quarter. Allianz Asset Management GmbH boosted its position in shares of Lincoln Electric by 239.5% in the third quarter. Allianz Asset Management GmbH now owns 184,191 shares of the industrial products company’s stock worth $43,438,000 after purchasing an additional 129,932 shares during the period. Finally, JPMorgan Chase & Co. increased its stake in shares of Lincoln Electric by 5.6% in the second quarter. JPMorgan Chase & Co. now owns 1,558,783 shares of the industrial products company’s stock worth $323,167,000 after purchasing an additional 83,035 shares in the last quarter. Hedge funds and other institutional investors own 79.61% of the company’s stock.

Lincoln Electric Trading Up 1.9%

Shares of LECO stock opened at $296.14 on Friday. The company has a current ratio of 1.71, a quick ratio of 1.07 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.81. The stock has a market capitalization of $16.30 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 31.71, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 1.81 and a beta of 1.26. Lincoln Electric Holdings, Inc. has a 12-month low of $161.11 and a 12-month high of $310.00. The stock’s 50-day moving average price is $256.86 and its 200-day moving average price is $243.80.

Lincoln Electric (NASDAQ:LECO) last announced its quarterly earnings results on Thursday, February 12th. The industrial products company reported $2.65 EPS for the quarter, beating analysts’ consensus estimates of $2.53 by $0.12. Lincoln Electric had a return on equity of 40.33% and a net margin of 12.56%.The company had revenue of $1.08 billion during the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $1.09 billion. During the same period in the prior year, the company earned $2.57 earnings per share. The firm’s revenue was up 5.5% on a year-over-year basis. Equities research analysts predict that Lincoln Electric Holdings, Inc. will post 9.36 EPS for the current fiscal year.

Trending Headlines about Lincoln Electric

Here are the key news stories impacting Lincoln Electric this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Quarterly EPS topped expectations — adjusted EPS came in above consensus (reported $2.65 vs. ~$2.53 expected), which is the primary bullish driver. Lincoln Electric Holdings (LECO) Tops Q4 Earnings Estimates
• Positive Sentiment: Underlying profitability remains strong — the company reported solid margins and a high return on equity, indicators investors reward for operational efficiency. Lincoln Electric stock page
• Neutral Sentiment: Revenue grew year-over-year (~+5.5%) but slightly missed consensus ($1.08B reported vs. ~$1.09B expected), which tempers the EPS beat and explains some mixed reactions. Lincoln Electric misses Q4 CY2025 sales expectations
• Neutral Sentiment: Earnings call and transcript provide color on demand, mix and outlook — analysts and investors will be parsing management’s commentary for signs on end-market momentum and FY guidance. LECO Q4 2025 Earnings Call Transcript
• Negative Sentiment: GAAP results were reduced by special items — the quarter includes after-tax charges (~$10.6M, ~$0.20 per share) that lowered GAAP EPS versus adjusted figures, a factor some investors view as a quality-of-earnings concern. Lincoln Electric Reports Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2025 Results
• Negative Sentiment: Valuation and momentum considerations — the stock trades at a premium multiple and near its 1-year high, so upside may be limited absent stronger revenue/guidance beats. Lincoln Electric stock page

Analysts Set New Price Targets

Several brokerages have recently commented on LECO. Stifel Nicolaus raised their price objective on shares of Lincoln Electric from $252.00 to $253.00 and gave the company a “hold” rating in a research report on Friday, January 23rd. Roth Mkm reissued a “buy” rating and set a $297.00 price target (up from $285.00) on shares of Lincoln Electric in a report on Tuesday, February 3rd. Weiss Ratings reaffirmed a “buy (b-)” rating on shares of Lincoln Electric in a research note on Thursday, January 22nd. Barclays increased their target price on Lincoln Electric from $260.00 to $280.00 and gave the stock an “overweight” rating in a research report on Friday, January 23rd. Finally, Zacks Research cut Lincoln Electric from a “strong-buy” rating to a “hold” rating in a report on Tuesday, November 4th. Five analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating, two have given a Hold rating and one has given a Sell rating to the company’s stock. Based on data from MarketBeat, the company currently has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus price target of $255.00.

About Lincoln Electric

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.

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