LINCOLN ELECTRIC HOLDINGS (LECO) Forecast, Price Target & Analyst Ratings
NASDAQ:LECO • US5339001068
262.12 USD
-12.83 (-4.67%)
At close: Mar 6, 2026
262.12 USD
0 (0%)
After Hours: 3/6/2026, 8:00:02 PM
View the latest analyst price targets, stock forecast, EPS estimates, revenue projections, revisions, full estimates, rating distribution and upgrades/downgrades for LINCOLN ELECTRIC HOLDINGS (LECO).
Forecast Snapshot
Consensus Price Target
$313.08
+ 19.44% Upside
Next Earnings Forecast
Release DateApr 28, 2026
PeriodQ1 / 2026
EPS Estimate$2.49
Revenue Estimate1.1B
ChartMill Buy Consensus
75.56%
Weighted Analyst Rating Score
Price Target Details & History
Consensus Price Target and Range
Mean target
$313.08
Upside
+ 19.44%
From current price of $262.12 to mean target of $313.08, Based on 18 analyst forecasts
Low
$212.53
Median
$330.99
High
$367.50
Price Target Revisions
1 Month
17.00%
3 Months
17.10%
Price Target Summary
18 analysts have analysed LECO and the average price target is 313.08 USD. This implies a price increase of 19.44% is expected in the next year compared to the current price of 262.12.
The average price target has been revised upward by 17.1% in the past 3 months.
Analyst Ratings & History
Current Analyst Ratings
Analyst Ratings History
Analyst Ratings Consensus
ChartMill Buy Consensus
75.56%
LECO was analyzed by 18 analysts. The buy percentage consensus is at 76. So analysts seem to be have mildly positive about LECO.
In the previous month the buy percentage consensus was at a similar level.
LECO was analyzed by 18 analysts, which is quite many. So the average rating should be quite meaningful.
Recent Upgrades & Downgrades
| Date | Firm | Action | From → To |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-02-13 | Keybanc | Maintains | Overweight -> Overweight |
| 2026-02-13 | Stifel | Maintains | Hold -> Hold |
| 2026-02-13 | Barclays | Maintains | Overweight -> Overweight |
| 2026-02-03 | Roth Capital | Reiterate | Buy -> Buy |
| 2026-01-23 | Stifel | Maintains | Hold -> Hold |
| 2026-01-23 | Barclays | Maintains | Overweight -> Overweight |
| 2026-01-12 | Morgan Stanley | Maintains | Underweight -> Underweight |
| 2025-12-16 | Stifel | Maintains | Hold -> Hold |
| 2025-10-31 | Stifel | Maintains | Hold -> Hold |
| 2025-10-20 | Barclays | Maintains | Overweight -> Overweight |
| 2025-09-05 | Roth Capital | Initiate | Buy |
| 2025-08-01 | Keybanc | Maintains | Overweight -> Overweight |
| 2025-08-01 | Stifel | Maintains | Hold -> Hold |
| 2025-07-21 | Stifel | Maintains | Hold -> Hold |
| 2025-07-15 | Keybanc | Maintains | Overweight -> Overweight |
| 2025-05-06 | Morgan Stanley | Maintains | Underweight -> Underweight |
| 2025-05-01 | Keybanc | Maintains | Overweight -> Overweight |
| 2025-05-01 | Stifel | Maintains | Hold -> Hold |
| 2025-05-01 | Baird | Maintains | Outperform -> Outperform |
| 2025-04-16 | Morgan Stanley | Maintains | Underweight -> Underweight |
| 2025-04-14 | Stifel | Maintains | Hold -> Hold |
| 2025-02-18 | Barclays | Maintains | Overweight -> Overweight |
| 2025-02-14 | Keybanc | Maintains | Overweight -> Overweight |
| 2025-01-24 | Stifel | Maintains | Hold -> Hold |
| 2024-12-11 | Stifel | Maintains | Hold -> Hold |
Next Earnings Forecast Details
Next Earnings Details
Release DateApr 28, 2026
PeriodQ1 / 2026
EPS Estimate$2.49
Revenue Estimate1.1B
Revenue Q2Q9.52%
EPS Q2Q15.44%
Number of Analysts13
Next Earnings Revisions
Revenue (1 Month)
0.27%
Revenue (3 Months)
0.54%
EPS (1 Month)
0.24%
EPS (3 Months)
0.12%
Next Earnings Summary
LECO is expected to report earnings on 4/28/2026. The consensus EPS estimate for the next earnings is 2.49 USD and the consensus revenue estimate is 1.10B USD.
The next earnings revenue estimate has been revised upward by 0.54% in the past 3 months.
Full Analyst Estimates
Yearly Earnings Per Share (EPS), Revenue, EBIT, EBITDA and Operating Margin Analyst Estimates
| 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | 2026 | 2027 | 2028 | 2029 | 2030 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue YoY % growth | 4.192B 11.44% | 4.009B -4.37% | 4.233B 5.60% | 4.603B 8.74% | 4.847B 5.30% | 5.036B 3.90% | 5.49B 9.02% | 5.968B 8.71% | |
| EBITDA YoY % growth | 823.191M 14.70% | 780.024M -5.24% | 862.286M 10.55% | 939.48M 8.95% | 1.005B 6.97% | 1.055B 4.98% | 1.209B 14.60% | 1.353B 11.91% | |
| EBIT YoY % growth | 736.521M 15.15% | 691.786M -6.07% | 763.74M 10.40% | 835.97M 9.46% | 898.47M 7.48% | 934.95M 4.06% | 1.091B 16.69% | 1.228B 12.56% | |
| Operating Margin | 17.57% | 17.26% | 18.04% | 18.16% | 18.54% | 18.57% | 19.87% | 20.58% | |
| EPS YoY % growth | 9.42 14.04% | 9.28 -1.49% | 9.88 6.47% | 11.04 11.73% | 12.08 9.43% | 12.89 6.71% | 15.42 19.64% | 18.46 19.68% |
All data in USD
Quarterly Earnings Per Share (EPS), Revenue, EBIT and EBITDA Analyst Estimates
| Q1 / 26 | Q2 / 26 | Q3 / 26 | Q4 / 26 | Q1 / 27 | Q2 / 27 | Q3 / 27 | Q4 / 27 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EPS Q2Q % growth | 2.49 15.44% | 2.89 11.32% | 2.69 9.04% | 2.83 6.64% | 2.92 16.98% | 3.20 10.41% | 2.97 10.30% | 3.06 8.40% |
| Revenue Q2Q % growth | 1.1B 9.52% | 1.189B 9.22% | 1.142B 7.61% | 1.172B 8.65% | 1.196B 8.73% | 1.244B 4.63% | 1.198B 4.90% | 1.223B 4.35% |
| EBITDA Q2Q % growth | 217.22M 17.48% | 246.67M -4.01% | 229.85M -10.80% | 237.72M -19.62% | 240.95M 10.92% | 259.69M 5.28% | 243.07M 5.75% | 247.61M 4.16% |
| EBIT Q2Q % growth | 192.07M 19.22% | 221.75M 6.23% | 204.21M 10.58% | 214.5M 8.78% | 214.25M 11.55% | 233.81M 5.44% | 217.1M 6.31% | 222.27M 3.62% |
All data in USD
Yearly Earnings Per Share (EPS) and Revenue Trends vs Historical Data
Long Term Forward Growth Forecast Summary
Long Term EPS Growth (CAGR)
EPS Next 3 Year
10.88%
EPS Next 5 Year
10.21%
Long Term Revenue Growth (CAGR)
Revenue Next 3 Year
5.49%
Revenue Next 5 Year
5.83%
Long Term EBIT Growth (CAGR)
EBIT Next 3 Year
11.74%
EBIT Next 5 Year
11.05%
LINCOLN ELECTRIC HOLDINGS / LECO Forecast FAQ
What is the price target for LECO stock?
18 analysts have analysed LECO and the average price target is 313.08 USD. This implies a price increase of 19.44% is expected in the next year compared to the current price of 262.12.
When does LINCOLN ELECTRIC HOLDINGS (LECO) report earnings?
LINCOLN ELECTRIC HOLDINGS (LECO) will report earnings on 2026-04-28, before the market open.
What are the consensus estimates for LECO stock next earnings?
The consensus EPS estimate for the next earnings of LINCOLN ELECTRIC HOLDINGS (LECO) is 2.49 USD and the consensus revenue estimate is 1.10B USD.
What is the consensus rating for LECO stock?
The consensus rating for LINCOLN ELECTRIC HOLDINGS (LECO) is 75.5556 / 100 . This indicates that analysts generally have a positive outlook on the stock.