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Lincoln Electric (LECO) Stock Forecast, Price Target & Predictions

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LECO Stock Forecast

Lincoln Electric (LECO) stock forecast, based on 22 Wall Street analysts, predicts a 12-month average price target of $305.29, with a high of $340.00 and a low of $240.00. This represents a 17.19% increase from the last price of $260.50.

$150 $190 $230 $270 $310 $350 High: $340 Avg: $305.29 Low: $240 Last Closed Price: $260.5

LECO Stock Rating

Lincoln Electric stock's rating consensus is Hold, based on 22 Wall Street analysts. The breakdown includes 0 Strong Buy (0.00%), 8 Buy (36.36%), 13 Hold (59.09%), 1 Sell (4.55%), and 0 Strong Sell (0.00%).

Hold
Total 22 0 1 13 8 Strong Sell Sell Hold Buy Strong Buy

LECO Price Target Upside V Benchmarks

TypeNameUpside
StockLincoln Electric17.19%
SectorIndustrials Stocks 17.81%

Price Target Trends

1M3M12M
# Anlaysts21114
Avg Price Target$280.00$284.55$275.21
Last Closing Price$260.50$260.50$260.50
Upside/Downside7.49%9.23%5.65%
Ratings Trends
DateStrong BuyBuyHoldSellStrong SellTotal
Mar, 261621111
Feb, 261631-11
Jan, 261631-11
Dec, 251631-11
Nov, 251521110
Analyst Price Target Forecasts
DateAnalystCompanyPrice TargetPrice when PublishedPrice Target/Price when PublishedPrice Target/Last Closing Price
Feb 17, 2026Seaport Global$320.00$289.7410.44%22.84%
Feb 17, 2026Morgan Stanley$240.00$289.28-17.04%-7.87%
Feb 13, 2026Mircea DobreRobert W. Baird$330.00$295.2811.76%26.68%
Feb 13, 2026Stifel Nicolaus$300.00$296.141.30%15.16%
Feb 13, 2026Steve BargerKeyBanc$340.00$296.1414.81%30.52%
Feb 13, 2026Barclays$310.00$296.144.68%19.00%
Feb 03, 2026Tom HayesRoth Capital$297.00$270.809.68%14.01%
Jan 23, 2026Adam SeidenBarclays$280.00$257.428.77%7.49%
Jan 23, 2026Stifel Nicolaus$253.00$257.98-1.93%-2.88%
Jan 12, 2026Angel CastilloMorgan Stanley$208.00$250.01-16.80%-20.15%
Analyst Rating Forecasts
DateCompanyPrevious RatingNew RatingRating Change
Feb 17, 2026Seaport GlobalBuyBuyhold
Feb 17, 2026Morgan StanleyUnderweightUnderweighthold
Feb 13, 2026KeyBancOverweightOverweighthold
Feb 13, 2026BarclaysOverweightOverweighthold
Feb 03, 2026Roth CapitalBuyBuyhold
Jan 23, 2026BarclaysOverweightOverweighthold
Jan 12, 2026Morgan StanleyUnderweightUnderweighthold
Oct 31, 2025Roth CapitalBuyBuyhold
Oct 20, 2025BarclaysOverweightOverweighthold
Nov 14, 2024KeyBancOverweightOverweighthold

Financial Forecast

EPS Forecast

$4 $5 $6 $7 $8 $9 $10 $11 $12 Dec 21 Dec 22 Dec 23 Dec 24 Dec 25 Dec 26 Dec 27 Dec 28
Dec 21Dec 22Dec 23Dec 24Dec 25Dec 26Dec 27Dec 28
Reported$4.66$8.14$9.51$8.23$9.39---
Avg Forecast$6.17$8.23$9.14$8.70$9.18$10.01$10.05$10.60
High Forecast$6.38$8.41$9.19$8.78$9.68$10.41$10.45$11.02
Low Forecast$5.80$7.96$9.06$8.55$8.66$9.68$9.41$9.92
Surprise %-24.47%-1.09%4.05%-5.40%2.29%---

Revenue Forecast

$3B $3B $4B $4B $5B $5B Dec 21 Dec 22 Dec 23 Dec 24 Dec 25 Dec 26 Dec 27 Dec 28
Dec 21Dec 22Dec 23Dec 24Dec 25Dec 26Dec 27Dec 28
Reported$3.23B$3.76B$4.19B$4.01B$4.23B---
Avg Forecast$3.21B$3.76B$4.16B$3.98B$4.09B$4.28B$4.27B$4.46B
High Forecast$3.29B$3.82B$4.21B$4.00B$4.21B$4.29B$4.41B$4.59B
Low Forecast$3.06B$3.66B$4.12B$3.97B$3.90B$4.27B$4.12B$4.24B
Surprise %0.76%0.12%0.68%0.69%3.51%---

Net Income Forecast

$150M $260M $370M $480M $590M $700M Dec 21 Dec 22 Dec 23 Dec 24 Dec 25 Dec 26 Dec 27 Dec 28
Dec 21Dec 22Dec 23Dec 24Dec 25Dec 26Dec 27Dec 28
Reported$276.58M$472.22M$545.25M$466.11M$520.53M---
Avg Forecast$248.42M$320.49M$545.25M$504.65M$529.17M$582.12M$578.03M$617.14M
High Forecast$298.10M$384.59M$654.30M$511.33M$563.86M$605.80M$608.23M$641.51M
Low Forecast$198.73M$256.39M$436.20M$497.96M$504.11M$563.57M$547.84M$577.82M
Surprise %11.34%47.34%--7.64%-1.63%---

LECO Forecast FAQ

Is Lincoln Electric stock a buy?

Lincoln Electric stock has a consensus rating of Hold, based on 22 Wall Street analysts. The rating breakdown includes 0 Strong Buy, 8 Buy, 13 Hold, 1 Sell, and 0 Strong Sell, reflecting a consensus that Lincoln Electric is a neutral investment for most analysts.

What is Lincoln Electric's price target?

Lincoln Electric's price target, set by 22 Wall Street analysts, averages $305.29 over the next 12 months. The price target range spans from $240 at the low end to $340 at the high end, suggesting a potential 17.19% change from the previous closing price of $260.5.

How does Lincoln Electric stock forecast compare to its benchmarks?

Lincoln Electric's stock forecast shows a 17.19% upside, underperforming the average forecast for the industrials stocks sector (17.81%).

What is the breakdown of analyst ratings for Lincoln Electric over the past three months?

  • March 2026: 9.09% Strong Buy, 54.55% Buy, 18.18% Hold, 9.09% Sell, 9.09% Strong Sell.
  • February 2026: 9.09% Strong Buy, 54.55% Buy, 27.27% Hold, 9.09% Sell, 0% Strong Sell.
  • January 2026: 9.09% Strong Buy, 54.55% Buy, 27.27% Hold, 9.09% Sell, 0% Strong Sell.

What is Lincoln Electric’s EPS forecast?

Lincoln Electric's average annual EPS forecast for its fiscal year ending in December 2026 is $10.01, marking a 6.60% increase from the reported $9.39 in 2025. Estimates for the following years are $10.05 in 2027, and $10.6 in 2028.

What is Lincoln Electric’s revenue forecast?

Lincoln Electric's average annual revenue forecast for its fiscal year ending in December 2026 is $4.28B, reflecting a 1.12% increase from the reported $4.23B in 2025. The forecast for 2027 is $4.27B, and $4.46B for 2028.

What is Lincoln Electric’s net income forecast?

Lincoln Electric's net income forecast for the fiscal year ending in December 2026 stands at $582.12M, representing an 11.83% increase from the reported $520.53M in 2025. Projections indicate $578.03M in 2027, and $617.14M in 2028.