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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 21 Wall Street analysts, predicts a 12-month average price target of $256.50, with a high of $285.00 and a low of $208.00. This represents a -0.14% decline from the last price of $256.87.

$185 $205 $225 $245 $265 $285 High: $285 Avg: $256.5 Low: $208 Last Closed Price: $256.87

LECO Stock Rating

Lincoln Electric stock's rating consensus is Hold, based on 21 Wall Street analysts. The breakdown includes 0 Strong Buy (0.00%), 7 Buy (33.33%), 13 Hold (61.90%), 1 Sell (4.76%), and 0 Strong Sell (0.00%).

Hold
Total 21 1 13 7 0 Strong Sell Sell Hold Buy Strong Buy

LECO Price Target Upside V Benchmarks

TypeNameUpside
StockLincoln Electric-0.14%
SectorIndustrials Stocks 17.81%

Price Target Trends

1M3M12M
# Anlaysts357
Avg Price Target$247.00$255.60$245.14
Last Closing Price$256.87$256.87$256.87
Upside/Downside-3.84%-0.49%-4.57%
Ratings Trends
DateStrong BuyBuyHoldSellStrong SellTotal
Jan, 261631-11
Dec, 251631-11
Nov, 251521110
Oct, 251521110
Sep, 25142119
Analyst Price Target Forecasts
DateAnalystCompanyPrice TargetPrice when PublishedPrice Target/Price when PublishedPrice Target/Last Closing Price
Jan 23, 2026Adam SeidenBarclays$280.00$257.428.77%9.00%
Jan 23, 2026Stifel Nicolaus$253.00$257.98-1.93%-1.51%
Jan 12, 2026Angel CastilloMorgan Stanley$208.00$250.01-16.80%-19.03%
Dec 16, 2025Nathan JonesStifel Nicolaus$252.00$242.543.90%-1.90%
Oct 31, 2025Roth Capital$285.00$236.1020.71%10.95%
Oct 20, 2025Barclays$260.00$235.0210.63%1.22%
Apr 14, 2025Nathan JonesStifel Nicolaus$178.00$179.95-1.08%-30.70%
Nov 14, 2024Steve BargerKeyBanc$230.00$210.539.25%-10.46%
Oct 16, 2024Nathan JonesStifel Nicolaus$185.00$192.20-3.75%-27.98%
Sep 04, 2024Steve BargerKeyBanc$210.00$175.8919.39%-18.25%
Analyst Rating Forecasts
DateCompanyPrevious RatingNew RatingRating Change
Jan 23, 2026BarclaysOverweightOverweighthold
Jan 12, 2026Morgan StanleyUnderweightUnderweighthold
Oct 31, 2025Roth CapitalBuyBuyhold
Oct 20, 2025BarclaysOverweightOverweighthold
Nov 14, 2024KeyBancOverweightOverweighthold
Sep 04, 2024BarclaysOverweightOverweighthold
Sep 04, 2024KeyBancOverweightOverweighthold
Aug 01, 2024BarclaysOverweightOverweighthold
May 28, 2024Bank of America SecuritiesUnderperformUnderperformhold
May 24, 2024Loop Capital MarketsBuyBuyhold

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----
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%----

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----
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%----

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----
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%----

LECO Forecast FAQ

Is Lincoln Electric stock a buy?

Lincoln Electric stock has a consensus rating of Hold, based on 21 Wall Street analysts. The rating breakdown includes 0 Strong Buy, 7 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 21 Wall Street analysts, averages $256.5 over the next 12 months. The price target range spans from $208 at the low end to $285 at the high end, suggesting a potential -0.14% change from the previous closing price of $256.87.

How does Lincoln Electric stock forecast compare to its benchmarks?

Lincoln Electric's stock forecast shows a -0.14% downside, 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?

  • January 2026: 9.09% Strong Buy, 54.55% Buy, 27.27% Hold, 9.09% Sell, 0% Strong Sell.
  • December 2025: 9.09% Strong Buy, 54.55% Buy, 27.27% Hold, 9.09% Sell, 0% Strong Sell.
  • November 2025: 10.00% Strong Buy, 50.00% Buy, 20.00% Hold, 10.00% Sell, 10.00% Strong Sell.

What is Lincoln Electric’s EPS forecast?

Lincoln Electric's average annual EPS forecast for its fiscal year ending in December 2025 is $9.18, marking a 11.54% increase from the reported $8.23 in 2024. Estimates for the following years are $10.01 in 2026, $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 2025 is $4.09B, reflecting a 2.02% increase from the reported $4.01B in 2024. The forecast for 2026 is $4.28B, followed by $4.27B for 2027, 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 2025 stands at $529.17M, representing an 13.53% increase from the reported $466.11M in 2024. Projections indicate $582.12M in 2026, $578.03M in 2027, and $617.14M in 2028.