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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 4 Wall Street analysts, predicts a 12-month average price target of $209.00, with a high of $230.00 and a low of $185.00. This represents a 6.93% increase from the last price of $195.45.

$185 $200 $215 $230 $245 $260 High: $230 Avg: $209 Low: $185 Last Closed Price: $195.45

LECO Stock Rating

Lincoln Electric stock's rating consensus is Buy, based on 4 Wall Street analysts. The breakdown includes 0 Strong Buy (0.00%), 3 Buy (75.00%), 0 Hold (0.00%), 1 Sell (25.00%), and 0 Strong Sell (0.00%).

Buy
Total 4 0 1 0 3 Strong Sell Sell Hold Buy Strong Buy

LECO Forecast vs Benchmarks

TypeNameUpside
StockLincoln Electric6.93%
SectorIndustrials Stocks 15.95%

Price Target Trends

1M3M12M
# Anlaysts-18
Avg Price Target-$230.00$228.88
Last Closing Price$195.45$195.45$195.45
Upside/Downside-17.68%17.10%
Ratings Trends
DateStrong BuyBuyHoldSellStrong SellTotal
Jan, 251541-11
Dec, 241541-11
Nov, 241591-16
Oct, 242592119
Sep, 242592119
Latest Price Target by Analysts
DateAnalystCompanyPrice TargetPrice when PublishedPrice Target/Price when PublishedPrice Target/Last Closing Price
Nov 14, 2024Steve BargerKeyBanc$230.00$210.539.25%17.68%
Oct 16, 2024Nathan JonesStifel Nicolaus$185.00$192.20-3.75%-5.35%
Sep 04, 2024Steve BargerKeyBanc$210.00$175.8919.39%7.44%
Sep 04, 2024Mircea DobreRobert W. Baird$212.00$175.2121.00%8.47%
May 24, 2024Chris DankertLoop Capital Markets$265.00$205.5728.91%35.58%
May 23, 2024Mircea DobreRobert W. Baird$236.00$207.0613.98%20.75%
Apr 25, 2024Mircea DobreRobert W. Baird$252.00$227.9310.56%28.93%
Apr 17, 2024Nathan JonesStifel Nicolaus$241.00$239.510.62%23.31%
Jun 28, 2023Steve BargerLoop Capital Markets$232.00$194.3119.40%18.70%
Oct 27, 2022Mircea DobreRobert W. Baird$152.00$139.918.64%-22.23%
Latest Upgrade/Downgrade by Analysts
DateCompanyPrevious RatingNew RatingRating Change
Nov 14, 2024KeyBancOverweightOverweighthold
Sep 04, 2024BarclaysOverweightOverweighthold
Sep 04, 2024KeyBancOverweightOverweighthold
Aug 01, 2024BarclaysOverweightOverweighthold
May 28, 2024Bank of America SecuritiesUnderperformUnderperformhold
May 24, 2024Loop Capital MarketsBuyBuyhold
Apr 15, 2024Morgan StanleyUnderweightUnderweighthold
Jun 27, 2023KeyBancOverweightupgrade
Jul 18, 2022Morgan StanleyEqual-WeightEqual-Weighthold
Apr 29, 2022Morgan StanleyEqual-WeightEqual-Weighthold

Financial Forecast

EPS Forecast

$3 $4 $5 $6 $7 $8 $9 $10 $11 $12 Dec 20 Dec 21 Dec 22 Dec 23 Dec 24 Dec 25 Dec 26 Dec 27 Dec 28
Dec 20Dec 21Dec 22Dec 23Dec 24Dec 25Dec 26Dec 27Dec 28
Reported$3.46$4.66$7.96$9.37-----
Avg Forecast$3.96$6.17$8.23$9.14$8.70$9.18$10.01$10.05$10.60
High Forecast$3.72$5.80$7.96$9.06$8.55$8.66$9.68$9.41$9.92
Low Forecast$4.10$6.38$8.41$9.19$8.78$9.68$10.41$10.45$11.02
Surprise %-12.63%-24.47%-3.28%2.52%-----

Revenue Forecast

$3B $3B $4B $4B $5B $5B Dec 20 Dec 21 Dec 22 Dec 23 Dec 24 Dec 25 Dec 26 Dec 27 Dec 28
Dec 20Dec 21Dec 22Dec 23Dec 24Dec 25Dec 26Dec 27Dec 28
Reported$2.66B$3.23B$3.76B$4.19B-----
Avg Forecast$2.65B$3.21B$3.76B$4.16B$3.98B$4.09B$4.28B$4.27B$4.46B
High Forecast$2.52B$3.06B$3.66B$4.12B$3.97B$3.90B$4.27B$4.12B$4.24B
Low Forecast$2.72B$3.29B$3.82B$4.21B$4.00B$4.21B$4.29B$4.41B$4.59B
Surprise %0.30%0.76%0.12%0.68%-----

Net Income Forecast

$100M $220M $340M $460M $580M $700M Dec 20 Dec 21 Dec 22 Dec 23 Dec 24 Dec 25 Dec 26 Dec 27 Dec 28
Dec 20Dec 21Dec 22Dec 23Dec 24Dec 25Dec 26Dec 27Dec 28
Reported$206.12M$276.47M$472.22M$545.25M-----
Avg Forecast$166.39M$248.42M$320.49M$545.25M$504.65M$529.17M$582.12M$578.03M$617.14M
High Forecast$133.11M$198.73M$256.39M$436.20M$497.96M$504.11M$563.57M$547.84M$577.82M
Low Forecast$199.67M$298.10M$384.59M$654.30M$511.33M$563.86M$605.80M$608.23M$641.51M
Surprise %23.87%11.29%47.34%------

LECO Forecast FAQ

Is Lincoln Electric stock a buy?

Lincoln Electric stock has a consensus rating of Buy, based on 4 Wall Street analysts. The rating breakdown includes 0 Strong Buy, 3 Buy, 0 Hold, 1 Sell, and 0 Strong Sell, reflecting a consensus that Lincoln Electric is a favorable investment for most analysts.

What is Lincoln Electric's price target?

Lincoln Electric's price target, set by 4 Wall Street analysts, averages $209 over the next 12 months. The price target range spans from $185 at the low end to $230 at the high end, suggesting a potential 6.93% change from the previous close price of $195.45.

How does Lincoln Electric stock forecast compare to the average forecast of its sector, industry, and investment themes?

Lincoln Electric stock forecast shows a 6.93% upside, underperforming the average forecast for the industrials stocks sector (15.95%).

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

  • January 2025: 9.09% Strong Buy, 45.45% Buy, 36.36% Hold, 9.09% Sell, 0% Strong Sell.
  • December 2024: 9.09% Strong Buy, 45.45% Buy, 36.36% Hold, 9.09% Sell, 0% Strong Sell.
  • November 2024: 6.25% Strong Buy, 31.25% Buy, 56.25% Hold, 6.25% 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 is 8.7 for 2024, a -7.15% decrease from the reported $9.37 in 2023. The prediction for 2025 is $9.18, $10.01 for 2026, $10.05 for 2027, and $10.6 for 2028.

What is Lincoln Electric’s revenue forecast?

Lincoln Electric's average annual revenue forecast for its fiscal year ending in December is $3.98B for 2024, a -5.02% decrease from the reported $4.19B in 2023. The forecast for 2025 is $4.09B, $4.28B for 2026, $4.27B for 2027, and $4.46B for 2028.

What is Lincoln Electric’s net income forecast?

For its fiscal year ending in December, Lincoln Electric's average annual net income forecast is $504.65M for 2024, reflecting a -7.45% decrease from the reported $545.25M in 2023. The projection for 2025 is $529.17M, $582.12M for 2026, $578.03M for 2027, and $617.14M for 2028.