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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 20 Wall Street analysts, predicts a 12-month average price target of $204.00, with a high of $230.00 and a low of $178.00. This represents a 15.01% increase from the last price of $177.38.

$175 $192 $209 $226 $243 $260 High: $230 Avg: $204 Low: $178 Last Closed Price: $177.38

LECO Stock Rating

Lincoln Electric stock's rating consensus is Hold, based on 20 Wall Street analysts. The breakdown includes 0 Strong Buy (0.00%), 7 Buy (35.00%), 12 Hold (60.00%), 1 Sell (5.00%), and 0 Strong Sell (0.00%).

Hold
Total 20 0 1 12 7 Strong Sell Sell Hold Buy Strong Buy

LECO Price Target Upside V Benchmarks

TypeNameUpside
StockLincoln Electric15.01%
SectorIndustrials Stocks 29.76%

Price Target Trends

1M3M12M
# Anlaysts118
Avg Price Target$178.00$178.00$221.00
Last Closing Price$177.38$177.38$177.38
Upside/Downside0.35%0.35%24.59%
Ratings Trends
DateStrong BuyBuyHoldSellStrong SellTotal
Apr, 251541-11
Mar, 251541-11
Feb, 251541-11
Jan, 251541-11
Dec, 241541-11
Analyst Price Target Forecasts
DateAnalystCompanyPrice TargetPrice when PublishedPrice Target/Price when PublishedPrice Target/Last Closing Price
Apr 14, 2025Nathan JonesStifel Nicolaus$178.00$179.95-1.08%0.35%
Nov 14, 2024Steve BargerKeyBanc$230.00$210.539.25%29.67%
Oct 16, 2024Nathan JonesStifel Nicolaus$185.00$192.20-3.75%4.30%
Sep 04, 2024Steve BargerKeyBanc$210.00$175.8919.39%18.39%
Sep 04, 2024Mircea DobreRobert W. Baird$212.00$175.2121.00%19.52%
May 24, 2024Chris DankertLoop Capital Markets$265.00$205.5728.91%49.40%
May 23, 2024Mircea DobreRobert W. Baird$236.00$207.0613.98%33.05%
Apr 25, 2024Mircea DobreRobert W. Baird$252.00$227.9310.56%42.07%
Apr 17, 2024Nathan JonesStifel Nicolaus$241.00$239.510.62%35.87%
Jun 28, 2023Steve BargerLoop Capital Markets$232.00$194.3119.40%30.79%
Analyst Rating Forecasts
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$8.14$9.51$8.23----
Avg Forecast$3.96$6.17$8.23$9.14$8.70$9.18$10.01$10.05$10.60
High Forecast$4.10$6.38$8.41$9.19$8.78$9.68$10.41$10.45$11.02
Low Forecast$3.72$5.80$7.96$9.06$8.55$8.66$9.68$9.41$9.92
Surprise %-12.63%-24.47%-1.09%4.05%-5.40%----

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$4.01B----
Avg Forecast$2.65B$3.21B$3.76B$4.16B$3.98B$4.09B$4.28B$4.27B$4.46B
High Forecast$2.72B$3.29B$3.82B$4.21B$4.00B$4.21B$4.29B$4.41B$4.59B
Low Forecast$2.52B$3.06B$3.66B$4.12B$3.97B$3.90B$4.27B$4.12B$4.24B
Surprise %0.30%0.76%0.12%0.68%0.69%----

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$276.58M$472.22M$545.25M$466.11M----
Avg Forecast$166.39M$248.42M$320.49M$545.25M$504.65M$529.17M$582.12M$578.03M$617.14M
High Forecast$199.67M$298.10M$384.59M$654.30M$511.33M$563.86M$605.80M$608.23M$641.51M
Low Forecast$133.11M$198.73M$256.39M$436.20M$497.96M$504.11M$563.57M$547.84M$577.82M
Surprise %23.87%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 20 Wall Street analysts. The rating breakdown includes 0 Strong Buy, 7 Buy, 12 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 20 Wall Street analysts, averages $204 over the next 12 months. The price target range spans from $178 at the low end to $230 at the high end, suggesting a potential 15.01% change from the previous closing price of $177.38.

How does Lincoln Electric stock forecast compare to its benchmarks?

Lincoln Electric's stock forecast shows a 15.01% upside, underperforming the average forecast for the industrials stocks sector (29.76%).

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

  • April 2025: 9.09% Strong Buy, 45.45% Buy, 36.36% Hold, 9.09% Sell, 0% Strong Sell.
  • March 2025: 9.09% Strong Buy, 45.45% Buy, 36.36% Hold, 9.09% Sell, 0% Strong Sell.
  • February 2025: 9.09% Strong Buy, 45.45% Buy, 36.36% 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 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.