Lincoln Electric

LECO Q2 2025 Earnings

Reported Jul 31, 2025 at 9:17 AM ET · SEC Source

Q2 25 EPS

$2.60

BEAT +12.41%

Est. $2.31

Q2 25 Revenue

$1.09B

BEAT +4.48%

Est. $1.04B

vs S&P Since Q2 25

-6.0%

TRAILING MARKET

LECO +9.9% vs S&P +15.9%

Market Reaction

Did LECO Beat Earnings? Q2 2025 Results

Lincoln Electric kicked off the back half of 2025 with a convincing second-quarter beat, posting adjusted EPS of $2.60 against a consensus estimate of $2.31, a 12.41% positive surprise that underscored the welding equipment maker's pricing discipline… Read more Lincoln Electric kicked off the back half of 2025 with a convincing second-quarter beat, posting adjusted EPS of $2.60 against a consensus estimate of $2.31, a 12.41% positive surprise that underscored the welding equipment maker's pricing discipline and operational efficiency. Revenue climbed 6.6% year-over-year to $1.09 billion, topping analyst expectations of $1.04 billion by 4.48%, with the upside driven by a mix of organic growth, acquisition contributions, and an adjusted operating income margin that expanded to 17.9% from 17.4% in the prior-year period. The standout segment was Harris Products Group, where sales surged 18.8% to $159.12 million on double-digit volume gains and price increases. Looking ahead, Lincoln Electric is adding strategic depth through its full acquisition of Alloy Steel Australia for approximately $90 million, a deal expected to close imminently and contribute $0.13 to $0.15 per diluted share annually, extending the company's reach into wear plate solutions for the Asia-Pacific mining sector as management eyes long-term margin expansion through the cycle.

Key Takeaways

  • 2.9% organic sales growth driven by 5.2% price improvement partially offset by 2.3% volume decline
  • 3.0% contribution from acquisitions
  • Adjusted operating income margin expansion to 17.9% from 17.4% YoY
  • Harris Products Group sales surged 18.8% with 11.0% volume growth and 7.4% price increases
  • Lower effective tax rate of 21.9% vs. 25.6% in prior year
  • Favorable foreign exchange impact of 0.7%
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LECO YoY Financials

Q2 2025 vs Q2 2024, source: SEC Filings

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LECO Revenue by Segment

With YoY comparisons, source: SEC Filings

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“I am pleased to report solid second quarter results, which demonstrate how we are effectively managing the business in a dynamic operating environment while positioning for long-term growth and margin expansion.”

— Steven B. Hedlund, Q2 2025 Earnings Press Release