Lincoln Electric

LECO Q3 2025 Earnings

Reported Oct 30, 2025 at 9:14 AM ET · SEC Source

Q3 25 EPS

$2.47

BEAT +1.95%

Est. $2.42

Q3 25 Revenue

$1.06B

BEAT +0.89%

Est. $1.05B

vs S&P Since Q3 25

+7.3%

BEATING MARKET

LECO +12.9% vs S&P +5.7%

Market Reaction

Did LECO Beat Earnings? Q3 2025 Results

Lincoln Electric posted a clean beat across the board in Q3 2025, with adjusted earnings per share of $2.47 clearing the $2.42 consensus estimate by 1.95% and revenue of $1.06 billion edging past expectations by 0.89% while climbing 7.9% year-over-ye… Read more Lincoln Electric posted a clean beat across the board in Q3 2025, with adjusted earnings per share of $2.47 clearing the $2.42 consensus estimate by 1.95% and revenue of $1.06 billion edging past expectations by 0.89% while climbing 7.9% year-over-year. The headline results were underpinned by record cash generation, as operating cash flows reached $236.69 million, representing 149% cash conversion against adjusted net income, a level the company had never previously achieved. Organic sales growth of 5.6%, led by pricing gains of 7.8%, provided the core revenue lift, while a 1.7% contribution from acquisitions added incremental momentum; the company recently completed its full acquisition of Alloy Steel Australia, a deal expected to contribute $0.13 to $0.15 per diluted share annually. All three segments contributed positively, with the Harris Products Group leading the way at 14.8% sales growth. The Board capped the quarter by raising the quarterly dividend 5.3% to $0.79 per share, signaling confidence in sustained earnings power.

Key Takeaways

  • Organic sales growth of 5.6% driven by 7.8% pricing benefit partially offset by 2.2% volume decline
  • Acquisition contributions of 1.7% to net sales growth
  • Adjusted operating income margin expansion to 17.4%
  • Record cash flow generation with 149% cash conversion
  • Significant reduction in special item charges year-over-year
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LECO YoY Financials

Q3 2025 vs Q3 2024, source: SEC Filings

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LECO Revenue by Segment

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“We achieved strong quarterly results with an increase in profit margins, solid adjusted earnings growth, and record cash flow generation.”

— Steven B. Hedlund, Q3 2025 Earnings Press Release