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LECOLincoln Electric Holdings, Inc.Hold5.6·$255.93-0.71%
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Lincoln Electric Holdings, Inc. (LECO) Stock Analysis

Range Bound setup

HoldModerate Confidence

Industrials · Tools & Accessories

Hold if already holding. Not a fresh buy at $255.93, but acceptable to hold if already in. Reason: Analyst target reached - limited upside remaining.

The Company is a high-performance industrial machinery and technology leader who helps customers manufacture and maintain vital equipment and infrastructure. The Company's innovative solutions enable higher quality and productivity across a variety of processes including... Read more

$255.93+2.5% A.UpsideScore 5.6/10#5 of 8 Tools & Accessories
QualityF-score8 / 9FCF yield1.25%
IncomeYield1.22%(5y avg 1.40%)Payout31.79%sustainable
Stop $243.91Target $264.59(resistance)A.R:R -0.2:1
Analyst target$294.11+14.9%9 analysts
$264.59our TP
$255.93price
$294.11mean
$229
$340

Hold if already holding. Not a fresh buy at $255.93, but acceptable to hold if already in. Reason: Analyst target reached - limited upside remaining. Chart setup: RSI 45 mid-range, Bollinger mid-band. Maintain position. Not compelling to add more. Score 5.6/10, moderate confidence.

Passes 7/9 gates (positive momentum, clean insider activity, no SEC red flags, news events none recent, earnings proximity 46d clear, semi cycle peak clear, materials cycle peak clear). Fails on favorable risk/reward ratio. Suitability: moderate.

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Recent developments

updated 2026-06-14
TrendMatrix Research · upcoming catalyst calendar

Upcoming dated catalysts

Thu, Jul 30, 202646d to earnings· next earnings call

Thesis

Rewards
Strong earnings beat streak (4/4)
Risks
Analyst target reached - limited upside remaining

Key Metrics

P/E (TTM)26.7
P/E (Fwd)21.4
Mkt Cap$14.1B
EV/EBITDA18.1
Profit Mgn12.4%
ROE37.8%
Rev Growth11.7%
Beta1.22
Dividend1.22%
Rating analysts17

Quality Signals

Piotroski F8/9MoatNarrow

Options Flow

P/C0.24bullish
IV67%elevated

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Rating Breakdown

10 dimensions · all in-band

GatesA.R:R -0.2=NEGATIVEMomentum 4.6<5.5 (soft — BUY_NOW allowed but watch)Momentum 4.6>=4.5Insider activity: OKNo SEC red flagsNEWS EVENTS NONE RECENTEARNINGS PROXIMITY 46d clearSEMI CYCLE PEAK CLEARMATERIALS CYCLE PEAK CLEARRange BoundSuitability: Moderate
RSI
45 · Neutral
20D MA 50D MA 200D MAGOLDEN CROSSSupport $247.92Resistance $269.99

Price Targets

$244
$265
A.Upside+3.4%
A.R:R-0.2:1

Position Sizing

ConvictionNone
Suggested %0.5%
Max %1%
RegimeSteady

Risk Alerts

! Target reached (-0.9% upside)
! Negative risk/reward — downside exceeds upside

Earnings

B
B
B
B
4/4 beats
Next Earnings2026-07-30 (46d)

Verdict History

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Frequently Asked Questions
Is LECO stock a buy right now?

Hold if already holding. Not a fresh buy at $255.93, but acceptable to hold if already in. Reason: Analyst target reached - limited upside remaining. Chart setup: RSI 45 mid-range, Bollinger mid-band. Maintain position. Not compelling to add more. Target $264.59 (+3.4%), stop $243.91 (−4.9%), A.R:R -0.2:1. Score 5.6/10, moderate confidence.

What is the LECO stock price target?

Take-profit target: $264.59 (+2.5% upside). Target $264.59 (+3.4%), stop $243.91 (−4.9%), A.R:R -0.2:1. Stop-loss: $243.91.

What are the risks of investing in LECO?

Analyst target reached - limited upside remaining.

Is LECO overvalued or undervalued?

Lincoln Electric Holdings, Inc. trades at a P/E of 26.7 (forward 21.4). TrendMatrix value score: 4.8/10. Verdict: Hold.

What do analysts say about LECO?

17 analysts cover LECO with a consensus score of 3.6/5. Average price target: $294.

What does Lincoln Electric Holdings, Inc. do?The Company is a high-performance industrial machinery and technology leader who helps customers manufacture and...

The Company is a high-performance industrial machinery and technology leader who helps customers manufacture and maintain vital equipment and infrastructure. The Company's innovative solutions enable higher quality and productivity across a variety of processes including welding, cutting, brazing, machining, process automation, and field repair.

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