Lincoln Electric Holdings, Inc. (LECO) Stock Forecast
LECO analyst forecast
as of October 18, 2026- Analyst consensus
- Buy 4.00 / 5 from 12 analysts
- Price target
- $303.73 average of analyst targets
- Upside to target
- +15.9% from the latest close
- Next earnings
- October 27, 2026 EPS estimate $2.82
- 52-week range
- $220.64 – $298.88
LECO analyst ratings
12 analystsNumber of analysts at each rating.
LECO price target
The average of analyst 12-month price targets compared with the latest close and the 52-week range.
LECO earnings per share estimates
| Period | Average | Low | High | Year ago | Growth | Analysts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current quarter (Sep '26) | $2.81 | $2.77 | $2.89 | $2.47 | +13.8% | 11 |
| Current fiscal year (2026) | $11.19 | $11.06 | $11.32 | $9.87 | +13.4% | 12 |
| Next fiscal year (2027) | $12.50 | $12.25 | $13.30 | $11.19 | +11.7% | 12 |
Consensus EPS estimates; growth compares the average estimate with the year-ago EPS.
LECO revenue estimates
| Period | Average | Low | High | Growth | Analysts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current quarter (Sep '26) | $1.17B | $1.16B | $1.18B | +10.2% | 9 |
| Current fiscal year (2026) | $4.71B | $4.67B | $4.73B | +11.2% | 11 |
| Next fiscal year (2027) | $4.99B | $4.92B | $5.15B | +6.1% | 11 |
LECO EPS: reported and forecast
Fiscal years; "E" marks estimates, the line shows the range from the lowest to the highest estimate.
LECO revenue: reported and forecast
LECO EPS estimate revisions
| Period | 90 days ago | 60 days ago | 30 days ago | 7 days ago | Now | Change (90 d) | Revisions (30 d) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current quarter (Sep '26) | $2.77 | $2.82 | $2.82 | $2.81 | $2.81 | +1.5% | 0 up · 1 down |
| Current fiscal year (2026) | $10.92 | $11.21 | $11.21 | $11.19 | $11.19 | +2.5% | 1 up · 0 down |
| Next fiscal year (2027) | $12.05 | $12.52 | $12.53 | $12.50 | $12.50 | +3.7% | 1 up · 0 down |
How the consensus EPS estimate changed over the last 90 days, and how many analysts raised or lowered it in the last 30 days.
LECO earnings surprises
Reported EPS vs the consensus estimate for the last 12 quarters; LECO beat in 11 of 12.
What analysts expect from LECO
12 analysts cover Lincoln Electric; their consensus rating is buy (4.00 on a 1–5 scale, where 5 is a strong buy). The average price target is $303.73, 15.9% above the latest close of $262.10. Analysts expect earnings of $11.19 per share for 2026, +13.4% from a year earlier. For 2027 the average estimate is $12.50 per share on revenue of $5.0 billion. Lincoln Electric beat the EPS estimate in 11 of the last 12 quarters.
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LECO forecast FAQ
What is Lincoln Electric's price target?
The average analyst price target for Lincoln Electric is $303.73, 15.9% above the latest close of $262.10.
Is Lincoln Electric a buy, hold or sell?
Of 12 analysts covering Lincoln Electric, 6 rate it a strong buy, 1 a buy, 4 a hold, 1 a sell and 0 a strong sell, a consensus of buy. Ratings are opinions, not a recommendation from Quotelinks.
What is Lincoln Electric's EPS forecast?
Analysts forecast $11.19 per share for 2026 (range $11.06 to $11.32); for 2027 the estimate is $12.50.
What is Lincoln Electric's revenue forecast?
The average revenue estimate for 2026 is $4.7 billion, growth of 11.2%; for 2027 it is $5.0 billion.
When does Lincoln Electric report earnings?
Lincoln Electric is expected to report results for the quarter ending September 30, 2026 on October 27, 2026 before the market opens; the EPS estimate is $2.82.
Does Lincoln Electric usually beat earnings estimates?
Lincoln Electric reported EPS at or above the analyst estimate in 11 of the last 12 quarters.