LECO Lincoln Electric Holdings dividend history, payout ratio & dates
Lincoln Electric Holdings's last dividend was on Dec 31, 2024 (ex-date) with a distribution of $0.75 per share. On an annualized basis, the company has a current payout of $2.88 per share. This brings the dividend yield to 1.51% based on its recent close price. The latest dividend has grown by $0.04, or 6% from the previous dividend.
Key dates
- LECO last dividend date: Dec 31, 2024
LECO dividend stats
vs. Industrials sector
Dividend yield
LECO has a dividend yield of 1.51% which is lower than the Industrials sector and the industry average. But in comparison with the Industrials sector average of 1.58%, Lincoln Electric Holdings's dividend yield is only 4.4% lower. The current dividend yield is lower than the historical average of 1.6% of the last 5 years.
Dividend history
Lincoln Electric Holdings has been paying dividends since 1995. LECO has issued three dividends in the last twelve months. The annualized DPS has grown by 7% since one year ago. And with the stock price down by 26% from a year ago, the dividend yield has grown by 43%.
Recent dividends
| Ex-date | Amount | Yield (TTM) |
|---|---|---|
| Dec 31, 2024 | $0.75 | 1.54% |
| Sep 30, 2024 | $0.71 | 1.48% |
| Jun 28, 2024 | $0.71 | 1.47% |
| Mar 27, 2024 | $0.71 | 1.05% |
| Dec 28, 2023 | $0.71 | 1.2% |
| Sep 28, 2023 | $0.64 | 1.39% |
| Jun 29, 2023 | $0.64 | 1.26% |
| Mar 30, 2023 | $0.64 | 1.43% |
| Dec 29, 2022 | $0.64 | 1.59% |
| Sep 29, 2022 | $0.56 | 1.76% |
| Jun 29, 2022 | $0.56 | 1.78% |
| Mar 30, 2022 | $0.56 | 1.54% |
| Dec 30, 2021 | $0.56 | 1.5% |
| Sep 29, 2021 | $0.51 | 1.54% |
| Jun 29, 2021 | $0.51 | 1.53% |
| Mar 30, 2021 | $0.51 | 1.61% |
| Dec 30, 2020 | $0.51 | 1.7% |
| Sep 29, 2020 | $0.49 | 2.15% |
| Jun 29, 2020 | $0.49 | 2.34% |
| Mar 30, 2020 | $0.49 | 2.75% |
| Dec 30, 2019 | $0.49 | 1.96% |
| Sep 27, 2019 | $0.47 | 2.19% |
| Jun 27, 2019 | $0.47 | 2.24% |
| Mar 28, 2019 | $0.47 | 2.06% |
| Dec 28, 2018 | $0.47 | 2.12% |
| Sep 27, 2018 | $0.39 | 1.66% |
| Jun 28, 2018 | $0.39 | 1.75% |
| Mar 28, 2018 | $0.39 | 1.67% |
| Dec 28, 2017 | $0.39 | 1.57% |
| Sep 28, 2017 | $0.35 | 1.53% |
| Jun 28, 2017 | $0.35 | 1.48% |
| Mar 29, 2017 | $0.35 | 1.56% |
| Dec 28, 2016 | $0.35 | 1.71% |
| Sep 28, 2016 | $0.32 | 2.03% |
| Jun 28, 2016 | $0.32 | 2.19% |
| Mar 29, 2016 | $0.32 | 2.1% |
| Dec 29, 2015 | $0.32 | 2.26% |
| Sep 28, 2015 | $0.29 | 2.23% |
| Jun 26, 2015 | $0.29 | 1.76% |
| Mar 27, 2015 | $0.29 | 1.61% |
Lincoln Electric Holdings dividend payout ratio
Payout ratio
LECO has a payout ratio of 35% which is higher than the Industrials sector average but lower than the industry average. But in comparison with the Industrials sector average of 34%, Lincoln Electric Holdings's payout ratio is only 2.9% higher.
Total amount of dividends paid per financial year (from cash flow)
LECO dividend vs peer dividends
| Name | Dividend yield | DPS | Payout ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| SWK Stanley Black & Decker Inc | 4.28% | $3.27 | 166.8% |
| KMT Kennametal Inc | 3.7% | $0.8 | 65.6% |
| ITW Illinois Tool Works Inc | 2.35% | $5.8 | 49.4% |
| LECO Lincoln Electric Holdings Inc | 1.51% | $2.88 | 35% |
| HURC Hurco Companies Inc | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Frequently asked questions
Does Lincoln Electric Holdings pay a dividend?
Yes, Lincoln Electric Holdings has been paying dividends for the last 30 years.
When was LECO's last dividend?
Lincoln Electric Holdings's last regular dividend was on Dec 31, 2024 (ex-date) with the amount of $0.75 per share.
How much dividend does Lincoln Electric Holdings pay (per share)?
LECO's annualized dividend per share is $2.88.
What is Lincoln Electric Holdings's dividend yield?
The current dividend yield of Lincoln Electric Holdings is 1.51%.
How often does Lincoln Electric Holdings pay dividends?
Lincoln Electric Holdings pays four dividends per year.
What is Lincoln Electric Holdings's dividend payout ratio?
Lincoln Electric Holdings's dividend payout ratio is 35%.
Does Lincoln Electric Holdings pay a good dividend?
Lincoln Electric Holdings's dividend yield is in line with the Industrials sector average.
Special dividends are included in TTM DPS and yield. Data from 
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