LECO
Lincoln Electric Holdings
dividend history, payout ratio & dates
- Stocks
- Industrials
- NASDAQ: LECO
- Dividend
Last dividend date: Mar 31, 2026
Dividend yield: 1.12%
Payout ratio: 31.5%
Lincoln Electric Holdings's last dividend was on Mar 31, 2026 (ex-date) with a distribution of $0.79 per share. On an annualized basis, the company has a current payout of $3.08 per share. This brings the dividend yield to 1.12% based on its recent close price.
LECO dividend stats
vs. Industrials sector
Lincoln Electric Holdings Dividend yield
LECO has a dividend yield of 1.12% which is lower than the Industrials sector and the industry average. In comparison with the Industrials sector average of 1.5%, Lincoln Electric Holdings's dividend yield is 25% lower. The current dividend yield is lower than the historical average of 1.4% of the last 5 years.
LECO Dividend history
Lincoln Electric Holdings has been paying dividends since 1995. LECO has issued four quarterly dividends in the last twelve months. The annualized DPS has grown by 5% since one year ago. But with the stock price up by 37% from a year ago, the dividend yield marks a decrease of 23%.
Lincoln Electric Holdings Dividend history chart
| Ex-date | Amount | Yield (TTM) |
|---|---|---|
| Mar 31, 2026 | $0.79 | 1.24% |
| Dec 31, 2025 | $0.79 | 1.27% |
| Sep 30, 2025 | $0.75 | 1.27% |
| Jun 30, 2025 | $0.75 | 1.43% |
| Mar 31, 2025 | $0.75 | 1.54% |
| 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 31.5% which is lower than the Industrials sector and the industry average. But in comparison with the Industrials sector average of 32.7%, Lincoln Electric Holdings's payout ratio is only 3.7% lower.
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 | 3.9% | $3.32 | 135.5% |
| ITW Illinois Tool Works Inc | 2.4% | $6.33 | 58.7% |
| KMT Kennametal Inc | 2.26% | $0.8 | 44.4% |
| LECO Lincoln Electric Holdings Inc | 1.12% | $3.08 | 31.5% |
| 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 31 years.
When was LECO's last dividend?
Lincoln Electric Holdings's last regular dividend was on Mar 31, 2026 (ex-date) with the amount of $0.79 per share.
How much dividend does Lincoln Electric Holdings pay (per share)?
LECO's annualized dividend per share is $3.08.
What is Lincoln Electric Holdings's dividend yield?
The current dividend yield of Lincoln Electric Holdings is 1.12%.
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 31.5%.
Does Lincoln Electric Holdings pay a good dividend?
Lincoln Electric Holdings's dividend yield is lower than the Industrials sector average.
Special dividends are included in TTM DPS and yield.