Lincoln Electric Reports Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2025 Results
MWN-AI** Summary
Lincoln Electric Holdings, Inc. has unveiled its financial results for the fourth quarter and full year 2025, highlighting resilience and growth despite market challenges. In Q4, the company reported net sales of $1,079 million, representing a 5.5% increase from the prior year, with organic sales contributing a 2.5% rise. Operating profit margins remained robust, with reported operating income of $184.3 million, or 17.1% of sales, although slightly down from 17.3% in the previous year.
The full-year results also depict a strong performance, with total revenues reaching $4,233 million, up 5.6% from 2024. Net income for the year was $520.5 million ($9.32 EPS), compared to $466.1 million in 2024, marking a significant growth trajectory. Adjusted earnings per share for the full year was $9.87, reflecting an increase from $9.29 in the previous year.
Lincoln Electric's CEO, Steven B. Hedlund, emphasized the company's success in navigating a dynamic landscape, leveraging growth opportunities while controlling costs. The firm returned $507 million to shareholders through dividends and share repurchases, underscoring its commitment to delivering shareholder value.
The company's adjusted operating income for Q4 was $193.8 million, equating to an 18.0% margin. This indicates stability in profitability despite facing significant inflationary and operational challenges in the fiscal year. Hedlund expressed optimism about future growth, aligned with the company's new RISE strategy and long-term 2030 targets.
Overall, Lincoln Electric finished 2025 on a solid footing, reflecting a blend of strategic execution, operational efficiency, and a strong supportive commitment to its shareholders.
MWN-AI** Analysis
Lincoln Electric's fourth quarter and full-year 2025 results reveal a resilient performance against a dynamically changing market landscape. The Company reported a net sales increase of 5.5% in Q4, bringing total revenues for the year to $4.233 billion, which underscores its ability to navigate cost pressures effectively while leveraging growth opportunities. Notably, the adjusted operating income margin held steady at 18%, consistent with the previous year.
Investors should appreciate Lincoln's strategic focus on enhancing profitability, as indicated by its robust operating income margin of 17.1% despite challenges such as increased raw material costs. The company's effective cost management and prudent financial strategies resulted in over $661 million in cash flows from operations, allowing it to return $507 million to shareholders through dividends and buybacks.
The adjusted diluted EPS of $9.87 illustrates strong earnings growth, but the EPS growth is tempered by rising interest expenses and a higher effective tax rate of 22.9%. Market conditions and costs are likely to remain variable, necessitating continued vigilance on cash management practices.
Looking ahead, Lincoln's commitment to its “RISE” strategy aimed at driving sustainable growth and higher profitability by 2030 sets a positive tone for future prospects. However, prospective investors should weigh the implications of potential geopolitical risks and currency fluctuations impacting its international operations.
Given these strong fundamentals, Lincoln Electric remains an attractive investment, particularly for those seeking exposure to the industrial machinery sector. The current share price presents a compelling opportunity for long-term investors, but close attention should be paid to changes in operating conditions and the broader economic environment to assess risk effectively. As always, diversifying within industrial equities and monitoring cash flows will be key to navigating upcoming market challenges.
**MWN-AI Summary and Analysis is based on asking OpenAI to summarize and analyze this news release.
Fourth Quarter 2025 Highlights
- Net sales increase 5.5% to $1,079 million; organic sales increase 2.5%
- Operating income margin of 17.1%; Adjusted operating income margin of 18.0%
- EPS of $2.45; Adjusted EPS of $2.65
Full Year 2025 Highlights
- Net sales increase 5.6% to $4,233 million, organic sales increase 2.5%
- Operating income margin of 17.0%; Adjusted operating income margin of 17.6%
- EPS of $9.32; Adjusted EPS of $9.87
- Cash flows from operations of $661 million
- Returned $507 million to shareholders through dividends and share repurchases
Lincoln Electric Holdings , Inc. (the “Company”) (Nasdaq: LECO) today reported fourth quarter 2025 net income of $136.0 million, or diluted earnings per share (EPS) of $2.45, which includes special item after-tax net charges of $10.6 million, or $0.20 EPS. This compares with prior year period net income of $140.2 million, or $2.47 EPS, which included special item after-tax net charges of $5.8 million, or $0.10 EPS. Excluding special items, fourth quarter 2025 adjusted net income was $146.6 million, or $2.65 adjusted EPS. This compares with adjusted net income of $146.0 million, or $2.57 adjusted EPS, in the prior year period.
Fourth quarter 2025 sales increased 5.5% to $1,078.7 million reflecting a 2.5% increase in organic sales, a 1.1% benefit from acquisitions and a 1.9% favorable foreign exchange. Operating income for the fourth quarter 2025 was $184.3 million, or 17.1% of sales. This compares with operating income of $177.0 million, or 17.3% of sales, in the prior year period. Excluding special items, adjusted operating income was $193.8 million, or 18.0% of sales, as compared with $185.6 million, or 18.2% of sales, in the prior year period.
“We finished the year with strong results and record sales, adjusted EPS and cash returns to shareholders in 2025,” said Steven B. Hedlund, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer. “We are effectively navigating a dynamic operating environment by capitalizing on growth opportunities, mitigating costs, and reshaping the business to extend our leadership position,” Hedlund commented. “We are looking ahead to driving growth, higher profitability and returns as we execute on our new RISE strategy and achieve our 2030 targets.”
Twelve Months 2025 Summary
Net income for the twelve months ended December 31, 2025 was $520.5 million, or $9.32 EPS, which includes special item after-tax net charges of $30.8 million, or $0.55 EPS. This compares with prior year period net income of $466.1 million, or $8.15 EPS, which included special item after-tax net charges of $65.2 million, or $1.14 EPS. Excluding special items, adjusted net income for the twelve months ended December 31, 2025 was $551.3 million, or $9.87 EPS. This compares with adjusted net income of $531.3 million, or $9.29 adjusted EPS, in the prior year period.
Sales increased 5.6% to $4,233.0 million in the twelve months ended December 31, 2025 primarily reflecting a 2.5% increase in organic sales and a 2.7% benefit from acquisitions. Operating income for the twelve months ended December 31, 2025 was $718.1 million, or 17.0% of sales. This compares with operating income of $636.5 million, or 15.9% of sales, in the prior year period. Excluding special items, adjusted operating income was $743.0 million, or 17.6% of sales, as compared with $704.4 million, or 17.6% of sales, in the prior year period.
Webcast Information
A conference call to discuss fourth quarter and full year 2025 financial results as well as new strategic 2030 targets will be webcast live today, February 12, 2026, at 10:00 a.m., Eastern Time. Those interested in participating via webcast in listen-only mode can access the event here or on the Company's Investor Relations home page at https://ir.lincolnelectric.com . For participants who would like to participate via telephone, please dial (888) 440-4368 (domestic) or (646) 960-0856 (international) and use confirmation code 6709091. A replay of the earnings call will be available via webcast on the Company's website.
About Lincoln Electric
Lincoln Electric is a high-performance industrial machinery and technology leader who helps customers manufacture and maintain vital equipment and infrastructure. Lincoln Electric’s innovative solutions enable higher quality and productivity across a variety of processes including welding, cutting, brazing, machining, process automation and field repair. The Company leverages proprietary technologies and expertise in materials science, power electronics, automation and intelligent software to help customers build better and achieve resilience in their operations. Headquartered in Cleveland, Ohio, Lincoln Electric is the essential ‘Linc’ that keeps the economy running. The Company operates 71 manufacturing and automation facilities across 20 countries and serves customers in over 160 countries. For more information about Lincoln Electric and its products and services, visit the Company’s website at https://www.lincolnelectric.com .
Non-GAAP Information
Adjusted operating income, adjusted net income, adjusted EBIT, adjusted effective tax rate, adjusted diluted earnings per share (“adjusted EPS”), Organic sales, Free cash flow, Cash conversion, adjusted net operating profit after taxes and adjusted return on invested capital (“adjusted ROIC”) are non-GAAP financial measures. Management uses non-GAAP measures to assess the Company's operating performance by excluding certain disclosed special items that management believes are not representative of the Company's core business. Management believes that excluding these special items enables them to make better period-over-period comparisons and benchmark the Company's operational performance against other companies in its industry more meaningfully. Furthermore, management believes that non-GAAP financial measures provide investors with meaningful information that provides a more complete understanding of Company operating results and enables investors to analyze financial and business trends more thoroughly. Non-GAAP financial measures should not be viewed in isolation, are not a substitute for GAAP measures and have limitations including, but not limited to, their usefulness as comparative measures as other companies may define their non-GAAP measures differently.
Forward-Looking Statements
The Company’s expectations and beliefs concerning the future contained in this news release are forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These statements reflect management’s current expectations and involve a number of risks and uncertainties. Forward-looking statements generally can be identified by the use of words such as “may,” “will,” “expect,” “intend,” “estimate,” “anticipate,” “believe,” “forecast,” “guidance” or words of similar meaning. Actual results may differ materially from such statements due to a variety of factors that could adversely affect the Company’s operating results. The factors include, but are not limited to: general economic, financial and market conditions; the effectiveness of commercial and operating initiatives; the effectiveness of information systems and cybersecurity programs; presence of artificial intelligence technologies; completion of planned divestitures; interest rates; disruptions, uncertainty or volatility in the credit markets that may limit our access to capital; currency exchange rates and devaluations; adverse outcome of pending or potential litigation; actual costs of the Company’s rationalization plans; the Company’s ability to complete acquisitions, including the Company’s ability to successfully integrate acquisitions; market risks and price fluctuations related to the purchase of commodities and energy; global regulatory complexity; the effects of changes in tax law, including any changes from the new legislation implemented in the One Big Beautiful Bill Act; tariff rates in the countries where the Company conducts business; and the possible effects of events beyond our control, including but not limited to, the ongoing geopolitical conflicts, political unrest, acts of terror, natural disasters and pandemics on the Company or its customers, suppliers and the economy in general. For additional discussion, see “Item 1A. Risk Factors” in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2024 and on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended March 31, 2025.
Lincoln Electric Holdings, Inc. Financial Highlights (In thousands, except per share amounts) (Unaudited) | |||||||||||||||||||
Consolidated Statements of Income | |||||||||||||||||||
Fav (Unfav) to | |||||||||||||||||||
Three Months Ended December 31, | Prior Year | ||||||||||||||||||
2025 | % of Sales | 2024 | % of Sales | $ | % | ||||||||||||||
Net sales | $ | 1,078,715 | 100.0 | % | $ | 1,022,031 | 100.0 | % | $ | 56,684 | 5.5 | % | |||||||
Cost of goods sold | 704,769 | 65.3 | % | 653,409 | 63.9 | % | (51,360 | ) | (7.9 | ) | % | ||||||||
Gross profit | 373,946 | 34.7 | % | 368,622 | 36.1 | % | 5,324 | 1.4 | % | ||||||||||
Selling, general & administrative expenses | 183,645 | 17.0 | % | 187,067 | 18.3 | % | 3,422 | 1.8 | % | ||||||||||
Rationalization and asset impairment net charges | 5,961 | 0.6 | % | 4,538 | 0.4 | % | (1,423 | ) | (31.4 | ) | % | ||||||||
Operating income | 184,340 | 17.1 | % | 177,017 | 17.3 | % | 7,323 | 4.1 | % | ||||||||||
Interest expense, net | 13,167 | 1.2 | % | 11,372 | 1.1 | % | (1,795 | ) | (15.8 | ) | % | ||||||||
Other income | 1,488 | 0.1 | % | 1,408 | 0.1 | % | 80 | 5.7 | % | ||||||||||
Income before income taxes | 172,661 | 16.0 | % | 167,053 | 16.3 | % | 5,608 | 3.4 | % | ||||||||||
Income taxes | 36,639 | 3.4 | % | 26,824 | 2.6 | % | (9,815 | ) | (36.6 | ) | % | ||||||||
Effective tax rate | 21.2 | % | 16.1 | % | (5.1 | ) | % | ||||||||||||
Net income | $ | 136,022 | 12.6 | % | $ | 140,229 | 13.7 | % | $ | (4,207 | ) | (3.0 | ) | % | |||||
Basic earnings per share | $ | 2.48 | $ | 2.49 | $ | (0.01 | ) | (0.4 | ) | % | |||||||||
Diluted earnings per share | $ | 2.45 | $ | 2.47 | $ | (0.02 | ) | (0.8 | ) | % | |||||||||
Weighted average shares (basic) | 54,941 | 56,309 | |||||||||||||||||
Weighted average shares (diluted) | 55,412 | 56,818 |
Fav (Unfav) to | |||||||||||||||||||
Year Ended December 31, | Prior Year | ||||||||||||||||||
2025 | % of Sales | 2024 | % of Sales | $ | % | ||||||||||||||
Net sales | $ | 4,233,003 | 100.0 | % | $ | 4,008,670 | 100.0 | % | $ | 224,333 | 5.6 | % | |||||||
Cost of goods sold | 2,698,751 | 63.8 | % | 2,535,758 | 63.3 | % | (162,993 | ) | (6.4 | ) | % | ||||||||
Gross profit | 1,534,252 | 36.2 | % | 1,472,912 | 36.7 | % | 61,340 | 4.2 | % | ||||||||||
Selling, general & administrative expenses | 797,994 | 18.9 | % | 780,590 | 19.5 | % | (17,404 | ) | (2.2 | ) | % | ||||||||
Rationalization and asset impairment net charges | 18,199 | 0.4 | % | 55,860 | 1.4 | % | 37,661 | 67.4 | % | ||||||||||
Operating income | 718,059 | 17.0 | % | 636,462 | 15.9 | % | 81,597 | 12.8 | % | ||||||||||
Interest expense, net | 51,561 | 1.2 | % | 42,786 | 1.1 | % | (8,775 | ) | (20.5 | ) | % | ||||||||
Other income | 8,952 | 0.2 | % | 473 | — | 8,479 | 1,792.6 | % | |||||||||||
Income before income taxes | 675,450 | 16.0 | % | 594,149 | 14.8 | % | 81,301 | 13.7 | % | ||||||||||
Income taxes | 154,917 | 3.7 | % | 128,041 | 3.2 | % | (26,876 | ) | (21.0 | ) | % | ||||||||
Effective tax rate | 22.9 | % | 21.6 | % | (1.3 | ) | % | ||||||||||||
Net income | $ | 520,533 | 12.3 | % | $ | 466,108 | 11.6 | % | $ | 54,425 | 11.7 | % | |||||||
Basic earnings per share | $ | 9.39 | $ | 8.23 | $ | 1.16 | 14.1 | % | |||||||||||
Diluted earnings per share | $ | 9.32 | $ | 8.15 | $ | 1.17 | 14.4 | % | |||||||||||
Weighted average shares (basic) | 55,410 | 56,639 | |||||||||||||||||
Weighted average shares (diluted) | 55,875 | 57,194 |
Lincoln Electric Holdings, Inc. Financial Highlights (In thousands) (Unaudited) | |||||||
Balance Sheet Highlights | |||||||
Selected Consolidated Balance Sheet Data | December 31, 2025 | December 31, 2024 | |||||
Cash and cash equivalents | $ | 308,789 | $ | 377,262 | |||
Accounts receivable, net | 538,791 | 481,979 | |||||
Inventories | 633,364 | 544,037 | |||||
Total current assets | 1,739,512 | 1,645,281 | |||||
Property, plant and equipment, net | 702,762 | 619,181 | |||||
Total assets | 3,777,577 | 3,520,142 | |||||
Trade accounts payable | 364,934 | 296,590 | |||||
Total current liabilities (1) | 956,691 | 878,802 | |||||
Long-term debt, less current portion | 1,150,228 | 1,150,551 | |||||
Total equity | 1,469,794 | 1,327,433 | |||||
Operating Working Capital | December 31, 2025 | December 31, 2024 | |||||
Average operating working capital to Net sales (2) | 17.9 | % | 16.9 | % | |||
Invested Capital | December 31, 2025 | December 31, 2024 | |||||
Short-term debt (1) | $ | 143,780 | $ | 110,524 | |||
Long-term debt, less current portion | 1,150,228 | 1,150,551 | |||||
Total debt | 1,294,008 | 1,261,075 | |||||
Total equity | 1,469,794 | 1,327,433 | |||||
Invested capital | $ | 2,763,802 | $ | 2,588,508 | |||
Total debt / invested capital | 46.8 | % | 48.7 | % |
| (1) | Includes current portion of long-term debt. |
| (2) | Average operating working capital to Net sales is defined as the sum of Accounts receivable, Inventories and contract assets less Trade accounts payable and contract liabilities as of period end divided by annualized rolling three months of Net sales. |
Lincoln Electric Holdings, Inc. Financial Highlights (In thousands, except per share amounts) (Unaudited) | ||||||||||||||||||
Non-GAAP Financial Measures | ||||||||||||||||||
Three Months Ended December 31, | Year Ended December 31, | |||||||||||||||||
2025 | 2024 | 2025 | 2024 | |||||||||||||||
Operating income as reported | $ | 184,340 | $ | 177,017 | $ | 718,059 | $ | 636,462 | ||||||||||
Special items (pre-tax): | ||||||||||||||||||
Rationalization and asset impairment net charges (2) | 5,961 | 4,538 | 18,199 | 55,860 | ||||||||||||||
Acquisition transaction costs (3) | 1,056 | 2,491 | 2,739 | 7,042 | ||||||||||||||
Amortization of step up in value of acquired inventories (4) | 2,482 | 1,552 | 3,964 | 5,026 | ||||||||||||||
Adjusted operating income (1) | $ | 193,839 | $ | 185,598 | $ | 742,961 | $ | 704,390 | ||||||||||
As a percent of net sales | 18.0 | % | 18.2 | % | 17.6 | % | 17.6 | % | ||||||||||
Net income as reported | $ | 136,022 | $ | 140,229 | $ | 520,533 | $ | 466,108 | ||||||||||
Special items: | ||||||||||||||||||
Rationalization and asset impairment net charges (2) | 5,961 | 4,538 | 18,199 | 55,860 | ||||||||||||||
Acquisition transaction costs (3) | 1,056 | 2,491 | 2,739 | 7,042 | ||||||||||||||
Amortization of step up in value of acquired inventories (4) | 2,482 | 1,552 | 3,964 | 5,026 | ||||||||||||||
Pension settlement net charges (gains) (5) | 719 | (174 | ) | 719 | 3,792 | |||||||||||||
Loss on asset disposal (6) | — | — | — | 4,950 | ||||||||||||||
Tax effect of Special items (7)(8) | 405 | (2,655 | ) | 5,177 | (11,513 | ) | ||||||||||||
Adjusted net income (1) | 146,645 | 145,981 | 551,331 | 531,265 | ||||||||||||||
Interest expense, net | 13,167 | 11,372 | 51,561 | 42,786 | ||||||||||||||
Income taxes as reported | 36,639 | 26,824 | 154,917 | 128,041 | ||||||||||||||
Tax effect of Special items (7)(8) | (405 | ) | 2,655 | (5,177 | ) | 11,513 | ||||||||||||
Adjusted EBIT (1) | $ | 196,046 | $ | 186,832 | $ | 752,632 | $ | 713,605 | ||||||||||
Effective tax rate as reported | 21.2 | % | 16.1 | % | 22.9 | % | 21.6 | % | ||||||||||
Net special item tax impact (8) | (1.4 | ) | % | 0.7 | (1.5 | ) | % | (0.8 | ) | % | ||||||||
Adjusted effective tax rate (1) | 19.8 | % | 16.8 | % | 21.4 | % | 20.8 | % | ||||||||||
Diluted earnings per share as reported | $ | 2.45 | $ | 2.47 | $ | 9.32 | $ | 8.15 | ||||||||||
Special items per share | 0.20 | 0.10 | 0.55 | 1.14 | ||||||||||||||
Adjusted diluted earnings per share (1) | $ | 2.65 | $ | 2.57 | $ | 9.87 | $ | 9.29 | ||||||||||
Weighted average shares (diluted) | 55,412 | 56,818 | 55,875 | 57,194 |
(1) | Adjusted operating income, adjusted net income, adjusted EBIT, adjusted effective tax rate and adjusted diluted EPS are non-GAAP financial measures. Refer to Non-GAAP Information section. |
| (2) | 2025 and 2024 net charges primarily relate to rationalization plans within all three segments. Year to date charges in 2024 include the impact of the Company’s disposition of its Russian entity. |
| (3) | Transaction costs related to acquisitions which are included in Selling, general & administrative expenses. |
| (4) | Costs related to acquisitions which are included in Cost of goods sold. |
| (5) | Pension settlement net charges are included in Other income. 2024 net charges are primarily related to the final settlement associated with the termination of a pension plan. |
| (6) | Loss on asset disposal included in Other income. |
| (7) | Includes the net tax impact of Special items recorded during the respective periods. The tax effect of Special items impacting pre-tax income was calculated as the pre-tax amount multiplied by the applicable tax rate. The applicable tax rates reflect the taxable jurisdiction and nature of each Special item. |
| (8) | The OBBBA was enacted in the United States on July 4, 2025. The Company recognized tax expense of approximately $2,900 and $11,700 in the three months and twelve months ended December 31, 2025, respectively, reflecting the cumulative impact of the OBBBA provisions. |
Lincoln Electric Holdings, Inc. Financial Highlights (In thousands, except per share amounts) (Unaudited) | |||||||
Non-GAAP Financial Measures | |||||||
Twelve Months Ended December 31, | |||||||
Return on Invested Capital | 2025 | 2024 | |||||
Net income as reported | $ | 520,533 | $ | 466,108 | |||
Plus: Interest expense (after-tax) | 43,762 | 39,665 | |||||
Less: Interest income (after-tax) | 5,118 | 7,593 | |||||
Net operating profit after taxes | $ | 559,177 | $ | 498,180 | |||
Special Items: | |||||||
Rationalization and asset impairment net charges | 18,199 | 55,860 | |||||
Acquisition transaction costs | 2,739 | 7,042 | |||||
Pension settlement net charges | 719 | 3,792 | |||||
Amortization of step up in value of acquired inventories | 3,964 | 5,026 | |||||
Loss on asset disposal | — | 4,950 | |||||
Tax effect of Special items (2) | 5,177 | (11,513 | ) | ||||
Adjusted net operating profit after taxes (1) | $ | 589,975 | $ | 563,337 | |||
Invested Capital | December 31, 2025 | December 31, 2024 | |||||
Short-term debt | $ | 143,780 | $ | 110,524 | |||
Long-term debt, less current portion | 1,150,228 | 1,150,551 | |||||
Total debt | 1,294,008 | 1,261,075 | |||||
Total equity | 1,469,794 | 1,327,433 | |||||
Invested capital | $ | 2,763,802 | $ | 2,588,508 | |||
Return on invested capital as reported | 20.2 | % | 19.2 | % | |||
Adjusted return on invested capital (1) | 21.3 | % | 21.8 | % |
(1) | Adjusted net operating profit after taxes and adjusted ROIC are non-GAAP financial measures. Refer to Non-GAAP Information section. |
| (2) | Includes the net tax impact of Special items recorded during the respective periods, including the cumulative impact of the OBBBA provisions. The tax effect of Special items impacting pre-tax income was calculated as the pre-tax amount multiplied by the applicable tax rate. The applicable tax rates reflect the taxable jurisdiction and nature of each Special item. |
Three Months Ended December 31, | Year Ended December 31, | ||||||||||||||||
Cash Conversion | 2025 | 2024 | 2025 | 2024 | |||||||||||||
Net cash provided by operating activities | $ | 94,965 | $ | 95,795 | $ | 661,173 | $ | 598,977 | |||||||||
Capital expenditures | (42,946 | ) | (31,486 | ) | (126,974 | ) | (116,603 | ) | |||||||||
Free cash flow (1) | $ | 52,019 | $ | 64,309 | $ | 534,199 | $ | 482,374 | |||||||||
Adjusted net income | $ | 146,645 | $ | 145,981 | $ | 551,331 | $ | 531,265 | |||||||||
Cash conversion (1) | 35 | % | 44 | % | 97 | % | 91 | % |
| (1) | Free cash flow and cash conversion are non-GAAP financial measures. Refer to Non-GAAP Information section. |
Lincoln Electric Holdings, Inc. Financial Highlights (In thousands, except per share amounts) (Unaudited) | |||||||
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows | |||||||
Three Months Ended December 31, | |||||||
2025 | 2024 | ||||||
OPERATING ACTIVITIES: | |||||||
Net income | $ | 136,022 | $ | 140,229 | |||
Adjustments to reconcile Net income to Net cash provided by operating activities: | |||||||
Rationalization and asset impairment net charges | (70 | ) | (5,032 | ) | |||
Depreciation and amortization | 25,556 | 23,143 | |||||
Deferred income taxes | 11,349 | (26,988 | ) | ||||
Pension settlement net charges | 719 | (174 | ) | ||||
Other non-cash items, net | 10,212 | (5,552 | ) | ||||
Changes in operating assets and liabilities, net of effects from acquisitions: | |||||||
(Increase) decrease in accounts receivable | (35,863 | ) | 16,663 | ||||
Decrease in inventories | 39,439 | 47,051 | |||||
Decrease (increase) in other current assets | 55,482 | (21,647 | ) | ||||
Decrease in trade accounts payable | (34,298 | ) | (20,301 | ) | |||
Decrease in other current liabilities | (104,548 | ) | (34,607 | ) | |||
Net change in other long-term assets and liabilities | (9,035 | ) | (16,990 | ) | |||
NET CASH PROVIDED BY OPERATING ACTIVITIES | 94,965 | 95,795 | |||||
INVESTING ACTIVITIES: | |||||||
Capital expenditures | (42,946 | ) | (31,486 | ) | |||
Acquisition of businesses, net of cash acquired | (875 | ) | — | ||||
Proceeds from sale of property, plant and equipment | 770 | 5,292 | |||||
Other investing activities | — | 320 | |||||
NET CASH USED BY INVESTING ACTIVITIES | (43,051 | ) | (25,874 | ) | |||
FINANCING ACTIVITIES: | |||||||
Proceeds from short-term borrowings, net | 55,574 | 2,928 | |||||
Payments on long-term borrowings | — | (169 | ) | ||||
Proceeds from exercise of stock options | 1,517 | 1,524 | |||||
Purchase of shares for treasury | (51,820 | ) | (52,539 | ) | |||
Cash dividends paid to shareholders | (41,764 | ) | (40,164 | ) | |||
Other financing activities | — | (3,922 | ) | ||||
NET CASH USED BY FINANCING ACTIVITIES | (36,493 | ) | (92,342 | ) | |||
Effect of exchange rate changes on Cash and cash equivalents | 371 | (4,535 | ) | ||||
INCREASE (DECREASE) IN CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS | 15,792 | (26,956 | ) | ||||
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period | 292,997 | 404,218 | |||||
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period | $ | 308,789 | $ | 377,262 | |||
Cash dividends paid per share | $ | 0.75 | $ | 0.71 |
Lincoln Electric Holdings, Inc. Financial Highlights (In thousands, except per share amounts) (Unaudited) | ||||||||
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows | ||||||||
Year Ended December 31, | ||||||||
2025 | 2024 | |||||||
OPERATING ACTIVITIES: | ||||||||
Net income | $ | 520,533 | $ | 466,108 | ||||
Adjustments to reconcile Net income to Net cash provided by operating activities: | ||||||||
Rationalization and asset impairment net charges | 1,141 | 20,887 | ||||||
Depreciation and amortization | 98,546 | 88,238 | ||||||
Deferred income taxes | 82,744 | (40,328 | ) | |||||
Pension settlement net charges | 719 | 3,792 | ||||||
Other non-cash items, net | 23,003 | 17,272 | ||||||
Changes in operating assets and liabilities, net of effects from acquisitions: | ||||||||
(Increase) decrease in accounts receivable | (26,433 | ) | 52,829 | |||||
(Increase) decrease in inventories | (47,783 | ) | 25,355 | |||||
Increase in other current assets | (10,568 | ) | (41,558 | ) | ||||
Increase (decrease) in trade accounts payable | 56,257 | (27,189 | ) | |||||
(Decrease) increase in other current liabilities | (26,090 | ) | 32,703 | |||||
Net change in other assets and liabilities | (10,896 | ) | 868 | |||||
NET CASH PROVIDED BY OPERATING ACTIVITIES | 661,173 | 598,977 | ||||||
INVESTING ACTIVITIES: | ||||||||
Capital expenditures | (126,974 | ) | (116,603 | ) | ||||
Acquisition of businesses, net of cash acquired | (137,530 | ) | (252,746 | ) | ||||
Proceeds from sale of property, plant and equipment | 7,178 | 7,798 | ||||||
Other investing activities | — | 320 | ||||||
NET CASH USED BY INVESTING ACTIVITIES | (257,326 | ) | (361,231 | ) | ||||
FINANCING ACTIVITIES: | ||||||||
Proceeds from short-term borrowings, net | 133,252 | 8,449 | ||||||
Proceeds from long-term borrowings | — | 550,000 | ||||||
Payments on long-term borrowings | (100,169 | ) | (400,677 | ) | ||||
Proceeds from exercise of stock options | 11,578 | 27,404 | ||||||
Purchase of shares for treasury | (338,308 | ) | (263,751 | ) | ||||
Cash dividends paid to shareholders | (168,240 | ) | (162,143 | ) | ||||
Other financing activities | — | (3,922 | ) | |||||
NET CASH USED BY FINANCING ACTIVITIES | (461,887 | ) | (244,640 | ) | ||||
Effect of exchange rate changes on Cash and cash equivalents | (10,433 | ) | (9,631 | ) | ||||
DECREASE IN CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS | (68,473 | ) | (16,525 | ) | ||||
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period | 377,262 | 393,787 | ||||||
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period | $ | 308,789 | $ | 377,262 | ||||
Cash dividends paid per share | $ | 3.00 | $ | 2.84 |
Lincoln Electric Holdings, Inc. Segment Highlights (In thousands) (Unaudited) | |||||||||||||||||
Americas | International | The Harris | Corporate / | ||||||||||||||
Welding | Welding | Products Group | Eliminations | Consolidated | |||||||||||||
Three months ended December 31, 2025 | |||||||||||||||||
Net sales | $ | 681,930 | $ | 259,351 | $ | 137,434 | $ | — | $ | 1,078,715 | |||||||
Inter-segment sales | 25,101 | 5,857 | 2,549 | (33,507 | ) | — | |||||||||||
Total sales | $ | 707,031 | $ | 265,208 | $ | 139,983 | $ | (33,507 | ) | $ | 1,078,715 | ||||||
Net income | $ | 136,022 | |||||||||||||||
As a percent of total sales | 12.6 | % | |||||||||||||||
EBIT (1) | $ | 137,816 | $ | 25,485 | $ | 22,829 | $ | (302 | ) | $ | 185,828 | ||||||
As a percent of total sales | 19.5 | % | 9.6 | % | 16.3 | % | 17.2 | % | |||||||||
Special items charges (3) | 3,295 | 5,717 | 488 | 718 | 10,218 | ||||||||||||
Adjusted EBIT (2) | $ | 141,111 | $ | 31,202 | $ | 23,317 | $ | 416 | $ | 196,046 | |||||||
As a percent of total sales | 20.0 | % | 11.8 | % | 16.7 | % | 18.2 | % | |||||||||
Three months ended December 31, 2024 | |||||||||||||||||
Net sales | $ | 654,786 | $ | 242,979 | $ | 124,266 | $ | — | $ | 1,022,031 | |||||||
Inter-segment sales | 37,134 | 11,233 | 2,801 | (51,168 | ) | — | |||||||||||
Total sales | $ | 691,920 | $ | 254,212 | $ | 127,067 | $ | (51,168 | ) | $ | 1,022,031 | ||||||
Net income | $ | 140,229 | |||||||||||||||
As a percent of total sales | 13.7 | % | |||||||||||||||
EBIT (1) | $ | 127,813 | $ | 32,013 | $ | 20,278 | $ | (1,679 | ) | $ | 178,425 | ||||||
As a percent of total sales | 18.5 | % | 12.6 | % | 16.0 | % | 17.5 | % | |||||||||
Special items charges (4) | 4,110 | 517 | 1,289 | 2,491 | 8,407 | ||||||||||||
Adjusted EBIT (2) | $ | 131,923 | $ | 32,530 | $ | 21,567 | $ | 812 | $ | 186,832 | |||||||
As a percent of total sales | 19.1 | % | 12.8 | % | 17.0 | % | 18.3 | % |
(1) | EBIT is defined as Operating income plus Other income. |
| (2) | The primary profit measure used by management to assess segment performance is adjusted EBIT. EBIT for each operating segment is adjusted for special items to derive adjusted EBIT. |
| (3) | Special items in 2025 primarily reflect Rationalization and asset impairments net charges of $2,648 in Americas Welding, $2,825 in International Welding and $488 in The Harris Products Group. In addition, there was amortization of the step up in value of acquired inventories of $2,482 in International Welding, a pension settlement net charge of $647 in Americas Welding and $72 in International Welding, and acquisition transaction costs of $718 in Corporate/Eliminations. |
| (4) | Special items in 2024 primarily reflect Rationalization and asset impairments net charges of $2,319 in Americas Welding, $930 in International Welding and $1,289 in Harris Products Group. In addition, there was amortization of the step up in value of acquired inventories of $1,552 in Americas Welding, pension settlement charge of $239 in Americas Welding and a gain of $413 in International Welding, and acquisition transaction costs of $2,491 in Corporate/Eliminations. |
Lincoln Electric Holdings, Inc. Segment Highlights (In thousands) (Unaudited) | |||||||||||||||||
Americas | International | The Harris | Corporate / | ||||||||||||||
Welding | Welding | Products Group | Eliminations | Consolidated | |||||||||||||
Year ended December 31, 2025 | |||||||||||||||||
Net sales | $ | 2,723,561 | $ | 930,865 | $ | 578,577 | $ | — | $ | 4,233,003 | |||||||
Inter-segment sales | 128,922 | 30,160 | 15,084 | (174,166 | ) | — | |||||||||||
Total sales | $ | 2,852,483 | $ | 961,025 | $ | 593,661 | $ | (174,166 | ) | $ | 4,233,003 | ||||||
Net income | $ | 520,533 | |||||||||||||||
As a percent of total sales | 12.3 | % | |||||||||||||||
EBIT (1) | $ | 524,129 | $ | 99,143 | $ | 106,540 | $ | (2,801 | ) | $ | 727,011 | ||||||
As a percent of total sales | 18.4 | % | 10.3 | % | 17.9 | % | 17.2 | % | |||||||||
Special items charges (3) | 10,710 | 11,442 | 1,068 | 2,401 | 25,621 | ||||||||||||
Adjusted EBIT (2) | $ | 534,839 | $ | 110,585 | $ | 107,608 | $ | (400 | ) | $ | 752,632 | ||||||
As a percent of total sales | 18.7 | % | 11.5 | % | 18.1 | % | 17.8 | % | |||||||||
Year ended December 31, 2024 | |||||||||||||||||
Net sales | $ | 2,564,847 | $ | 933,722 | $ | 510,101 | $ | — | $ | 4,008,670 | |||||||
Inter-segment sales | 135,758 | 35,861 | 12,321 | (183,940 | ) | — | |||||||||||
Total sales | $ | 2,700,605 | $ | 969,583 | $ | 522,422 | $ | (183,940 | ) | $ | 4,008,670 | ||||||
Net income | $ | 466,108 | |||||||||||||||
As a percent of total sales | 11.6 | % | |||||||||||||||
EBIT (1) | $ | 502,367 | $ | 68,370 | $ | 84,373 | $ | (18,175 | ) | $ | 636,935 | ||||||
As a percent of total sales | 18.6 | % | 7.1 | % | 16.2 | % | 15.9 | % | |||||||||
Special items charges (4) | 27,821 | 37,747 | 3,955 | 7,147 | 76,670 | ||||||||||||
Adjusted EBIT (2) | $ | 530,188 | $ | 106,117 | $ | 88,328 | $ | (11,028 | ) | $ | 713,605 | ||||||
As a percent of total sales | 19.6 | % | 10.9 | % | 16.9 | % | 17.8 | % |
(1) | EBIT is defined as Operating income plus Other income (expense). |
| (2) | The primary profit measure used by management to assess segment performance is adjusted EBIT. EBIT for each operating segment is adjusted for special items to derive adjusted EBIT. |
| (3) | Special items in 2025 primarily reflect Rationalization and asset impairments net charges of $9,838 in Americas Welding, $7,293 in International Welding and $1,068 in The Harris Products Group. In addition, there was amortization of the step up in value of acquired inventories of $3,739 in International Welding, a pension settlement net charge of $647 in Americas Welding and $72 in International Welding, and acquisition transaction costs of $2,401 in Corporate/Eliminations. |
| (4) | Special items in 2024 primarily reflect rationalization net charges of $18,840 in Americas Welding, $32,960 in International Welding, including the impact of the Company’s disposition of its Russian entity, and $3,955 in Harris Products Group. In addition, there was a loss on asset disposal of $4,950 recorded to Other income in International Welding, amortization of the step up in value of acquired inventories of $4,776 and $250 in Americas Welding and International Welding, respectively, pension settlement charge of $4,205 and gain of $413 in Americas Welding and International Welding, respectively, and acquisition transaction costs of $7,042 in Corporate/Eliminations. |
Lincoln Electric Holdings, Inc. Change in Net Sales by Segment (In thousands) (Unaudited) | |||||||||||||||||||
Three Months Ended December 31 st Change in Net Sales by Segment | |||||||||||||||||||
Change in Net Sales due to: | |||||||||||||||||||
Net Sales | Foreign | Net Sales | |||||||||||||||||
2024 | Volume | Price | Acquisitions | Exchange | 2025 | ||||||||||||||
Operating Segments | |||||||||||||||||||
Americas Welding | $ | 654,786 | $ | (45,383 | ) | $ | 67,964 | $ | — | $ | 4,563 | $ | 681,930 | ||||||
International Welding | 242,979 | (8,635 | ) | 1,289 | 11,119 | 12,599 | 259,351 | ||||||||||||
The Harris Products Group | 124,266 | (11,029 | ) | 22,171 | — | 2,026 | 137,434 | ||||||||||||
Consolidated | $ | 1,022,031 | $ | (65,047 | ) | $ | 91,424 | $ | 11,119 | $ | 19,188 | $ | 1,078,715 | ||||||
% Change | |||||||||||||||||||
Americas Welding | (6.9 | ) | % | 10.4 | % | — | 0.6 | % | 4.1 | % | |||||||||
International Welding | (3.6 | ) | % | 0.5 | % | 4.7 | % | 5.1 | % | 6.7 | % | ||||||||
The Harris Products Group | (8.9 | ) | % | 17.8 | % | — | 1.7 | % | 10.6 | % | |||||||||
Consolidated | (6.4 | ) | % | 8.9 | % | 1.1 | % | 1.9 | % | 5.5 | % |
Twelve Months Ended December 31 st Change in Net Sales by Segment | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Change in Net Sales due to: | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Net Sales | Foreign | Net Sales | ||||||||||||||||||||
2024 | Volume | Price | Acquisitions | Exchange | 2025 | |||||||||||||||||
Operating Segments | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Americas Welding | $ | 2,564,847 | $ | (107,480 | ) | $ | 184,483 | $ | 86,361 | $ | (4,650 | ) | $ | 2,723,561 | ||||||||
International Welding | 933,722 | (47,629 | ) | 3,062 | 20,117 | 21,593 | 930,865 | |||||||||||||||
The Harris Products Group | 510,101 | 7,427 | 58,995 | — | 2,054 | 578,577 | ||||||||||||||||
Consolidated | $ | 4,008,670 | $ | (147,682 | ) | $ | 246,540 | $ | 106,478 | $ | 18,997 | $ | 4,233,003 | |||||||||
% Change | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Americas Welding | (4.2 | ) | % | 7.2 | % | 3.4 | % | (0.2 | ) | % | 6.2 | % | ||||||||||
International Welding | (5.1 | ) | % | 0.3 | % | 2.2 | % | 2.3 | % | (0.3 | ) | % | ||||||||||
The Harris Products Group | 1.5 | % | 11.6 | % | — | 0.3 | % | 13.4 | % | |||||||||||||
Consolidated | (3.7 | ) | % | 6.2 | % | 2.7 | % | 0.4 | % | 5.6 | % |
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Tel: 216.383.2534
Email: Amanda_Butler@lincolnelectric.com
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