LECO Dividend History & Analysis | 1.2% Yield
LECO has a dividend yield of 1.2% and paid 3.16 USD per share in the last 12M. Complete payout history, full analyses and peer comparison.
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LECO Dividend History
Dividend Monthly Return EX date, 4.8 years of data
Average monthly dividend return by ex-dividend date. The score below shows reliability based on how consistently dividends were paid in that month.
| EX-DATE | RECORD | PAYMENT | PERIOD | DIV/SHARE | GROWTH | PAYOUT YIELD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-09-30 | 2026-09-30 | 2026-10-15 | Quarterly | 0.79 | 0% | 0.29% |
| 2026-06-30 | 2026-06-30 | 2026-07-15 | Quarterly | 0.79 | 0% | 0.3% |
| 2026-03-31 | 2026-03-31 | 2026-04-15 | Quarterly | 0.79 | 0% | 0.33% |
| 2025-12-31 | 2025-12-31 | 2026-01-15 | Quarterly | 0.79 | +5.3% | 0.33% |
| 2025-09-30 | 2025-09-30 | 2025-10-15 | Quarterly | 0.75 | 0% | 0.32% |
| 2025-06-30 | 2025-06-30 | 2025-07-15 | Quarterly | 0.75 | 0% | 0.36% |
| 2025-03-31 | 2025-03-31 | 2025-04-15 | Quarterly | 0.75 | 0% | 0.4% |
| 2024-12-31 | 2024-12-31 | 2025-01-15 | Quarterly | 0.75 | +5.6% | 0.4% |
| 2024-09-30 | 2024-09-30 | 2024-10-15 | Quarterly | 0.71 | 0% | 0.37% |
| 2024-06-28 | 2024-06-30 | 2024-07-15 | Quarterly | 0.71 | 0% | 0.38% |
| 2024-03-27 | 2024-03-31 | 2024-04-15 | Quarterly | 0.71 | 0% | 0.28% |
| 2023-12-28 | 2023-12-31 | 2024-01-12 | Quarterly | 0.71 | +10.9% | 0.32% |
| 2023-09-28 | 2023-09-30 | 2023-10-13 | Quarterly | 0.64 | 0% | 0.36% |
| 2023-06-29 | 2023-06-30 | 2023-07-14 | Quarterly | 0.64 | 0% | 0.33% |
| 2023-03-30 | 2023-03-31 | 2023-04-14 | Quarterly | 0.64 | 0% | 0.38% |
| 2022-12-29 | 2022-12-31 | 2023-01-13 | Quarterly | 0.64 | +14.3% | 0.45% |
| 2022-09-29 | 2022-09-30 | 2022-10-14 | Quarterly | 0.56 | 0% | 0.44% |
| 2022-06-29 | 2022-06-30 | 2022-07-15 | Quarterly | 0.56 | 0% | 0.45% |
| 2022-03-30 | 2022-03-31 | 2022-04-15 | Quarterly | 0.56 | 0% | 0.4% |
| 2021-12-30 | 2021-12-31 | 2022-01-14 | Quarterly | 0.56 | 0% | 0.4% |
LECO Dividend FAQ
As of October 2026, LECO's dividend yield is 1.24%. This is calculated by dividing the trailing 12-month dividend rate (TTM rate) of 3.16 USD by the current share price of 262.10.
As of October 2026, LECO paid a dividend of 3.16 USD in the last 12 months. The last dividend was paid on 2026-09-30 and the payout was 0.79 USD.
LECO pays dividends quarterly. Over the last 12 months, LECO has issued 4 dividend payments. The last dividend payment was made on 2026-09-30.
Based on historical data, the forecasted dividends per share for LECO for the next payments are between 0.821 (+3.9%) and 0.84 (+6.3%). This indicates a solid dividend increase compared to the last payment. The expected Yield for the next 12 months is about 1.27%.
The latest dividend paid per share was 0.79 USD with an Ex-Dividend Date of 2026-09-30. The next Ex-Dividend date for Lincoln Electric Holdings (LECO) is currently unknown.
The next Ex-Dividend date for Lincoln Electric Holdings (LECO) is currently unknown. We automatically update the next Ex-Dividend date when it is announced.
LECO's average dividend growth rate over the past 5 years is 8.70% per year. Strong growth: LECO's dividend growth is outpacing inflation.
LECO's 5-Year Yield on Cost is 2.44%. If you bought LECO's shares at 129.76 USD five years ago, your current annual dividend income (3.16 USD per share, trailing 12 months) equals 2.44% of your original purchase price.
LECO Payout Consistency is 100.0%. The payout consistency is a proprietary measure of how consistently a company has paid dividends over its lifetime and blends growth rate, number of dividend payments, interruptions or lowering dividends into one number. Very consistent: Lincoln Electric Holdings has a strong track record of consistent dividend payments over its lifetime.
LECO's 1.24% Dividend Yield is considered as low. This is usually a sign of a growth company.
The Dividend Payout Ratio of LECO is 30.0%. Very low - Often a strong indicator of potential dividend growth.
LECO's Overall Dividend Rating is 61.03%. Ratings surpassing 65% are regarded as acceptable, exceeding 75% are favorable and surpassing 85% are strong.
LECO Outstanding Shares Analysis
Key Metric Definitions
Annual dividend per share divided by current share price.
Percentage of earnings paid as dividends. Below 60% = safe, above 100% = unsustainable.
Percentage of Free Cash Flow paid as dividends. More reliable than Payout Ratio since it measures actual cash.
Compound annual growth rate of dividends over the last 5 years.
Reliability of dividend payments over lifetime. Penalizes cuts and pauses.
Your effective yield if you bought 5 years ago. Shows dividend growth impact over time.
Consecutive years of dividend payments. 25+ years = Dividend Aristocrat.
Proprietary score (0-100) combining yield, growth, safety and consistency.
Last update: 2026-10-14 02:37 UTC