LECO Dividend History & Analysis | 1.4% Yield

LECO has a dividend yield of 1.4% and paid 3.04 USD per share in the last 12M. Complete payout history, full analyses and peer comparison.

Yield 12m 1.41%
Payout Ratio 31.0%
Growth Rate CAGR 5y 9.82%
Consistency Lifetime 100.0%
Yield on Cost 5y 2.83%
Payout FCF 30.5%
Streak Years 31
Dividend Rating 69.18%

Dividends Cash Amount per Share Yearly

This chart shows the yearly cash amount paid as dividends per share. The exact values for each year can be found in the structured dataset with the html-id #yearly_dividend_dataset below.
Dividend Growth Year over Year This chart shows the annual dividend growth rate compared to the previous year.
5 Years Chart with Price and Dividend Yield This chart shows the dividend yield and price over time. Price is displayed as gray area (left axis), yield as dark blue line (right axis), and average yield as orange dashed line.
■ Yield (right) | ■ Price (left) | ┅ Avg Yield
Total Return 12m: 34.3%
Total Return 5y: 147.2%

Top Dividend Payers in Industrial Machinery & Supplies & Components

Top 5 Dividend Yields of Peer-Group
Symbol Market Cap USD Dividend Yield TTM Yield on Cost 5y
KSB3 2,195 M 3.41% 13.5%
SIE 236,192 M 2.31% 9.24%
SNA 19,254 M 2.68% 5.44%
TKA 10,866 M 3.31% 3.41%
FIP 738 M 2.46% 4.38%
Top 5 Dividend Growth Rates of Peer-Group
Symbol Market Cap USD Growth Rate Consistency
KRN 5,318 M 157% 83.6%
ATMU 4,660 M 110% 100%
KSB3 2,195 M 58.3% 84.5%
CDRE 1,767 M 47.6% 99.2%
ESAB 7,140 M 36.3% 100%

Quality Dividend Peers in Industrial Machinery & Supplies & Components

KSB3
KSB SE & Co. KGaA
 3.41% Yield
NDSN
Nordson
 1.83% Yield
SIE
Siemens
 2.31% Yield
JUN3
Jungheinrich O.N.VZO
 2.31% Yield
DCI
Donaldson
 1.55% Yield
GRC
Gorman-Rupp
 1.84% Yield

LECO Dividend History: Last 50 Payments (USD) as of February 2026

Ex-Dividend Date Record Date Payment Date Period Dividend per Share Dividend Growth Rate QoQ Payout Yield
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 9.8% 0.4%
2021-09-29 2021-09-30 2021-10-15 Quarterly 0.51 0% 0.39%
2021-06-29 2021-06-30 2021-07-15 Quarterly 0.51 0% 0.39%
2021-03-30 2021-03-31 2021-04-15 Quarterly 0.51 0% 0.41%
2020-12-30 2020-12-31 2021-01-15 Quarterly 0.51 4.1% N/A
2020-09-29 2020-09-30 2020-10-15 Quarterly 0.49 0% N/A
2020-06-29 2020-06-30 2020-07-15 Quarterly 0.49 0% N/A
2020-03-30 2020-03-31 2020-04-15 Quarterly 0.49 0% N/A
2019-12-30 2019-12-31 2020-01-15 Quarterly 0.49 4.3% N/A
2019-09-27 2019-09-30 2019-10-15 Quarterly 0.47 0% N/A
2019-06-27 2019-06-28 2019-07-15 Quarterly 0.47 0% N/A
2019-03-28 2019-03-29 2019-04-15 Quarterly 0.47 0% N/A
2018-12-28 2018-12-31 2019-01-15 Quarterly 0.47 20.5% N/A
2018-09-27 2018-09-28 2018-10-15 Quarterly 0.39 0% N/A
2018-06-28 2018-06-29 2018-07-13 Quarterly 0.39 0% N/A
2018-03-28 2018-03-29 2018-04-13 Quarterly 0.39 0% N/A
2017-12-28 2017-12-29 2018-01-12 Quarterly 0.39 11.4% N/A
2017-09-28 2017-09-29 2017-10-13 Quarterly 0.35 0% N/A
2017-06-28 2017-06-30 2017-07-14 Quarterly 0.35 0% N/A
2017-03-29 2017-03-31 2017-04-14 Quarterly 0.35 0% N/A
2016-12-28 2016-12-31 2017-01-13 Quarterly 0.35 9.4% N/A
2016-09-28 2016-09-30 2016-10-14 Quarterly 0.32 0% N/A
2016-06-28 2016-06-30 2016-07-15 Quarterly 0.32 0% N/A
2016-03-29 2016-03-31 2016-04-15 Quarterly 0.32 0% N/A
2015-12-29 2015-12-31 2016-01-15 Quarterly 0.32 10.3% N/A
2015-09-28 2015-09-30 2015-10-15 Quarterly 0.29 0% N/A
2015-06-26 2015-06-30 2015-07-15 Quarterly 0.29 0% N/A
2015-03-27 2015-03-31 2015-04-15 Quarterly 0.29 0% N/A
2014-12-29 2014-12-31 2015-01-15 Quarterly 0.29 26.1% N/A
2014-09-26 2014-09-30 2014-10-15 Quarterly 0.23 0% N/A
2014-06-26 2014-06-30 2014-07-15 Quarterly 0.23 0% N/A
2014-03-27 2014-03-31 2014-04-15 Quarterly 0.23 0% N/A
2013-12-27 2013-12-31 2014-01-15 Quarterly 0.23 15% N/A
2013-09-26 2013-09-30 2013-10-15 Quarterly 0.2 0% N/A

LECO Dividend FAQ

Lincoln Electric Holdings Inc. (LECO) designs, manufactures and sells a wide range of welding, cutting and brazing products-including equipment, consumables, fume-control gear and automation solutions-through three operating segments: Americas Welding, International Welding, and The Harris Products Group, serving industries such as fabrication, oil & gas, power generation, automotive, construction, shipbuilding and heavy-maintenance markets.

What is the Dividend Yield of LECO?

As of February 2026, LECO`s dividend yield is 1.41%. This is calculated by dividing the trailing 12-month dividend rate (TTM rate) of 3.04 USD by the current share price of 265.35.

Does LECO pay a dividend?

As of February 2026, LECO paid a dividend of 3.04 USD in the last 12 months. The last dividend was paid on 2025-12-31 and the payout was 0.79 USD.

How often does LECO pay dividends?

LECO pays dividends quarterly. Over the last 12 months, LECO has issued 4 dividend payments. The last dividend payment was made on 2025-12-31.

LECO dividend forecast

Based on historical data, the forecasted dividends per share for LECO for the next 4 payments are between 0.784 (-0.8%) and 0.806 (+2.0%).
This suggests the dividend will remain relatively stable.

Will LECO pay dividends in 2026?

The latest dividend paid per share was 0.79 USD with an Ex-Dividend Date of 2025-12-31. The next Ex-Dividend date for Lincoln Electric Holdings (LECO) is currently unknown.

What is the next Ex-Dividend Date for LECO?

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.

What is the Dividend Growth of LECO?

LECO's average dividend growth rate over the past 5 years is 9.82% per year.
Strong growth: LECO's Dividend growth is outpacing inflation.

What is the Yield on Cost of LECO?

LECO's 5-Year Yield on Cost is 2.83%. If you bought LECO's shares at 107.36 USD five years ago, your current annual dividend income (3.04 USD per share, trailing 12 months) equals 2.83% of your original purchase price.

What is the Payout Consistency of LECO?

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.

Does LECO have a good Dividend Yield?

LECO`s 1.41% Dividend Yield is considered as low. This is usually a sign of a growth company.

What is the Dividend Payout Ratio of LECO?

The Dividend Payout Ratio of LECO is 31.0%. Healthy - Leaves room for growth and provides some protection to maintain dividends even in a recession.

What is the Dividend Rating of LECO?

LECO`s Overall Dividend Rating is 69.18%. Ratings surpassing 65% are regarded as acceptable, exceeding 75% are favorable and surpassing 85% are strong.

LECO Outstanding Shares Analysis

What is the Trend in LECO's Outstanding Shares?

Lincoln Electric Holdings's outstanding shares have decreased by approximately 2.11% annually over the past 3 years (Trend Reliability: -100.0%).

Shareholder-friendly: The company is actively buying back shares, reducing the share count. This increases earnings per share and often leads to higher dividends per share over time, as profits are distributed among fewer shareholders.

Has LECO ever had a Stock Split?

Yes, the last stock split was on Jun 1, 2011 with a ratio of 2:1.

This was a forward split: Each share became 2 shares, lowering the price proportionally. The dividend per share was also adjusted downward by the same ratio, so total dividend income remained unchanged.

Year Number of Shares Annual Growth Rate
1994 44,109,600
1995 97,647,100 +121.37%
1996 97,674,400 +0.03%
1997 98,750,000 +1.1%
1998 95,555,600 -3.23%
1999 87,135,700 -8.81%
2000 84,538,500 -2.98%
2001 84,759,400 +0.26%
2002 83,889,700 -1.03%
2003 81,080,000 -3.35%
2004 83,924,500 +3.51%
2005 84,480,500 +0.66%
2006 85,714,300 +1.46%
2007 85,563,200 -0.18%
2008 84,744,000 -0.96%
2009 84,808,000 +0.08%
2010 83,790,000 -1.2%
2011 83,452,000 -0.4%
2012 83,677,000 +0.27%
2013 82,184,000 -1.78%
2014 78,280,000 -4.75%
2015 72,121,000 -7.87%
2016 66,303,000 -8.07%
2017 66,530,000 +0.34%
2018 64,559,000 -2.96%
2019 61,710,000 -4.41%
2020 60,301,000 -2.28%
2021 59,637,000 -1.1%
2022 58,459,000 -1.98%
2023 57,911,000 -0.94%
2024 56,818,000 -1.89%
2025 55,488,000 -2.34%

Key Metric Definitions

Dividend Yield
Annual dividend per share divided by current share price.
Payout Ratio
Percentage of earnings paid as dividends. Below 60% = safe, above 100% = unsustainable.
Payout FCF
Percentage of Free Cash Flow paid as dividends. More reliable than Payout Ratio since it measures actual cash.
Growth Rate (CAGR)
Compound annual growth rate of dividends over the last 5 years.
Consistency
Reliability of dividend payments over lifetime. Penalizes cuts and pauses.
Yield on Cost
Your effective yield if you bought 5 years ago. Shows dividend growth impact over time.
Streak
Consecutive years of dividend payments. 25+ years = Dividend Aristocrat.
Dividend Rating
Proprietary score (0-100) combining yield, growth, safety and consistency.

Last update: 2026-01-27 02:40