Trailing Dividend / Share
$3.01
Lincoln Electric Holdings, Inc. (LECO) Dividend History
Income profile from 1995 to 2026 with payout safety and yield-on-cost trend
Dividend Yield
1.1%
Payout Ratio
32.3%
Sustainable
Dividend Streak
25 years
LECO Dividend Income Check
Safety
32.3% payout ratio with sustainable safety profile.
Consistency
25 straight years of dividend increases.
Income Trend
Yield on cost is 2.7% and trend is rising.
LECO Dividend Scorecard
Yield & Income
Dividend Yield1.1%
Trailing DPS$3.01
FrequencySemi-Annual
Payments / 12M5
Payout Safety
Earnings Payout32.3%
Earnings SafetySustainable
FCF Payout37.6%
FCF SafetyWell Covered
Piotroski F-Score6/9
Growth
Growth Streak25 years
3Y CAGR9.4%
5Y CAGR9.0%
Yield on Cost (5Y)2.7%
YOC Trendrising
Total Returns
Buyback Yield2.2%
Total Shareholder Yield3.3%
1Y Total Return54.0%
5Y Total Return115.6%
Div Contribution (5Y)9.9%
Estimated $10K growth (return + dividends):
5Y ago$21,56510Y ago$49,07220Y ago$110,414
Uses precomputed total return metrics from screening data (not lot-by-lot dividend reinvestment transactions). Different time windows can produce different outcomes depending on market regime and entry point.
LECO Income Growth Story
Dividend per share and yield on cost over time (32 years of payments)
LECO Dividend Safety Story
EPS is the container — dividend is what's drawn out
Dividend Analysis
Payout Safety
Lincoln Electric Holdings, Inc. distributes 32.3% of earnings as dividends (Sustainable). When measured against free cash flow—a stricter test—the payout ratio stands at 37.6%, rated "Well Covered".
Piotroski F-Score: 6/9 — moderate financial health.
Growth Track Record
LECO has raised its dividend for 25 consecutive years, with a 3-year CAGR of 9.4% and 5-year CAGR of 9.0%.
Total Shareholder Returns
Beyond cash dividends, LECO returns capital through share repurchases. The combined picture: 1.1% dividend yield, 2.2% buyback yield, 3.3% total shareholder yield.
Income Trend & Total Return
Yield on cost (5-year basis) has reached 2.7% and is currently rising. The 5-year total return is 115.6%, with dividends contributing 9.9% of that performance.
DRIP Growth
A $10,000 investment made 10 years ago with dividends reinvested would have grown to approximately $49,072 today.
LECO Recent Dividend Payments
Last 20 payments · Semi-Annual
TTM Total$13.52
Avg/Payment$0.6760
| Ex-Date | Amount | Change | Yield % | Payment Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 30, 2026Latest | $0.7900 | — | 1.17% | Jul 15, 2026 |
| Mar 31, 2026 | $0.7900 | — | 1.24% | Apr 15, 2026 |
| Dec 31, 2025 | $0.7900 | ↑ +5.3% | 1.27% | Jan 15, 2026 |
| Sep 30, 2025 | $0.7500 | — | 1.27% | Oct 15, 2025 |
| Jun 30, 2025 | $0.7500 | — | 1.43% | Jul 15, 2025 |
| Mar 31, 2025 | $0.7500 | — | 1.54% | Apr 15, 2025 |
| Dec 31, 2024 | $0.7500 | ↑ +5.6% | 1.54% | Jan 15, 2025 |
| Sep 30, 2024 | $0.7100 | — | 1.48% | Oct 15, 2024 |
LECO Dividend vs Peers
Comparable companies in the same industry
#4 yield in peer group
Div Yield
1.1%
#4 of 9
Safety
Sustainable
32.3% payout
Streak
25Y
9.0% 5Y CAGR
Total Shareholder
3.3%
#4 of 9
| Company | Mkt Cap | Yield | Payout | Streak | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LECOLincoln Electric Hol… | $15.1B | 1.1% | 32.3% | 25 | Sustainable |
2nd  ITWIllinois Tool Works … | $75.1B | 2.3% | 58.2% | 12 | Sustainable |
 IRIngersoll Rand Inc. | $30.8B | 0.1% | 5.5% | 0 | Sustainable |
1st  SWKStanley Black & Deck… | $12.6B | 4.1% | 1.2% | 16 | Sustainable |
 PHParker-Hannifin Corp… | $113.9B | 0.7% | 24.4% | 33 | Sustainable |
3rd  EMREmerson Electric Co. | $83.2B | 1.4% | 52.0% | 37 | Sustainable |
 ESABESAB Corporation | $6.2B | 0.4% | 9.7% | 4 | Sustainable |
 GTLSChart Industries, In… | $9.9B | 0.3% | — | 1 | Unknown |
 HLIOHelios Technologies,… | $2.3B | 0.5% | 24.8% | 1 | Sustainable |
LECO Annual Dividend History (1994–2026)
33 years of dividend data
GrowthDecline
| Year | DPS | YoY | Pmts | EPS | Payout | Coverage | YOC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026YTD | $1.58 | — | 2 | — | — | — | 1.4% |
| 2025 | $3.04 | 5.6% | 4 | $9.32 | 32.6% | 3.07x | 2.7% |
| 2024 | $2.88 | 9.5% | 4 | $8.15 | 35.3% | 2.83x | 2.5% |
| 2023 | $2.63 | 13.4% | 4 | $9.37 | 28.1% | 3.56x | 2.3% |
| 2022 | $2.32 | 11.0% | 4 | $8.04 | 28.9% | 3.47x | 2.0% |
| 2021 | $2.09 | 5.6% | 4 | $4.60 | 45.4% | 2.20x | 1.8% |
| 2020 | $1.98 | 4.2% | 4 | $3.42 | 57.9% | 1.73x | 1.7% |
| 2019 | $1.90 | 15.9% | 4 | $4.68 | 40.6% | 2.46x | 1.7% |
| 2018 | $1.64 | 13.9% | 4 | $4.37 | 37.5% | 2.66x | 1.4% |
| 2017 | $1.44 | 9.9% | 4 | $3.71 | 38.8% | 2.58x | 1.3% |
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Start ComparisonLECO — Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers to the most common questions about buying LECO stock.
How much dividend does LECO pay per share?
Lincoln Electric Holdings, Inc. (LECO) pays a trailing 12-month dividend of $3.01 per share, with a current dividend yield of +1.1%. Payments are made Semi-Annual.
When is LECO's next ex-dividend date?
LECO's most recent ex-dividend date is N/A. You must own shares before the ex-dividend date to receive the next payment. LECO typically pays dividends Semi-Annual.
Is LECO's dividend safe?
LECO's dividend safety is rated "Sustainable" based on an earnings payout ratio of +32.3% and FCF payout ratio of +37.6%. With 25 consecutive years of dividend growth, the track record supports sustainability.
Is LECO a Dividend Aristocrat?
Yes, Lincoln Electric Holdings, Inc. is classified as a Dividend Aristocrat with 25 consecutive years of dividend increases. The 5-year dividend CAGR is +9.0%, demonstrating above-inflation dividend growth.
How often does LECO pay dividends?
Lincoln Electric Holdings, Inc. pays dividends Semi-Annual. The trailing 12-month total is $3.01 per share. Dividend data on this page covers 31+ years from 1995 to 2026.
How much would $10,000 invested in LECO grow with dividend reinvestment?
With dividends reinvested (DRIP), $10,000 invested in LECO five years ago would be worth approximately $21,565 today. This includes both price appreciation and compounded dividend reinvestment. Use the DRIP calculator above for other time periods.
What is LECO's yield on cost for long-term holders?
LECO's yield on cost — the current dividend divided by the original purchase price — is +2.7% for a 5-year holding period. This means long-term holders earn a higher effective yield than today's +1.1% market yield, thanks to consistent dividend growth.