Stock AnalizLincoln Electric (LECO) earnings for the quarter ended September 2026: EPS beats estimates
Lincoln Electric reported results for the quarter ended September 2026 on October 27, 2026. Adjusted earnings per share came in at $2.98 against the analysts’ average forecast of $2.81, a beat of 6.2%.
Revenue for the quarter was $1.22 billion, up 15.1% from $1.06 billion in the same quarter a year earlier.
The market’s verdict: the stock rose 9.2% on the first trading day after the report.
The last four quarters
Lincoln Electric has beaten the analysts’ EPS forecast in 4 of the last 4 quarters.
| Quarter | EPS | Forecast | Surprise | Revenue growth | Price reaction |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2026 | $2.98 | $2.81 | +6.2% | +15% | +9.2% |
| Jun 2026 | $2.93 | $2.81 | +4.3% | +12% | +1.3% |
| Mar 2026 | $2.50 | $2.43 | +2.9% | +12% | +3.4% |
| Sep 2025 | $2.47 | $2.42 | +1.9% | +8% | −0.0% |
What comes next
Analysts expect EPS of $3.09 for the next quarter on average and $11.49 for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2026.
The average analyst price target is $316.00, 12% above the current price of $282.86.
Valuation and score
Lincoln Electric scores 3.2 out of 5 overall on Stock Analiz (good, with some weak spots), trades at a trailing P/E of about 27.1, and its intrinsic value under moderate assumptions is about 29% below the current market value. Full Lincoln Electric analysis with 10 years of financials
Frequently asked questions
What was Lincoln Electric’s EPS for the quarter ended September 2026?
$2.98 adjusted per share, against an analyst consensus of $2.81.
How much revenue did Lincoln Electric report?
$1.22 billion, up 15.1% year over year.
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This report was written automatically from the published numbers within hours of the release. It is information, not investment advice.