Lincoln Elec Hldgs Inc Stock Price, News & Analysis

Lincoln Electric Holdings, Inc. (Nasdaq: LECO) has announced the appointment of Kellye L. Walker to its Board of Directors, effective October 20, 2020. Walker, Executive Vice President and Chief Legal Officer of Eastman Chemical Company, brings extensive experience in corporate governance and strategy development, which will benefit Lincoln Electric's Higher Standard 2025 Strategy. The company now has 12 directors, 11 of whom are non-employee directors. Lincoln Electric, a leader in welding products and systems, operates 59 manufacturing locations globally.

Lincoln Electric announced a 4.1% increase in its quarterly cash dividend, raising it from $0.49 to $0.51 per share, equivalent to $2.04 annually. This marks the 25th consecutive annual increase, highlighting the company's strong cash flow and commitment to shareholder value. The dividend will be payable on January 15, 2021, to shareholders of record as of December 31, 2020. The company continues to focus on long-term growth while maintaining its dividend strategy.

Lincoln Electric Holdings (Nasdaq: LECO) announced its third quarter 2020 results will be released on October 27, 2020, before market open. An investor conference call is scheduled for 10:00 a.m. (ET) on the same day, which will be available via webcast. Interested parties can access the webcast and participate by registering on the Company's Investor Relations website.

Lincoln Electric, a leader in welding products and automation, operates in 18 countries with a strong global distribution network.

Lincoln Electric Holdings (LECO) reported a 24.0% decline in net sales for the second quarter of 2020, totaling $590.7 million. Operating income was 6.7% of sales, down from 13.5% in the prior year, affected by $23.2 million in rationalization charges. Adjusted EPS was $0.80, compared to $1.28 the previous year. The company expects $55 to $65 million in cost reductions for 2020. Six-month net income was $82.6 million, with a notable decrease in revenue and earnings compared to 2019.

Lincoln Electric Holdings, Inc. (Nasdaq: LECO) has declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.49 per common share, set for payment on October 15, 2020, to shareholders of record as of September 30, 2020. As a leader in arc welding products and automated systems, Lincoln Electric is headquartered in Cleveland, Ohio, with 59 manufacturing locations across 18 countries. The company has a vast distribution network that spans over 160 countries.

CLEVELAND, July 21, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Lincoln Electric Holdings, Nasdaq: LECO, will participate in key financial events this August. The company will present at the Jefferies Virtual Industrials Conference on August 5, 2020, at 9:10 a.m. ET, with CEO Christopher L. Mapes. Additionally, Gabriel Bruno, CFO, will represent Lincoln at the Seaport Global Annual Virtual Summer Investor Conference on August 26, 2020. Lincoln Electric is a global leader in arc welding products and has a robust presence with 59 manufacturing locations across 18 countries.

Lincoln Electric Holdings (Nasdaq: LECO) announced it will release its second quarter 2020 results on July 27, 2020, before the market opens. An investor conference call will follow at 10:00 a.m. ET that day. The call will be available via webcast for listen-only mode on the Company's Investor Relations website. Investors can ask questions during the call by dialing the designated numbers provided.

Lincoln Electric is a global leader in arc welding products and related technologies, with manufacturing locations in 18 countries.

Lincoln Electric Holdings (Nasdaq: LECO) announced that CEO Christopher L. Mapes will present at Stifel's Virtual 2020 Cross Sector Insight Conference on June 10, 2020, at 10:00 a.m. Eastern Time. Investors can access the presentation via the company's Investor Relations website. Lincoln Electric is a leader in manufacturing welding products and operates 59 manufacturing locations in 18 countries, distributing products globally in over 160 countries.

Lincoln Electric Holdings (LECO) announced the retirement of George D. Blankenship, Executive VP and President of the Americas Welding segment, effective May 31, 2020. He has been with the company since 1985, holding several key positions, and his leadership has contributed to over 60 patents and advancements in automation and IoT. Chairman and CEO Christopher L. Mapes will oversee the Americas Welding segment until a successor is appointed. Blankenship expressed confidence in the organization and its operational strategies aimed at future success.