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Lincoln Electric Holdings, Inc. filings document an operating industrial company with Nasdaq-listed common shares and recurring disclosures on financial results, shareholder governance and executive compensation. Form 8-K reports furnish quarterly and annual results press releases and record material corporate governance actions, including executive severance arrangements.
Proxy materials describe annual meeting proposals, director elections, auditor ratification and advisory votes on named executive officer compensation. The filings also identify the company’s registered common shares and provide formal records for board matters, shareholder voting outcomes, exhibits, Inline XBRL cover data and other Exchange Act disclosures tied to Lincoln Electric’s welding, cutting and automation business.
LINCOLN ELECTRIC HOLDINGS, INC. (LECO) is the issuer of common stock for which Michael Whitehead, identified as a former affiliate, has filed a Rule 144 notice to sell up to 13,636 shares through Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC, with an aggregate market value of $3,450,833.88 as of September 11, 2026.
The planned sale is in connection with an exercise of options under a registered plan for cash. The filing reports that 54,505,757 common shares were outstanding as of September 11, 2026, and that Whitehead sold 845 shares during the prior three months for an aggregate value of $232,214.45.
LINCOLN ELECTRIC HOLDINGS INC (LECO) reported an insider transaction by Chairman, President & CEO Steven B. Hedlund. On 2026-08-21, Hedlund had 409 Common Shares disposed of at $281.82 per share as a payment of exercise price or tax liability by delivering or withholding securities. After this, he held 63,483 Common Shares directly, plus 2,487.819 Common Shares held indirectly through a 401(k) plan.
Lincoln Electric Holdings, Inc. reported that Michael J. Whitehead, Executive Vice President and President of Americas Welding, has decided to resign from the company effective August 28, 2026 to pursue other business opportunities outside the organization. The company states that his resignation did not result from any disagreement with its Board of Directors, management, operations, policies, or practices.
Until a successor is named, the Americas Welding business will be jointly led by Gary Konarska, Vice President, Global Product Strategy, and Albert Castillo, Vice President, Americas Welding, Sales & LATAM Operations. Both are described as seasoned leaders who are expected to continue advancing the company’s RISE strategic priorities and maintain a customer-first approach.
Lincoln Electric Holdings reported higher results for the quarter ended June 30, 2026. Net sales rose 12.0% to $1,219,663, driven primarily by higher pricing and, to a lesser extent, increased volume, plus contributions from acquisitions and favorable foreign exchange.
Operating income increased to $220,644 (18.1% margin) and net income to $158,519, with diluted EPS up to $2.88 from $2.56. Gross margin eased to 36.8% due to product mix and higher input costs, including LIFO charges. Six‑month operating cash flow was strong at $355,934, cash and cash equivalents were $242,443, and total debt stood at $1,150,054 with no borrowings under the $1,047,482 of available revolving credit facilities. Reported return on invested capital was 21.9%, and the company continued dividends of $0.79 per share and share repurchases.
Lincoln Electric Holdings, Inc. reported record second quarter 2026 results across sales, earnings and cash generation. Net sales increased 12.0% to $1,220 million, driven by 10.1% organic growth, a 1.5% benefit from acquisitions and 0.4% favorable foreign exchange. Net income was $158.5 million, or $2.88 diluted EPS, including $2.7 million of after-tax special charges; adjusted net income was $161.2 million, or $2.93 adjusted EPS. Operating income rose to $220.6 million with an 18.1% margin, or 18.4% on an adjusted basis.
For the first six months of 2026, sales increased 11.9% to $2,341.1 million. Net income was $294.9 million, or $5.34 EPS, and adjusted EPS was $5.43. Second quarter cash flows from operations were $254 million with 138% cash conversion, and the Company returned $120 million to shareholders through dividends and share repurchases.
Kevin J. Whaley, EVP and President, Global Automation at Lincoln Electric Holdings, reported a disposition of 216 common shares on July 23, 2026. The shares were withheld at $250.38 per share to satisfy exercise-price or tax obligations, leaving 2,640 common shares held directly.
Lincoln Electric Holdings executive Michael J. Whitehead, EVP and President, Americas Welding, reported an open-market sale of 845 Common Shares on June 16, 2026 at $274.81 per share. After this transaction, he directly holds 9,319 Common Shares of the company.
Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC submitted a Form 144 notice related to proposed sales of restricted common stock that vested under a registered plan on 02/15/2026 and 03/02/2026. The filing lists two vesting events of 382 and 463 shares tied to services rendered.
Lincoln Electric Holdings EVP Gregory Doria reported a small, routine tax-related share disposition. On this Form 4, 44 Common Shares were withheld at $266.25 per share to cover tax obligations tied to equity compensation. After this tax-withholding disposition, Doria directly holds 5,424 Common Shares.
Lincoln Electric Holdings, Inc. reported higher sales and earnings for the quarter ended March 31, 2026. Net sales rose to $1,121,434, up 11.7% from 2025, driven mainly by higher pricing, acquisitions and favorable foreign exchange, partly offset by lower volumes.
Net income increased to $136,382, and diluted earnings per share grew to $2.47 from $2.10. Operating margin was 16.6%, essentially flat year over year, as pricing gains were offset by volume and mix pressure. Adjusted operating income margin was 16.9% in both periods.
Cash from operating activities declined to $102,170 from $185,693, mainly due to higher working capital, including larger inventories and receivables. The company ended the quarter with $298,903 in cash, total debt of $1,313,640, and continued returning capital through dividends and $56,670 of share repurchases.