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Lincoln Electric Holdings, Inc. is asking shareholders to vote at its 2026 virtual annual meeting on three items: electing 10 directors, ratifying Ernst & Young LLP as auditor for 2026, and approving executive pay on an advisory basis.
The company highlights another record year in 2025, with net sales up about 6% to $4.2 billion, a record adjusted operating income margin of 17.6%, adjusted earnings per share of $9.87, and cash flow from operations of $661 million. Capital allocation included returning over $500 million to shareholders and investing about $350 million in long-term growth, supporting an adjusted return on invested capital of 21.3% and a 30% total shareholder return.
LINCOLN ELECTRIC HOLDINGS INC executive Lisa Dietrich, EVP and Chief Digital and Information Officer, reported equity compensation activity in company common shares. She acquired 662 shares at no cost as a grant vesting under a Performance Share Agreement, and 199 shares were disposed of to cover tax obligations at a price of $287.09 per share. After these transactions, she directly owned 3,658 common shares.
Lincoln Electric Holdings executive Doria Gregory, EVP and President of International, reported two transactions in common shares. On March 2, 2026, she acquired 486 common shares at $0.00 per share as a grant or award, vesting pursuant to a Performance Share Agreement.
On the same date, 146 common shares were disposed of at $287.09 per share in a tax-withholding transaction to cover obligations tied to the award, rather than an open-market sale. After these transactions, Gregory directly owned 5,468 common shares of Lincoln Electric Holdings.
Lincoln Electric Holdings executive Michael J. Whitehead reported equity compensation activity involving company common shares. He acquired 662 common shares at no cost as a grant or award, tied to vesting under a Performance Share Agreement, and simultaneously disposed of 199 shares at $287.09 per share to cover tax obligations. After these transactions, he directly held 10,164 common shares.
Lincoln Electric Holdings executive Jennifer I. Ansberry reported equity-related transactions in company common shares. She acquired 1,712 shares at a price of $0.0000 per share as a grant or award that vested pursuant to a Performance Share Agreement. To cover tax obligations, 770 shares were disposed of at $287.0900 per share through a tax-withholding disposition. Following these transactions, her direct holdings totaled 20,266 common shares, including 20 shares held as joint tenants with her spouse.
LINCOLN ELECTRIC HOLDINGS INC reported that Chairman, President & CEO Steven B. Hedlund acquired 3,182 common shares on March 2, 2026 as a grant that vested under a Performance Share Agreement. The award carried a stated price of $0.00 per share. Following this grant, his directly held common shares increased to 63,892. In addition, he indirectly holds 2,472.504 common shares through a 401(k) plan.
Lincoln Electric Holdings EVP, CFO & Treasurer Gabriel Bruno reported multiple share transactions. On 2026-03-02 he exercised 17,473.0000 employee stock options, receiving 17,473.0000 common shares at 114.2700 per share, leaving no options of that grant outstanding.
He then sold 2,427.0000, 11,868.0000 and 3,178.0000 common shares in open-market transactions at weighted-average prices of 285.4352, 286.2299 and 287.1442 per share. Bruno also made a bona fide gift of 2,898.0000 shares and received a 2,784.0000-share grant, ending with 29,920.0000 directly owned common shares.
Lincoln Electric Holdings, Inc. reported full-year 2025 net sales of $4,233,003, up 5.6% from 2024, driven mainly by higher pricing and acquisitions that offset lower volumes. Gross profit rose to $1,534,252, though gross margin slipped slightly to 36.2% due to volume and a LIFO charge.
Operating income increased 12.8% to $718,059, with margin improving to 17.0%; on an adjusted basis, operating margin was stable at 17.6%. Net income grew 11.7% to $520,533, and diluted EPS rose 14.4% to $9.32, or $9.87 on an adjusted basis.
The business is organized into three segments: Americas Welding, International Welding, and The Harris Products Group, with Americas Welding generating the majority of sales. The company operates 71 manufacturing and automation facilities across 20 countries, employs about 12,000 people, and emphasizes R&D, automation, and global environmental and safety certifications.
Lincoln Electric Holdings executive Gregory Doria, EVP and President International, reported mixed equity transactions. On February 18, 2026, Doria received a grant of 2,522 employee stock options and 630 common shares at no cost, with the options exercisable in three equal annual installments. On February 19, 2026, 25 common shares were disposed of at $288.12 per share to cover tax obligations. After these transactions, Doria directly owns 5,128 common shares and 2,522 stock options.