LECO (Lincoln Electric Holdings) Cash Flow for Dividends: $-169 Mil (TTM As of Mar. 2026)


LECO Lincoln Electric Holdings Inc LECO
97 GF Score
Price $268.82
GF Value $236.90
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
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What is Lincoln Electric Holdings Cash Flow for Dividends?

Lincoln Electric Holdings LECO -0.07% 97 Cash Flow for Dividends is $-169 Mil as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates LECO with a GF Score™ of 97/100 and a GF Value™ of $236.90 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review.

Lincoln Electric Holdings's cash flow for dividends for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was $-44 Mil. Its cash flow for dividends for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was $-169 Mil.

Note: A negative number here means the payment of dividends. When pays more dividends, the absolute value gets bigger.

Lincoln Electric Holdings's quarterly payment of dividends increased from Sep. 2025 ($-42 Mil) to Dec. 2025 ($-42 Mil) and increased from Dec. 2025 ($-42 Mil) to Mar. 2026 ($-44 Mil).

Lincoln Electric Holdings's annual payment of dividends increased from Dec. 2023 ($-148 Mil) to Dec. 2024 ($-162 Mil) and increased from Dec. 2024 ($-162 Mil) to Dec. 2025 ($-168 Mil).

Lincoln Electric Holdings Cash Flow for Dividends Related Terms

Lincoln Electric Holdings Cash Flow for Dividends Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Lincoln Electric Holdings's Cash Flow for Dividends can be seen below:

* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD.
* For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.

Lincoln Electric Holdings Cash Flow for Dividends Chart

Lincoln Electric Holdings Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Cash Flow for Dividends
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Lincoln Electric Holdings Quarterly Data
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Lincoln Electric Holdings Cash Flow for Dividends Calculation

Cash flow for dividends refers to the payment of cash to shareholders as dividends when the company generates income.

Cash Flow for Dividends for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $-169 Mil.

* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD.
* For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.

What does a Cash Flow for Dividends of $-169 Mil mean?
Lincoln Electric Holdings (LECO) has a Cash Flow for Dividends of $-169 Mil as of Mar. 2026. Cash Flow for Dividends represent the amount a company pays as dividends for a specific accounting period. View historical data for Lincoln Electric Holdings and its competitors.
Is Lincoln Electric Holdings' Cash Flow for Dividends too high?
Lincoln Electric Holdings' current Cash Flow for Dividends is $-169 Mil. Overall, Lincoln Electric Holdings has a GF Score™ of 97/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Lincoln Electric Holdings' Cash Flow for Dividends compare to SWK and RBC?
Lincoln Electric Holdings' Cash Flow for Dividends of $-169 Mil can be compared against companies in the Industrial Products industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Cash Flow for Dividends for an Industrial Products company?
A good Cash Flow for Dividends depends on the Industrial Products industry context. However, Cash Flow for Dividends should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Cash Flow for Dividends mean?
A high Cash Flow for Dividends can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Cash Flow for Dividends represent the amount a company pays as dividends for a specific accounting period. View historical data for Lincoln Electric Holdings and its competitors. Lincoln Electric Holdings's current Cash Flow for Dividends is $-169 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Lincoln Electric Holdings stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Lincoln Electric Holdings (LECO) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $236.90, compared to a current price of $268.82 — trading 13.5% above its estimated fair value. The current Cash Flow for Dividends is $-169 Mil. Lincoln Electric Holdings' overall GF Score™ is 97/100 with 3 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Cash Flow for Dividends calculated?
Cash Flow for Dividends is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Lincoln Electric Holdings (LECO), the current Cash Flow for Dividends is $-169 Mil as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.

Is Lincoln Electric Holdings (LECO) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Lincoln Electric Holdings stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $268.82 is trading 13.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of $236.90. GuruFocus considers Lincoln Electric Holdings to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for LECO:

  • Cash Flow for Dividends: $-169 Mil
  • GF Value™: $236.90 vs. price of $268.82 (13.5% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 97/100 with 3 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the LECO stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.

Lincoln Electric Holdings Business Description

Other Exchanges LNE:Germany
Address 22801 Saint Clair Avenue, Cleveland, OH, USA, 44117
Lincoln Electric is a leading manufacturer of welding, cutting, and brazing products. Its portfolio includes arc-welding solutions, plasma and oxy-fuel cutting systems, brazing and soldering alloys, and automation solutions. Lincoln Electric serves clients across general fabrication, heavy industries, automotive, construction, shipbuilding, energy, and process industries, among others. The company generated roughly $4.2 billion in sales in 2025.
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