Lincoln Electric Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ:LECO) is included among the 15 Overlooked Dividend Stocks to Buy Right Now.
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On October 31, Roth Capital raised its price target for Lincoln Electric Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ:LECO) from $279 to $285 while maintaining a Buy rating, as reported by The Fly. The analyst was “impressed” with the company’s performance amid a turbulent global manufacturing environment and noted that more industries, including automotive, are shifting from a neutral to a positive outlook.
President, CEO, and Chairman Steven Hedlund expressed optimism about the company’s automation segment, highlighting broad growth in automation order rates in late September and October. He projected that fourth-quarter automation sales would rise approximately 15% to 20% sequentially, though still remain below last year’s levels.
In Q3 2025, Lincoln Electric Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ:LECO) reported revenue of $1.06 billion, up 7.9% from the same period last year. The company maintained a strong cash position, generating $237 million in operating cash flow with a 149% cash conversion rate. During the quarter, the company returned $94 million to shareholders through dividends and share repurchases.
Lincoln Electric Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ:LECO) designs, develops, and manufactures arc welding products, robotic welding systems, plasma and oxy-fuel cutting equipment, as well as related products and services.
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