Buyback Spend for Lincoln Electric Holdings (LECO)
Buyback Spend for Lincoln Electric Holdings (LECO): headline value $338.31M · YoY +28.3%. Annual and quarterly series, chart, and tables are below.
Headline figure above is from the reporting period ending (reported ). Chart and table below cover the full reported history back to .
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Latest period
$338.31M
YoY change
+28.3%
5Y CAGR
+24.4%
Peak year (1994)
$416.20M
Latest annual
$338.31M
Buyback Spend history chart for Lincoln Electric Holdings (LECO) from 1994 to 2025
Buyback Spend history table for Lincoln Electric Holdings (LECO) from 1994 to 2025
| Fiscal year | Period ended | Reported | Buyback Spend | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $338.31M | +28.3% | ||
| 2024 | $263.75M | +32.7% | ||
| 2023 | $198.76M | +9.6% | ||
| 2022 | $181.29M | +10.2% | ||
| 2021 | $164.53M | +45.0% | ||
| 2020 | $113.45M | -61.2% | ||
| 2019 | $292.69M | +45.1% | ||
| 2018 | $201.65M | +367.2% | ||
| 2017 | $43.16M | -87.4% | ||
| 2016 | $342.00M | -14.4% | ||
| 2015 | $399.49M | +30.1% | ||
| 2014 | $307.18M | +83.0% | ||
| 2013 | $167.88M | +107.2% | ||
| 2012 | $81.02M | +119.0% | ||
| 2011 | $37.00M | -6.8% | ||
| 2010 | $39.68M | +11469.1% | ||
| 2009 | $343,000 | -99.2% | ||
| 2008 | $42.34M | +173.9% | ||
| 2007 | $15.46M | +12169.0% | ||
| 2006 | $126,000 | -99.0% | ||
| 2005 | $12.80M | +193.1% | ||
| 2004 | $4.37M | -89.6% | ||
| 2003 | $41.99M | +262.3% | ||
| 2002 | $11.59M | +2062.3% | ||
| 2001 | $536,000 | -98.7% | ||
| 2000 | $41.56M | -45.0% | ||
| 1999 | $75.60M | +233.0% | ||
| 1998 | $22.70M | — | ||
| 1997 | $0 | -100.0% | ||
| 1996 | $27.40M | — | ||
| 1995 | $0 | -100.0% | ||
| 1994 | $416.20M | — |
Buyback Spend values are taken from Lincoln Electric Holdings's reported cash flow statements (10-Q quarterly and 10-K annual filings with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission). Each row shows the period end date and the date the filing was reported; YoY compares each figure to the same period one year earlier. Amounts are in USD as filed.
Analysis
Lincoln Electric Holdings (LECO) most recent annual buyback spend stands at $338.31M (2025) – grew 28.3% year-over-year.
Lincoln Electric Holdings buyback spend compound annual growth for the 2020–2025 (5 years) window is +24.4%, sustaining 5 straight years of year-over-year growth.
Lincoln Electric Holdings buyback spend declined from $416.20M in 1994 to $338.31M in 2025, a 18.7% drawdown.
1994 marks the peak buyback spend at $416.20M, with the historical low of $0 recorded in 1995.
Lincoln Electric Holdings (LECO) sits 7th of 8 Industrials peers we track on this metric, against a peer median of $2.27B.
Lincoln Electric Holdings Buyback Spend by Year
Lincoln Electric Holdings Buyback Spend 2025: $338.31M
Lincoln Electric Holdings buyback spend in 2025 was $338.31M, grew 28.3% from 2024.
Lincoln Electric Holdings Buyback Spend 2024: $263.75M
Lincoln Electric Holdings buyback spend in 2024 was $263.75M, surged 32.7% from 2023.
Lincoln Electric Holdings Buyback Spend 2023: $198.76M
Lincoln Electric Holdings buyback spend in 2023 was $198.76M, grew 9.6% from 2022.
Lincoln Electric Holdings Buyback Spend 2022: $181.29M
Lincoln Electric Holdings buyback spend in 2022 was $181.29M, grew 10.2% from 2021.
Lincoln Electric Holdings Buyback Spend 2021: $164.53M
Lincoln Electric Holdings buyback spend in 2021 was $164.53M.
See more financial history for Lincoln Electric Holdings (LECO).
Sector peers — Buyback Spend
Companies in the same sector as Lincoln Electric Holdings, ranked by their latest buyback spend.
| Company | Buyback Spend | Sector |
|---|---|---|
| GE Aerospace (GE) | $7.55B | Industrials |
| Caterpillar Inc. (CAT) | $5.19B | Industrials |
| Honeywell International Inc. (HON) | $3.80B | Industrials |
| Union Pacific Corporation (UNP) | $2.68B | Industrials |
| Eaton Corporation plc (ETN) | $1.86B | Industrials |
| Deere & Company (DE) | $1.14B | Industrials |
| RTX Corporation (RTX) | $50.00M | Industrials |
| The Boeing Company (BA) | $0 | Industrials |
Frequently asked questions
What is Lincoln Electric Holdings's buyback spend?
Latest reported buyback spend for Lincoln Electric Holdings (LECO) is $338.31M (period ending December 31, 2025).
How has Lincoln Electric Holdings buyback spend changed year-over-year?
Lincoln Electric Holdings (LECO) buyback spend changed +28.3% year-over-year on the latest annual filing.
What is the long-term growth rate of Lincoln Electric Holdings buyback spend?
Lincoln Electric Holdings (LECO) buyback spend compound annual growth rate is +24.4% over the most recent 5 years available.
When did Lincoln Electric Holdings buyback spend hit its highest annual value?
Lincoln Electric Holdings buyback spend reached its highest annual value of $416.20M in 1994.
What was Lincoln Electric Holdings buyback spend in 2024?
Lincoln Electric Holdings (LECO) buyback spend in 2024 was $263.75M.
What was Lincoln Electric Holdings buyback spend in 2025?
Lincoln Electric Holdings (LECO) buyback spend in 2025 was $338.31M.
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