Capital Expenditures for Lincoln Electric Holdings (LECO)
According to Lincoln Electric Holdings's latest reported financial statements, the company's current capital expenditures (TTM) is $126.97M USD. Capital expenditures (CapEx) are cash outlays for property, plant, and equipment and other long-lived productive assets — reported on the cash flow statement under investing activities. CapEx funds future capacity (factories, data centers, software, machinery), so rising spend can signal investment in growth, while heavy CapEx reduces free cash flow available to shareholders. We display CapEx as a positive amount (the absolute cash outflow); compare with revenue to gauge capital intensity and with total assets for the asset-base context.
Headline TTM above sums the four reported quarters through (reported ). Chart and table below cover the full reported history back to .
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Latest period
$126.97M
YoY change
+8.9%
5Y CAGR
+16.5%
Peak year (2025)
$126.97M
Cumulative capital expenditures
$1.97B
CapEx history chart for Lincoln Electric Holdings (LECO) from 1994 to 2025
CapEx history table for Lincoln Electric Holdings (LECO) from 1994 to 2025
| Fiscal year | Period ended | Reported | Capital Expenditures | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $126.97M | +8.9% | ||
| 2024 | $116.60M | +28.2% | ||
| 2023 | $90.99M | +26.6% | ||
| 2022 | $71.88M | +15.0% | ||
| 2021 | $62.53M | +5.6% | ||
| 2020 | $59.20M | -15.0% | ||
| 2019 | $69.61M | -2.3% | ||
| 2018 | $71.25M | +15.6% | ||
| 2017 | $61.66M | +23.6% | ||
| 2016 | $49.88M | -1.2% | ||
| 2015 | $50.51M | -30.8% | ||
| 2014 | $72.99M | -4.0% | ||
| 2013 | $76.02M | +44.2% | ||
| 2012 | $52.72M | -19.9% | ||
| 2011 | $65.81M | +8.7% | ||
| 2010 | $60.56M | +58.5% | ||
| 2009 | $38.20M | -47.3% | ||
| 2008 | $72.43M | +17.5% | ||
| 2007 | $61.63M | -18.9% | ||
| 2006 | $76.00M | +50.8% | ||
| 2005 | $50.41M | -10.7% | ||
| 2004 | $56.44M | +62.0% | ||
| 2003 | $34.84M | +24.8% | ||
| 2002 | $27.91M | -24.0% | ||
| 2001 | $36.72M | +5.5% | ||
| 2000 | $34.80M | -45.0% | ||
| 1999 | $63.30M | -31.3% | ||
| 1998 | $92.20M | +147.2% | ||
| 1997 | $37.30M | -6.3% | ||
| 1996 | $39.80M | -17.8% | ||
| 1995 | $48.40M | +29.4% | ||
| 1994 | $37.40M | — |
CapEx 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 capital expenditures stands at $126.97M (2025) – grew 8.9% year-over-year.
Looking at the 2020–2025 (5 years) stretch, Lincoln Electric Holdings capital expenditures compounded at +16.5% per year, sustaining 5 straight years of year-over-year growth.
The dataset's maximum capital expenditures sits at $126.97M (2025); the minimum reading of $27.91M dates to 2002.
Among 8 Industrials peers, Lincoln Electric Holdings (LECO) ranks 8th; the peer median for capital expenditures is $2.05B.
Lincoln Electric Holdings Capital Expenditures by Year
Lincoln Electric Holdings Capital Expenditures 2025: $126.97M
Lincoln Electric Holdings capital expenditures in 2025 was $126.97M, grew 8.9% from 2024. This figure represents the highest annual value in the available history.
Lincoln Electric Holdings Capital Expenditures 2024: $116.60M
Lincoln Electric Holdings capital expenditures in 2024 was $116.60M, grew 28.2% from 2023.
Lincoln Electric Holdings Capital Expenditures 2023: $90.99M
Lincoln Electric Holdings capital expenditures in 2023 was $90.99M, grew 26.6% from 2022.
Lincoln Electric Holdings Capital Expenditures 2022: $71.88M
Lincoln Electric Holdings capital expenditures in 2022 was $71.88M, grew 15.0% from 2021.
Lincoln Electric Holdings Capital Expenditures 2021: $62.53M
Lincoln Electric Holdings capital expenditures in 2021 was $62.53M.
See more financial history for Lincoln Electric Holdings (LECO).
Sector peers — CapEx
Companies in the same sector as Lincoln Electric Holdings, ranked by their latest capital expenditures.
| Company | Capital Expenditures | Sector |
|---|---|---|
| Deere & Company (DE) | $4.23B | Industrials |
| Union Pacific Corporation (UNP) | $3.79B | Industrials |
| The Boeing Company (BA) | $2.94B | Industrials |
| RTX Corporation (RTX) | $2.63B | Industrials |
| Caterpillar Inc. (CAT) | $1.47B | Industrials |
| GE Aerospace (GE) | $1.27B | Industrials |
| Honeywell International Inc. (HON) | $986.00M | Industrials |
| Eaton Corporation plc (ETN) | $0 | Industrials |
Frequently asked questions
What is Lincoln Electric Holdings's capital expenditures?
- Latest reported capital expenditures for Lincoln Electric Holdings (LECO) is $126.97M (period ending December 31, 2025).
How has Lincoln Electric Holdings capital expenditures changed year-over-year?
- Lincoln Electric Holdings (LECO) capital expenditures changed +8.9% year-over-year on the latest annual filing.
What is the long-term growth rate of Lincoln Electric Holdings capital expenditures?
- Lincoln Electric Holdings (LECO) capital expenditures compound annual growth rate is +16.5% over the most recent 5 years available.
When did Lincoln Electric Holdings capital expenditures hit its highest annual value?
- Lincoln Electric Holdings capital expenditures reached its highest annual value of $126.97M in 2025.
What was Lincoln Electric Holdings capital expenditures in 2024?
- Lincoln Electric Holdings (LECO) capital expenditures in 2024 was $116.60M.
What was Lincoln Electric Holdings capital expenditures in 2025?
- Lincoln Electric Holdings (LECO) capital expenditures in 2025 was $126.97M.
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