EPS (Diluted) for Lincoln Electric Holdings (LECO)
According to Lincoln Electric Holdings's latest reported financial statements, the company's current diluted EPS (TTM) is $9.32. Diluted earnings per share (EPS) is net income divided by the diluted weighted-average shares outstanding over the period. It expresses profit on a per-share basis — the figure investors use to value an individual share — and accounts for potential dilution from options, RSUs, and convertible securities.
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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TTM (last 4 quarters)
$9.32
YoY change
+14.4%
5Y CAGR
+22.2%
Peak year (2023)
$9.37
Latest annual
$9.32
EPS (Diluted) history chart for Lincoln Electric Holdings (LECO) from 1994 to 2025
EPS (Diluted) history table for Lincoln Electric Holdings (LECO) from 1994 to 2025
| Fiscal year | Period ended | Reported | EPS (Diluted) | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $9.32 | +14.4% | ||
| 2024 | $8.15 | -13.0% | ||
| 2023 | $9.37 | +16.5% | ||
| 2022 | $8.04 | +74.8% | ||
| 2021 | $4.60 | +34.5% | ||
| 2020 | $3.42 | -26.9% | ||
| 2019 | $4.68 | +7.1% | ||
| 2018 | $4.37 | +17.8% | ||
| 2017 | $3.71 | +27.5% | ||
| 2016 | $2.91 | +71.2% | ||
| 2015 | $1.70 | -46.5% | ||
| 2014 | $3.18 | -10.2% | ||
| 2013 | $3.54 | +15.7% | ||
| 2012 | $3.06 | +19.5% | ||
| 2011 | $2.56 | +67.3% | ||
| 2010 | $1.53 | +168.4% | ||
| 2009 | $0.57 | -76.9% | ||
| 2008 | $2.47 | +5.6% | ||
| 2007 | $2.34 | +14.7% | ||
| 2006 | $2.04 | +40.7% | ||
| 2005 | $1.45 | +49.5% | ||
| 2004 | $0.97 | +47.0% | ||
| 2003 | $0.66 | +94.1% | ||
| 2002 | $0.34 | -65.3% | ||
| 2001 | $0.98 | +6.5% | ||
| 2000 | $0.92 | +13.6% | ||
| 1999 | $0.81 | -15.6% | ||
| 1998 | $0.96 | +10.3% | ||
| 1997 | $0.87 | +16.0% | ||
| 1996 | $0.75 | +13.6% | ||
| 1995 | $0.66 | -40.0% | ||
| 1994 | $1.10 | — |
EPS (Diluted) values are taken from Lincoln Electric Holdings's reported income 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
As of the 2025 fiscal year, Lincoln Electric Holdings (LECO) reported diluted EPS of $9.32 – grew 14.4% year-over-year.
Across 2020–2025 (5 years), Lincoln Electric Holdings diluted EPS produced a CAGR of +22.2% – with the latest reading among the more recent periods of the dataset.
The highest annual diluted EPS of $9.37 was reported in 2023. The lowest in the available history was $0.34 in 2002.
Among 8 Industrials peers, Lincoln Electric Holdings (LECO) ranks 5th; the peer median for diluted EPS is $9.31.
Lincoln Electric Holdings EPS (Diluted) by Year
Lincoln Electric Holdings EPS (Diluted) 2025: $9.32
Lincoln Electric Holdings diluted EPS in 2025 was $9.32, grew 14.4% from 2024.
Lincoln Electric Holdings EPS (Diluted) 2024: $8.15
Lincoln Electric Holdings diluted EPS in 2024 was $8.15, declined 13.0% below 2023.
Lincoln Electric Holdings EPS (Diluted) 2023: $9.37
Lincoln Electric Holdings diluted EPS in 2023 was $9.37, grew 16.5% from 2022. This figure represents the highest annual value in the available history.
Lincoln Electric Holdings EPS (Diluted) 2022: $8.04
Lincoln Electric Holdings diluted EPS in 2022 was $8.04, surged 74.8% from 2021.
Lincoln Electric Holdings EPS (Diluted) 2021: $4.60
Lincoln Electric Holdings diluted EPS in 2021 was $4.60.
See more financial history for Lincoln Electric Holdings (LECO).
Sector peers — EPS (Diluted)
Companies in the same sector as Lincoln Electric Holdings, ranked by their latest diluted EPS.
| Company | EPS (Diluted) | Sector |
|---|---|---|
| Caterpillar Inc. (CAT) | $18.83 | Industrials |
| Deere & Company (DE) | $18.50 | Industrials |
| Union Pacific Corporation (UNP) | $11.97 | Industrials |
| Eaton Corporation plc (ETN) | $10.46 | Industrials |
| GE Aerospace (GE) | $8.16 | Industrials |
| Honeywell International Inc. (HON) | $7.36 | Industrials |
| RTX Corporation (RTX) | $4.96 | Industrials |
| The Boeing Company (BA) | $2.48 | Industrials |
Frequently asked questions
What is Lincoln Electric Holdings's diluted EPS?
- Latest reported diluted EPS for Lincoln Electric Holdings (LECO) is $9.32 (period ending December 31, 2025).
How has Lincoln Electric Holdings diluted EPS changed year-over-year?
- Lincoln Electric Holdings (LECO) diluted EPS changed +14.4% year-over-year on the latest annual filing.
What is the long-term growth rate of Lincoln Electric Holdings diluted EPS?
- Lincoln Electric Holdings (LECO) diluted EPS compound annual growth rate is +22.2% over the most recent 5 years available.
When did Lincoln Electric Holdings diluted EPS hit its highest annual value?
- Lincoln Electric Holdings diluted EPS reached its highest annual value of $9.37 in 2023.
What was Lincoln Electric Holdings diluted EPS in 2024?
- Lincoln Electric Holdings (LECO) diluted EPS in 2024 was $8.15.
What was Lincoln Electric Holdings diluted EPS in 2025?
- Lincoln Electric Holdings (LECO) diluted EPS in 2025 was $9.32.
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