Free Cash Flow for Lincoln Electric Holdings (LECO)
Free Cash Flow for Lincoln Electric Holdings (LECO): headline value $534.20M · YoY +10.7%. 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
$534.20M
YoY change
+10.7%
5Y CAGR
+12.8%
Peak year (2023)
$576.55M
Latest annual
$534.20M
Free Cash Flow history chart for Lincoln Electric Holdings (LECO) from 1994 to 2025
Free Cash Flow history table for Lincoln Electric Holdings (LECO) from 1994 to 2025
| Fiscal year | Period ended | Reported | Free Cash Flow | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $534.20M | +10.7% | ||
| 2024 | $482.37M | -16.3% | ||
| 2023 | $576.55M | +85.1% | ||
| 2022 | $311.50M | +3.0% | ||
| 2021 | $302.53M | +3.5% | ||
| 2020 | $292.16M | -12.4% | ||
| 2019 | $333.57M | +29.3% | ||
| 2018 | $257.91M | -5.6% | ||
| 2017 | $273.19M | +7.8% | ||
| 2016 | $253.53M | -2.6% | ||
| 2015 | $260.35M | -20.8% | ||
| 2014 | $328.71M | +25.0% | ||
| 2013 | $262.88M | -4.3% | ||
| 2012 | $274.77M | +115.2% | ||
| 2011 | $127.70M | +32.5% | ||
| 2010 | $96.41M | -54.6% | ||
| 2009 | $212.15M | +14.7% | ||
| 2008 | $185.02M | -1.7% | ||
| 2007 | $188.20M | +341.0% | ||
| 2006 | $42.68M | -35.9% | ||
| 2005 | $66.61M | -1385.6% | ||
| 2004 | -$5.18M | -108.5% | ||
| 2003 | $60.85M | -19.6% | ||
| 2002 | $75.69M | -9.4% | ||
| 2001 | $83.51M | -2.9% | ||
| 2000 | $86.03M | +383.3% | ||
| 1999 | $17.80M | -40.5% | ||
| 1998 | $29.90M | -42.1% | ||
| 1997 | $51.60M | -24.1% | ||
| 1996 | $68.00M | +297.7% | ||
| 1995 | $17.10M | -45.4% | ||
| 1994 | $31.30M | — |
Free Cash Flow 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
In 2025, Lincoln Electric Holdings (LECO) free cash flow totalled $534.20M – grew 10.7% year-over-year.
Through 2020–2025 (5 years), Lincoln Electric Holdings free cash flow delivered a +12.8% annualised rate; with the latest reading among the more recent periods of the dataset.
Lincoln Electric Holdings free cash flow peaked at $576.55M in 2023; the latest annual figure is $534.20M in 2025 (7.3% below peak).
$576.55M stands as the all-time-high annual free cash flow, posted in 2023, against a low of -$5.18M during 2004.
Within Industrials, Lincoln Electric Holdings (LECO) ranks 8th among 8 peers we track. The peer median for free cash flow is $5.45B.
Lincoln Electric Holdings Free Cash Flow by Year
Lincoln Electric Holdings Free Cash Flow 2025: $534.20M
Lincoln Electric Holdings free cash flow in 2025 was $534.20M, grew 10.7% from 2024.
Lincoln Electric Holdings Free Cash Flow 2024: $482.37M
Lincoln Electric Holdings free cash flow in 2024 was $482.37M, declined 16.3% below 2023.
Lincoln Electric Holdings Free Cash Flow 2023: $576.55M
Lincoln Electric Holdings free cash flow in 2023 was $576.55M, surged 85.1% from 2022. This figure represents the highest annual value in the available history.
Lincoln Electric Holdings Free Cash Flow 2022: $311.50M
Lincoln Electric Holdings free cash flow in 2022 was $311.50M, edged up 3.0% from 2021.
Lincoln Electric Holdings Free Cash Flow 2021: $302.53M
Lincoln Electric Holdings free cash flow in 2021 was $302.53M.
See more financial history for Lincoln Electric Holdings (LECO).
Sector peers — Free Cash Flow
Companies in the same sector as Lincoln Electric Holdings, ranked by their latest free cash flow.
| Company | Free Cash Flow | Sector |
|---|---|---|
| Caterpillar Inc. (CAT) | $10.27B | Industrials |
| RTX Corporation (RTX) | $7.94B | Industrials |
| GE Aerospace (GE) | $7.26B | Industrials |
| Union Pacific Corporation (UNP) | $5.50B | Industrials |
| Honeywell International Inc. (HON) | $5.39B | Industrials |
| Eaton Corporation plc (ETN) | $4.47B | Industrials |
| Deere & Company (DE) | $3.23B | Industrials |
| The Boeing Company (BA) | -$1.88B | Industrials |
Frequently asked questions
What is Lincoln Electric Holdings's free cash flow?
Latest reported free cash flow for Lincoln Electric Holdings (LECO) is $534.20M (period ending December 31, 2025).
How has Lincoln Electric Holdings free cash flow changed year-over-year?
Lincoln Electric Holdings (LECO) free cash flow changed +10.7% year-over-year on the latest annual filing.
What is the long-term growth rate of Lincoln Electric Holdings free cash flow?
Lincoln Electric Holdings (LECO) free cash flow compound annual growth rate is +12.8% over the most recent 5 years available.
When did Lincoln Electric Holdings free cash flow hit its highest annual value?
Lincoln Electric Holdings free cash flow reached its highest annual value of $576.55M in 2023.
What was Lincoln Electric Holdings free cash flow in 2024?
Lincoln Electric Holdings (LECO) free cash flow in 2024 was $482.37M.
What was Lincoln Electric Holdings free cash flow in 2025?
Lincoln Electric Holdings (LECO) free cash flow in 2025 was $534.20M.
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