Zacks Research Issues Positive Forecast for LECO Earnings

Investment analysts raise Q3 2026 earnings per share estimates for Lincoln Electric

Published on Mar. 4, 2026

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Lincoln Electric Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ:LECO) – Investment analysts at Zacks Research raised their Q3 2026 earnings per share estimates for Lincoln Electric in a report released on Thursday, February 26th. Zacks Research analyst Team now expects that the industrial products company will post earnings of $2.63 per share for the quarter, up from their previous forecast of $2.60.

Why it matters

This positive earnings forecast from Zacks Research suggests that Lincoln Electric, a global manufacturer and distributor of welding products and equipment, is performing well and expected to continue its strong financial performance in the coming quarters. As an industrial company, Lincoln Electric's earnings are closely watched by investors and analysts as an indicator of broader economic conditions.

The details

Zacks Research has a 'Hold' rating on Lincoln Electric's stock. The consensus estimate for Lincoln Electric's current full-year earnings is $9.36 per share. Zacks Research also issued estimates for Lincoln Electric's Q1 2027 earnings at $2.53 EPS, Q2 2027 earnings at $2.92 EPS, Q3 2027 earnings at $2.88 EPS, Q4 2027 earnings at $2.90 EPS, FY2027 earnings at $11.23 EPS and FY2028 earnings at $11.73 EPS.

  • The report from Zacks Research was released on Thursday, February 26th.

The players

Zacks Research

An investment research firm that provides analysis and forecasts on various stocks and industries.

Lincoln Electric Holdings, Inc.

A global manufacturer and distributor of welding products, robotic welding systems, plasma and oxyfuel cutting equipment, and surface treatment systems.

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What they’re saying

“Zacks Research analyst Team now expects that the industrial products company will post earnings of $2.63 per share for the quarter, up from their previous forecast of $2.60.”

— Zacks Research analyst Team

The takeaway

This positive earnings forecast from a respected research firm like Zacks suggests that Lincoln Electric, a leading industrial manufacturer, is well-positioned to continue its strong financial performance in the coming quarters, which could be a positive sign for the broader industrial sector.