Lincoln Electric raises quarterly dividend 5.3% to 79c per share

Lincoln Electric (LECO) Holdings announced that its Board of Directors has approved a 5.3% increase in the quarterly cash dividend to 79c per share, or $3.16 per share on an annualized basis. The dividend is payable January 15, 2026, to shareholders of record at the close of business on December 31, 2025. “I am pleased to announce our 30th consecutive annual dividend increase,” stated Steven B. Hedlund, chairman, president and chief executive officer. “This increase reflects our longstanding commitment of balancing shareholder returns with growth investments. The strong execution of our operational and commercial strategic initiatives and solid cash flow generation reinforce our confidence in driving superior long-term value creation for our shareholders through the cycle.”