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Lincoln Electric Holdings (LECO)
NASDAQ:LECO
LECO Analyst Ratings
Moderate Buy
5 Buy
1 Hold
1 Sell
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LECO Stock 12 Month Forecast
Average Price Target
$207.67
▲(1.77%Upside)
| Highest Price Target$235.00 | Average Price Target$207.67 | Lowest Price Target$179.00 |
The highest, average, and lowest price target of all analysts. Click on ‘Top Analysts’ to focus on the best performers.
Detailed List of Analyst Forecasts
Detailed List of Analyst Forecasts
TipRanks
$221
Buy
8.31%
Upside
Reiterated
06/04/25
Lincoln Electric Holdings demonstrates strong financial performance with solid profitability and cash flow management. While technical analysis and valuation indicate moderate attractiveness, a balanced earnings call highlights both strengths and challenges. Continued strategic initiatives and revenue growth focus are essential for enhancing future performance.
Stifel Nicolaus
$180
Hold
-11.79%
Downside
Reiterated
06/06/25
Seaport Global
$220
Buy
7.82%
Upside
Reiterated
05/12/25
Loop Capital Markets
$255→$220
Buy
7.82%
Upside
Reiterated
05/02/25
Robert W. Baird
$242→$212
Buy
3.90%
Upside
Reiterated
05/01/25
Barclays
$235
Buy
15.17%
Upside
Reiterated
05/01/25
KeyBanc
―
Buy
―
Reiterated
05/01/25
Morgan Stanley
$187→$179
Sell
-12.28%
Downside
Reiterated
04/16/25
Unknown AnalystJefferies
Not Ranked
Jefferies
$250
Buy
22.52%
Upside
Reiterated
10/17/24
Oppenheimer
―
Hold
―
Reiterated
08/01/24
Ranks
Any
Analyst Rating
Any
Upside/ Downside
Any
Action
Any
TipRanks
$221
Buy
8.31%
Upside
Reiterated
06/04/25
Lincoln Electric Holdings demonstrates strong financial performance with solid profitability and cash flow management. While technical analysis and valuation indicate moderate attractiveness, a balanced earnings call highlights both strengths and challenges. Continued strategic initiatives and revenue growth focus are essential for enhancing future performance.
Stifel Nicolaus
$180
Hold
-11.79%
Downside
Reiterated
06/06/25
Seaport Global
$220
Buy
7.82%
Upside
Reiterated
05/12/25
Loop Capital Markets
$255→$220
Buy
7.82%
Upside
Reiterated
05/02/25
Robert W. Baird
$242→$212
Buy
3.90%
Upside
Reiterated
05/01/25
Barclays
$235
Buy
15.17%
Upside
Reiterated
05/01/25
KeyBanc
―
Buy
―
Reiterated
05/01/25
Morgan Stanley
$187→$179
Sell
-12.28%
Downside
Reiterated
04/16/25
Unknown AnalystJefferies
Not Ranked
Jefferies
$250
Buy
22.52%
Upside
Reiterated
10/17/24
Oppenheimer
―
Hold
―
Reiterated
08/01/24
Best Analysts Covering Lincoln Electric Holdings
1 Month
xxx
Success Rate
18/31 ratings generated profit
Average Return
+3.18%
reiterated a xxx
rating last month
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trades and holding each position for 1 Month would result in 58.06% of your transactions generating a profit, with an average return of +3.18% per trade.
3 Months
xxx
Success Rate
20/31 ratings generated profit
Average Return
+4.12%
reiterated a xxx
rating last month
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trades and holding each position for 3 Months would result in 64.52% of your transactions generating a profit, with an average return of +4.12% per trade.
1 Year
Success Rate
23/31 ratings generated profit
Average Return
+16.55%
reiterated a buy rating last month
Copying Mircea Dobre's trades and holding each position for 1 Year would result in 74.19% of your transactions generating a profit, with an average return of +16.55% per trade.
2 Years
xxx
Success Rate
25/31 ratings generated profit
Average Return
+31.57%
reiterated a xxx
rating last month
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trades and holding each position for 2 Years would result in 80.65% of your transactions generating a profit, with an average return of +31.57% per trade.
The Best Analyst Covering tool allows you to follow the analysts who have the best success rates and average returns on a specific stock. Only analysts that gave a Buy or Sell rating on the stock in the past 12 months are eligible for inclusion in this tool. Follow the analysts of your choice to receive real-time updates when they publish a new rating.
LECO Analyst Recommendation Trends
Rating
Feb 25
Mar 25
Apr 25
May 25
Jun 25
Strong Buy
0
0
0
0
0
Buy
5
6
7
7
6
Hold
3
2
2
2
3
Sell
2
1
2
1
1
Strong Sell
0
0
0
0
0
total
10
9
11
10
10
Each month's total comprises the sum of three months' worth of ratings.
LECO Financial Forecast
LECO Stock Forecast FAQ
What is LECO’s average 12-month price target, according to analysts?
Based on analyst ratings, Lincoln Electric Holdings’s 12-month average price target is 207.67.
What is LECO’s upside potential, based on the analysts’ average price target?
Lincoln Electric Holdings has 1.77% upside potential, based on the analysts’ average price target.
Can I see which stocks the top-ranking analysts are rating?
Yes, go to the Analysts’ Top Stocks tool to see stocks with a Strong Buy or Strong Sell analyst rating consensus, according to the top performers.
How can I follow the stock ratings of top Wall Street analysts?
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Is LECO a Buy, Sell or Hold?
Lincoln Electric Holdings has a consensus rating of Moderate Buy which is based on 5 buy ratings, 1 hold ratings and 1 sell ratings.
What is Lincoln Electric Holdings’s price target?
The average price target for Lincoln Electric Holdings is 207.67. This is based on 7 Wall Streets Analysts 12-month price targets, issued in the past 3 months.
The highest analyst price target is $235.00 ,the lowest forecast is $179.00. The average price target represents 1.77% Increase from the current price of $204.05.
The highest analyst price target is $235.00 ,the lowest forecast is $179.00. The average price target represents 1.77% Increase from the current price of $204.05.
What do analysts say about Lincoln Electric Holdings?
Lincoln Electric Holdings’s analyst rating consensus is a Moderate Buy. This is based on the ratings of 7 Wall Streets Analysts.
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