{"success":true,"data":{"pressRelease":{"id":"169545","rtpr_id":"nBwp0nk7a-20261014","ticker":"LECO","exchange":"NASDAQ","all_tickers":["LECO"],"title":"Lincoln Electric Increases Annual Dividend by 10% to $3.48 Per Share","author":"Business Wire","published_at":"2026-10-14T20:30:00.588Z","article_body":"Lincoln Electric Increases Annual Dividend by 10% to $3.48 Per Share\n\nMarks the Company’s 31st Consecutive Annual Dividend Increase\n\nLincoln Electric Holdings, Inc.\n(https://cts.businesswire.com/ct/CT?id=smartlink&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.lincolnelectric.com%2F&esheet=54622037&newsitemid=20261014989269&lan=en-US&anchor=Lincoln+Electric+Holdings%2C+Inc.&index=1&md5=ef91e1b299bdf494a77957765c40f16a)\n, (the “Company”) (Nasdaq: LECO) announced today that its Board of\nDirectors approved a 10 percent increase in the quarterly cash dividend to\n$0.87 per share, or $3.48 per share of common stock on an annualized basis.\nThe dividend is payable January 15, 2027, to shareholders of record at the\nclose of business on December 31, 2026.\n\n“Our annual dividend increase underscores our confidence in the execution of\nour RISE strategy, the Company’s strong cash generation, and how\nwell-positioned we are for long-term growth,” said Steven B. Hedlund,\nChairman and Chief Executive Officer. “Our dividend remains an important\ncomponent of our capital allocation strategy and reflects our commitment to\nreturning value to our shareholders.”\n\nLincoln Electric has paid a cash dividend every quarter since going public in\n1995 and has increased its dividend annually for 31 consecutive years. The\ndividend payout rate has increased by an 11 percent compounded annual growth\nrate over the last 10 years.\n\nForward Looking Statement\n\nThis press release contains a forward-looking statement about dividends. The\nCompany's expectations and beliefs concerning the future contained in this\nnews release are forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private\nSecurities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These statements reflect\nmanagement's current expectations and involve a number of risks and\nuncertainties. Forward-looking statements generally can be identified by the\nuse of words such as \"may,\" \"will,\" \"expect,\" \"intend,\" \"estimate,\"\n\"anticipate,\" \"believe,\" \"forecast,\" \"guidance\" or words of similar meaning.\nActual results may differ materially from such statements due to a variety of\nfactors that could adversely affect the Company's operating results. For\nadditional discussion, see \"Item 1A. Risk Factors\" in the Company's Annual\nReport on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2025 on the Company’s\nwebsite at www.lincolnelectric.com\n(https://cts.businesswire.com/ct/CT?id=smartlink&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.lincolnelectric.com&esheet=54622037&newsitemid=20261014989269&lan=en-US&anchor=www.lincolnelectric.com&index=2&md5=9a817e7aa8869b73a940c9860a10f4b3)\n.\n\nAbout Lincoln Electric\n\nLincoln Electric is a high-performance industrial machinery and technology\nleader who helps customers manufacture and maintain vital equipment and\ninfrastructure. Lincoln Electric’s innovative solutions enable higher\nquality and productivity across a variety of processes including welding,\ncutting, brazing, machining, process automation, and field repair. The Company\nleverages proprietary technologies and expertise in materials science, power\nelectronics, automation, and intelligent software to help customers build\nbetter and achieve resilience in their operations. Headquartered in Cleveland,\nOhio, Lincoln Electric is the essential ‘Linc’ that keeps the economy\nrunning. The Company operates 71 manufacturing and automation facilities\nacross 20 countries and serves customers in over 160 countries. For more\ninformation about Lincoln Electric and its products and services, visit the\nCompany’s website at https://www.lincolnelectric.com\n(https://cts.businesswire.com/ct/CT?id=smartlink&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.lincolnelectric.com%2F&esheet=54622037&newsitemid=20261014989269&lan=en-US&anchor=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.lincolnelectric.com&index=3&md5=53e10507ab3e8dc96cb667afa6ae5599)\n.\n\n\n\nView source version on businesswire.com:\nhttps://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20261014989269/en/\n(https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20261014989269/en/)\n\nAmanda Butler\n\nVice President, Investor Relations & Communications\n\nTel: 216.383.2534\n\nEmail: Amanda_Butler@lincolnelectric.com\n(mailto:Amanda_Butler@lincolnelectric.com)\n\n\nCopyright Business Wire 2026","article_body_html":"","raw_payload":{"data":{"id":"nBwp0nk7a-20261014","title":"Lincoln Electric Increases Annual Dividend by 10% to $3.48 Per Share","author":"Business Wire","ticker":"LECO","created":"2026-10-14T20:30:00.588Z","tickers":["LECO"],"exchange":"NASDAQ","article_body":"Lincoln Electric Increases Annual Dividend by 10% to $3.48 Per Share\n\nMarks the Company’s 31st Consecutive Annual Dividend Increase\n\nLincoln Electric Holdings, Inc.\n(https://cts.businesswire.com/ct/CT?id=smartlink&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.lincolnelectric.com%2F&esheet=54622037&newsitemid=20261014989269&lan=en-US&anchor=Lincoln+Electric+Holdings%2C+Inc.&index=1&md5=ef91e1b299bdf494a77957765c40f16a)\n, (the “Company”) (Nasdaq: LECO) announced today that its Board of\nDirectors approved a 10 percent increase in the quarterly cash dividend to\n$0.87 per share, or $3.48 per share of common stock on an annualized basis.\nThe dividend is payable January 15, 2027, to shareholders of record at the\nclose of business on December 31, 2026.\n\n“Our annual dividend increase underscores our confidence in the execution of\nour RISE strategy, the Company’s strong cash generation, and how\nwell-positioned we are for long-term growth,” said Steven B. Hedlund,\nChairman and Chief Executive Officer. “Our dividend remains an important\ncomponent of our capital allocation strategy and reflects our commitment to\nreturning value to our shareholders.”\n\nLincoln Electric has paid a cash dividend every quarter since going public in\n1995 and has increased its dividend annually for 31 consecutive years. The\ndividend payout rate has increased by an 11 percent compounded annual growth\nrate over the last 10 years.\n\nForward Looking Statement\n\nThis press release contains a forward-looking statement about dividends. The\nCompany's expectations and beliefs concerning the future contained in this\nnews release are forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private\nSecurities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These statements reflect\nmanagement's current expectations and involve a number of risks and\nuncertainties. Forward-looking statements generally can be identified by the\nuse of words such as \"may,\" \"will,\" \"expect,\" \"intend,\" \"estimate,\"\n\"anticipate,\" \"believe,\" \"forecast,\" \"guidance\" or words of similar meaning.\nActual results may differ materially from such statements due to a variety of\nfactors that could adversely affect the Company's operating results. For\nadditional discussion, see \"Item 1A. Risk Factors\" in the Company's Annual\nReport on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2025 on the Company’s\nwebsite at www.lincolnelectric.com\n(https://cts.businesswire.com/ct/CT?id=smartlink&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.lincolnelectric.com&esheet=54622037&newsitemid=20261014989269&lan=en-US&anchor=www.lincolnelectric.com&index=2&md5=9a817e7aa8869b73a940c9860a10f4b3)\n.\n\nAbout Lincoln Electric\n\nLincoln Electric is a high-performance industrial machinery and technology\nleader who helps customers manufacture and maintain vital equipment and\ninfrastructure. Lincoln Electric’s innovative solutions enable higher\nquality and productivity across a variety of processes including welding,\ncutting, brazing, machining, process automation, and field repair. The Company\nleverages proprietary technologies and expertise in materials science, power\nelectronics, automation, and intelligent software to help customers build\nbetter and achieve resilience in their operations. Headquartered in Cleveland,\nOhio, Lincoln Electric is the essential ‘Linc’ that keeps the economy\nrunning. The Company operates 71 manufacturing and automation facilities\nacross 20 countries and serves customers in over 160 countries. For more\ninformation about Lincoln Electric and its products and services, visit the\nCompany’s website at https://www.lincolnelectric.com\n(https://cts.businesswire.com/ct/CT?id=smartlink&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.lincolnelectric.com%2F&esheet=54622037&newsitemid=20261014989269&lan=en-US&anchor=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.lincolnelectric.com&index=3&md5=53e10507ab3e8dc96cb667afa6ae5599)\n.\n\n\n\nView source version on businesswire.com:\nhttps://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20261014989269/en/\n(https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20261014989269/en/)\n\nAmanda Butler\n\nVice President, Investor Relations & Communications\n\nTel: 216.383.2534\n\nEmail: Amanda_Butler@lincolnelectric.com\n(mailto:Amanda_Butler@lincolnelectric.com)\n\n\nCopyright Business Wire 2026"},"type":"article","timestamp":"2026-10-14T20:30:00.6319033Z","server_sent_at_ms":1792009800631},"received_at":"2026-10-14T20:30:00.684Z","source_url":"https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20261014989269/en/"},"analysis":{"id":"157786","press_release_id":"169545","analysis_json":{"industry":{"label":"Machinery","sector":"Industrials"},"redFlags":[],"eventType":"dividend","narrative":"Lincoln Electric's board approved a 10% increase in the quarterly dividend to $0.87 per share, or $3.48 annualized, payable January 15, 2027 to holders of record December 31, 2026.\n\nThis marks the 31st consecutive annual dividend increase, with the payout compounding at an 11% annual rate over the past decade.\n\nCEO Steven Hedlund framed the raise as underscoring confidence in the RISE strategy and the company's cash generation.","sentiment":"bullish","agentHooks":{"shouldPost":false,"suggestedAngle":"31st straight annual dividend hike -- steady capital-return story for income-oriented industrials investors."},"keyFigures":{"customDimensions":{"payout_cagr_10yr":"11%","dividend_increase_pct":"10%","consecutive_annual_increases":31,"quarterly_dividend_per_share":0.87,"annualized_dividend_per_share":3.48}},"quotedText":"Our annual dividend increase underscores our confidence in the execution of our RISE strategy, the Company's strong cash generation, and how well-positioned we are for long-term growth","namedEntities":{"people":[{"name":"Steven B. 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