Lincoln Electric Q1 2026 sales rise 11.7% to $1.12 billion; diluted EPS $2.47
Lincoln Electric reported first quarter 2026 results on April 30, 2026, with net sales up 11.7% to $1.12 billion and diluted EPS of $2.47, versus $2.10 a year earlier. Adjusted EPS rose to $2.50 from $2.16, and the company returned $101 million to shareholders through dividends and share repurchases. Free cash flow fell to $63.0 million from $158.7 million, and the filing gives no new guidance.
Key points
- Net sales rose 11.7% to $1,121.4 million, including 7.8% organic growth.
- Diluted EPS was $2.47 versus $2.10; adjusted diluted EPS was $2.50 versus $2.16.
- Operating income margin was 16.6% versus 16.4% a year earlier.
- Free cash flow was $63.0 million versus $158.7 million; $101 million was returned to shareholders.
The filing
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