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Industrial Machinery/Components
Quarterly ResultJul 30, 2026, 09:27 AM

Lincoln Electric Q2 Net Sales $1.22B (+12%); Adj. EPS $2.93 (+12.7%)

AI Summary

Lincoln Electric Holdings, Inc. reported record second quarter 2026 financial results. Net sales increased 12.0% to $1,220 million, driven by a 10.1% organic sales increase. Adjusted diluted EPS rose 12.7% to $2.93. The company achieved strong operating income margins and robust cash flow from operations, returning $120 million to shareholders.

Key Highlights

  • Net sales increased 12.0% to a record $1,220 million in Q2 2026.
  • Organic sales grew by 10.1% in Q2 2026.
  • Adjusted diluted EPS was $2.93, up 12.7% from $2.60 in prior year.
  • Operating income margin was 18.1%; adjusted operating income margin was 18.4%.
  • Cash flows from operations reached $254 million, with 138% cash conversion.
  • The company returned $120 million to shareholders through dividends and share repurchases.
  • Americas Welding net sales were $774.4 million in Q2 2026.
  • The Harris Products Group net sales were $201.9 million in Q2 2026.