- Excellent financial health (Piotroski 7/9)
- Strong return on equity of 37.3%
- Low bankruptcy risk (Altman Z-Score: 7.37)
Lincoln Electric Holdings stock upgraded from Buy Candidate to Strong Buy Candidate after Thursday trading session
(Updated on Jun 18, 2026)
The Lincoln Electric Holdings stock price gained 2.10% on the last trading day (Thursday, 18th Jun 2026), rising from $269.57 to $275.23. During the last trading day the stock fluctuated 2.36% from a day low at $272.28 to a day high of $278.70. The price has risen in 6 of the last 10 days and is up by 4.32% over the past 2 weeks. Volume has increased on the last day along with the price, which is a positive technical sign, and, in total, 84 thousand more shares were traded than the day before. In total, 632 thousand shares were bought and sold for approximately $173.95 million.
The stock lies in the middle of a wide and weak rising trend in the short term and a further rise within the trend is signaled. Given the current short-term trend, the stock is expected to rise 5.71% during the next 3 months and, with a 90% probability hold a price between $264.94 and $298.26 at the end of this 3-month period.
LECO Signals & Forecast
Mostly positive signals in the chart today. The Lincoln Electric Holdings stock holds buy signals from both short and long-term Moving Averages giving a positive forecast for the stock. Also, there is a general buy signal from the relation between the two signals where the short-term average is above the long-term average. On corrections down, there will be some support from the lines at $265.06 and $263.67. A breakdown below any of these levels will issue sell signals. A buy signal was issued from a pivot bottom point on Wednesday, June 10, 2026, and so far it has risen 8.69%. Further rise is indicated until a new top pivot has been found. Furthermore, there is a buy signal from the 3 month Moving Average Convergence Divergence (MACD). Volume is rising along with the price. This is considered to be a good technical signal. The stock had a Golden Star Signal on Monday, April 20, 2026 in the short-term chart.
Golden Star Signal is when the short-term moving average, the long-term moving average, and price line meet in a special combination. This combination is very rare and often followed by long and strong gains for the stock in question.
Golden Star
The stock had a Golden Star Signal on Monday, April 20, 2026 in the short-term chart.Golden Star Signal is when the short-term moving average, the long-term moving average, and price line meet in a special combination. This combination is very rare and often followed by long and strong gains for the stock in question.
Support, Risk & Stop-loss for Lincoln Electric Holdings stock
Lincoln Electric Holdings finds support from accumulated volume at $265.00 and this level may hold a buying opportunity as an upwards reaction can be expected when the support is being tested.
This stock is usually traded at a good volume, and with minor daily changes, the risk is considered to be low. During the last day, the stock moved $6.42 (2.36%) between high and low. For the last week, the stock has had daily average volatility of 2.64%.
Our recommended stop-loss: $264.88 (-3.76%) (This stock has low daily movements and this gives low risk. There is a buy signal from a pivot bottom found 6 days ago.)
Trading Expectations (LECO) For The Upcoming Trading Day Of Monday 22nd
For the upcoming trading day on Monday, 22nd we expect Lincoln Electric Holdings to open at $275.40, and during the day (based on 14 day Average True Range), to move between $271.37 and $279.09, which gives a possible trading interval of +/-$7.71 (+/-2.84%) up or down from last closing price. If Lincoln Electric Holdings takes out the full calculated possible swing range there will be an estimated 2.84% move between the lowest and the highest trading price during the day.
With no resistance above and support from accumulated volume @ $265.00, some $10.23 (3.72%) from the current price of $275.23, our system finds the risk reward attractive.
Dividend Warning For LECO
Dividend coming up for LECO: Ex-dividend date (Tuesday 30th June, 2026) is 9 days away. The dividend is $0.790.Is Lincoln Electric Holdings stock A Buy?
Lincoln Electric Holdings holds several positive signals and is within a weak rising trend. As the old saying says, "Let the trend be your friend.'". We therefore consider it to be a good choice at these current levels and we are expecting further gains during the next 3 months. We have upgraded our analysis conclusion for this stock since the last evaluation from a Buy to a Strong Buy candidate.
Current score:
5.429
Strong Buy Candidate
Upgraded
Predicted Fair Opening Price
Predicted fair opening price on June 22, 2026 - $275.40 ( 0.0630%).
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LECO Performance
Trading levels for LECO
Fibonacci Support & Resistance Levels
| Level | Price | |
|---|---|---|
| R3 | 281.82 | 2.40% |
| R2 | 279.37 | 1.50% |
| R1 | 277.86 | 0.95% |
| Price | 275.23 | |
| S1 | 272.95 | -0.83% |
| S2 | 271.44 | -1.38% |
| S3 | 268.98 | -2.27% |
Accumulated Volume Support & Resistance Levels
| Level | Price | |
|---|---|---|
| R3 | 0 | - |
| R2 | 0 | - |
| R1 | 0 | - |
| Price | 275.23 | |
| S1 | 265.00 | -3.72% |
| S2 | 257.51 | -6.44% |
| S3 | 242.05 | -12.06% |
LECO Dividend Payout History
| # | Ex-Date | Pay Date | Amount | Yield | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Apr 16, 2026 | Jun 30, 2026 | Jul 15, 2026 | $0.790 | 0.305% |
| 2 | Feb 18, 2026 | Mar 31, 2026 | Apr 15, 2026 | $0.790 | 0.281% |
| 3 | Oct 15, 2025 | Dec 31, 2025 | Jan 15, 2026 | $0.790 | 0.330% |
| 4 | Jul 23, 2025 | Sep 30, 2025 | Oct 15, 2025 | $0.750 | 0.329% |
| 5 | Apr 23, 2025 | Jun 30, 2025 | Jul 15, 2025 | $0.750 | 0.373% |
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