---
schema_version: "secwatch.filing_event.v1"
accession: "0000059527-24-000013"
form_type: "8-K"
ticker: "LECO"
cik: "0000059527"
company_name: "LINCOLN ELECTRIC HOLDINGS INC"
filed_at: "2024-04-25T23:59:59+00:00"
generated_at: "2026-06-03T08:39:46.336850+00:00"
event_type: "earnings"
sentiment: "positive"
materiality_score: 0.75
calibrated_materiality_score: 0.75
confidence: "high"
source: SEC EDGAR
---

# Lincoln Electric posts record Q1 EPS of $2.14; sales down 5.6% to $981M

## Summary
- Record Q1 diluted EPS of $2.14 (adjusted $2.23) vs $2.09 (adjusted $2.13) a year ago.
- Net sales of $981M, down 5.6% (organic -6.1%); operating margin improved to 16.8% (adjusted 17.5%).
- Cash from operations rose 8% to a record $133M; returned $152M via dividends and buybacks.
- RedViking acquisition helps hit $1B automation sales run rate; strategic growth initiatives continue.
- CEO cites strong execution and cost management offsetting slower sales.

## SEC filing metadata
- accession: 0000059527-24-000013
- form_type: 8-K
- ticker: LECO
- cik: 0000059527
- company_name: LINCOLN ELECTRIC HOLDINGS INC
- filed_at: 2024-04-25T23:59:59+00:00
- event_type: earnings
- sentiment: positive
- materiality_score: 0.75
- calibrated_materiality_score: 0.75
- confidence: high
- sec_items: 2.02, 9.01
- EDGAR index: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/59527/000005952724000013/0000059527-24-000013-index.htm
- EDGAR primary document: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/59527/000005952724000013/leco-20240425x8k.htm

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