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Lincoln Electric (LECO) Earnings Exceed Estimates as 1Q Adjusted EPS Surges

  • Lincoln Electric‘s Q1 adjusted EPS beat estimates at $2.23, up from $2.13 y/y against an estimated $2.17.
  • The net sales stood at $981.2 million, reflecting a decrease of 5.6% y/y with a shortfall from the estimated $1.04 billion.
  • Americas welding sales were reported at $654.1 million, slightly lower than the estimated $658.7 million; indicating a 5.3% decline y/y.
  • International welding sales came in at $244.2 million, falling short of the estimated $255.3 million and marking a 5.8% drop y/y.
  • Harris Products group sales were $124.4 million, which was more than the estimate of $123.1 million despite a 5.1% y/y decline.
  • The Return on Invested Capital was observed to be +23.9% better than +21.7% y/y.
  • Analysts sentiments were mixed with 6 buys, 3 holds and 3 sells reported.

A look at Lincoln Electric Smart Scores

FactorScoreMagnitude
Value2
Dividend2
Growth4
Resilience3
Momentum4
OVERALL SMART SCORE3.0

Smart Score is a compound score for the Company indicating its overall outlook. It is derived by taking an equally weighted average of underlying Factor scores computed by Smartkarma

Based on Smartkarma Smart Scores, Lincoln Electric Holdings, Inc. shows promise for long-term growth potential. With a solid score of 4 in Growth and Momentum, the company seems well-positioned to expand and capitalize on market opportunities in the welding and cutting products industry. Additionally, a resilience score of 3 indicates a certain level of stability and adaptability in the face of challenges. While the Value and Dividend scores are at 2, hinting at room for improvement in these areas, Lincoln Electric‘s strong performance in Growth and Momentum suggests a positive outlook for the company’s future.

Lincoln Electric Holdings, Inc. is a company specializing in the design and manufacture of welding and cutting products, including a range of equipment such as arc welding power sources, wire feeding systems, and robotic welding packages. Their product line also encompasses consumable electrodes, fluxes, and other accessories used in welding processes. With promising Smartkarma Smart Scores in Growth and Momentum, Lincoln Electric appears to have a bright long-term future ahead as it navigates the competitive landscape of the welding industry.


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