FrançaisAre analysts right about Lincoln Electric (LECO)?
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Historical analyst accuracy
For Lincoln Electric, we replayed every analyst price target of the past 12 months and measured the real outcome: 44% were profitable, average return +12% (57 calls). At 3 months: +1% average return (33% profitable). The higher the %, the more often analysts were right on this stock.
Most reliable analysts on this stock (past track record)
Their past track record on this stock (targets replayed against real prices) — not a forecast of what will happen.
| Analyst / broker | Calls i | % profitable i | Avg return i |
|---|---|---|---|
| Baird | 12 | 58% | +27% |
| Keybanc | 11 | 46% | +13% |
| Oppenheimer | 7 | 43% | +15% |
| Barclays | 6 | 67% | +20% |
| Stifel | 5 | 60% | +11% |
Valuation
Is Lincoln Electric overvalued, and is it a good time to buy Lincoln Electric right now? If you're wondering, here's a recap to make up your own mind: Lincoln Electric's valuation vs its sector median, to weigh alongside analyst reliability (above) and past performance. Educational information, not buy advice.
The P/E (price ÷ earnings per share) = how many years of earnings you pay for the stock. The higher it is, the more growth the market expects — but the pricier the stock, so more vulnerable if growth disappoints. The forward P/E uses next year's expected earnings: lower than the current P/E = rising expected earnings. We compare it to the sector median to see whether the stock is expensive relative to its peers.
| Metric | Lincoln Electric | Sector median (Industrials) |
|---|---|---|
| P/E | 29.0 | 29.2 |
| Forward P/E | 23.1 | 19.5 |
| Net margin | 12% | 11% |
👉 Lincoln Electric is valued in line with its sector (29.0 vs 29.2).
📖 P/E, PEG, margin…: see the glossary
💵 Dividend : Lincoln Electric pays about $3.12/share/yr → 1.21% yield. what is this?
Frequently asked questions
Is Lincoln Electric a buy right now?
The analyst consensus on Lincoln Electric (LECO) is "Buy" (10 bullish, 3 bearish calls over 12 months). This is not advice: historically, 44% of their targets on this stock turned out profitable over 1 year.
What is Lincoln Electric's price target?
The median 12-month price target is $292 (+1% vs $290), ranging from $264 to $340 (6 analysts).
Are analysts accurate on Lincoln Electric?
Over 1 year, 44% of analyst targets on Lincoln Electric were profitable, for an average return of +12% (across 57 timestamped calls). This is JPI Invest's accuracy metric.
What is the Lincoln Electric stock forecast?
Analysts target a median of $292 within 12 months, i.e. +1% vs the current price. The most bullish targets $340, the most cautious $264.
What is the Lincoln Electric stock forecast for 2026 or long term (2030)?
Note: analyst targets are 12-month (median $292, +1%), NOT 2030. No reliable 5-10 year price forecast exists (« 2030 prediction » models are speculative). The most useful inputs: the 12-month median above, these analysts' historical accuracy (44%), and the stock's past trajectory.
Is Lincoln Electric overvalued?
Its P/E is 29.0, forward P/E 23.1. A forward P/E lower than the current P/E means earnings are expected to grow.
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What is JPI Invest?
JPI Invest aggregates analyst recommendations across the entire S&P 500 (plus the S&P MidCap 400), replays them against real prices and measures who predicts best — on results, not reputation. Instead of taking a price target at face value, you see each analyst's track record on each stock.
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⚠️ Educational information, not investment advice. Analyst price targets are 12-month and can be wrong. Data via Yahoo Finance, recomputed by JPI Invest.