Company / EPS (Basic)
Lincoln Electric EPS (Basic) History
FY2016-FY2025 · Annual data · Source: SEC filings
At a glance
Latest annual filing availableLatest EPS (Basic)
$9.50
FY2025
5-year range
$3.46 / $9.50
FY2021-FY2025
Trend
+16.7%
vs FY2024
Sector context
#41 of 354
Industrials
What the data says
Lincoln Electric's eps (basic) of $9.50 is higher than 88% of companies in the Industrials sector (FY2025). EPS (Basic) has increased for 3 consecutive years, from $3.46 in FY2022 to $9.50 in FY2025.
Based on SEC 10-K filings.
9.50 in FY2025 with a 5-year CAGR of +16.5%. Top quartile in the Industrials sector.
Improved from $4.66 to $9.50 over the past 2 years.
Industrials sector context is included.
EPS (Basic) over time
Growth rates
- 3-Year CAGR
- +40.0%
- 5-Year CAGR
- +16.5%
- 10-Year CAGR
- -
Sector benchmark
Top 12% in IndustrialsTop 12% of 354This company $9.50 Sector average -$59.87
▼
+115.9% above sector average
Key checks
Key Insights
- Lincoln Electric's eps (basic) has grown for 3 consecutive years.
- In FY2025, eps (basic) increased 16.7% year-over-year.
- Ranks #41 out of 354 companies in the Industrials sector.
- Lowest eps (basic) in the period was in FY2017.
Company context
Key Data Points
- Altman Z-Score 3.10 (safe zone, above 2.9 threshold)
- High earnings quality (cash-backed earnings)
- Strong return on equity: 37.1%
Data sourced from SEC EDGAR filings. Not investment advice.
Annual data
| Year | EPS (Basic)Value | YoY GrowthYoY |
|---|---|---|
| FY2025 | $9.50 | +16.7% |
| FY2024 | $8.14 | +74.7% |
| FY2023 | $4.66 | +34.7% |
| FY2022 | $3.46 | -26.8% |
| FY2021 | $4.73 | +7.0% |
| FY2020 | $4.42 | +17.6% |
| FY2019 | $3.76 | +27.9% |
| FY2018 | $2.94 | +70.9% |
| FY2017 | $1.72 | -46.6% |
| FY2016 | $3.22 | -10.1% |
As of FY2025 · SEC 10-K · Updated Jun 30, 2026