Company / Operating Income
Lincoln Electric Operating Income History
FY2016-FY2025 · Annual data · Source: SEC filings
At a glance
Latest annual filing availableLatest Operating Income
$718.1M
FY2025
5-year range
$282.1M / $718.1M
FY2021-FY2025
Trend
+12.8%
vs FY2024
Sector context
#78 of 328
Industrials
What the data says
Lincoln Electric's operating income of $718M is higher than 76% of companies in the Industrials sector (FY2025). Operating Income has fluctuated over the past 10 years, ranging from $182M in FY2017 to $718M in FY2025.
Based on SEC 10-K filings.
$718M in FY2025 with a 5-year CAGR of +20.5%. Top quartile in the Industrials sector.
Remained stable around $718M over the past 2 years.
Industrials sector context is included.
Operating Income over time
Growth rates
- 3-Year CAGR
- +36.5%
- 5-Year CAGR
- +20.5%
- 10-Year CAGR
- -
Sector benchmark
In line with sector average
Key checks
Key Insights
- 5-year CAGR of +20.5%, indicating consistent growth.
- In FY2025, operating income increased 12.8% year-over-year.
- Ranks #78 out of 328 companies in the Industrials sector.
- Lowest operating income 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 | Operating IncomeValue | YoY GrowthYoY |
|---|---|---|
| FY2025 | $718.1M | +12.8% |
| FY2024 | $636.5M | -11.3% |
| FY2023 | $717.8M | +154.5% |
| FY2022 | $282.1M | -24.0% |
| FY2021 | $370.9M | +31.5% |
| FY2020 | $282.1M | -24.0% |
| FY2019 | $370.9M | +30.8% |
| FY2018 | $283.6M | +56.1% |
| FY2017 | $181.7M | -51.4% |
| FY2016 | $373.7M | -8.2% |
As of FY2025 · SEC 10-K · Updated Jun 30, 2026