Company / Share Buybacks
Lincoln Electric Share Buybacks History
FY2016-FY2025 · Annual data · Source: SEC filings
At a glance
Latest annual filing availableLatest Share Buybacks
$338.3M
FY2025
5-year range
$113.5M / $338.3M
FY2021-FY2025
Trend
+28.3%
vs FY2024
Sector context
#74 of 256
Industrials
What the data says
At $338M, Lincoln Electric's share buybacks ranks #74 of 256 in the Industrials sector. Share Buybacks has increased for 3 consecutive years, from $113M in FY2022 to $338M in FY2025.
Based on SEC 10-K filings.
$338M in FY2025 with a 5-year CAGR of +24.4%.
Improved from $199M to $338M over the past 2 years.
Industrials sector context is included.
Share Buybacks over time
Growth rates
- 3-Year CAGR
- +43.9%
- 5-Year CAGR
- +24.4%
- 10-Year CAGR
- -
Sector benchmark
#74 of 256 in IndustrialsTop 29% of 256This company $338.3M Sector average $440.6M
▼
-23.2% below sector average
Key checks
Key Insights
- Lincoln Electric's share buybacks has grown for 3 consecutive years.
- 5-year CAGR of +24.4%, indicating consistent growth.
- In FY2025, share buybacks increased 28.3% year-over-year.
- Ranks #74 out of 256 companies in the Industrials sector.
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 | Share BuybacksValue | YoY GrowthYoY |
|---|---|---|
| FY2025 | $338.3M | +28.3% |
| FY2024 | $263.8M | +32.7% |
| FY2023 | $198.8M | +75.2% |
| FY2022 | $113.5M | -61.2% |
| FY2021 | $292.7M | +158.0% |
| FY2020 | $113.5M | -61.2% |
| FY2019 | $292.7M | -14.4% |
| FY2018 | $342.0M | -14.4% |
| FY2017 | $399.5M | +30.1% |
| FY2016 | $307.2M | +83.0% |
As of FY2025 · SEC 10-K · Updated Jun 30, 2026