Lincoln Electric Holdings (LECO) Dividend History & Analysis

Track McKesson's (LECO) dividend history - current yield, annual dividend growth rate, payout history and peer comparisons.

Yield 12m 1.56%
Dividends per Share 12m 2.92
Dividend Growth Rate 5y 7.78%
Overall Dividend Rating 65.60%
Yield on Cost 5y 4.40%
Payout Ratio 31.5%
Payout Frequency 12m 4
Payout Consistency 100.0%
Total Return 12m: -27.13%
#134 in Group
Total Return 5y: 170.15%
#34 in Group

Dividends Cash Amount per Share Yearly

Number of Payouts Yearly

5 Years Chart with Price and Dividend Yield

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Symbol Market Cap
(USD)
Dividend Yield Yield on Cost
LECO 10,662m 1.56% 4.40%
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Highest Dividend Growth Rate in Sector
Symbol Market Cap
(USD)
Growth Rate Payout Ratio
LECO 10,662m 7.78% 31.5%
TROAX 1,118m 30.3% 1.90%
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LECO Dividend History: Last 40 Payments (USD)

Ex-Dividend Date Record Date Payment Date Period Dividend per Share Dividend Growth Rate Payout Yield
2025-03-31 2025-03-31 2025-04-15 Quarterly 0.75 0.4%
2024-12-31 2024-12-31 2025-01-15 Quarterly 0.75 5.6% 0.4%
2024-09-30 2024-09-30 2024-10-15 Quarterly 0.71 0.37%
2024-06-28 2024-06-30 2024-07-15 Quarterly 0.71 0.38%
2024-03-27 2024-03-31 2024-04-15 Quarterly 0.71 0.28%
2023-12-28 2023-12-31 2024-01-12 Quarterly 0.71 10.9% 0.32%
2023-09-28 2023-09-30 2023-10-13 Quarterly 0.64 0.36%
2023-06-29 2023-06-30 2023-07-14 Quarterly 0.64 0.33%
2023-03-30 2023-03-31 2023-04-14 Quarterly 0.64 0.38%
2022-12-29 2022-12-31 2023-01-13 Quarterly 0.64 14.3% 0.45%
2022-09-29 2022-09-30 2022-10-14 Quarterly 0.56 0.44%
2022-06-29 2022-06-30 2022-07-15 Quarterly 0.56 0.45%
2022-03-30 2022-03-31 2022-04-15 Quarterly 0.56 0.4%
2021-12-30 2021-12-31 2022-01-14 Quarterly 0.56 9.8% 0.4%
2021-09-29 2021-09-30 2021-10-15 Quarterly 0.51 0.39%
2021-06-29 2021-06-30 2021-07-15 Quarterly 0.51 0.39%
2021-03-30 2021-03-31 2021-04-15 Quarterly 0.51 0.41%
2020-12-30 2020-12-31 2021-01-15 Quarterly 0.51 4.1% 0.44%
2020-09-29 2020-09-30 2020-10-15 Quarterly 0.49 0.54%
2020-06-29 2020-06-30 2020-07-15 Quarterly 0.49 0.6%
2020-03-30 2020-03-31 2020-04-15 Quarterly 0.49
2019-12-30 2019-12-31 2020-01-15 Quarterly 0.49 4.3%
2019-09-27 2019-09-30 2019-10-15 Quarterly 0.47
2019-06-27 2019-06-28 2019-07-15 Quarterly 0.47
2019-03-28 2019-03-29 2019-04-15 Quarterly 0.47
2018-12-28 2018-12-31 2019-01-15 Quarterly 0.47 20.5%
2018-09-27 2018-09-28 2018-10-15 Quarterly 0.39
2018-06-28 2018-06-29 2018-07-13 Quarterly 0.39
2018-03-28 2018-03-29 2018-04-13 Quarterly 0.39
2017-12-28 2017-12-29 2018-01-12 Quarterly 0.39 11.4%
2017-09-28 2017-09-29 2017-10-13 Quarterly 0.35
2017-06-28 2017-06-30 2017-07-14 Quarterly 0.35
2017-03-29 2017-03-31 2017-04-14 Quarterly 0.35
2016-12-28 2016-12-31 2017-01-13 Quarterly 0.35 9.4%
2016-09-28 2016-09-30 2016-10-14 Quarterly 0.32
2016-06-28 2016-06-30 2016-07-15 Quarterly 0.32
2016-03-29 2016-03-31 2016-04-15 Quarterly 0.32
2015-12-29 2015-12-31 2016-01-15 Quarterly 0.32 10.3%
2015-09-28 2015-09-30 2015-10-15 Quarterly 0.29
2015-06-26 2015-06-30 2015-07-15 Quarterly 0.29

LECO Dividend FAQ

Does LECO pay dividends?

Yes, as of April 2025, LECO paid a dividend of 2.92 USD in the last 12 months. The last dividend was paid on 2025-03-31.

What is the Dividend Yield of LECO?

As of April 2025, LECO`s dividend yield is 1.56%. This is calculated by dividing the trailing 12-month dividend rate (TTM rate) of 2.92M USD by the current share price of 179.43.

How often does LECO pay dividends?

LECO pays dividends quarterly. Over the last 12 months (TTM), LECO has issued 4 dividend payments.

What is the next Ex-Dividend Date for LECO?

The next ex-dividend date for Lincoln Electric Holdings (LECO) is unknown.

What is the Dividend Growth of LECO?

LECO's average dividend growth rate over the past 5 years is 7.78M% per year.
Strong growth: Dividend growth is outpacing inflation.

What is the Yield on Cost of LECO?

LECO's 5-Year Yield on Cost is 4.40M%. This represents the effective dividend yield for an investor who bought Lincoln Electric Holdings five years ago. It is calculated as the sum of all trailing 12-month dividends (2.92M) divided by the purchase price five years ago (66.42):

What is the Payout Consistency of LECO?

LECO Payout Consistency is 100.0%.
Highly consistent: Lincoln Electric Holdings has a strong track record of consistent dividend payments.

Does LECO have a good Dividend Yield?

LECO`s 1.56% Dividend Yield is considered as low.

What is the Dividend Payout Ratio of LECO?

The Dividend Payout Ratio of LECO is 31.5%. Healthy - Leaves room for growth and provides some protection to maintain dividends even in a recession.

What is the Dividend Rating of LECO?

LECO`s Overall Dividend Rating is 65.60%. Ratings surpassing 60 are regarded as favorable, exceeding 75 are strong, and surpassing 85 are exceptional.

LECO Outstanding Shares Analysis

What is the Trend in LECO`s Outstanding Shares?

Lincoln Electric Holdings`s outstanding shares have decreased by approximately -1.02% annually over the past 5 years (Correlation: -97.5%), positively influencing stock price.

Has Lincoln Electric Holdings ever had a Stock Split?

Yes, last Stock Split was on 2011-06-01 with a factor of 2:1. This stock split increased the number of shares and lowered the price per share by a ratio of 2.
Year Number of Shares Annual Growth Rate
2009 85,000,000
2010 85,000,000
2011 85,000,000
2012 84,000,000 -1.18%
2013 83,000,000 -1.19%
2014 80,000,000 -3.61%
2015 75,000,000 -6.25%
2016 68,000,000 -9.33%
2017 67,000,000 -1.47%
2018 66,000,000 -1.49%
2019 63,000,000 -4.55%
2020 60,000,000 -4.76%
2021 60,000,000
2022 59,000,000 -1.67%
2023 58,000,000 -1.69%
2024 57,000,000 -1.72%