$LECO
Lincoln Electric Holdings Inc
XNAS•Industrials•Metalworkg Machinery & Equipment
As of the latest tick, LECO is trading at $250.18, down 1.01% versus the previous close of $252.74. Our scanner has flagged LECO 1 time on unusual volume in the last 30 days.
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Key Stats
- Price
- $250.18
- Change today
- -1.01%
- Previous close
- $252.74
- 52-week range
- $216.22 – $310.00
- Market cap
- $14.21B
- P/E ratio
- 29.25
- Dividend yield
- 1.25% ($3.16)
- Institutional own.
- 89.15%
- Tradeable float
- 5.9M 11% of shares · after 89% institutions
- Short interest
- 1.6M ▲ +26% vs prior · as of 2026-06-30
- Short % of float
- 2.9%
- Days to cover
- 3.3d
- Avg daily volume
- 348K
- Sector
- Industrials
- Industry
- Metalworkg Machinery & Equipment
- Exchange
- XNAS
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Why is $LECO down today?
Here is the latest on LECO from our scanner (live price and day move above). We have not detected an unusual-volume catalyst for LECO today, so it is trading in line with its recent range. The moment our scanner flags unusual activity, the reason will appear here.
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Insiders
0 buys, 2 sells last 3 months (32/29 over 12 months)Show 12 recent transactionsMinimize 12 recent transactions
| Insider | Action | Shares | % of position | Owns after | Value | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Whitehead Michael J Officer | Sold (automatic/other) | -845 | sold 8.3% | 9K | $232K at $274.81 | Jun 16, 26 |
Doria Gregory Officer | Sold (automatic/other) | -44 | sold 0.8% | 5K | $12K at $266.25 | May 1, 26 |
Chambers Brian Director | Acquired (grant/award) | +688 | added 19% | 4K | n/a | Apr 17, 26 |
Espeland Curtis E Director | Acquired (grant/award) | +688 | added 3.7% | 19K | n/a | Apr 17, 26 |
Falotico Nancy Joy Director | Acquired (grant/award) | +688 | added 82% | 2K | n/a | Apr 17, 26 |
Goris Patrick P. Director | Acquired (grant/award) | +688 | added 8.1% | 9K | n/a | Apr 17, 26 |
Fetch Bonnie J Director | Acquired (grant/award) | +688 | added 34% | 3K | n/a | Apr 17, 26 |
Hilton Michael F Director | Acquired (grant/award) | +688 | added 5.2% | 14K | n/a | Apr 17, 26 |
Lincoln Kathryn Jo Director | Acquired (grant/award) | +688 | added 2.0% | 35K | n/a | Apr 17, 26 |
Howze Marc A Director | Acquired (grant/award) | +688 | added 37% | 3K | n/a | Apr 17, 26 |
Benny Purushotam Patel Director | Acquired (grant/award) | +688 | added 8.7% | 9K | n/a | Apr 17, 26 |
Bruno Gabriel Officer | Sold (automatic/other) | -17K 0.03% of company | sold 37% | 30K | $5.0M at $285.44 | Mar 2, 26 |
Recent Form-4 filings via Nasdaq. Open-market buys are the signal worth watching. Grants and automatic (10b5-1) sells are routine. “% of position” is the share of that insider’s own holding the trade moved. Not investment advice.
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LECO stock FAQ
Why is $LECO down today?
Here is the latest on LECO from our scanner (live price and day move above). We have not detected an unusual-volume catalyst for LECO today, so it is trading in line with its recent range. The moment our scanner flags unusual activity, the reason will appear here.
What is the LECO stock price today?
LECO last traded at $250.18, down 1.01% on the day. The price and chart above update live during market hours (4 AM to 8 PM ET).
Does LECO pay a dividend?
Yes. LECO currently has a dividend yield of about 1.25% ($3.16 per share per year). Dividend figures can change; this is not investment advice.
Where can I see live LECO alerts?
The LECO Live Alerts panel on this page streams real-time unusual volume (RVOL), momentum, halt and 200-EMA alerts from our scanner the moment they fire. Our scanner has flagged LECO 1 time in the last 30 days.
What exchange is LECO on?
LECO (Lincoln Electric Holdings Inc) trades on XNAS, with a market cap of about $14.21B in the METALWORKG MACHINERY & EQUIPMENT sector.
Is LECO good for day trading?
That depends on your strategy and risk. Day traders look for volume, volatility and a clear trend. Use the live chart, RVOL alerts and 200-EMA context on this page to judge LECO for yourself. This is not investment advice.
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