$LECO
Lincoln Electric Holdings Inc
XNAS•Industrials•Metalworkg Machinery & Equipment
Why is LECO up today? It is at $273.83 (+0.45%), and our scanner flagged it 39 times on unusual volume this month. See the catalyst behind the move, real-time alerts the moment LECO spikes, and full due diligence on LECO — key stats, earnings, dilution and insider activity. Free.
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Key Stats
- Price
- $273.83
- Change today
- +0.45%
- Previous close
- $272.59
- 52-week range
- $216.22 – $310.00
- Market cap
- $14.86B
- P/E ratio
- 31.87
- Dividend yield
- 1.16% ($3.16)
- Institutional own.
- 92.09%
- Total held
- 94.9%
- Tradeable float
- 2.8M 5% of shares · after 3% insiders + 92% institutions
- Short interest
- 1.2M ▲ +4% vs prior · as of 2026-08-14
- Short % of float
- 43.5%
- Days to cover
- 3.1d
- Avg daily volume
- 366K
- Sector
- Industrials
- Industry
- Metalworkg Machinery & Equipment
- Exchange
- XNAS
- 5m
- 0.6x
- 15m
- 0.5x
- 1h
- 0.5x
- 1D
- 0.4x
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Why is $LECO moving 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.
Likely catalystExecutive / Board Change, from an SEC filing. Read it →Latest filing4Insider trade (Form 4)Aug 24, 2026 · 10 days agoAnalyst data via Nasdaq. Not investment advice.
Insiders
Insiders selling0 buys, 3 sells last 3 months (32/26 over 12 months)Show 12 recent transactionsMinimize 12 recent transactions
| Insider | Action | Shares | % of position | Owns after | Value | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Hedlund Steven B Officer | Sold (automatic/other) | -409 | sold 0.6% | 63K | $115K at $281.82 | Aug 21, 26 |
Whaley Kevin J. Officer | Sold (automatic/other) | -216 | sold 7.6% | 3K | $54K at $250.38 | Jul 23, 26 |
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 |
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.
$LECO Sentiment
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LECO stock FAQ
Why is $LECO moving 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 $273.83, up 0.45% 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 1.16% ($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 39 times in the last 30 days.
What exchange is LECO on?
LECO (Lincoln Electric Holdings Inc) trades on XNAS, with a market cap of about $14.86B 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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