Overview

* Lincoln Electric Q2 2025 sales rise 6.6%, beating analyst expectations, per LSEG data

* Adjusted EPS for Q2 2025 beats consensus, reflecting strong operational performance

* Co to acquire remaining 65% of Alloy Steel Australia for $90 mln

Outlook

* Lincoln Electric ( LECO ) expects Alloy Steel acquisition to add $0.13-$0.15 EPS annually

Result Drivers

* ORGANIC GROWTH - Co reports a 2.9% increase in organic sales, contributing to overall sales growth

* ACQUISITIONS - A 3.0% sales increase attributed to recent acquisitions

Key Details

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Q2 Sales Beat $1.09 $1.04

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Q2 Beat $2.6 $2.31 (9

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Q2 EPS $2.56

Q2 $145.60

Adjusted mln

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Income

Q2 Net $143.40

Income mln

Q2 $195.10

Adjusted mln

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Analyst Coverage

* The current average analyst rating on the shares is "buy" and the breakdown of recommendations is 6 "strong buy" or "buy", 4 "hold" and 1 "sell" or "strong sell"

* The average consensus recommendation for the industrial machinery & equipment peer group is "buy"

* Wall Street's median 12-month price target for Lincoln Electric Holdings Inc ( LECO ) is $235.00, about 5% above its July 30 closing price of $223.33

* The stock recently traded at 24 times the next 12-month earnings vs. a P/E of 20 three months ago

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(This story was created using Reuters automation and AI based on LSEG and company data. It was checked and edited by a Reuters journalist prior to publication.)