NASDAQ$LECO
Lincoln Electric Holdings Inc · Q1 2020 earnings
Q1 2020 earnings · · Investor relations
Briefing
Lincoln Electric's Q1 2020 results were impacted by weakened global demand trends, while the company focused on protecting employees' health and safety and implemented cost reduction initiatives.
Lincoln Electric reported a 7.5% decrease in net sales to $702.0 million in Q1 2020, with organic sales declining by 9.5%. EPS decreased by 18.8% to $0.91, while adjusted EPS decreased by 14.5% to $1.00. The company implemented cost reduction initiatives to mitigate the impact of lower demand and expects $40 to $45 million in realized cost savings in 2020.
- Operated as an “essential business” in substantially all locations, serving customers while prioritizing employee safety.
- Net sales decreased by 7.5%, with organic sales declining by 9.5%.
- Operating income margin decreased by 90 basis points to 11.5%; adjusted operating income margin decreased by 40 basis points to 12.6%.
- Returned $140 million to shareholders through dividends and share repurchases.
Headline financials
Revenue & EPS history
Lincoln Electric · Revenue · Quarterly
$702M
Revenue by segment
Lincoln Electric · $702M total across 3 segments · Q1 2020
- Americas Welding$419M—59.6%
- International Welding$198M—28.2%
- Harris Products Group$85.5M—12.2%
Forward guidance
Global demand trends weakened significantly in April, declining in the low 40% range versus the prior year. The company expanded its cost reduction initiatives and expect these new measures, combined with earlier actions, to now generate $40 to $45 million in realized cost savings in 2020. While demand is expected to trough in the second quarter, the company's strong investment-grade balance sheet profile, liquidity, and cash flow generation give management confidence in their ability to successfully navigate this challenging period and generate long-term value for shareholders.
Tailwinds
- Expanded cost reduction initiatives to mitigate the impact of lower demand.
- Expect $40 to $45 million in realized cost savings in 2020 from cost reduction initiatives.
- Strong investment-grade balance sheet profile.
- Strong liquidity.
- Strong cash flow generation.
Headwinds
- Global demand trends weakened significantly in April, declining in the low 40% range versus the prior year.
- Expect demand to trough in the second quarter.
- Impacts of COVID-19 on its markets and operations including softening demand.
- Impacts of COVID-19 on its markets and operations including supply chain disruptions.
- Impacts of COVID-19 on its markets and operations including other logistics constraints.
Historical earnings impact
How earnings announcements have historically affected this stock's price.
Avg. return before/after earnings
Based on 20 quarterly earnings reports · overlaid with Q1 2020
+0.2%
Avg return
Earnings day
+0.1%
Avg return
5 days after
+0.8%
Avg return
30 days after
50%
34 / 68 earnings
Positive
+12.5%
Q3 2012
Best reaction
-10.3%
Q2 2012
Worst reaction
| Quarter | Report date | Reaction (Day 0) | +5 days | +30 days |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q1 2026 | -1.1% | +3.6% | +0.4% | |
| Q4 2025 | +1.9% | -1.1% | -11.0% | |
| Q3 2025 | +0.8% | -4.0% | +2.1% | |
| Q1 2025 | -4.2% | -0.7% | +5.2% | |
| Q4 2024 | +10.2% | +11.8% | -1.8% | |
| Q3 2024 | +2.3% | +3.3% | +10.8% | |
| Q2 2024 | -6.0% | -9.8% | -8.4% | |
| Q1 2024 | -3.2% | -7.6% | -14.8% | |
| Q4 2023 | +7.9% | +6.7% | +7.3% | |
| Q3 2023 | +3.8% | +4.8% | +16.5% | |
| Q2 2023 | -2.4% | -1.9% | -8.6% | |
| Q1 2023 | +7.5% | +9.1% | +11.3% | |
| Q4 2022 | -6.9% | -5.9% | -7.1% | |
| Q3 2022 | +1.8% | +3.3% | +7.7% | |
| Q2 2022 | +5.8% | +3.8% | +5.4% | |
| Q1 2022 | +5.0% | +5.3% | +5.9% | |
| Q4 2021 | -3.2% | -2.1% | -3.5% | |
| Q3 2021 | -1.1% | +0.1% | -2.6% | |
| Q2 2021 | -0.4% | +1.6% | +0.7% | |
| Q1 2021 | +2.7% | +0.9% | +1.7% | |
| Q4 2020 | +0.2% | -1.8% | +6.2% | |
| Q3 2020 | -2.6% | -0.9% | +11.2% | |
| Q2 2020 | -1.2% | -1.2% | +6.3% | |
| Q1 2020 | +6.5% | +1.1% | +13.0% | |
| Q4 2019 | -2.2% | -3.6% | -19.6% | |
| Q3 2019 | -5.0% | -0.3% | -2.2% | |
| Q2 2019 | +5.5% | +2.0% | -2.7% | |
| Q1 2019 | -4.6% | -4.4% | -13.4% | |
| Q4 2018 | -2.0% | -1.9% | -6.4% | |
| Q3 2018 | -1.2% | +2.3% | +5.3% | |
| Q2 2018 | -1.6% | +0.0% | +0.7% | |
| Q1 2018 | -7.6% | -9.1% | -3.6% | |
| Q4 2017 | +4.9% | +2.4% | +4.7% | |
| Q3 2017 | -8.2% | -7.8% | -11.2% | |
| Q2 2017 | -7.4% | -7.2% | -8.7% | |
| Q1 2017 | +4.8% | +5.4% | +4.9% | |
| Q4 2016 | +2.4% | +2.1% | +4.9% | |
| Q3 2016 | +3.2% | +4.3% | +19.6% | |
| Q2 2016 | +1.9% | +0.8% | +4.2% | |
| Q1 2016 | +3.0% | — | — | |
| Q4 2015 | -5.7% | — | — | |
| Q3 2015 | +2.5% | — | — | |
| Q2 2015 | +2.6% | — | — | |
| Q1 2015 | +1.8% | — | — | |
| Q4 2014 | -2.9% | — | — | |
| Q3 2014 | +3.5% | — | — | |
| Q2 2014 | +4.9% | — | — | |
| Q1 2014 | -4.4% | — | — | |
| Q4 2013 | +3.8% | — | — | |
| Q3 2013 | +5.2% | — | — | |
| Q2 2013 | -3.5% | — | — | |
| Q1 2013 | +1.8% | — | — | |
| Q4 2012 | +1.9% | — | — | |
| Q3 2012 | +12.5% | — | — | |
| Q2 2012 | -10.3% | — | — | |
| Q1 2012 | +1.8% | — | — | |
| Q4 2011 | +0.1% | — | — | |
| Q3 2011 | -3.3% | — | — | |
| Q2 2011 | -1.8% | — | — | |
| Q1 2011 | -2.1% | — | — | |
| Q1 2010 | -2.1% | — | — | |
| Q4 2008 | -0.4% | — | — | |
| Q4 2010 | -0.4% | — | — | |
| Q3 2009 | +0.3% | — | — | |
| Q3 2010 | +0.3% | — | — | |
| Q2 2010 | -1.1% | — | — | |
| Q2 2009 | -1.1% | — | — | |
| Q4 2009 | -1.1% | — | — |
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