NASDAQ$LECO
Lincoln Electric Holdings Inc · Q4 2021 earnings
Q4 2021 earnings · · Investor relations
Briefing
Reported record sales and adjusted EPS, navigating a challenging operating environment.
Lincoln Electric reported a strong fourth quarter and full year 2021, achieving record sales and adjusted EPS. The company's net sales increased by 21.7% to $844.3 million, driven by higher organic sales and acquisitions. EPS increased to $1.25, and adjusted EPS reached a record $1.61.
- Net sales increased 21.7% to a record $844.3 million with 19.0% higher organic sales.
- Operating income margin was 14.3%, while adjusted operating income margin was 14.5%.
- EPS increased 15.7% to $1.25, and adjusted EPS increased 29.8% to a record $1.61.
- The company is raising its 2025 Higher Standard strategy growth and profitability goals.
Headline financials
Revenue & EPS history
Lincoln Electric · Revenue · Quarterly
$844M
Revenue by segment
Lincoln Electric · $844M total across 3 segments · Q4 2021
- Americas Welding$480M+24.2%56.9%
- International Welding$246M+14.3%29.1%
- Harris Products Group$118M+28.1%14.0%
Forward guidance
Looking ahead, the company is well-positioned to capitalize on growth opportunities as conditions improve and capital investments accelerate, and are raising our 2025 Higher Standard strategy growth and profitability goals to reflect the superior value we will generate through this cycle.
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 Q4 2021
+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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