Lincoln Electric stock heads toward October 27 results after estimate hikes

Published on 10/05/2026 at 16:18 | Editorial responsibility: Rafael Müller, Editor-in-Chief AD HOC NEWS

Lincoln Electric stock was trading at USD 275.18 on October 5, 2026, while Zacks raised its Q3 EPS forecast to USD 2.80. The next results date is October 27.

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Lincoln Electric (ISIN US5339001068) was trading at USD 275.18 on Nasdaq on October 5, 2026, up 0.29 percent from the previous close. The next company checkpoint is third-quarter reporting on October 27, 2026, after Zacks raised its earnings forecasts for the industrial manufacturer.

October 27 brings the next report

Business Wire reports that Lincoln Electric will release its third-quarter 2026 results before market open on October 27, 2026, followed by a conference call at 10:00 a.m. ET. The date gives investors a defined test for the upgraded earnings outlook.

The company also scheduled a quarterly dividend payment of USD 0.79 per share for October 15, 2026, according to Business Wire. The payment date comes before the earnings release and adds a separate scheduled event for shareholders.

Forecasts move higher

According to MarketBeat on October 2, 2026, Zacks raised its Q3 2026 EPS forecast to USD 2.80 from USD 2.71 and lifted its full-year 2026 estimate to USD 11.14 from USD 10.95. The revisions put the upcoming report against a higher earnings hurdle.

The same MarketBeat report lists a Moderate Buy consensus from 10 analysts and an average price target of USD 307.22. That target lies 11.6 percent above the October 5 Nasdaq price, while the published range includes five Buy ratings and four Hold ratings.

Second-quarter benchmark stays high

Lincoln Electric entered the October report cycle after second-quarter EPS of USD 2.93 exceeded the USD 2.81 consensus estimate, according to MarketBeat. Quarterly revenue reached USD 1.22 billion versus USD 1.17 billion expected, and revenue increased 12.0 percent year over year.

The contrast for October 27 is clear: the company must convert the higher forecast into another report above expectations while managing demand across welding equipment, consumables and automation. Its business spans Americas Welding, International Welding and The Harris Products Group.

Stock tests its yearly range

At USD 275.18 on Nasdaq at 10:17 a.m. ET on October 5, 2026, Lincoln Electric stock was at the session high of USD 275.18 and above the session low of USD 270.95. The 52-week range was USD 216.22 to USD 310.00, and market capitalization stood at USD 15.0 billion.