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Lincoln Electric: A $4.2 Billion Revenue Base Faces Automation Slowdown!

The Lincoln Electric Company reported record financial results for fiscal year 2025 despite facing challenging end markets, particularly in its automation segment. Sales increased 6% to a record $4.2 billion driven by acquisitions and pricing actions, with adjusted diluted earnings per share rising to a record $9.87. Additionally, adjusted operating income margins were maintained at previous year levels, supported by disciplined cost management and supply chain agility that offset inflationary pressures. The company generated strong operating cash flows, enabling record cash returns to shareholders. Organic sales growth in the fourth quarter was modest at 2.5%, largely reflecting price increases that were offset by volume declines, predominantly in the automation portfolio, which experienced an 11% sales drop compared to a record prior year. Excluding automation, organic sales would have grown approximately 8%, supported by strength in welding consumables across the Americas and International Welding segments.