Lincoln Electric Holdings, Inc. (LECO) Shareholders & Insider Trades
Lincoln Electric shareholders at a glance
The largest holder of Lincoln Electric stock is BlackRock Advisors LLC, with 5.0 million shares (9.13% of the company), worth about $1.40 billion as of September 25, 2026. The 10 largest holders together own 36.9%.
In Q2 2026, 721 institutional holdings reports listed shares worth $11.90 billion.
Insiders reported 80 transactions in the last two years: 11 sales worth $22.58 million and no purchases. The newest one on file is from April 17, 2026 (Fetch Bonnie J, Director).
Major holders as of September 25, 2026; quarterly totals from institutional holdings reports (latest Q2 2026); insider transactions on file through April 17, 2026.
Lincoln Electric Holdings, Inc.
Shareholders Summary
2026Q2
Ownership by Type
Geographic Distribution
Largest Lincoln Electric shareholders
| Holder | Shares | % of company | Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| BlackRock Advisors LLC | 5.0 million | 9.13% | $1.4B |
| Vanguard Portfolio Management LLC | 2.6 million | 4.71% | $721.0M |
| Vanguard Capital Management LLC | 2.5 million | 4.54% | $697.0M |
| State Street Corporation | 2.3 million | 4.14% | $634.0M |
| Norges Bank (13F) | 1.7 million | 3.17% | $486.0M |
| Geode Capital Management LLC | 1.4 million | 2.65% | $407.0M |
| Victory Capital Management, Inc. (Investment Management) | 1.4 million | 2.55% | $391.0M |
| Invesco Advisers, Inc. | 1.3 million | 2.41% | $369.0M |
| JPMorgan Investment Management, Inc. | 1.0 million | 1.91% | $293.0M |
| AQR Capital Management LLC | 922,170 | 1.69% | $259.0M |
As of September 25, 2026.
Lincoln Electric institutional holdings by quarter
| Quarter | Reports | Shares | Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Q2 2026 | 721 | – | $11.9B |
| Q1 2026 | 706 | 46.0 million | $10.5B |
| Q4 2025 | 686 | 43.6 million | $10.4B |
| Q3 2025 | 646 | 43.0 million | $10.1B |
| Q2 2025 | 615 | 44.4 million | $9.2B |
| Q1 2025 | 599 | 43.7 million | $8.3B |
| Q4 2024 | 564 | 44.1 million | $8.3B |
| Q3 2024 | 571 | 46.1 million | $8.8B |
Shares and value held by institutions that file quarterly holdings reports (options not included).
Lincoln Electric insider trades
| Insider | Date | Title | Transaction | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fetch Bonnie J | Apr 17, 2026 | Director | Stock Award(Grant) at price 0.00 per share. | – |
| Chambers Brian D | Apr 17, 2026 | Director | Stock Award(Grant) at price 0.00 per share. | – |
| Hilton Michael F | Apr 17, 2026 | Director | Stock Award(Grant) at price 0.00 per share. | – |
| Falotico Nancy Joy | Apr 17, 2026 | Director | Stock Award(Grant) at price 0.00 per share. | – |
| Howze Marc A | Apr 17, 2026 | Director | Stock Award(Grant) at price 0.00 per share. | – |
| Goris Patrick P | Apr 17, 2026 | Director | Stock Award(Grant) at price 0.00 per share. | – |
| Benny Purushotam Patel | Apr 17, 2026 | Director | Stock Award(Grant) at price 0.00 per share. | – |
| Lincoln Kathryn Jo | Apr 17, 2026 | Director | Stock Award(Grant) at price 0.00 per share. | – |
| Espeland Curtis Eric | Apr 17, 2026 | Director | Stock Award(Grant) at price 0.00 per share. | – |
| Whitehead Michael Jason | Mar 2, 2026 | Officer | Stock Award(Grant) at price 0.00 per share. | – |
| Doria Gregory | Mar 2, 2026 | Officer | Stock Award(Grant) at price 0.00 per share. | – |
| Dietrich Lisa A. | Mar 2, 2026 | Officer | Stock Award(Grant) at price 0.00 per share. | – |
Newest 12 of 80 insider transactions in the last two years.
Questions and answers
Who owns the most Lincoln Electric stock?
BlackRock Advisors LLC, with 9.13% of the company (as of September 25, 2026). Next: Vanguard Portfolio Management LLC (4.71%) and Vanguard Capital Management LLC (4.54%).
How many institutions own Lincoln Electric stock?
721 institutional holdings reports listed Lincoln Electric shares in Q2 2026 worth $11.90 billion.
Are Lincoln Electric insiders buying or selling the stock?
In the last two years insiders reported 11 sales and no purchases (80 transactions in all); the newest on file is from April 17, 2026.
