If you'd invested in Lincoln Electric (LECO): performance and returns
Looking for Lincoln Electric's share price history and how much the stock has returned? Here's its year-by-year performance and what $1,000 invested at different dates would be worth today.
💰 Calculator: how much would Lincoln Electric have returned?
This calculator shows how much Lincoln Electric stock would have returned based on the amount invested and the starting year. Pick a sum and a year and you'll instantly see what it would be worth today and the total gain. Real prices, excluding dividends.
If I'd invested $1,000 in Lincoln Electric
| Investment | Worth today | Gain |
|---|---|---|
| 1 years ago | $1,416 | +42% |
| 3 years ago | $1,838 | +84% |
| 5 years ago | $2,284 | +128% |
| 10 years ago | $5,117 | +412% |
| since inception (1994) | $37,594 | +3659% |
Return by year (Lincoln Electric)
| Year | Return | $1,000 invested at year start |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 (YTD) | +11% | $1,108 (+11%) |
| 2025 | +28% | $1,416 (+42%) |
| 2024 | -14% | $1,221 (+22%) |
| 2023 | +51% | $1,838 (+84%) |
| 2022 | +4% | $1,904 (+90%) |
| 2021 | +20% | $2,284 (+128%) |
| 2020 | +20% | $2,745 (+174%) |
| 2019 | +23% | $3,367 (+237%) |
| 2018 | -14% | $2,899 (+190%) |
| 2017 | +19% | $3,463 (+246%) |
| 2016 | +48% | $5,117 (+412%) |
Frequently asked questions
How much does LECO return?
$1,000 invested in Lincoln Electric 10 years ago would be worth $5,117 today, i.e. +18%/yr on average (price, excluding dividends).
What was LECO's best/worst year?
Best year: 2023 (+51%). Worst year: 2018 (-14%). Year-by-year detail is above.
How much would $1,000 invested in LECO since inception be worth?
Since 1994, $1,000 would have become $37,594 (+3659%). Past performance is not a guarantee.
Do Lincoln Electric's returns include dividends?
No — these returns are price-only. If Lincoln Electric pays a dividend, its total return would be somewhat higher — see its dividend page.
What is Lincoln Electric's average annual return (ROI)?
Lincoln Electric's return on investment is about +18%/yr over 10 years (price, excluding dividends), versus the S&P 500's ~10%/yr over the long run.