Mar 31, 2022

Lincoln Electric Q1 2022 Earnings Report

Lincoln Electric's first quarter performance in 2022 was marked by record sales and earnings growth.

Key Takeaways

Lincoln Electric reported record first quarter sales of $925.4 million, a 22.2% increase over the prior year, driven by strong organic growth and acquisitions. The company achieved record operating income margin and adjusted EPS, demonstrating resilience despite challenging operating conditions.

Net sales increased by 22.2% to a record $925.4 million, with organic sales up by 22.1%.

Operating income margin reached a record 17.4%, while adjusted operating income margin was also a record at 17.6%.

Earnings per share (EPS) increased by 73.2% to a record $2.13, and adjusted EPS increased by 53.3% to a record $2.10.

The company returned $137.9 million to shareholders through dividends and share repurchases.

Total Revenue
$925M
Previous year: $757M
+22.2%
EPS
$2.1
Previous year: $1.37
+53.3%
Operating Margin
17.4%
Previous year: 13.7%
+27.0%
Adjusted Operating Margin
17.6%
Previous year: 14.4%
+22.2%
Gross Profit
$330M
Previous year: $254M
+30.0%
Cash and Equivalents
$154M
Previous year: $242M
-36.2%
Total Assets
$2.74B
Previous year: $2.36B
+15.9%

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Forward Guidance

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