Mar 31, 2023

Lincoln Electric Q1 2023 Earnings Report

Lincoln Electric's first quarter performance was marked by record sales and adjusted earnings per share, driven by strong demand in Americas Welding and solid operational execution.

Key Takeaways

Lincoln Electric reported a 12.3% increase in sales to $1,039 million. EPS was reported at $2.09 and adjusted EPS at $2.13. The company's performance was driven by strong demand in Americas Welding and solid operational performance across all segments.

Net sales increased 12.3% to a record $1,039 million with organic sales up 8.5%.

Operating income margin was 15.8%, with an adjusted operating income margin of 16.3%.

EPS reached $2.09, and adjusted EPS was $2.13.

Cash flows from operations increased 188% to a record $124 million.

Total Revenue
$1.04B
Previous year: $925M
+12.3%
EPS
$2.13
Previous year: $2.1
+1.4%
Operating Margin
15.8%
Previous year: 17.4%
-9.2%
Adjusted Operating Margin
16.3%
Previous year: 17.6%
-7.4%
Gross Profit
$355M
Previous year: $330M
+7.8%
Cash and Equivalents
$199M
Previous year: $154M
+28.8%
Total Assets
$3.25B
Previous year: $2.74B
+18.9%

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Lincoln Electric Revenue by Segment

Forward Guidance

Company has strong momentum heading into the second quarter, including high backlog levels and record automation orders, position us well to continue to drive higher results this year.

Revenue & Expenses

Visualization of income flow from segment revenue to net income