LINCOLN ELECTRIC HOLDINGS INC (LECO) is a publicly traded company in the Unknown sector. Across all available filings, 41 corporate insiders have executed 1028 transactions totaling $229.8M, demonstrating a bearish sentiment with -$229.2M in net insider flow. The most recent transaction on Feb 19, 2026 involved a transaction of 82 shares valued at $23.6K.
No significant insider buying has been recorded for LECO in the recent period.
No significant insider selling has been recorded for LECO in the recent period.
Based on recent SEC filings, insider sentiment for LECO is bearish with an Insider Alignment Score of 0/100 and a net flow of -$229.2M. Insiders are reducing their positions, though this can be driven by factors unrelated to company outlook.
Insider trading at LINCOLN ELECTRIC HOLDINGS INC (LECO) refers to stock transactions made by corporate insiders—executives, directors, and beneficial owners holding more than 10% of the company's shares. These individuals have access to material non-public information and are required by law to report their trades to the SEC within two business days. Currently, 41 insiders are actively trading LECO stock, having executed 1028 transactions in the past 90 days. The most active insider is Christopher L. Mapes (Executive), who has made 82 transactions totaling $181.3M.
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Date | Insider | Title | Type | Shares | Price | Value | Flags |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 19, 2026 | J. Whitehead Michael | EVP, PRESIDENT, AMERICAS WELD | Payment | 82 | $288.12 | $23.6K | |
| Feb 19, 2026 | Doria Gregory | EVP, PRES INTERNATIONAL | Payment | 25 | $288.12 | $7.2K | |
| Feb 18, 2026 | J. Whitehead Michael | EVP, PRESIDENT, AMERICAS WELD | Award | 3,203 | $N/A | $0 | |
| Feb 18, 2026 | J. Whitehead Michael | EVP, PRESIDENT, AMERICAS WELD | Award | 800 | $N/A | $0 | |
| Feb 18, 2026 | Doria Gregory | EVP, PRES INTERNATIONAL | Award | 2,522 | $N/A | $0 | |
| Feb 18, 2026 | Doria Gregory | EVP, PRES INTERNATIONAL | Award | 630 | $N/A | $0 | |
| Dec 10, 2025 | Chambers Brian | Executive | Award | 257 | $N/A | $0 | |
| Dec 10, 2025 | Jo Lincoln Kathryn | Executive | Award | 257 | $N/A | $0 | |
| Dec 10, 2025 | E. Espeland Curtis | Executive | Award | 257 | $N/A | $0 | |
| Dec 10, 2025 | Joy Falotico Nancy | Executive | Award | 257 | $N/A | $0 | |
| Dec 10, 2025 | J. Fetch Bonnie | Executive | Award | 257 | $N/A | $0 | |
| Dec 10, 2025 | P. Goris Patrick | Executive | Award | 257 | $N/A | $0 | |
| Dec 10, 2025 | F. Hilton Michael | Executive | Award | 257 | $N/A | $0 | |
| Dec 10, 2025 | A. Howze Marc | Executive | Award | 257 | $N/A | $0 | |
| Dec 10, 2025 | J. Mason Phillip | Executive | Award | 257 | $N/A | $0 |
| TYPE | COUNT | VALUE | % |
|---|---|---|---|
Sale(S) | 280 | $229.5M | 66.9% |
Exercise(M) | 146 | $83.9M | 24.5% |
Payment(F) | 193 | $26.6M | 7.7% |
Disposition(D) | 4 | $1.6M | 0.5% |
Discretionary(I) | 4 | $1.2M | 0.3% |
Purchase(P) | 1 | $300.0K | 0.1% |
Award(A) | 347 | $0 | 0.0% |
Gift(G) | 53 | $0 | 0.0% |
Insider selling pressure at LINCOLN ELECTRIC HOLDINGS INC has increased, with 41 insiders executing 1028 transactions across all time. Total sales of $229.5M significantly outpace purchases of $300.0K, resulting in a net outflow of $229.2M. This selling activity appears largely discretionary, which may warrant closer attention from investors.