Lincoln Electric Holdings, Inc. (LECO) Insider Trading
Over the last 3 months, LECO insiders made 0 open-market buys and 1 sale, a net sale of -$232K (SEC Form 4). Over the last 6 months, 469 institutions increased and 517 reduced their position (13F).
Insider Activity
Sentiment
0/100
Buys (3m)
0
Sells (3m)
1
Net (3m)
-$232.2K
Insider trades by month Buys Sells
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Context3-month price +12.1%Institutions mixed (13F)
| Date | Insider | Type | Shares | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 24, 2026 | Hedlund Steven Bdirector, officer: CHAIRMAN, PRESIDENT & CEO | Tax | 409 | $281.82 |
| Jul 27, 2026 | Whaley Kevin J.officer: EVP, Pres, Global Automation | Tax | 216 | $250.38 |
| Jun 18, 2026 | Whitehead Michael Jofficer: EVP, PRESIDENT, AMERICAS WELD | Sell | 845 | $274.81 |
| May 5, 2026 | Doria Gregoryofficer: EVP, PRES INTERNATIONAL | Tax | 44 | $266.25 |
| Apr 20, 2026 | Benny Purushotam Pateldirector | Grant | 688 | — |
| Apr 20, 2026 | Hilton Michael Fdirector | Grant | 688 | — |
| Apr 20, 2026 | Howze Marc Adirector | Grant | 688 | — |
| Apr 20, 2026 | Goris Patrick P.director | Grant | 688 | — |
| Apr 20, 2026 | Chambers Briandirector | Grant | 688 | — |
| Apr 20, 2026 | Fetch Bonnie Jdirector | Grant | 688 | — |
| Apr 20, 2026 | ESPELAND CURTIS Edirector | Grant | 688 | — |
| Apr 20, 2026 | Falotico Nancy Joydirector | Grant | 688 | — |
| Apr 20, 2026 | Lincoln Kathryn Jodirector | Grant | 688 | — |
| Mar 4, 2026 | Doria Gregoryofficer: EVP, PRES INTERNATIONAL | Grant | 486 | — |
| Mar 4, 2026 | Hedlund Steven Bdirector, officer: CHAIRMAN, PRESIDENT & CEO | Grant | 3,182 | — |
| Mar 4, 2026 | Bruno Gabrielofficer: EVP, CFO & TREASURER | Sell | 11,868 | $286.23 |
| Mar 4, 2026 | Dietrich Lisaofficer: EVP, CDIO | Grant | 662 | — |
| Mar 4, 2026 | Whitehead Michael Jofficer: EVP, PRESIDENT, AMERICAS WELD | Grant | 662 | — |
| Mar 4, 2026 | Bruno Gabrielofficer: EVP, CFO & TREASURER | Option | 17,473 | $114.27 |
| Mar 4, 2026 | Bruno Gabrielofficer: EVP, CFO & TREASURER | Grant | 2,784 | — |
| Mar 4, 2026 | Bruno Gabrielofficer: EVP, CFO & TREASURER | Sell | 3,178 | $287.14 |
| Mar 4, 2026 | Ansberry Jennifer Iofficer: EVP, GENERAL COUNSEL & SECY | Tax | 770 | $287.09 |
| Mar 4, 2026 | Doria Gregoryofficer: EVP, PRES INTERNATIONAL | Tax | 146 | $287.09 |
| Mar 4, 2026 | Dietrich Lisaofficer: EVP, CDIO | Tax | 199 | $287.09 |
| Mar 4, 2026 | Whitehead Michael Jofficer: EVP, PRESIDENT, AMERICAS WELD | Tax | 199 | $287.09 |
| Mar 4, 2026 | Ansberry Jennifer Iofficer: EVP, GENERAL COUNSEL & SECY | Grant | 1,712 | — |
| Mar 4, 2026 | Bruno Gabrielofficer: EVP, CFO & TREASURER | Sell | 2,427 | $285.44 |
| Feb 20, 2026 | Whitehead Michael Jofficer: EVP, PRESIDENT, AMERICAS WELD | Grant | 3,203 | $289.04 |
| Feb 20, 2026 | Doria Gregoryofficer: EVP, PRES INTERNATIONAL | Tax | 25 | $288.12 |
| Feb 20, 2026 | Whitehead Michael Jofficer: EVP, PRESIDENT, AMERICAS WELD | Grant | 800 | — |
Source: LECO SEC Form 4 filings, latest Aug 24, 2026. For informational purposes only — not investment advice.
Institutional activity (13F)
How institutions changed their LECO positions over the last 6 months (SEC Form 13F).
Increased
469
New positions
161
Reduced
517
Sold out
54
Largest moves
| Institution | Action | Shares | Filed |
|---|---|---|---|
| BlackRock, Inc. | Increased | 5.4M | Aug 7, 2026 |
| BLACKROCK, INC. | Increased | 5.2M | May 13, 2026 |
| DIAMANT ASSET MANAGEMENT, INC. | Increased | 3.8M | Apr 22, 2026 |
| VANGUARD PORTFOLIO MANAGEMENT LLC | Increased | 2.6M | Aug 13, 2026 |
| VANGUARD PORTFOLIO MANAGEMENT LLC | New Position | 2.5M | May 8, 2026 |
| VANGUARD CAPITAL MANAGEMENT LLC | Increased | 2.5M | Aug 13, 2026 |
| VANGUARD CAPITAL MANAGEMENT LLC | New Position | 2.5M | May 15, 2026 |
| STATE STREET CORP | Increased | 2.3M | Aug 7, 2026 |
| STATE STREET CORP | Increased | 2.2M | May 15, 2026 |
| NORGES BANK | New Position | 1.7M | Aug 12, 2026 |
| VICTORY CAPITAL MANAGEMENT INC | Reduced | 1.5M | May 15, 2026 |
| GEODE CAPITAL MANAGEMENT, LLC | Increased | 1.4M | Aug 12, 2026 |
| VICTORY CAPITAL MANAGEMENT INC | Reduced | 1.4M | Aug 7, 2026 |
| GEODE CAPITAL MANAGEMENT, LLC | Increased | 1.4M | May 15, 2026 |
| Invesco Ltd. | Increased | 1.3M | Aug 14, 2026 |
Source: SEC Form 13F filings. For informational purposes only — not investment advice.