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EX-99.1

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EX-99.1

Exhibit 99.1

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Investor Relations: Amanda Butler (216) 383-2534

Amanda_Butler@lincolnelectric.com

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LINCOLN ELECTRIC REPORTS THIRD QUARTER 2026 RESULTS

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Third Quarter 2026 Highlights

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Net sales increase 15.1% to $1,221 million; organic sales increase 14.5% led by volume growth

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Operating income margin increases to 17.3% and adjusted operating income margin increases to 18.0%

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EPS increases 19% to $2.63 and adjusted EPS increases 21% to $2.98

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Cash flows from operations of $216 million; 107% cash conversion

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Returned $143 million to shareholders through dividends and share repurchases

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CLEVELAND, Tuesday, October 27, 2026 - Lincoln Electric Holdings, Inc. (the “Company”) (Nasdaq: LECO) today reported third quarter 2026 net income of $144.3 million, or diluted earnings per share (EPS) of $2.63, which includes special item after-tax net charges of $19.3 million, or $0.35 EPS. This compares with prior year period net income of $122.6 million, or $2.21 EPS, which included special item after-tax net charges of $14.6 million, or $0.26 EPS. Excluding special items, third quarter 2026 adjusted net income was $163.6 million, or $2.98 adjusted EPS. This compares with adjusted net income of $137.2 million, or $2.47 adjusted EPS, in the prior year period.

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Third quarter 2026 sales increased 15.1% to $1,221.3 million reflecting a 14.5% increase in organic sales, a 0.5% benefit from acquisitions and a 0.1% favorable foreign exchange. Operating income for the third quarter 2026 was $211.4 million, or 17.3% of sales. This compares with operating income of $176.7 million, or 16.6% of sales, in the prior year period. Excluding special items, adjusted operating income was $220.0 million, or 18.0% of sales, as compared with $184.6 million, or 17.4% of sales, in the prior year period.

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“We achieved strong third quarter results led by higher volumes, an increase in our adjusted operating income margin, and record adjusted earnings per share,” said Steven B. Hedlund, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer. “Our performance underscores the agility of our global team who are focused on supporting customers, diligently managing inflationary headwinds, and accelerating RISE strategy initiatives and investments to optimize long-term value for all our stakeholders.”

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Nine Month 2026 Summary

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Net income for the nine months ended September 30, 2026 was $439.2 million, or $7.97 EPS, which includes special item after-tax net charges of $24.1 million, or $0.44 EPS. This compares with prior year period net income of $384.5 million, or $6.86 EPS, which included special item after-tax net charges of $20.2 million, or $0.36 EPS. Excluding special items, adjusted net income for the nine months ended September 30, 2026 was $463.3 million, or $8.41 EPS. This compares with adjusted net income of $404.7 million, or $7.22 adjusted EPS, in the prior year period.

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Sales increased 12.9% to $3,562.4 million in the nine months ended September 30, 2026 primarily reflecting a 10.9% increase in organic sales, a 1.2% benefit from acquisitions, and 0.8% favorable foreign exchange. Operating income for the nine months ended September 30, 2026 was $618.2 million, or 17.4% of sales. This compares with operating income of $533.7 million, or 16.9% of sales, in the prior year period. Excluding special items, adjusted operating income was $633.1 million, or 17.8% of sales, as compared with $549.1 million, or 17.4% of sales, in the prior year period.

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Dividend

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The Company’s Board of Directors declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.87 per share, or $3.48 per share on an annualized basis, a 10.1% increase from the prior quarterly cash dividend. The declared quarterly cash dividend of $0.87 per share is payable January 15, 2027 to shareholders of record as of December 31, 2026.

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Webcast Information

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This earnings release and supplemental information is available under the Investor Relations section of our website. A call to discuss third quarter 2026 financial results will be webcast live today, October 27, 2026, at 10:00 a.m., Eastern Time. Participants can access the call in listen-only mode here and at https://ir.lincolnelectric.com. To participate

LINCOLN ELECTRIC REPORTS THIRD QUARTER 2026 RESULTS

via telephone, please dial (833) 461-5787 (domestic) or (626) 884-3620 (international) and use confirmation code 984927045. A replay of the earnings call will be available on the Company's website later today.

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About Lincoln Electric

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Lincoln Electric is a high-performance industrial machinery and technology leader who helps customers manufacture and maintain vital equipment and infrastructure. Lincoln Electric’s innovative solutions enable higher quality and productivity across a variety of processes including welding, cutting, brazing, machining, process automation and field repair. The Company leverages proprietary technologies and expertise in materials scienc

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