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Lincoln Electric Holdings vs NN: LECO and NNBR compared
Lincoln Electric Holdings is the larger company: $1.2B of revenue in its latest quarter (Q3 2026) against $131M for NN (Q3 2026). NN is growing faster (+26% against +15% a year earlier). Lincoln Electric Holdings is more profitable, with an operating margin of 17.3% against -2.5%.
Where the money goes: LECO and NNBR
Lincoln Electric Holdings (LECO) · Q3 2026
Lincoln Electric Holdings, Q3 2026: revenue $1.2B (+15% year over year), operating margin 17.3%, net earnings $144M, operating cash flow $216M. The chart follows the revenue to costs, profit and cash.
NN (NNBR) · Q3 2026
NN, Q3 2026: revenue $131M (+26% year over year), operating margin -2.5%, net loss $4.6M, operating cash flow $5.1M. The chart follows the revenue to costs, profit and cash.
| Lincoln Electric Holdings (LECO) | NN (NNBR) | |
|---|---|---|
| Latest quarter | Q3 2026 | Q3 2026 |
| Revenue | $1.2B | $131M |
| Revenue growth, Y/Y | +15% | +26% |
| Gross margin | 34.8% | — |
| Operating margin | 17.3% | -2.5% |
| Net earnings | $144M | −$4.6M |
| Net margin | 11.8% | -3.5% |
| Operating cash flow | $216M | $5.1M |
| Free cash flow | $175M | — |
| Market value | $15.2B | — |
| P/E | 26.5× | — |
| Analysts’ mean target | $316.00 | — |
Where the revenue comes from
Lincoln Electric Holdings
- Consumables: $683M (56%)
- Equipment: $306M (25%)
- Automation: $232M (19%)
NN
- Automotive: $53.3M (41%)
- General Industrial: $25.4M (19%)
- Defense & Electronics: $22.4M (17%)
- Commercial Vehicle: $14.9M (11%)
Questions
Which is bigger, Lincoln Electric Holdings or NN?
Lincoln Electric Holdings is the larger company: $1.2B of revenue in its latest quarter (Q3 2026) against $131M for NN (Q3 2026).
Is Lincoln Electric Holdings or NN growing faster?
NN is growing faster (+26% against +15% a year earlier).
Which is more profitable, Lincoln Electric Holdings or NN?
Lincoln Electric Holdings is more profitable, with an operating margin of 17.3% against -2.5%.
More: Lincoln Electric Holdings earnings · how Lincoln Electric Holdings makes money · NN earnings · how NN makes money
From the companies' latest 10-Q, 10-K or earnings release (10-Q filed Oct 27, 2026; 10-Q filed Oct 28, 2026). Fiscal quarters can end on different dates. Not investment advice.