Chuck Royce's LECO Position Overview
Chuck Royce (via Royce & Associates Lp) currently holds 173,964 shares of Lincoln Electric Holdings, Inc. (LECO) worth $43.33 M, representing 0.43% of the portfolio. First purchased in 2013-Q2, this long-term strategic position has been held for 52 quarters.
Based on 13F filings since 2013, Chuck Royce has maintained a long-term strategic position in LECO, representing a significant commitment to this investment thesis. Largest addition occurred in Q1 2018, adding 52,074 shares. Largest reduction occurred in Q3 2013, reducing 1.85 M shares.
Analysis based on 13F filings available since 2013 Q2
Chuck Royce's Lincoln Electric Holdings (LECO) Holding Value Over Time
Track share changes against reported price movement
Quarterly Lincoln Electric Holdings (LECO) Trades by Chuck Royce
| Report Date | Bought/Sold (Sh.) | % Change | Qtr. End Shares | Reported Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q1 2026 | +2,930 | Add 1.71% | 173,964 | $249.08 |
| Q4 2025 | +1,664 | Add 0.98% | 171,034 | $239.64 |
| Q3 2025 | -1,796 | Reduce 1.05% | 169,370 | $235.83 |
| Q2 2025 | -282 | Reduce 0.16% | 171,166 | $207.32 |
| Q1 2025 | -31,670 | Reduce 15.59% | 171,448 | $189.16 |
| Q4 2024 | -24,016 | Reduce 10.57% | 203,118 | $187.47 |
| Q3 2024 | +2,906 | Add 1.30% | 227,134 | $192.02 |
| Q2 2024 | -100,170 | Reduce 30.88% | 224,228 | $188.64 |
| Q1 2024 | -47,113 | Reduce 12.68% | 324,398 | $255.44 |
| Q4 2023 | -14,820 | Reduce 3.84% | 371,511 | $217.46 |
| Q3 2023 | -52,575 | Reduce 11.98% | 386,331 | $181.79 |
| Q2 2023 | -6,813 | Reduce 1.53% | 438,906 | $198.63 |
| Q1 2023 | -64,048 | Reduce 12.56% | 445,719 | $169.10 |
| Q4 2022 | +1,366 | Add 0.27% | 509,767 | $144.49 |
| Q3 2022 | -54,832 | Reduce 9.74% | 508,401 | $125.72 |
| Q2 2022 | -81,418 | Reduce 12.63% | 563,233 | $123.36 |
| Q1 2022 | -29,293 | Reduce 4.35% | 644,651 | $137.81 |
| Q4 2021 | -34,036 | Reduce 4.81% | 673,944 | $139.47 |
| Q3 2021 | +27,379 | Add 4.02% | 707,980 | $128.79 |
| Q2 2021 | -42,095 | Reduce 5.82% | 680,601 | $131.71 |
| Q1 2021 | -34,742 | Reduce 4.59% | 722,696 | $122.94 |
| Q4 2020 | -15,795 | Reduce 2.04% | 757,438 | $116.25 |
| Q3 2020 | -22,554 | Reduce 2.83% | 773,233 | $92.04 |
| Q2 2020 | -61,385 | Reduce 7.16% | 795,787 | $84.24 |
| Q1 2020 | -119,838 | Reduce 12.27% | 857,172 | $69.00 |
| Q4 2019 | -69,340 | Reduce 6.63% | 977,010 | $96.73 |
| Q3 2019 | -57,394 | Reduce 5.20% | 1.05 M | $86.76 |
| Q2 2019 | -68,445 | Reduce 5.84% | 1.1 M | $82.32 |
| Q1 2019 | -10,100 | Reduce 0.85% | 1.17 M | $83.87 |
| Q4 2018 | -17,660 | Reduce 1.47% | 1.18 M | $78.85 |
| Q3 2018 | -5,819 | Reduce 0.48% | 1.2 M | $93.44 |
| Q2 2018 | +34,053 | Add 2.91% | 1.21 M | $87.76 |
| Q1 2018 | +52,074 | Add 4.65% | 1.17 M | $89.95 |
| Q4 2017 | -106,672 | Reduce 8.70% | 1.12 M | $91.58 |
| Q3 2017 | -119,026 | Reduce 8.85% | 1.23 M | $91.68 |
| Q2 2017 | -20,100 | Reduce 1.47% | 1.35 M | $92.09 |
| Q1 2017 | -119,700 | Reduce 8.06% | 1.37 M | $86.86 |
| Q4 2016 | -103,720 | Reduce 6.53% | 1.49 M | $76.67 |
| Q3 2016 | +14,010 | Add 0.89% | 1.59 M | $62.62 |
| Q2 2016 | -18,500 | Reduce 1.16% | 1.57 M | $59.08 |
| Q1 2016 | -323,399 | Reduce 16.87% | 1.59 M | $58.57 |
| Q4 2015 | -257,500 | Reduce 11.84% | 1.92 M | $51.89 |
| Q3 2015 | -166,891 | Reduce 7.13% | 2.17 M | $52.43 |
| Q2 2015 | -539,400 | Reduce 18.73% | 2.34 M | $60.89 |
| Q1 2015 | -184,900 | Reduce 6.03% | 2.88 M | $65.39 |
| Q4 2014 | -388,800 | Reduce 11.26% | 3.07 M | $69.09 |
| Q3 2014 | +11,800 | Add 0.34% | 3.45 M | $69.14 |
| Q2 2014 | -209,814 | Reduce 5.74% | 3.44 M | $69.88 |
| Q1 2014 | -239,733 | Reduce 6.16% | 3.65 M | $72.01 |
| Q4 2013 | -1.28 M | Reduce 24.74% | 3.89 M | $71.34 |
| Q3 2013 | -1.85 M | Reduce 26.32% | 5.17 M | $66.62 |
| Q2 2013 | +7.02 M | Add 0.00% | 7.02 M | $57.27 |
Chuck Royce's Lincoln Electric Holdings Investment FAQs
Chuck Royce first purchased Lincoln Electric Holdings, Inc. (LECO) in Q2 2013, acquiring 7,018,939 shares, as reported in their 13F filing for that period. Note: Analysis reflects filings available since Q2 2013; earlier records may be incomplete.
Chuck Royce has held Lincoln Electric Holdings, Inc. (LECO) for 52 quarters since Q2 2013.
Chuck Royce's largest addition to Lincoln Electric Holdings, Inc. (LECO) was in Q2 2013, adding 7,018,939 shares worth $401.98 M.
According to the latest 13F filing for Q1 2026, Chuck Royce's firm, Royce & Associates Lp, owns 173,964 shares of Lincoln Electric Holdings, Inc. (LECO), valued at approximately $43.33 M.
As of the Q1 2026 filing, Lincoln Electric Holdings, Inc. (LECO) represents approximately 0.43% of Chuck Royce's publicly disclosed stock portfolio, making it one of their key holdings.
Chuck Royce's peak holding in Lincoln Electric Holdings, Inc. (LECO) was 7,018,939 shares, as reported at the end of Q2 2013.