Renaissance Technologies (RenTech)'s LECO Position Overview
Renaissance Technologies (RenTech) (via Renaissance Technologies LLC) currently holds 63,538 shares of Lincoln Electric Holdings, Inc. (LECO) worth $15.83 M, representing 0.02% of the portfolio. First purchased in 2013-Q2, this long-term strategic position has been held for 43 quarters.
Based on 13F filings since 2013, Renaissance Technologies (RenTech) has maintained a long-term strategic position in LECO, representing a significant commitment to this investment thesis. Largest addition occurred in Q2 2017, adding 199,838 shares. Largest reduction occurred in Q3 2019, reducing 167,138 shares.
Analysis based on 13F filings available since 2013 Q2
Renaissance Technologies (RenTech)'s Lincoln Electric Holdings (LECO) Holding Value Over Time
Track share changes against reported price movement
Quarterly Lincoln Electric Holdings (LECO) Trades by Renaissance Technologies (RenTech)
| Report Date | Bought/Sold (Sh.) | % Change | Qtr. End Shares | Reported Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q1 2026 | -4,200 | Reduce 6.20% | 63,538 | $249.08 |
| Q4 2025 | +20,300 | Add 42.79% | 67,738 | $239.64 |
| Q3 2025 | -37,600 | Reduce 44.22% | 47,438 | $235.83 |
| Q2 2025 | +18,900 | Add 28.58% | 85,038 | $207.32 |
| Q1 2025 | +26,500 | Add 66.86% | 66,138 | $189.16 |
| Q4 2024 | -55,900 | Reduce 58.51% | 39,638 | $187.47 |
| Q3 2024 | +79,410 | Add 492.37% | 95,538 | $192.02 |
| Q2 2024 | +16,128 | New Buy | 16,128 | $188.64 |
| Q1 2024 | -4,738 | Sold Out | 0 | $0.00 |
| Q4 2023 | -59,600 | Reduce 92.64% | 4,738 | $217.39 |
| Q3 2023 | +64,338 | New Buy | 64,338 | $181.79 |
| Q2 2023 | -7,938 | Sold Out | 0 | $0.00 |
| Q1 2023 | -54,200 | Reduce 87.23% | 7,938 | $0.17 |
| Q4 2022 | +7,300 | Add 13.31% | 62,138 | $0.14 |
| Q3 2022 | -58,600 | Reduce 51.66% | 54,838 | $125.72 |
| Q2 2022 | +107,900 | Add 1948.36% | 113,438 | $123.36 |
| Q1 2022 | +5,538 | New Buy | 5,538 | $137.78 |
| Q3 2021 | -17,738 | Sold Out | 0 | $0.00 |
| Q2 2021 | +17,738 | New Buy | 17,738 | $131.69 |
| Q4 2020 | -31,338 | Sold Out | 0 | $0.00 |
| Q3 2020 | +31,338 | New Buy | 31,338 | $92.03 |
| Q3 2019 | -167,138 | Sold Out | 0 | $0.00 |
| Q2 2019 | -9,000 | Reduce 5.11% | 167,138 | $82.32 |
| Q1 2019 | +150,000 | Add 573.88% | 176,138 | $83.87 |
| Q4 2018 | -83,800 | Reduce 76.22% | 26,138 | $78.85 |
| Q3 2018 | +47,800 | Add 76.93% | 109,938 | $93.44 |
| Q2 2018 | -144,000 | Reduce 69.86% | 62,138 | $87.76 |
| Q1 2018 | +2,100 | Add 1.03% | 206,138 | $89.95 |
| Q4 2017 | +2,900 | Add 1.44% | 204,038 | $91.58 |
| Q3 2017 | +1,300 | Add 0.65% | 201,138 | $91.68 |
| Q2 2017 | +199,838 | New Buy | 199,838 | $92.09 |
| Q4 2016 | -85,971 | Sold Out | 0 | $0.00 |
| Q3 2016 | +85,971 | New Buy | 85,971 | $62.63 |
| Q3 2015 | -115,138 | Sold Out | 0 | $0.00 |
| Q2 2015 | -41,600 | Reduce 26.54% | 115,138 | $60.89 |
| Q1 2015 | +48,100 | Add 44.28% | 156,738 | $65.39 |
| Q4 2014 | +60,500 | Add 125.68% | 108,638 | $69.09 |
| Q3 2014 | -158,100 | Reduce 76.66% | 48,138 | $69.13 |
| Q2 2014 | +24,150 | Add 13.26% | 206,238 | $69.88 |
| Q1 2014 | +49,850 | Add 37.70% | 182,088 | $72.01 |
| Q4 2013 | -75,100 | Reduce 36.22% | 132,238 | $71.34 |
| Q3 2013 | -81,700 | Reduce 28.27% | 207,338 | $66.62 |
| Q2 2013 | +289,038 | Add 0.00% | 289,038 | $57.27 |
Renaissance Technologies (RenTech)'s Lincoln Electric Holdings Investment FAQs
Renaissance Technologies (RenTech) first purchased Lincoln Electric Holdings, Inc. (LECO) in Q2 2013, acquiring 289,038 shares, as reported in their 13F filing for that period. Note: Analysis reflects filings available since Q2 2013; earlier records may be incomplete.
Renaissance Technologies (RenTech) has held Lincoln Electric Holdings, Inc. (LECO) for 43 quarters since Q2 2013.
Renaissance Technologies (RenTech)'s largest addition to Lincoln Electric Holdings, Inc. (LECO) was in Q2 2013, adding 289,038 shares worth $16.55 M.
According to the latest 13F filing for Q1 2026, Renaissance Technologies (RenTech)'s firm, Renaissance Technologies LLC, owns 63,538 shares of Lincoln Electric Holdings, Inc. (LECO), valued at approximately $15.83 M.
As of the Q1 2026 filing, Lincoln Electric Holdings, Inc. (LECO) represents approximately 0.02% of Renaissance Technologies (RenTech)'s publicly disclosed stock portfolio, making it one of their key holdings.
Renaissance Technologies (RenTech)'s peak holding in Lincoln Electric Holdings, Inc. (LECO) was 289,038 shares, as reported at the end of Q2 2013.