Linde plc (LIN)
| Market Cap | 252.65B +14.9% |
| Revenue (ttm) | 34.66B +5.0% |
| Net Income | 7.08B +7.1% |
| EPS | 15.08 +9.4% |
| Shares Out | 462.35M |
| PE Ratio | 36.24 |
| Forward PE | 29.89 |
| Dividend | $6.40 (1.20%) |
| Ex-Dividend Date | Jun 4, 2026 |
| Volume | 2,275,747 |
| Open | 535.45 |
| Previous Close | 533.55 |
| Day's Range | 532.96 - 547.22 |
| 52-Week Range | 387.78 - 547.22 |
| Beta | 0.72 |
| Analysts | Buy |
| Price Target | 546.04 (-0.11%) |
| Earnings Date | Jul 31, 2026 |
About LIN
Linde plc operates as an industrial gas company worldwide. The company offers atmospheric gases, including oxygen, nitrogen, argon, and rare gases; and process gases, such as hydrogen, helium, carbon dioxide, carbon monoxide, electronic gases, specialty gases, and acetylene. It also engages in the design and construction of turnkey process plants for third-party customers, as well as for its gas businesses, including air separation, hydrogen, synthesis, olefin, and natural gas plants. The company serves the healthcare, chemicals and energy, man... [Read more]
Financial Performance
In 2025, Linde's revenue was $33.99 billion, an increase of 2.97% compared to the previous year's $33.01 billion. Earnings were $6.90 billion, an increase of 5.07%.
Financial StatementsAnalyst Summary
According to 27 analysts, the average rating for LIN stock is "Buy." The 12-month stock price target is $546.04, which is a decrease of -0.11% from the latest price.
News
Linde Announces Second Quarter 2026 Earnings and Conference Call Schedule
WOKING, England--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Linde (Nasdaq: LIN) will release its second quarter 2026 financial results by 06:00 EDT/midday CEST on Friday, July 31, 2026. The Company will host and webcast its co...
Linde price target raised to $600 from $585 at Citi
Citi analyst Patrick Cunningham raised the firm’s price target on Linde (LIN) to $600 from $585 and keeps a Buy rating on the shares. The firm adjusted targets in the…
Linde Publishes 2025 Sustainable Development Report
WOKING, England--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Linde (Nasdaq: LIN) has published its 2025 Sustainable Development Report, highlighting measurable progress against its sustainability commitments and the growing imp...
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Linde price target raised to $560 from $545 at BMO Capital
BMO Capital raised the firm’s price target on Linde (LIN) to $560 from $545 and keeps an Outperform rating on the shares after its Q1 earnings beat. The firm views…
Linde price target raised to $570 from $552 at RBC Capital
RBC Capital raised the firm’s price target on Linde (LIN) to $570 from $552 and keeps an Outperform rating on the shares. The company reported a relatively in-line quarter and…
Linde Earns Dow Jones Best-in-Class and S&P Global Recognition for Sustainability Leadership
WOKING, England--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Linde (Nasdaq: LIN) today announced it has been included in the Dow Jones Best-in-Class Indices (previously known as Dow Jones Sustainability Indices) for the 23rd co...
Linde price target raised to $575 from $550 at Deutsche Bank
Deutsche Bank analyst David Begleiter raised the firm’s price target on Linde (LIN) to $575 from $550 and keeps a Buy rating on the shares.
Linde price target raised to $530 from $525 at JPMorgan
JPMorgan raised the firm’s price target on Linde (LIN) to $530 from $525 and keeps an Overweight rating on the shares. The company’s underlying business fundamentals improved in Q1, the…
Linde price target raised to $585 from $580 at Citi
Citi raised the firm’s price target on Linde (LIN) to $585 from $580 and keeps a Buy rating on the shares. The firm says upside in helium drove the Q2…
Linde Earnings Call Transcript: Q1 2026
Q1 2026 saw 10% EPS growth and 8% sales growth, with strong margins and disciplined capital allocation. Guidance for 2026 was raised, reflecting confidence in business resilience despite geopolitical and supply chain challenges.
Linde Slides: Q1 2026
Linde has posted slides in relation to its Q1 2026 quarterly earnings report, which was published on May 1, 2026.
Linde Earnings release: Q1 2026
Linde released its Q1 2026 earnings on May 1, 2026, summarizing the period's financial results.
Linde Quarterly report: Q1 2026
Linde has published its Q1 2026 quarterly earnings report on May 1, 2026.
Linde reports Q1 adjusted EPS $4.33, consensus $4.27
Reports Q1 revenue $8.78B, consensus $8.6B. Commenting on the financial results and business outlook, CEO Sanjiv Lamba said, “Linde (LIN) employees delivered another solid quarter with 10% EPS growth,...
Linde sees Q2 adjusted EPS $4.40-$4.50, consensus $4.45
The company said, “For the second quarter of 2026, Linde (LIN) expects adjusted diluted earnings per share in the range of $4.40 to $4.50, up 8% to 10% versus prior-year…
Linde narrows FY26 adjusted EPS view to $17.60-$17.90 from $17.40-$17.90
Consensus $17.84. Backs FY26 capital expenditures view $5B-$5.5B. Lamba continued, “Looking ahead, I’m confident the Linde (LIN) team will continue to create shareholder value in any environment.” Pub...
Linde Reports First-Quarter 2026 Results
WOKING, England--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Linde plc (Nasdaq: LIN) today reported first-quarter 2026 net income of $1,857 million and diluted earnings per share of $3.98, up 11% and up 13%, respectively. Exclu...
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Linde Proxy statement: Proxy filing
Linde filed a proxy statement on April 29, 2026, providing details for shareholder voting and corporate governance matters.
Linde Proxy statement: Proxy filing
Linde filed a proxy statement on April 29, 2026, providing details for shareholder voting and corporate governance matters.
Linde Declares Dividend in Second Quarter 2026
WOKING, England--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Linde plc (Nasdaq: LIN) announced its Board of Directors has declared a quarterly dividend of $1.60 per share. The dividend is payable on June 18, 2026, to shareholde...
Linde price target raised to $552 from $512 at RBC Capital
RBC Capital analyst Arun Viswanathan raised the firm’s price target on Linde (LIN) to $552 from $512 and keeps an Outperform rating on the shares as part of a broader…
Ethisphere Names Linde to 2026 World's Most Ethical Companies® List
WOKING, England--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Linde (Nasdaq: LIN) today announced it has been included in the World's Most Ethical Companies® list for the sixth consecutive year. Ethisphere's annual list honors o...
Linde price target raised to $525 from $520 at BofA
BofA raised the firm’s price target on Linde (LIN) to $525 from $520 and keeps a Buy rating on the shares. Commodity markets inflated rapidly through March and into April…