Linde plc (LIN)
| Market Cap | 229.19B +6.6% |
| Revenue (ttm) | 34.66B +5.0% |
| Net Income | 7.08B +7.1% |
| EPS | 15.08 +9.4% |
| Shares Out | 462.35M |
| PE Ratio | 32.87 |
| Forward PE | 27.13 |
| Dividend | $6.40 (1.29%) |
| Ex-Dividend Date | Jun 4, 2026 |
| Volume | 693,163 |
| Open | 500.93 |
| Previous Close | 501.87 |
| Day's Range | 495.00 - 503.74 |
| 52-Week Range | 387.78 - 521.28 |
| Beta | 0.74 |
| Analysts | Strong Buy |
| Price Target | 546.63 (+10.27%) |
| Earnings Date | May 1, 2026 |
About LIN
Linde plc operates as an industrial gas company worldwide. It 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. The company also engages in designing and constructing of turnkey process plants for third-party customers, as well as for the gas businesses in various locations comprising air separation, hydrogen, synthesis, olefin, and natural gas plants. It serves healthcare, chemicals and ener... [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 8 analysts, the average rating for LIN stock is "Strong Buy." The 12-month stock price target is $546.63, which is an increase of 10.27% from the latest price.
News
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. Published first on TheFly –
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 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 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
Linde price target raised to $575 from $525 at Seaport Research
Seaport Research raised the firm’s price target on Linde (LIN) to $575 from $525 and keeps a Buy rating on the shares. Published first on TheFly – the ultimate source
Helium Is in Short Supply. 7 Stocks to Play Even if the Iran War Drags On.
Helium is running low because of the Iran War. Pavilion Global strategists offered up ways to play the shortage.
Linde price target raised to $580 from $545 at Citi
Citi analyst Patrick Cunningham raised the firm’s price target on Linde (LIN) to $580 from $545 and keeps a Buy rating on the shares. The firm adjusted targets in the
Linde price target raised to $579 from $550 at UBS
UBS analyst Joshua Spector raised the firm’s price target on Linde (LIN) to $579 from $550 and keeps a Buy rating on the shares. Published first on TheFly – the
Linde Announces First Quarter 2026 Earnings and Conference Call Schedule
WOKING, England--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Linde (Nasdaq: LIN) will release its first quarter 2026 financial results by 06:00 EDT/midday CEST on Friday, May 1, 2026. The Company will host and webcast its confe...
Linde to Build New Air Separation Plant in North Carolina
HOUSTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Linde announced today that it will build, own and operate a new facility for the supply of industrial gases in Garysburg, North Carolina. The new air separation unit (ASU) wi...
The Iran war is threatening supply of a little-thought-of resource — helium. What it means for markets
Supply allocations are being set by who needs the gas the most. Semiconductors are at the "top of the pecking order," said helium consultant Phil Kornbluth.
Linde price target raised to $560 from $525 at Mizuho
Mizuho raised the firm’s price target on Linde (LIN) to $560 from $525 and keeps an Outperform rating on the shares. The firm says the Middle East conflict is easing
Linde upgraded to Overweight from Neutral at JPMorgan
JPMorgan analyst Jeffrey Zekauskas upgraded Linde (LIN) to Overweight from Neutral with a price target of $525, up from $455. The firm says the company is built better for current