Linde plc (LIN)

NASDAQ: LIN · Real-Time Price · USD
506.32
-2.35 (-0.46%)
At close: Jul 23, 2026, 4:00 PM EDT
507.77
+1.45 (0.29%)
After-hours: Jul 23, 2026, 7:45 PM EDT
Market Cap234.10B +5.6%
Revenue (ttm)34.66B +5.0%
Net Income7.08B +7.1%
EPS15.08 +9.4%
Shares Out 462.35M
PE Ratio33.58
Forward PE27.63
Dividend$6.40 (1.26%)
Ex-Dividend DateJun 4, 2026
Volume1,808,818
Open503.87
Previous Close508.67
Day's Range502.10 - 510.92
52-Week Range387.78 - 548.20
Beta0.72
AnalystsBuy
Price Target548.60 (+8.35%)
Earnings DateJul 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]

Sector Materials
Founded 1879
Employees 65,177
Stock Exchange NASDAQ
Ticker Symbol LIN
Full Company Profile

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 Statements

Analyst Summary

According to 27 analysts, the average rating for LIN stock is "Buy." The 12-month stock price target is $548.6, which is an increase of 8.35% from the latest price.

Price Target
$548.6
(8.35% upside)
Analyst Consensus: Buy
Stock Forecasts

News

Linde Marks 11th Consecutive Year in FTSE4Good Index Series

WOKING, England--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Linde (Nasdaq: LIN) has been included in the FTSE4Good Index Series for the 11th consecutive year, recognizing its continued leadership in sustainable business practi...

1 day ago - Business Wire

Linde price target raised to $576 from $570 at RBC Capital

RBC Capital analyst Arun Viswanathan raised the firm’s price target on Linde (LIN) to $576 from $570 and keeps an Outperform rating on the shares as part of a broader…

6 days ago - TheFly

Linde price target raised to $550 from $532 at BofA

BofA analyst Matthew DeYoe raised the firm’s price target on Linde (LIN) to $550 from $532 and keeps a Neutral rating on the shares. With industrial growth holding in and…

6 days ago - TheFly

Linde price target lowered to $559 from $561 at Bernstein

Bernstein lowered the firm’s price target on Linde (LIN) to $559 from $561 and keeps an Outperform rating on the shares. Discussing the Chemicals group, the firm says it expects…

6 days ago - TheFly

3 ‘Strong Buy’ Dividend Aristocrat Stocks, According to Top Analysts — July 14, 2026

Chevron ($CVX), Coca-Cola ($KO), and Linde ($LIN) are three Dividend Aristocrat stocks with a Strong Buy rating from top Wall Street analysts, according to TipRanks’ Dividend Aristocrat tool. Dividend...

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9 days ago - TipRanks

Linde price target raised to $525 from $515 at Evercore ISI

Evercore ISI raised the firm’s price target on Linde (LIN) to $525 from $515 and keeps an Outperform rating on the shares.

13 days ago - TheFly

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...

22 days ago - Business Wire

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…

4 weeks ago - TheFly

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...

7 weeks ago - Business Wire

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2 months ago - Invezz

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…

2 months ago - TheFly

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…

2 months ago - TheFly

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...

2 months ago - Business Wire

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.

2 months ago - 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…

2 months ago - TheFly

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…

2 months ago - TheFly

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.

2 months ago - Transcripts

Linde Slides: Q1 2026

Linde has posted slides in relation to its Q1 2026 quarterly earnings report, which was published on May 1, 2026.

2 months ago - Filings

Linde Earnings release: Q1 2026

Linde released its Q1 2026 earnings on May 1, 2026, summarizing the period's financial results.

2 months ago - Filings

Linde Quarterly report: Q1 2026

Linde has published its Q1 2026 quarterly earnings report on May 1, 2026.

2 months ago - Filings

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,...

2 months ago - TheFly

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…

2 months ago - TheFly

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...

2 months ago - TheFly

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...

2 months ago - Business Wire

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