Linde plc (LIN)

NASDAQ: LIN · Real-Time Price · USD
495.70
-6.17 (-1.23%)
May 7, 2026, 1:05 PM EDT - Market open
Market Cap229.19B +6.6%
Revenue (ttm)34.66B +5.0%
Net Income7.08B +7.1%
EPS15.08 +9.4%
Shares Out 462.35M
PE Ratio32.87
Forward PE27.13
Dividend$6.40 (1.29%)
Ex-Dividend DateJun 4, 2026
Volume693,163
Open500.93
Previous Close501.87
Day's Range495.00 - 503.74
52-Week Range387.78 - 521.28
Beta0.74
AnalystsStrong Buy
Price Target546.63 (+10.27%)
Earnings DateMay 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]

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 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.

Price Target
$546.63
(10.27% upside)
Analyst Consensus: Strong Buy
Stock Forecasts

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

2 days 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 days 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 days 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. Published first on TheFly –

3 days 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

3 days 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

3 days 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.

6 days ago - Transcripts

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,...

6 days 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

6 days 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...

6 days 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...

6 days ago - Business Wire

A Barron's Guide to Helium—and Why It Matters for Chip Stocks

Helium shortages are set to last even if the Strait of Hormuz reopens permanently. These are the stocks to watch.

Other symbols: APD
7 days ago - Barrons

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...

10 days ago - Business Wire

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

13 days ago - TheFly

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...

15 days ago - Business Wire

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

16 days ago - TheFly

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

20 days ago - TheFly

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.

Other symbols: APDGTLS
24 days ago - Barrons

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

24 days ago - TheFly

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

4 weeks ago - TheFly

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...

4 weeks ago - Business Wire

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...

5 weeks ago - Business Wire

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.

Other symbols: APD
7 weeks ago - CNBC

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

7 weeks ago - TheFly

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

7 weeks ago - TheFly