Linde plc (LIN)
| Market Cap | 241.51B +21.2% |
| Revenue (ttm) | 36.24B +8.2% |
| Net Income | 7.01B -1.2% |
| EPS | 15.05 +0.7% |
| Shares Out | 459.08M |
| PE Ratio | 34.95 |
| Forward PE | 27.54 |
| Dividend | $6.40 (1.22%) |
| Ex-Dividend Date | Dec 3, 2026 |
| Volume | 1,250,792 |
| Open | 526.15 |
| Previous Close | 522.49 |
| Day's Range | 521.47 - 526.94 |
| 52-Week Range | 387.78 - 548.20 |
| Beta | 0.68 |
| Analysts | Buy |
| Price Target | 551.04 (+4.75%) |
| Earnings Date | Oct 29, 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 29 analysts, the average rating for LIN stock is "Buy." The 12-month stock price target is $551.04, which is an increase of 4.75% from the latest price.
News
Soros boosts stakes in Intel, Meta, cuts stake in Linde
George Soros’ Soros Fund Management disclosed in an SEC filing its holdings as of September 30, 2026. Soros’ new buys during the third quarter included, by size of position, MarketAxess…
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Linde price target lowered to $540 from $546 at BMO Capital
BMO Capital lowered the firm’s price target on Linde (LIN) to $540 from $546 and keeps an Outperform rating on the shares after its Q3 results and updated guidance. The…
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Linde price target raised to $580 from $560 at Citi
Citi raised the firm’s price target on Linde (LIN) to $580 from $560 and keeps a Buy rating on the shares.
Linde price target raised to $545 from $542 at KeyBanc
KeyBanc analyst Salvator Tiano raised the firm’s price target on Linde (LIN) to $545 from $542 and keeps an Overweight rating on the shares. While the broader economic backdrop remains…
Linde price target raised to $585 from $574 at UBS
UBS raised the firm’s price target on Linde (LIN) to $585 from $574 and keeps a Buy rating on the shares.
Linde price target raised to $591 from $577 at Barclays
Barclays analyst Aleksey Yefremov raised the firm’s price target on Linde (LIN) to $591 from $577 and keeps an Overweight rating on the shares.
Linde Earnings Call Transcript: Q3 2026
Q3 delivered record sales, operating profit and EPS, with 5% underlying sales growth. Restructuring and pricing actions target cost alignment, while cautious Q4 guidance reflects FX, seasonality and ongoing Lincare pressure.
Linde Slides: Q3 2026
Linde has posted slides in relation to its Q3 2026 quarterly earnings report, which was published on October 29, 2026.
Linde Earnings release: Q3 2026
Linde released its Q3 2026 earnings on October 29, 2026, summarizing the period's financial results.
Linde Quarterly report: Q3 2026
Linde has published its Q3 2026 quarterly earnings report on October 29, 2026.
Linde price target raised to $583 from $575 at Mizuho
Mizuho raised the firm’s price target on Linde (LIN) to $583 from $575 and keeps an Outperform rating on the shares.
Linde sees Q4 adjusted EPS $4.40-$4.50
The company said, “For the fourth quarter of 2026, Linde (LIN) expects adjusted diluted earnings per share in the range of $4.40 to $4.50, up 5% to 7% versus prior-year…
Linde raises FY26 adjusted EPS view to $17.82-$17.92 from $17.60-$17.90
Consensus $17.88. Backs FY26 capital expenditures view $5.5B-$6B. Lamba continued, “Customer proposal activity remains robust, particularly across electronics, supporting our confidence in continued b...
Linde raises full-year earnings outlook after Q3 profit beat
Linde , the world's largest industrial gases company, on Thursday raised its full-year earnings guidance and now expects adjusted earnings growth of 8% to 9% in 2026, excluding currency headwinds.
Linde reports Q3 adjusted EPS $4.59, consensus $4.52
Reports Q3 revenue $9.4B, consensus $9.16B. Commenting on the financial results and business outlook, Chief Executive Officer Sanjiv Lamba said, “Linde’s (LIN) financial performance continued to impro...
Linde Reports Third-Quarter 2026 Results
WOKING, England--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Linde plc (Nasdaq: LIN) today reported third-quarter 2026 net income of $1,692 million and diluted earnings per share of $3.66, down 12% and 11%, respectively. Exclud...
Linde Declares Dividend in Fourth 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 December 17, 2026, to shareh...
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Linde expands supply of industrial gases to Tata Steel in India
Linde (LIN) announced it has expanded its long-term supply of industrial gases to Tata Steel Limited at its Kalinganagar Industrial Complex in Odisha, India. Under a long-term supply agreement, Linde…
Linde Expands Supply of Industrial Gases to Tata Steel in India
WOKING, England--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Linde (Nasdaq: LIN) today announced it has expanded its long-term supply of industrial gases to Tata Steel Limited at its Kalinganagar Industrial Complex in Odisha, I...
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Linde price target lowered to $549 from $553 at RBC Capital
RBC Capital lowered the firm’s price target on Linde (LIN) to $549 from $553 and keeps an Outperform rating on the shares as part of a broader research note previewing…
Linde initiated with an Overweight at Barclays
Barclays initiated coverage of Linde (LIN) with an Overweight rating and $577 price target