Linde plc (LIN)
NASDAQ: LIN · Real-Time Price · USD
512.15
-3.70 (-0.72%)
At close: Jun 18, 2026, 4:00 PM EDT
512.30
+0.15 (0.03%)
After-hours: Jun 18, 2026, 7:46 PM EDT
Linde Stock Forecast
Stock Price Forecast
According to 27 analysts polled by S&P Global, Linde stock has a consensus rating of "Buy" and an average price target of $545.44. The average 1-year stock price forecast is 6.50% higher than the current stock price, while the lowest is $400 (-21.90%) and the highest is $600 (+17.15%).
Price Target: $545.44 (+6.50%)
Analyst Consensus: Buy
Analyst Ratings
The average analyst rating for Linde stock is "Buy". This means that analysts believe this stock is likely to outperform the market over the next twelve months.
Recommendation Trends
| Rating | Jan '26 | Feb '26 | Mar '26 | Apr '26 | May '26 | Jun '26 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Strong Buy | 18 | 18 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 |
| Buy | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 |
| Hold | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 |
| Sell | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Strong Sell | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Total | 27 | 28 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 |
Latest Forecasts
| Analyst | Firm | Rating | Rating | Action | Price Target | Upside | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wells Fargo | Wells Fargo | Buy Maintains $570 | Buy | Maintains | $570 | +11.30% | Jun 5, 2026 |
| UBS | UBS | Buy Reiterates $600 | Buy | Reiterates | $600 | +17.15% | Jun 2, 2026 |
| Argus Research | Argus Research | Buy Reiterates $535 → $563 | Buy | Reiterates | $535 → $563 | +9.93% | May 15, 2026 |
| Bernstein | Bernstein | Buy Maintains $561 | Buy | Maintains | $561 | +9.54% | May 7, 2026 |
| DZ BANK AG | DZ BANK AG | Hold Maintains n/a | Hold | Maintains | n/a | n/a | May 6, 2026 |
Financial Forecast
Revenue This Year
35.92B
from 33.99B
Increased by 5.70%
Revenue Next Year
37.78B
from 35.92B
Increased by 5.17%
EPS This Year
17.89
from 16.46
Increased by 8.71%
EPS Next Year
19.60
from 17.89
Increased by 9.53%
EPS and Forward PE are based on non-GAAP adjusted numbers.
Revenue Forecast
| Revenue | 2026 | 2027 | 2028 |
|---|---|---|---|
| High | 36.9B | ||
| Avg | 35.9B | ||
| Low | 35.0B |
Revenue Growth
| Revenue Growth | 2026 | 2027 | 2028 |
|---|---|---|---|
| High | 8.6% | ||
| Avg | 5.7% | ||
| Low | 3.0% |
EPS Forecast
| EPS | 2026 | 2027 | 2028 |
|---|---|---|---|
| High | 18.12 | ||
| Avg | 17.89 | ||
| Low | 17.66 |
EPS Growth
| EPS Growth | 2026 | 2027 | 2028 |
|---|---|---|---|
| High | 10.1% | ||
| Avg | 8.7% | ||
| Low | 7.3% |