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LIN Analyst Ratings

Moderate Buy
15Ratings
12 Buy
2 Hold
1 Sell
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LIN Stock 12 Month Forecast

Average Price Target

$509.17
▲(9.56% Upside)
Based on 15 Wall Street analysts offering 12 month price targets for Linde in the last 3 months. The average price target is $509.17 with a high forecast of $540.00 and a low forecast of $485.00. The average price target represents a 9.56% change from the last price of $464.73.
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Highest Price Target$540.00Average Price Target$509.17Lowest Price Target$485.00
The highest, average, and lowest price target of all analysts. Click on ‘Top Analysts’ to focus on the best performers.

Detailed List of Analyst Forecasts​

Detailed List of Analyst Forecasts​
Analyst Profile
Expert Firm
Price Target
Position
Upside / Downside
Action
Date
Follow
Article
Evercore ISI
$490
Buy
5.44%
Upside
Reiterated
02/10/25
Linde (LIN): New Buy Recommendation for This Basic Materials Giant
J.P. Morgan
Buy
Reiterated
01/20/25
Analysts Offer Insights on Materials Companies: Lynas Rare Earths Limited (Other OTC: LYSCF) and Linde (NASDAQ: LIN)
Morgan Stanley
$495
Buy
6.51%
Upside
Reiterated
01/13/25
New Buy Rating for Linde (LIN), the Basic Materials Giant
TD Cowen
$480$515
Buy
10.82%
Upside
Upgraded
01/13/25
New Buy Rating for Linde (LIN), the Basic Materials Giant
Wells Fargo
$540
Buy
16.20%
Upside
Reiterated
01/06/25
Linde (LIN): New Buy Recommendation for This Basic Materials Giant
Ranks
Any
Any
Analyst Rating
Any
Any
Upside/ Downside
Any
Any
Action
Any
Any
Analyst Profile
Expert Firm
Price Target
Position
Upside / Downside
Action
Date
Follow
Article
Evercore ISI
$490
Buy
5.44%
Upside
Reiterated
02/10/25
Linde (LIN): New Buy Recommendation for This Basic Materials Giant
J.P. Morgan
Buy
Reiterated
01/20/25
Analysts Offer Insights on Materials Companies: Lynas Rare Earths Limited (Other OTC: LYSCF) and Linde (NASDAQ: LIN)
Morgan Stanley
$495
Buy
6.51%
Upside
Reiterated
01/13/25
New Buy Rating for Linde (LIN), the Basic Materials Giant
TD Cowen
$480$515
Buy
10.82%
Upside
Upgraded
01/13/25
New Buy Rating for Linde (LIN), the Basic Materials Giant
Wells Fargo
$540
Buy
16.20%
Upside
Reiterated
01/06/25
Linde (LIN): New Buy Recommendation for This Basic Materials Giant
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LIN Analyst Recommendation Trends

Rating
Nov 24
Dec 24
Jan 25
Feb 25
Mar 25
Strong Buy
0
0
0
0
0
Buy
11
13
13
17
18
Hold
5
6
4
5
4
Sell
0
0
0
0
1
Strong Sell
0
0
0
0
0
total
16
19
17
22
23
In the current month, LIN has received 18 Buy Ratings, 4 Hold Ratings, and 1 Sell Ratings. LIN average Analyst price target in the past 3 months is $509.17.
Each month's total comprises the sum of three months' worth of ratings.

LIN Financial Forecast

LIN Earnings Forecast

Next quarter’s earnings estimate for LIN is $3.92 with a range of $3.85 to $3.97. The previous quarter’s EPS was $3.97. LIN beat its EPS estimate 100.00% of the time in the past 12 months, while its overall industry beat the EPS estimate 40.26% of the time in the same period. In the last calendar year LIN has Outperformed its overall industry.
Next quarter’s earnings estimate for LIN is $3.92 with a range of $3.85 to $3.97. The previous quarter’s EPS was $3.97. LIN beat its EPS estimate 100.00% of the time in the past 12 months, while its overall industry beat the EPS estimate 40.26% of the time in the same period. In the last calendar year LIN has Outperformed its overall industry.

LIN Sales Forecast

Next quarter’s sales forecast for LIN is $8.24B with a range of $8.03B to $8.68B. The previous quarter’s sales results were $8.28B. LIN beat its sales estimates 0.00% of the time in past 12 months, while its overall industry beat sales estimates 45.15% of the time in the same period. In the last calendar year LIN has Preformed in-line its overall industry.
Next quarter’s sales forecast for LIN is $8.24B with a range of $8.03B to $8.68B. The previous quarter’s sales results were $8.28B. LIN beat its sales estimates 0.00% of the time in past 12 months, while its overall industry beat sales estimates 45.15% of the time in the same period. In the last calendar year LIN has Preformed in-line its overall industry.

LIN Stock Forecast FAQ

What is LIN’s average 12-month price target, according to analysts?
Based on analyst ratings, Linde’s 12-month average price target is $509.17.
    What is LIN’s upside potential, based on the analysts’ average price target?
    Linde has 9.56% upside potential, based on the analysts’ average price target.
      Can I see which stocks the top-ranking analysts are rating?
      Yes, go to the Analysts’ Top Stocks tool to see stocks with a Strong Buy or Strong Sell analyst rating consensus, according to the top performers.
        How can I follow the stock ratings of top Wall Street analysts?
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          Is LIN a Buy, Sell or Hold?
          Linde has a consensus rating of Moderate Buy which is based on 12 buy ratings, 2 hold ratings and 1 sell ratings.
            What is Linde’s price target?
            The average price target for Linde is $509.17. This is based on 15 Wall Streets Analysts 12-month price targets, issued in the past 3 months.
            The highest analyst price target is $540.00 ,the lowest forecast is $485.00. The average price target represents 9.56% Increase from the current price of $464.73.
              What do analysts say about Linde?
              Linde’s analyst rating consensus is a Moderate Buy. This is based on the ratings of 15 Wall Streets Analysts.
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