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LIN Stock Chart & Stats
$512.28
$5.96(1.18%)
At close: 4:00 PM EDT
$512.28
$5.96(1.18%)
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week Range$387.78 - $548.20
Previous CloseN/A
Volume1.33M
Average Volume (3M)2.17M
Market Cap
$224.76B
Enterprise Value$265.72K
Total Cash (Recent Filing)$4.90B
Total Debt (Recent Filing)$28.01B
Price to Earnings (P/E)31.3
Beta0.33
Next Earnings
Oct 22, 2026EPS Estimate
4.52Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend Yield1.27%
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)15.56
Shares Outstanding460,980,160
10 Day Avg. Volume1,821,056
30 Day Avg. Volume2,174,108
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio4.15
Price to Book (P/B)5.20
Price to Sales (P/S)5.85
P/FCF Ratio39.07
Enterprise Value/Market Cap<0.01
Enterprise Value/Revenue<0.01
Enterprise Value/Gross Profit<0.01
Enterprise Value/Ebitda<0.01
Forecast
1Y Price Target
$561.15Price Target Upside9.54% Upside
Rating ConsensusStrong Buy
Number of Analyst Covering14
EPS Forecast (FY)17.89
Revenue Forecast (FY)$36.29B
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Stable Recurring Revenue (on-site & Pipeline)Linde’s on-site and pipeline models create high switching costs and contracted take-or-pay volumes that produce predictable, multi-year cash flows. That durability supports capital planning, project financing and steadier revenue through cycles, reinforcing long-term resilience.
Strong Profitability And Improving ReturnsSustained gross and net margins and rising net income indicate durable earnings power and efficient capital deployment. Improving ROE and margin levels support internal funding for growth, consistent shareholder returns and the ability to absorb cyclical shocks over the medium term.
Large Backlog And Electronics Growth PipelineA record backlog concentrated in electronics underpins multi-year revenue visibility and justifies near-term capex to support customers. Large, long-term contracts (and recent semiconductor project wins) convert into durable contracted cash flows and higher future utilization once projects ramp.
Bears Say
Elevated Absolute Debt LoadWhile leverage ratios are moderate and returns on capital are strong, the absolute debt stock is large. High nominal debt increases interest and refinancing risk, reduces balance sheet flexibility for opportunistic investments or downturns, and raises scrutiny on cash generation consistency.
Below‑par Cash Conversion And Softer FCFFree cash flow converts to under half of reported net income, and recent FCF declined year-over-year. For a capital‑intensive industrial-gases model, weaker cash conversion constrains discretionary spending, slows paydown of debt or extra returns, and limits financial flexibility in stress periods.
Persistent Margin Headwinds From Mix And DisruptionsMargin compression from lower‑margin hardgoods/equipment mix, Lincare underperformance and helium logistics creates structural near-term pressure. Because large backlog projects take years to ramp, these mix and supply issues can suppress margins for multiple quarters before project-driven uplift arrives.
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LIN FAQ
What was Linde Plc’s price range in the past 12 months?
Linde Plc lowest stock price was $387.78 and its highest was $548.20 in the past 12 months.
What is Linde Plc’s market cap?
Linde Plc’s market cap is $224.76B.
When is Linde Plc’s upcoming earnings report date?
Linde Plc’s upcoming earnings report date is Oct 22, 2026 which is in 60 days.
How were Linde Plc’s earnings last quarter?
Linde Plc released its earnings results on Jul 31, 2026. The company reported $4.5 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $4.488 by $0.012.
Is Linde Plc overvalued?
According to Wall Street analysts Linde Plc’s price is currently Undervalued.
Does Linde Plc pay dividends?
Linde Plc pays a Quarterly dividend of $1.6 which represents an annual dividend yield of 1.27%. See more information on Linde Plc dividends here
What is Linde Plc’s EPS estimate?
Linde Plc’s EPS estimate is 4.52.
How many shares outstanding does Linde Plc have?
Linde Plc has 460,980,160 shares outstanding.
What happened to Linde Plc’s price movement after its last earnings report?
Linde Plc reported an EPS of $4.5 in its last earnings report, beating expectations of $4.488. Following the earnings report the stock price went down -5.949%.
Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of Linde Plc?
Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in LIN
What is the TipRanks Smart Score and how is it calculated?
Smart Score combines eight research factors - such as analyst recommendations, hedge fund trends, and technical indicators - to measure a stock’s outlook. These signals are unified into a single score that reflects bullish or bearish momentum. See detailed methodology
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Analyst Consensus
Strong Buy
Average Price Target:
$561.15 (9.54% Upside)
$561.15 (9.54% Upside)
Blogger Sentiment
Bullish
LIN Sentiment 71%
Sector Average 62%
Sector Average 62%
Hedge Fund Trend
Increased
By 370.8K Shares
Last Quarter.
Last Quarter.
Insider Transactions
Bought Shares
Worth $47.9K over
the Last 3 Months
the Last 3 Months
Crowd Wisdom
Very Positive
Last 7 Days <0.1%
Last 30 Days ▲ 8.9%
Last 30 Days ▲ 8.9%
News Sentiment
Very Bullish
Bullish news 80%
Bearish news 20%
Bearish news 20%
Technicals
SMA
Positive
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
10.11%
12-Months-Change
Fundamentals
Return on Equity
1.27%
Trailing 12-Months
Asset Growth
2.64%
Trailing 12-Months
Company Description
Linde Plc
Linde plc functions as a global industrial gas and engineering powerhouse, extending its operations throughout North and South America, Europe, the Middle East, Africa, and the Asia Pacific. The company's comprehensive product line features atmospheric gases like oxygen, nitrogen, argon, and various rare gases, alongside a diverse array of process gases such as carbon dioxide, helium, hydrogen, specialized electronic gases, and acetylene. Beyond gas supply, Linde is also adept at designing and constructing turnkey process plants. These engineering solutions serve both third-party customers and its own gas business facilities, covering types like olefin, natural gas, air separation, hydrogen, and synthesis gas plants. Linde's extensive client base spans numerous sectors, including healthcare, energy, general manufacturing, food and beverage carbonation, fiber-optics, steel production, aerospace, chemicals, and water treatment. Established in 1879, the company is headquartered in Woking, United Kingdom.
LIN Company Deck
LIN Earnings Call
Q2 2026
0:00 / 0:00
Earnings Call Sentiment|Positive
The quarter showed clear growth strength — record sales, record backlog, double-digit EPS growth, strong electronics momentum, and solid capital deployment — but was tempered by margin pressures (notably from the U.S. homecare business), mix dilution from hardgoods/equipment, helium dislocation costs, and some regional geopolitical impacts. Management has active remediation plans for margin issues, reaffirmed multi-year growth opportunities (electronics, commercial space), and provided constructive guidance, leading to cautious optimism.View all LIN earnings summariesLIN Sales Breakdown
44.75% Americas
25.15% EMEA
19.60% APAC
6.62% Engineering
3.88% Other
LIN Stock 12 Month Forecast
Average Price Target
$561.15
▲(9.54% Upside)
Technical Analysis
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Ownership Overview
0.19% Insiders
24.79% Mutual Funds
19.59% Other Institutional Investors
28.33% Public Companies and Individual Investors