Linde Plc (LIN)
NASDAQ:LIN
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LIN Stock Chart & Stats
$492.23
$3.69(0.89%)
At close: 4:00 PM EST
$492.23
$3.69(0.89%)
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week Range$387.78 - $525.82
Previous CloseN/A
Volume496.43K
Average Volume (3M)2.18M
Market Cap
$242.20B
Enterprise Value$250.95B
Total Cash (Recent Filing)$3.96B
Total Debt (Recent Filing)$24.68B
Price to Earnings (P/E)34.1
Beta0.32
Next Earnings
Jul 23, 2026EPS Estimate
4.48Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend Yield1.41%
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)15.14
Shares Outstanding462,599,550
10 Day Avg. Volume2,784,077
30 Day Avg. Volume2,181,161
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio4.12
Price to Book (P/B)5.20
Price to Sales (P/S)5.85
P/FCF Ratio39.07
Enterprise Value/Market Cap1.04
Enterprise Value/Revenue7.24
Enterprise Value/Gross Profit15.74
Enterprise Value/Ebitda20.38
Forecast
1Y Price Target
$555.24Price Target Upside12.80% Upside
Rating ConsensusStrong Buy
Number of Analyst Covering18
EPS Forecast (FY)17.9
Revenue Forecast (FY)$35.91B
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Long-term Contracted Sales / BacklogA $7.1B sale-of-gas backlog and multi-year on-site contracts create predictable, take-or-pay cash flows that underwrite capital-intensive plant builds. That structural revenue base supports durable cash visibility, capacity planning, and steady returns over multi-year cycles.
High And Resilient MarginsSustained high operating and net margins reflect scale, pricing power in specialty gases, and operational leverage from on-site and merchant networks. Durable margins enable reinvestment in purity-sensitive segments (electronics, healthcare) and sustain returns through cyclical demand shifts.
Strong Absolute Cash GenerationRobust absolute OCF and multi-billion FCF provide persistent funding for capex, bolt-on M&A, and shareholder returns. Reliable cash generation supports long-term plant investments and dividend/buyback programs even if revenue growth moderates.
Bears Say
Higher Leverage Vs. Earlier YearsA moderately higher D/E versus pre-2024 norms reduces balance-sheet flexibility for opportunistic investment or cushioning downturns. With capital-intensive projects and recurring debt issuance, elevated leverage increases interest sensitivity and constrains incremental financial optionality.
Mixed Cash-to-earnings ConversionEarnings outpacing cash conversion suggests working-capital dynamics and project timing can delay monetization of profits. That gap makes dividend and buyback sustainability more sensitive to timing, and reduces the margin for error if margins or project cash flows soften.
Regional And Project Execution RiskConcentration risks from regional demand swings and phased project delays create uneven top-line growth and potential underutilized capacity. Persistent EMEA softness and recurring timing slippage elevate uncertainty in multi-quarter revenue visibility and impede steadier global recovery.
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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 $525.82 in the past 12 months.
What is Linde Plc’s market cap?
Linde Plc’s market cap is $242.20B.
When is Linde Plc’s upcoming earnings report date?
Linde Plc’s upcoming earnings report date is Jul 23, 2026 which is in 39 days.
How were Linde Plc’s earnings last quarter?
Linde Plc released its earnings results on May 01, 2026. The company reported $4.33 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $4.27 by $0.06.
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 1.41%. See more information on Linde Plc dividends here
What is Linde Plc’s EPS estimate?
Linde Plc’s EPS estimate is 4.48.
How many shares outstanding does Linde Plc have?
Linde Plc has 462,599,550 shares outstanding.
What happened to Linde Plc’s price movement after its last earnings report?
Linde Plc reported an EPS of $4.33 in its last earnings report, beating expectations of $4.27. Following the earnings report the stock price went up 1.353%.
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
Linde Stock Smart Score
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Analyst Consensus
Strong Buy
Average Price Target:
$555.24 (12.80% Upside)
$555.24 (12.80% Upside)
Blogger Sentiment
Bullish
LIN Sentiment 70%
Sector Average ―
Sector Average ―
Hedge Fund Trend
Increased
By 915.6K Shares
Last Quarter.
Last Quarter.
Insider Transactions
Sold Shares
Worth $5.8M over
the Last 3 Months
the Last 3 Months
Crowd Wisdom
Positive
Last 7 Days ▼ 0.1%
Last 30 Days ▲ 1.2%
Last 30 Days ▲ 1.2%
News Sentiment
Very Bullish
Bullish news 100%
Bearish news 0%
Bearish news 0%
Technicals
SMA
Positive
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
12.77%
12-Months-Change
Fundamentals
Return on Equity
18.51%
Trailing 12-Months
Asset Growth
4.37%
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
Q1 2026
0:00 / 0:00
Earnings Call Sentiment|Positive
The call presents solid financial and operational results — double-digit EPS growth, strong cash generation, margin stability with sequential improvement, backlog and targeted investments (notably in electronics and space-related opportunities), plus continued shareholder returns (dividend increase and buybacks). These positives are tempered by regional weakness in EMEA, project timing slippage on a major project, helium market uncertainty, and an overall guarded outlook due to geopolitical volatility. On balance, the strengths (growth, cash flow, capital allocation, backlog, and guidance raise at the low end) outweigh the challenges, though management remains cautious until geopolitical clarity improves.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
$555.24
▲(12.80% Upside)
Technical Analysis
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Ownership Overview
0.19% Insiders
24.36% Mutual Funds
20.72% Other Institutional Investors
28.09% Public Companies and Individual Investors