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Linde (LIN) Stock Forecast & Price Target

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LIN Analyst Ratings

Strong Buy
16Ratings
Strong Buy
14 Buy
2 Hold
0 Sell
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Linde
in the past 3 months
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LIN Stock 12 Month Forecast

Average Price Target

$538.93
▲(9.49% Upside)
Based on 16 Wall Street analysts offering 12 month price targets for Linde in the last 3 months. The average price target is $538.93 with a high forecast of $580.00 and a low forecast of $490.00. The average price target represents a 9.49% change from the last price of $492.23.
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Highest Price Target$580.00Average Price Target$538.93Lowest Price Target$490.00
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
RBC Capital Analyst forecast on LIN
RBC Capital
RBC Capital
$512$552
Buy
12.14%
Upside
Reiterated
04/24/26
Linde price target raised to $552 from $512 at RBC CapitalLinde price target raised to $552 from $512 at RBC Capital
Bank of America Securities Analyst forecast on LIN
Bank of America Securities
Bank of America Securities
$520$525
Buy
6.66%
Upside
Reiterated
04/21/26
Linde price target raised to $525 from $520 at BofALinde price target raised to $525 from $520 at BofA
Bernstein Analyst forecast on LIN
Bernstein
Bernstein
$537$561
Buy
13.97%
Upside
Reiterated
04/20/26
Analysts Offer Insights on Materials Companies: Linde (NASDAQ: LIN) and Wacker Chemie AG (Other OTC: WKCMF)
Seaport Global Analyst forecast on LIN
Seaport Global
Seaport Global
$525$575
Buy
16.82%
Upside
Reiterated
04/17/26
Linde price target raised to $575 from $525 at Seaport ResearchLinde price target raised to $575 from $525 at Seaport Research
Citi
$545$580
Buy
17.83%
Upside
Assigned
04/14/26
Linde price target raised to $580 from $545 at CitiLinde price target raised to $580 from $545 at Citi
UBS
$550$579
Buy
17.63%
Upside
Reiterated
04/09/26
Linde price target raised to $579 from $550 at UBSLinde price target raised to $579 from $550 at UBS
Kepler Capital  Analyst forecast on LIN
Kepler Capital
Kepler Capital
$490
Hold
-0.45%
Downside
Reiterated
03/31/26
Kepler Capital Reaffirms Their Hold Rating on Linde (LIN)
DZ BANK AG
Hold
Reiterated
03/26/26
Analysts Offer Insights on Materials Companies: Sims (Other OTC: SMUPF) and Linde (NASDAQ: LIN)
Mizuho Securities Analyst forecast on LIN
Mizuho Securities
Mizuho Securities
$525$560
Buy
13.77%
Upside
Reiterated
03/17/26
Linde price target raised to $560 from $525 at MizuhoLinde price target raised to $560 from $525 at Mizuho
J.P. Morgan
$455$525
Buy
6.66%
Upside
Upgraded
03/13/26
Analysts Offer Insights on Materials Companies: Alcoa (NYSE: AA) and Linde (NASDAQ: LIN)
Wells Fargo Analyst forecast on LIN
Wells Fargo
Wells Fargo
$540
Buy
9.70%
Upside
Assigned
03/12/26
Analysts' Top Materials Picks: Avino Silver & Gold (ASM), Linde (LIN)
Berenberg Bank Analyst forecast on LIN
Berenberg Bank
Berenberg Bank
$500$535
Buy
8.69%
Upside
Reiterated
02/20/26
Analysts Offer Insights on Materials Companies: Linde (NASDAQ: LIN) and Capstone Copper (Other OTC: CSCCF)
BMO Capital Analyst forecast on LIN
BMO Capital
BMO Capital
$501$507
Buy
3.00%
Upside
Reiterated
02/10/26
Linde price target raised to $507 from $501 at BMO CapitalLinde price target raised to $507 from $501 at BMO Capital
Morgan Stanley Analyst forecast on LIN
Morgan Stanley
Morgan Stanley
$495$530
Buy
7.67%
Upside
Reiterated
02/06/26
Morgan Stanley Keeps Their Buy Rating on Linde (LIN)
Jefferies
$535
Buy
8.69%
Upside
Reiterated
02/06/26
New Buy Rating for Linde (LIN), the Basic Materials Giant
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Upside/ Downside
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Any
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Upside / Downside
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RBC Capital Analyst forecast on LIN
RBC Capital
RBC Capital
$512$552
Buy
12.14%
Upside
Reiterated
04/24/26
Linde price target raised to $552 from $512 at RBC CapitalLinde price target raised to $552 from $512 at RBC Capital
Bank of America Securities Analyst forecast on LIN
Bank of America Securities
Bank of America Securities
$520$525
Buy
6.66%
Upside
Reiterated
04/21/26
Linde price target raised to $525 from $520 at BofALinde price target raised to $525 from $520 at BofA
Bernstein Analyst forecast on LIN
Bernstein
Bernstein
$537$561
Buy
13.97%
Upside
Reiterated
04/20/26
Analysts Offer Insights on Materials Companies: Linde (NASDAQ: LIN) and Wacker Chemie AG (Other OTC: WKCMF)
Seaport Global Analyst forecast on LIN
Seaport Global
Seaport Global
$525$575
Buy
16.82%
Upside
Reiterated
04/17/26
Linde price target raised to $575 from $525 at Seaport ResearchLinde price target raised to $575 from $525 at Seaport Research
Citi
$545$580
Buy
17.83%
Upside
Assigned
04/14/26
Linde price target raised to $580 from $545 at CitiLinde price target raised to $580 from $545 at Citi
UBS
$550$579
Buy
17.63%
Upside
Reiterated
04/09/26
Linde price target raised to $579 from $550 at UBSLinde price target raised to $579 from $550 at UBS
Kepler Capital  Analyst forecast on LIN
Kepler Capital
Kepler Capital
$490
Hold
-0.45%
Downside
Reiterated
03/31/26
Kepler Capital Reaffirms Their Hold Rating on Linde (LIN)
DZ BANK AG
Hold
Reiterated
03/26/26
Analysts Offer Insights on Materials Companies: Sims (Other OTC: SMUPF) and Linde (NASDAQ: LIN)
Mizuho Securities Analyst forecast on LIN
Mizuho Securities
Mizuho Securities
$525$560
Buy
13.77%
Upside
Reiterated
03/17/26
Linde price target raised to $560 from $525 at MizuhoLinde price target raised to $560 from $525 at Mizuho
J.P. Morgan
$455$525
Buy
6.66%
Upside
Upgraded
03/13/26
Analysts Offer Insights on Materials Companies: Alcoa (NYSE: AA) and Linde (NASDAQ: LIN)
Wells Fargo Analyst forecast on LIN
Wells Fargo
Wells Fargo
$540
Buy
9.70%
Upside
Assigned
03/12/26
Analysts' Top Materials Picks: Avino Silver & Gold (ASM), Linde (LIN)
Berenberg Bank Analyst forecast on LIN
Berenberg Bank
Berenberg Bank
$500$535
Buy
8.69%
Upside
Reiterated
02/20/26
Analysts Offer Insights on Materials Companies: Linde (NASDAQ: LIN) and Capstone Copper (Other OTC: CSCCF)
BMO Capital Analyst forecast on LIN
BMO Capital
BMO Capital
$501$507
Buy
3.00%
Upside
Reiterated
02/10/26
Linde price target raised to $507 from $501 at BMO CapitalLinde price target raised to $507 from $501 at BMO Capital
Morgan Stanley Analyst forecast on LIN
Morgan Stanley
Morgan Stanley
$495$530
Buy
7.67%
Upside
Reiterated
02/06/26
Morgan Stanley Keeps Their Buy Rating on Linde (LIN)
Jefferies
$535
Buy
8.69%
Upside
Reiterated
02/06/26
New Buy Rating for Linde (LIN), the Basic Materials Giant
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Best Analysts Covering Linde

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Success Rate
14/17 ratings generated profit
82%
Average Return
+6.29%
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Sebastian BrayBerenberg Bank
Success Rate
17/17 ratings generated profit
100%
Average Return
+18.35%
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24/24 ratings generated profit
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Average Return
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LIN Analyst Recommendation Trends

Rating
Dec 25
Jan 26
Feb 26
Mar 26
Apr 26
Strong Buy
0
0
0
0
0
Buy
38
31
31
26
28
Hold
3
1
4
7
7
Sell
0
0
0
0
0
Strong Sell
0
0
0
0
0
total
41
32
35
33
35
In the current month, LIN has received 28 Buy Ratings, 7 Hold Ratings, and 0 Sell Ratings. LIN average Analyst price target in the past 3 months is 538.93.
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 $4.27 with a range of $4.22 to $4.32. The previous quarter’s EPS was $4.20. LIN beat its EPS estimate ― of the time in the past 12 months, while its overall industry beat the EPS estimate 43.91% of the time in the same period. In the last calendar year LIN has Performed in-line its overall industry.
Next quarter’s earnings estimate for LIN is $4.27 with a range of $4.22 to $4.32. The previous quarter’s EPS was $4.20. LIN beat its EPS estimate ― of the time in the past 12 months, while its overall industry beat the EPS estimate 43.91% of the time in the same period. In the last calendar year LIN has Performed in-line its overall industry.

LIN Sales Forecast

Next quarter’s sales forecast for LIN is $8.60B with a range of $8.35B to $8.82B. The previous quarter’s sales results were $8.76B. LIN beat its sales estimates ― of the time in past 12 months, while its overall industry beat sales estimates 46.88% of the time in the same period. In the last calendar year LIN has Performed in-line its overall industry.
Next quarter’s sales forecast for LIN is $8.60B with a range of $8.35B to $8.82B. The previous quarter’s sales results were $8.76B. LIN beat its sales estimates ― of the time in past 12 months, while its overall industry beat sales estimates 46.88% of the time in the same period. In the last calendar year LIN has Performed 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 538.93.
    What is LIN’s upside potential, based on the analysts’ average price target?
    Linde has 9.49% upside potential, based on the analysts’ average price target.
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          Is LIN a Buy, Sell or Hold?
          Linde has a consensus rating of Strong Buy which is based on 14 buy ratings, 2 hold ratings and 0 sell ratings.
            What is Linde’s price target?
            The average price target for Linde is 538.93. This is based on 16 Wall Streets Analysts 12-month price targets, issued in the past 3 months.
            The highest analyst price target is $580.00 ,the lowest forecast is $490.00. The average price target represents 9.49% Increase from the current price of $492.23.
              What do analysts say about Linde?
              Linde’s analyst rating consensus is a Strong Buy. This is based on the ratings of 16 Wall Streets Analysts.
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