Ticker: LIN

Linde

Industrials Materials Chemicals - Specialty

Price 508.83

Reco Buy Potential 64 Risk 43 Updated 2026-10-25

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Forecast impact

negative

Target +7.9% target fill 92.7%

Reaction D5 -1.51% · D10 pending market trust

Impact Potential -4 · Risk +3 valid until 2026-11-14

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Description

Company and Business Model

Linde is a global leader in industrial gases and engineering, providing atmospheric and specialty gases to various industries, including healthcare, manufacturing, and energy. Its core products include oxygen, nitrogen, hydrogen, and carbon dioxide, along with related technologies and services. Major business segments encompass Gases and Engineering, with primary revenue sources derived from gas sales, equipment, and engineering services. The company operates in multiple regions, enhancing its market presence and customer base.

Investment Profile

Linde's investment profile is characterized by a balanced approach, appealing to investors seeking moderate growth and income through dividends. The company's stable revenue growth and consistent dividend yield suggest a reliable investment option. Its established market position and operational efficiency contribute to a favorable risk-return profile, making it suitable for investors with varying objectives.

Category: Industrials Sector: Materials Industry: Chemicals - Specialty Investment style: Growth Horizon: Medium-term Company type: Blue Chip Company type: Market Leader

Fundamental metrics (experimental) Updated: 2026-10-25

EPS (TTM) — earnings per share for the last 12 months, $: 15.56
Revenue QoQ — quarter-over-quarter revenue growth: 5.8%
EPS surprise: 0.2%
20d volatility: 0.9%
Dividend yield: 1.2%
last ex-date: 2026-09-03

AI recommendation changes

Date	Before	After	Reason
2026-10-23	Hold	Buy	Strong fundamentals and positive momentum support growth outlook.
2026-09-30	Sell	Hold	Mixed performance; cautious outlook amid market pressures.
2026-09-10	Hold	Sell	Weak momentum and high risk; hold position.
2026-09-02	Buy	Hold	Weak momentum and mixed fundamentals suggest caution.
2026-08-29	Hold	Buy	Stable fundamentals, but mixed momentum signals present risks.
2026-08-22	Sell	Hold	Mixed performance; cautious outlook amid market conditions.
2026-08-14	Hold	Sell	Weak momentum and high risk; hold position.
2026-08-04	Sell	Hold	Weak momentum and high risk; hold for now.
2026-08-01	Hold	Sell	Negative momentum and high risk outweigh potential upside.
2026-07-19	Buy	Hold	Mixed performance; cautious outlook amid market conditions.
2026-06-09	Hold	Buy	Stable fundamentals, but mixed momentum signals present uncertainty.
2026-06-01	Buy	Hold	Stable fundamentals, but recent momentum is concerning.
2026-05-08	—	Buy	Mixed performance; cautious due to recent momentum decline.
2026-05-08	Buy	Buy	Компания Linde демонстрирует стабильный рост за последние 120 дней, однако недавние колебания цен указывают на возможные краткосрочные риски. Умеренный дивидендный доход также поддерживает привлекательность акций.
2026-02-16	Hold	Buy	Компания Linde plc демонстрирует устойчивый рост выручки и положительную динамику цен на акции в краткосрочной перспективе. Низкий уровень риска и дивидендная доходность делают её привлекательной для инвестиций.
2026-02-08	Buy	Hold	Компания демонстрирует смешанные результаты с положительной динамикой на 20 и 60 дней, но негативные тренды на 1 и 5 дней. Рекомендуется удерживать акции до получения более ясных сигналов о восстановлении.
2026-01-30	Hold	Buy	Компания Linde plc демонстрирует положительную динамику на краткосрочных интервалах, что указывает на рост интереса со стороны инвесторов. Несмотря на небольшое снижение за последние 120 дней, текущие тренды иMomentum пр
2026-01-27	Buy	Hold	Компания Linde plc демонстрирует стабильный рост в краткосрочной перспективе, однако отсутствие данных по EPS и дивидендам вызывает некоторые сомнения в ее финансовой устойчивости.
2026-01-25	Hold	Buy	Компания демонстрирует положительную динамику цен на акции за последние 20 дней, что может свидетельствовать о росте интереса инвесторов. Низкий риск и стабильные показатели делают Linde plc привлекательной для покупки.

Analyst forecasts

Date	Analyst	Action	Target	Price Then
2026-10-15	RBC Capital	Target Lowered	553 → 549	496.1733
2026-10-12	Barclays	Update	— → 577	487.35
2026-10-05	UBS	Target Lowered	612 → 574	479.48
2026-09-28	Argus Research	Target Lowered	563 → 538	471.79
2026-09-11	Bernstein	Target Lowered	— → 563	463.92
2026-09-10	KeyBanc	Update	— → 542	461.62
2026-08-10	Goldman Sachs	Target Lowered	585 → 580	487.37
2026-08-10	BMO Capital	Target Lowered	560 → 546	488.14
2026-08-03	Bernstein	Target Raised	— → 564	482.465
2026-08-03	RBC Capital	Target Lowered	576 → 553	482.2534
2026-08-03	UBS	Target Lowered	622 → 612	478.38
2026-07-17	Bernstein	Target Lowered	561 → 559	520.74
2026-07-10	Evercore ISI	Target Raised	515 → 525	531.79
2026-06-02	UBS	Update	— → 600	494.3995
2026-05-05	BMO Capital	Target Raised	545 → 560	495.0901
2026-05-05	RBC Capital	Target Raised	552 → 570	493.55
2026-05-04	Deutsche Bank	Target Raised	550 → 575	499.45
2026-04-24	RBC Capital	Target Raised	512 → 552	505.72501
2026-04-17	Seaport Global	Target Raised	525 → 575	492.795
2026-04-09	UBS	Target Raised	550 → 579	503.3
2026-02-06	Morgan Stanley	Target Raised	495 → 530	451.8484
2026-02-06	UBS	Target Raised	500 → 550	452.275
2026-02-06	Mizuho Securities	Target Raised	495 → 525	459.69
2025-12-17	BMO Capital	Update	— → 501	423.51

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