Ticker: LIN

Linde

Industrials Materials Chemicals - Specialty
Price 512.28
Reco Hold Potential 59 Risk 49 Updated 2026-07-26

Forecast impact

negative
Target +9.1% target fill 91.6%
Reaction D5 +2.87% · D10 pending market trust
Impact Potential -4 · Risk +3 valid until 2026-08-16

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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.

Fundamental metrics (experimental) Updated: 2026-07-24
EPS (TTM) — earnings per share for the last 12 months, $
15.14
Revenue QoQ — quarter-over-quarter revenue growth
0.2%
EPS surprise
0.5%
20d volatility
1.2%
Dividend yield
1.2%
last ex-date
2026-06-04
AI recommendation changes
Date Before After Reason
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.
Analyst forecasts
Date Analyst Action Target Price Then
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
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Linde

Analysts Citi raised Linde (LIN) target price to $600 on positive outlook for volume growth

The S&P 500 and Nasdaq are struggling to recover from recent losses, despite falling oil prices easing inflation concerns, which has positively impacted certain sectors like travel and housing. Linde's stock is highlighted as a strong performer, driven by positive analyst sentiment and strategic positioning in the helium market.
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Analysts Rothschild & Co. raised Linde (LIN) target price to $560, citing potential benefits from SpaceX’s IPO and increased demand for space propellant gases

Linde is positioned to benefit from the growth of the space transportation industry, particularly with SpaceX's upcoming IPO and its longstanding relationship with NASA, according to Rothschild & Co. analyst Tony Jones, who has raised the company's price target to $560.