LIN stock forecast: what analysts expect
Wall Street analysts covering Linde plc currently rate the stock a Buy on average, with a mean 12-month price target of $547.24 — +14.1% versus the last price of $479.43. Targets reflect analyst opinion, not a guarantee.
LIN historical returns
Based on monthly dividend-adjusted prices. See the full breakdown on what if you had invested in LIN.
LIN annual returns by year
Congress trading in LIN
24 members of Congress have disclosed trading LIN — 21 purchases and 13 sales worth an estimated $1.2M. Most recent disclosure: Mar 26, 2026.
See who in Congress traded LIN →Insider activity in LIN
LIN's own executives and directors have made 0 open-market purchases ($0) and 1 sale ($2.2M) in the last 90 days, per SEC Form 4 filings. Most recent: May 15, 2026.
| May 15, 2026 | Wood Robert L | Director | Sell | $2.2M |
About Linde plc
Linde plc operates as an industrial gas company worldwide. The company offers atmospheric gases, including oxygen, nitrogen, argon, and rare gases; and process gases, such as hydrogen, helium, carbon dioxide, carbon monoxide, electronic gases, specialty gases, and acetylene. It also engages in the design and construction of turnkey process plants for third-party customers, as well as for its gas businesses, including air separation, hydrogen, synthesis, olefin, and natural gas plants. The company serves the healthcare, chemicals and energy, manufacturing, metals and mining, food and beverage, and electronics industries. It operates in the United States, Brazil, Mexico, Canada, Germany, the United Kingdom, Eastern Europe, China, Australia, South Korea, and India. Linde plc was founded in 1879 and is based in Woking, the United Kingdom.
LIN Key Statistics
LIN in plain English
- P/E ratio (31.6) — how many dollars you pay for each $1 of LIN's yearly profit. That's a fairly normal range.
- ROE (18.40%) — how efficiently the company turns shareholders' money into profit. This is a middling level.
- Profit margin (20.43%) — of every $1 in sales, this is what's left as profit after all costs.
- Dividend yield (1.30%) — the cash payout you'd earn per year as a % of the share price, on top of any price gains.
LIN stock: frequently asked questions
What is Linde plc's stock price today?
Linde plc (LIN) last traded at $479.43 on the NASDAQ. Over the past 52 weeks the stock has traded between $387.78 and $548.20.
Is LIN stock a buy or a sell?
Wall Street analysts' consensus rating on LIN is "Buy", with an average 12-month price target of $547.24 — about +14.1% versus the current price of $479.43. Analyst targets are opinions, not guarantees; always do your own research.
How much would $1,000 invested in LIN 10 years ago be worth today?
A $1,000 investment in Linde plc made 10 years ago would be worth about $4,648 today (dividends reinvested) — a total return of 365%, or 16.6% per year.
Does LIN pay a dividend?
Yes. Linde plc currently pays a dividend yielding about 1.30% per year at today's share price.
What is LIN's P/E ratio?
LIN trades at a trailing price-to-earnings ratio of 31.6, and 24.5 times expected forward earnings. The P/E ratio tells you how many dollars investors pay for each $1 of the company's annual profit.
Do members of Congress trade LIN stock?
Yes — 24 members of Congress have disclosed trades in LIN under the STOCK Act, totaling 21 purchases and 13 sales worth an estimated $1.2M.
What is Linde plc's ticker symbol?
Linde plc trades under the ticker symbol LIN on the NASDAQ.
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