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LIN Stock Forecast: Linde Plc Price Predictions for 2026-2027

Last close, 21 Sept 2026
$458
−0.63% on the day

The 28 Wall Street analysts covering Linde Plc hold a median 12-month price target of $550 — +20.2% from the last close. Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model, run across ~4,600 US stocks, ranks it 61 of 100 as at 19 Sept 2026 — in the upper half.

Market cap
$212.2B
Ticker Nerd rank
61 / 100
Median analyst target
$550
Analysts covering
28
Revenue$9.3B+9.3% y/y
Operating income$2.5B
Net income$2.0B
Free cash flow$833.0M
Quarterly, 8 quarters to 30 June 2026 · latest quarter's figure shown
Total return, dividends reinvested
1W
−1.5%
1M
−5.9%
YTD
+8.3%
1Y
−3.3%
From 52W high
−16.0%
From 52W low
+18.6%
$386
$545
52-week range, adjusted closes · the dot is the last close
Ticker Nerd rank

LIN stock analysis: one number for the whole business

Consensus tells you what everyone already believes. The model scores Linde Plc on its factor families — the same systematic rank behind the Ticker Nerd portfolio.

Where the model ranks itAs at 19 Sept 2026
61 / 100

Percentile across ~4,600 US stocks on Ticker Nerd’s systematic factor model. Higher is better. How the model is built and tested

Volatility
94
Quality
90
Revisions
71
Issuance
61
Value
55
Growth
51
Momentum
50
Accruals
44
Size
1

Volatility (94): The share price has been relatively steady.

Accruals (44): A large share of reported profit has not shown up as cash, or the balance sheet is expanding quickly — both tend to unwind.

Size (1): Larger than most of the companies we track — more scrutinised, less often mispriced.

Built and run by Aslam Ghouse, an ex-Goldman Sachs quant trader with fourteen years in markets.

Wall Street

LIN stock forecast 2026-2027: analyst price targets & predictions

The bullish and bearish analyst opinions on LIN, reported as data — targets and ratings, the market's view beside the model's.

Share price and the analyst range, 12 monthsAdjusted close, US dollars
$400$450$500$550$600Oct 25Jan 26Apr 26Jul 26LINHigh $580Median $550Low $400

Price targets and ratings are third-party analyst estimates, reported here as data. They are not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.

Data provided by Twelve Data

What Wall Street says28 analysts
22 Buy5 Hold1 Sell
Low $400Median $550High $580

The green dot is the last close — the median target sits +20.2% from it.

Recent analyst actionsNewest first

Of the 20 most recent actions, 3 moved their price target up and 3 moved it down.

DateFirmActionRatingTarget
11 Sept 2026KeybancInitiatesOverweight$542
10 Aug 2026BMO CapitalMaintainsOutperform—
10 Aug 2026BMO CapitalMaintainsOutperform$560 → $546
3 Aug 2026BernsteinMaintainsOutperform$559 → $564
3 Aug 2026BernsteinMaintainsOutperform—
3 Aug 2026CitigroupMaintainsBuy—
3 Aug 2026CitigroupMaintainsBuy$600 → $580
3 Aug 2026RBC CapitalMaintainsOutperform$576 → $553
3 Aug 2026RBC CapitalMaintainsOutperform—
17 July 2026BernsteinMaintainsOutperform$561 → $599
17 July 2026BernsteinMaintainsOutperform—
10 July 2026Evercore ISI GroupMaintainsOutperform—
10 July 2026Evercore ISI GroupMaintainsOutperform$515 → $525
24 June 2026CitigroupMaintainsBuy—
5 May 2026RBC CapitalMaintainsOutperform—
4 May 2026CitigroupMaintainsBuy—
4 May 2026JP MorganMaintainsOverweight—
24 Apr 2026RBC CapitalMaintainsOutperform—
17 Apr 2026Seaport GlobalMaintainsBuy—
13 Apr 2026CitigroupMaintainsBuy—

Price targets and ratings are third-party analyst estimates, reported here as data. They are not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.

Market Radar

This page is one stock. Monday covers all of them.

Computed off the Friday close and sent before the US open.

Market Radar reports the week’s largest rank changes across roughly 4,600 US stocks, the factor behind each one, and where the market went. LIN appears on the weeks it earns a place.

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Performance

LIN vs the S&P 500

Both lines are total return — dividends reinvested — so the comparison is honest on both sides.

Over the twelve months to 21 Sept 2026, Linde Plc returned −3.3% against +17.8% for the S&P 500, dividends included.

LIN vs S&P 500, last 12 monthsTotal return, rebased to 100
8090100110120Oct 25Jan 26Apr 26Jul 26LINS&P 500

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Data provided by Twelve Data

Estimates

LIN analyst estimate revisions

Not the forecast itself — the direction analysts are revising it. Revision direction is one of the model's factor families.

Which way the estimates are movingNext fiscal year
EPS revision, 90 days
−100.0%
Analysts raising
7
Analysts cutting
14
Fundamentals

Linde Plc (LIN) financial data

A margin means little on its own. Each bar marks where the figure sits across the whole US universe we score.

Valuation
Trailing P/E
29.7×

Cheaper than 25% of US stocks

Price / sales
6.0×

Cheaper than 21% of US stocks

Price / book
5.4×

Cheaper than 18% of US stocks

EV / EBITDA
17.1×

Cheaper than 18% of US stocks

Growth & margins
Revenue growth (YoY)
9.3%

Higher than 50% of US stocks

Earnings growth (YoY)
9.2%

Higher than 47% of US stocks

Gross margin
47.7%

Higher than 59% of US stocks

Operating margin
28.1%

Higher than 86% of US stocks

Net margin
20.4%

Higher than 82% of US stocks

Returns & dividend
Return on equity
18.4%

Higher than 79% of US stocks

Return on assets
7.2%

Higher than 85% of US stocks

Dividend yield
1.4%

Higher than 32% of US dividend payers

Bars mark the percentile across the ~4,600 US stocks Ticker Nerd covers, among those reporting the figure.

Key statistics

Linde Plc (LIN) statistics: revenue, profit & scale

The headline figures, each with its date. Every row carries its own link — cite it straight from here.

  • Linde Plc has a market value of $212.2B and an enterprise value of $236.9B.

  • Revenue in the twelve months to 30 June 2026: $35.4B. The latest quarter grew 9.3% year on year.

  • Net income over the same four quarters: $7.4B, a 20.9% net margin.

  • Diluted earnings per share, trailing twelve months: $15.48.

  • Free cash flow in the twelve months to 30 June 2026: $5.0B, after $5.5B of capital spending.

  • Linde Plc spent $4.1B on share buybacks and $2.9B on dividends in the twelve months to 30 June 2026.

  • Shares outstanding: 461.0M.

  • Trailing P/E: 29.7×; forward P/E: 23.5× — the forward figure prices analyst consensus estimates, not reported earnings.

  • Forward dividend yield: 1.39%, paying out 40% of earnings.

  • Linde Plc employs 64,649 people — $548K of revenue per employee.

Statement figures: company filings via Twelve Data, four quarters to 30 June 2026 · market figures as at 19 Sept 2026

Data provided by Twelve Data

Peers

LIN vs competitors

The nearest names by industry and size, scored by the same model — like for like.

Its peer group, ranked by the same modelSpecialty Chemicals
CompanyMarket capTKN rank
LINLinde Plc$212.2B
61
SHWThe Sherwin-Williams Co.$79.1B
70
ECLEcolab, Inc.$76.3B
44
APDAir Products & Chemicals, Inc.$63.3B
75
PPGPPG Industries, Inc.$23.5B
85
IFFInternational Flavors & Fragrances, Inc.$21.2B
56
LYBLyondellBasell Industries NV$20.0B
67

Look up any of the roughly 4,600 stocks we score.

The rank is the raw material. Whether the rules would actually own Linde Plc — and when they’d sell — is the membership. See the Ticker Nerd 20 →

News

Latest LIN news & analysis

‘Unique Opportunity': Analyst Says Industrial Giant Wins ‘Lion's Share' of AI Chip Contracts at a ‘Mundane Defensive Valuation'

24/7 Wall Street · 16 Sept 2026positive

A CNBC analyst described Linde, the world's largest industrial gas supplier, as a quiet gatekeeper of the AI chip buildout, saying it is winning the "lion's share" of AI chip contracts while trading at a "mundane defensive valuation." The report noted that the market has largely shrugged off this assessment.

Why it matters — Linde watchers would care because this highlights the company's role and competitive position in supplying gases essential to chip manufacturing, an area of growing demand tied to the AI buildout.

Linde: Strong Execution, But Peer Momentum And Higher CapEx Limit The Upside

Seeking Alpha · 9 Sept 2026neutral

Linde reported a solid Q2, though operating margin fell 60 basis points despite stronger pricing and volumes. An $8.1 billion backlog supports earnings visibility, but higher capital expenditure and delayed project contributions temper the outlook, while electronics growth is seen as an industry-wide tailwind rather than a company-specific catalyst.

Why it matters — LIN watchers would care because the report highlights margin pressure and higher capex that could limit near-term upside, even as the strong backlog underpins earnings visibility.

Linde: My 'Not Cheap' Thesis Has Been True Since 2023

Seeking Alpha · 3 Aug 2026neutral

Seeking Alpha reiterates a 'Hold' rating on Linde plc, citing excessive valuation (27x-30x P/E) as a concern despite the company's strong fundamentals, margins, cash generation, and backlog. The article questions capital allocation decisions, particularly share buybacks conducted at high multiples.

Why it matters — LIN investors should note the ongoing tension between the company's operational strength and its elevated valuation, which the article argues limits near-term upside potential.

10 Funds For Potential $6,000 Monthly Income: Retirement Series

Seeking Alpha · 1 Aug 2026neutral

An article on Seeking Alpha presents a retirement-focused portfolio of 10 highly diversified funds spanning many industry segments. The portfolio is described as offering a yield above 7% and roughly $6,000 in monthly income while aiming for passive income and capital appreciation. Linde is not mentioned in the article.

Why it matters — The article does not reference Linde plc, so it offers no direct information for LIN watchers beyond general income-investing context.

Linde plc (LIN) Q2 2026 Earnings Call Transcript

Seeking Alpha · 31 July 2026neutral

Linde plc held its Q2 2026 earnings call, and the transcript has been published by Seeking Alpha.

Why it matters — Earnings call transcripts provide investors with management's detailed commentary on quarterly performance and outlook.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions about LIN stock

What is the LIN stock price forecast for 2026-2027?

The 28 Wall Street analysts covering Linde Plc have a median 12-month price target of $550, with estimates ranging from $400 to $580. These are third-party analyst estimates, not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.

Is LIN stock a buy right now?

Of the 28 analysts covering Linde Plc, 22 rate it a Buy, 5 a Hold and 1 a Sell. Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model ranks Linde Plc 61 out of 100 across roughly 4,600 US stocks as at 19 Sept 2026. None of this is personal advice — it does not consider your circumstances.

How does Ticker Nerd's model rank LIN?

As at 19 Sept 2026, Linde Plc ranks 61 out of 100 on Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model — a percentile across roughly 4,600 US stocks, built from its factor families. Its strongest factor family is Volatility (94 of 100).

Will LIN stock go up?

No one can know that. What the data says: the median 12-month target from 28 analysts implies +20.2% from the last close, and Ticker Nerd's factor model ranks Linde Plc 61 out of 100 as at 19 Sept 2026. Analyst targets are third-party estimates and frequently wrong; none of this is personal advice.

What is the LIN stock forecast for 2030?

No analyst covering Linde Plc publishes a 2030 price target — Wall Street targets run 12 to 18 months out. Sites quoting a 2030 price for LIN are extrapolating price history, which says nothing about the business. The furthest attributed numbers are the current analyst targets: $400 to $580 over the next 12 months.

How has LIN stock performed over the past year?

Linde Plc returned -3.3% over the 12 months to 21 Sept 2026, with dividends reinvested. Past performance does not indicate future returns.

What does Linde Plc do?

Linde plc is a global industrial gases and engineering company that supplies essential gases, technologies, and services to a wide range of industries. Its core product lineup includes atmospheric gases such as oxygen, nitrogen, and argon, along with process gases including hydrogen, helium, carbon dioxide, and specialty gases used in manufacturing and high-precision applications.

What is the latest news on LIN?

The most recent item we track (24/7 Wall Street, 16 Sept 2026): "‘Unique Opportunity': Analyst Says Industrial Giant Wins ‘Lion's Share' of AI Chip Contracts at a ‘Mundane Defensive Valuation'". A CNBC analyst described Linde, the world's largest industrial gas supplier, as a quiet gatekeeper of the AI chip buildout, saying it is winning the "lion's share" of AI chip contracts while trading at a "mundane defensive valuation." The report noted that the market has largely shrugged off this assessment.

Company

About Linde Plc.

Linde plc is a global industrial gases and engineering company that supplies essential gases, technologies, and services to a wide range of industries. Its core product lineup includes atmospheric gases such as oxygen, nitrogen, and argon, along with process gases including hydrogen, helium, carbon dioxide, and specialty gases used in manufacturing and high-precision applications. The company also designs and builds industrial gas plants and related process equipment, supporting customers with on-site supply, gas processing, and engineering solutions. Linde serves sectors such as healthcare, chemicals and energy, food and beverage, electronics, metals and mining, and general manufacturing, where its products are used as critical inputs in production and operations. Through its industrial gases and engineering businesses, Linde plays a central role in supplying infrastructure that supports everyday industrial activity across global markets.

CEO Mr. Sanjiv Lamba · 64,649 employees · United Kingdom · https://www.linde.com