Linde PLC (LIN)

Currency in EUR
416.800
-22.200(-5.06%)
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Day's Range
407.000442.600
52 wk Range
332.400479.400
Key Statistics
Bid/Ask
415.60 / 416.60
Prev. Close
439
Open
441.4
Day's Range
407-442.6
52 wk Range
332.4-479.4
Volume
50.82K
Average Volume (3m)
16.86K
1-Year Change
5.1463%
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Has raised its dividend for 34 consecutive years

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Technical Analysis

Summary
Strong Sell
Sell
Neutral
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Strong Buy
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Technical Indicators
Strong Sell
Moving Averages
Strong Sell

Linde PLC Earnings Call Summary for Q2/2026

  • Linde reported Q2 2026 adjusted EPS of $3.91 vs. $3.88 estimate and revenue of $8.07B vs. $7.75B forecast, but shares fell 5.2% to $416.40.
  • Operating margin declined to 29.5%, down 60 bps YoY; CEO cited dissatisfaction with margin performance driven by struggling Lincare home care unit.
  • Project backlog reached record $8.1B, up $1B from prior period, driven by new U.S. electronics win; electronics end market grew 18% YoY.
  • Q3 2026 EPS guidance set at $4.45-$4.55 (6-8% growth); full-year guidance raised to $17.70-$17.90 (8-9% growth excluding 1% FX tailwind).
  • Company evaluating strategic options for Lincare including divestiture; helium margin recovery expected over next quarters with full normalization into early 2027.
Last Updated: 2026/07/31, 16:10
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Earnings

Latest Release
Jul 31, 2026
EPS / Forecast
3,91 / 3,88
Revenue / Forecast
8,07B / 7,75B
EPS Revisions
Last 90 days

Dividends

Payout Ratio
Payout ratio (TTM)
Earnings retained
EPS 15.50%
Dividend Yield
1.33%
Industry Median 2.29%
Annualised payout
5.55
Paid quarterly
5-Years Growth
+8.91%
Growth Streak

LIN Income Statement

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P/E Ratio
30.4x24.6x3.6x
PEG Ratio
3.001.130.00
Price/Book
5.6x4.1x1.6x
Price / LTM Sales
6.2x2.5x1.3x
Upside (Analyst Target)
17.7%19.2%43.5%
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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.

Industry
Chemicals
Employees
65034
Market
Germany

Ownership

Ownership Overview

Type
Common Stock Held% of Shares OutstandingMarket Value
Mutual Funds & ETFs
231,43M50,06%96,46B
Other Institutional Investors
173,27M37,48%72,22B
Public Companies & Retail Investors
57,65M12,47%24,03B
Total
462,35M100,00%192,71B

Top Holders

Holder
% of holding
Shares Held
Date Reported
Value (In 1,000s)
BlackRock, Inc.7,98%36 872 27215 368 363
Vanguard Capital Management, LLC6,54%30 233 07012 601 144

FAQ

What Is the Linde PLC (LIN) Stock Price Today?

The Linde PLC stock price today is 416,800 EUR.

What Stock Exchange Does Linde PLC Trade On?

Linde PLC is listed and trades on the Frankfurt Stock Exchange.

What Is the Stock Symbol for Linde PLC?

The stock symbol for Linde PLC is "LIN."

Does Linde PLC Pay Dividends? What’s The Current Dividend Yield?

The Linde PLC dividend yield is 1.26%.

What Is the Linde PLC Market Cap?

As of today, Linde PLC market cap is 191,290B EUR.

What Is Linde PLC's Earnings Per Share (TTM)?

The Linde PLC EPS (TTM) is 15,497.

When Is the Next Linde PLC Earnings Date?

Linde PLC will release its next earnings report on Oct 22, 2026.

From a Technical Analysis Perspective, Is LIN a Buy or Sell?

Based on moving averages and other technical indicators, the daily buy/sell signal is Strong Sell.

How Many Times Has Linde PLC Stock Split?

Linde PLC has split 0 times.

How Many Employees Does Linde PLC Have?

Linde PLC has 65034 employees.

What is the current trading status of Linde PLC (LIN)?

As of Aug 02, 2026, Linde PLC (LIN) is trading at a price of 416,800 EUR, with a previous close of 439,000 EUR. The stock has fluctuated within a day range of 407,000 EUR to 442,600 EUR, while its 52-week range spans from 332,400 EUR to 479,400 EUR.
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