Linde plc
LINNASDAQMaterialsSpecialty Chemicals
As of Oct 23, 2026 close
- Market cap
- $236.36B
- P/E (TTM)
- 32.63
- Forward P/E
- 30.54
- Dividend yield
- 1.23%
- 52-week range
- $387.78$548.20
- Volume (live)
- -
- Avg. volume (3M)
- 2.06M
Linde (LIN) Stock Price & Financial Analysis
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Financial Metrics & Key Statistics
Fundamental metrics, valuation ratios, and profitability indicators
| Day's Range | $505.29 - $512.49 |
|---|---|
| 52-Week High | $548.20 |
| 52-Week Low | $387.78 |
| Open | $509.70 |
| Volume (last close) | 1.67M |
| Average Volume (3M) | 2.06M |
| Revenue (TTM) | 35.45B |
|---|---|
| Net Income (TTM) | 7.24B |
| Free Cash Flow (TTM) | 4.97B |
| EPS (TTM) | $15.49 |
| Profit Margin | 20.43% |
| Operating Margin | 27.10% |
| Return on Equity (ROE) | 18.54% |
| Debt to Equity | 0.72 |
| Annual Dividend | $6.30 |
|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.23% |
| Payout Ratio | 40.68% |
| Last Dividend Ex-Date | Sep 3, 2026 |
| Market Cap | 236.36B |
|---|---|
| Shares Outstanding | 464.52M |
| P/E Ratio (TTM) | 32.63 |
| Forward P/E | 30.54 |
| Price to Sales (P/S) | 6.67 |
| Price to Book (P/B) | 6.05 |
| EV/EBITDA | 19.30 |
| 50-Day MA | $479.22 |
|---|---|
| 200-Day MA | $490.21 |
| 1-Year Change | +13.39% |
Source: Market prices and company fundamentals. Data as of Oct 23, 2026. Data sources and methodology
Linde at a Glance
As of the Oct 23, 2026 close, Linde (LIN) has a market capitalization of $236.36B. The stock trades at 32.6× trailing earnings, 30.5× forward earnings and 6.7× sales. Over the trailing twelve months it earned $7.24B on revenue of $35.45B (a 20.4% profit margin) and generated $4.97B of free cash flow. Revenue grew 6.6% year over year.
As of its latest reported balance sheet, it holds $4.90B in cash and securities against $28.01B of debt, a net debt position of $23.11B.
Linde pays a quarterly dividend totaling $6.30 per share a year, a 1.23% yield at the Oct 23, 2026 close, with a 41% payout ratio and 32 consecutive years of dividend increases.
The share price is up 13.4% over the past year. At $508.83 (the Oct 23, 2026 close) it sits within its 52-week range of $387.78 to $548.20, above its 200-day moving average of $490.21.
Based on 16 professional analyst ratings from the past 90 days, the consensus is Buy with an average price target of $558.07, 9.7% above the Oct 23, 2026 close.
Frequently Asked Questions About Linde
What is the current stock price for LIN?
As of the Oct 23, 2026 close, LIN stock trades at $508.83. The 52-week range is $387.78–$548.20, with a day range of $505.29–$512.49.
What is the P/E ratio for LIN?
As of the Oct 23, 2026 close, Linde's trailing twelve-month (TTM) P/E ratio is 32.6, meaning investors pay $32.6 for every $1 of annual earnings. The forward P/E is 30.5, reflecting analyst expectations for future earnings. Linde operates in the Materials sector.
Does LIN pay dividends?
Yes, Linde pays a 1.23% annual dividend yield as of the Oct 23, 2026 close ($6.30 per share a year). The trailing twelve-month payout ratio is 40.7%. The most recent ex-dividend date was September 3, 2026.
What do analysts recommend for LIN?
Based on ratings from 16 professional analysts over the last 90 days, the consensus for LIN is Buy. The average 12-month price target is $558.07, a 9.7% upside from the Oct 23, 2026 close of $508.83.
What is the market cap of LIN?
As of the Oct 23, 2026 close, Linde's market capitalization is $236.36B, classifying it as a mega-cap company. Linde operates in the Materials sector within the Specialty Chemicals industry.