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Linde plc

LINNASDAQMaterialsSpecialty Chemicals

$508.83Today:- (-)1Y +13.39%

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 plc (LIN) Analyst Forecast

Analyst consensus ratings, 12-month price targets, and expert recommendations for Linde plc stock.

Analyst Consensus Rating

Investment consensus from 16 professional research analysts

Consensus Rating

Buy
Based on 16 unique analysts
(24 total ratings in last 90 days)
High Confidence∞:1 Buy/Sell

Average Price Target

$558.07
+9.68% upside

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Strong Sell
Sell
Hold
Buy
Strong Buy

Latest LIN Analyst Ratings & Recommendations

Recent analyst recommendations with rating changes and price target updates (last 90 days)

James Hooper
Bernstein
BuyMaintains
$563.00 → $562.00
Abigail Eberts
Wells Fargo
BuyMaintains
$570.00
Arun Viswanathan
RBC Capital
BuyMaintains
$553.00 → $549.00
James Hooper
Bernstein
BuyMaintains
$563.00
Abigail Eberts
Wells Fargo
BuyMaintains
$570.00
Aleksey Yefremov
Barclays
BuyInitiates
$577.00
John McNulty
BMO Capital
BuyReiterates
$546.00
Patrick Cunningham
Citi
BuyMaintains
$580.00 → $560.00
David Begleiter
Deutsche Bank
BuyMaintains
$575.00
Joshua Spector
UBS
BuyMaintains
$612.00 → $574.00
Abigail Eberts
Wells Fargo
BuyReiterates
$570.00
Laurence Alexander
Jefferies
BuyMaintains
$560.00
Alexandra Yates
Argus Research
BuyReiterates
$563.00 → $538.00
Salvator Tiano
KeyBanc
BuyInitiates
$542.00
James Hooper
Bernstein
BuyMaintains
$564.00 → $563.00
Salvator Tiano
KeyBanc
BuyInitiates
$542.00
John McNulty
BMO Capital
BuyMaintains
$546.00
Duffy Fischer
Goldman Sachs
BuyMaintains
$585.00 → $580.00
Aristotelis Moutopoulos
DZ BANK AG
HoldMaintains
-
Sebastian Bray
Berenberg Bank
BuyMaintains
$550.00
Patrick Cunningham
Citi
BuyMaintains
$600.00 → $580.00
Vincent Andrews
Morgan Stanley
BuyInitiates Coverage
$530.00
Zacks Equity Research
Zacks Equity Research
BuyInitiates Coverage
-
Arun Viswanathan
RBC Capital
BuyMaintains
$576.00 → $553.00

Source: Professional analyst ratings and price targets from the last 90 days. Data as of Oct 20, 2026. Data sources and methodology

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the analyst consensus rating for LIN?

The analyst consensus rating for LIN is Buy, based on the latest ratings from 16 analysts over the last 90 days.

What is the average price target for LIN?

The average 12-month price target for LIN is $558.07, representing an upside of 9.7% from the Oct 23, 2026 close of $508.83.

What do analyst ratings mean?

Analyst ratings indicate investment recommendations: Strong Buy and Buy are bullish signals suggesting the stock may outperform. Hold means the stock is fairly valued. Sell and Strong Sell are bearish signals suggesting potential underperformance. These ratings are based on fundamental analysis and valuation models.

What is a price target?

A price target is an analyst's projection of a stock's fair value over a specific timeframe, typically 12 months. Analysts use fundamental analysis, financial modeling, and industry comparisons to estimate where the stock should trade. Price targets can range from low (conservative) to high (optimistic) estimates.