NASDAQ · LIN
Basic Materials · Chemicals - Specialty
$508.83
Down-$1.53 (-0.30%)
Updated Oct 25, 2026, 4:29 PM
SID Score
7.2/10
Composite research score
Smart Money
53/100
Neutral
Price performance · LIN
1M range · 20 trading sessions · Daily adjusted prices
Prices through Oct 23, 2026
LIN closed at $508.83 after 20 trading sessions, up 7.79% for the selected period.
| Date | Open | High | Low | Close | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 23, 2026 | $509.70 | $512.49 | $505.29 | $508.83 | 1.67M |
| Oct 22, 2026 | $500.85 | $510.84 | $500.29 | $510.36 | 1.96M |
| Oct 21, 2026 | $497.25 | $502.175 | $496.68 | $500.57 | 1.43M |
| Oct 20, 2026 | $505.355 | $506.38 | $496.68 | $501.89 | 1.82M |
| Oct 19, 2026 | $497.97 | $504.85 | $497.755 | $503.44 | 1.72M |
| Oct 16, 2026 | $492.74 | $502.1411 | $492.74 | $498.43 | 2.04M |
| Oct 15, 2026 | $496.76 | $499.195 | $492.88 | $493.22 | 2.55M |
| Oct 14, 2026 | $493.58 | $494.23 | $489.11 | $492.70 | 2.49M |
| Oct 13, 2026 | $491.375 | $494.13 | $489.20 | $492.11 | 1.4M |
| Oct 12, 2026 | $483.09 | $490.99 | $482.51 | $487.35 | 1.46M |
| Oct 9, 2026 | $479.05 | $485.83 | $479.00 | $483.73 | 1.59M |
| Oct 8, 2026 | $484.43 | $486.67 | $480.22 | $481.70 | 2.12M |
| Oct 7, 2026 | $490.535 | $490.545 | $483.69 | $483.98 | 1.94M |
| Oct 6, 2026 | $482.865 | $492.10 | $482.69 | $489.95 | 3.16M |
| Oct 5, 2026 | $480.09 | $485.935 | $476.578 | $482.38 | 2.8M |
| Oct 2, 2026 | $472.48 | $483.41 | $470.55 | $479.48 | 2.53M |
| Oct 1, 2026 | $472.00 | $472.00 | $462.3725 | $469.45 | 2.12M |
| Sep 30, 2026 | $476.19 | $480.56 | $474.55 | $474.65 | 2.64M |
| Sep 29, 2026 | $472.90 | $477.52 | $471.40 | $473.37 | 1.91M |
| Sep 28, 2026 | $467.38 | $474.05 | $465.01 | $472.04 | 1.87M |
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Linde is the largest industrial gas supplier in the world, with operations in over 100 countries. The firm's main products are atmospheric gases (including oxygen, nitrogen, and argon) and process gases (including hydrogen, carbon dioxide, and helium), as well as equipment used in industrial gas production. Linde serves a wide variety of end markets, including chemicals, manufacturing, healthcare, and steelmaking. Linde generated approximately $33 billion in revenue in 2024.
Visit company websiteConsensus and target data currently published for this company.
| Date | Firm | Rating | Target |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 15, 2026 | RBC Capital | Outperform | — |
| Oct 13, 2026 | Barclays | Overweight | — |
| Oct 7, 2026 | Citigroup | Buy | — |
| Oct 5, 2026 | UBS | Buy | — |
| Sep 28, 2026 | Argus Research | Buy | — |
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Yahoo · Oct 22, 2026
Linde (LIN) doesn't possess the right combination of the two key ingredients for a likely earnings beat in its upcoming report. Get prepared with the key expectations.
Yahoo · Oct 21, 2026
Linde plc (NASDAQ:LIN) is turning semiconductor investment into long-term gas contracts. Its Q2 2026 project backlog of roughly $11 billion includes $8.1 billion of estimated capital costs for gas projects and $3.0 billion of engineering orders. For a company featured among the 10 Best Dividend Aristocrat Stocks to Buy in 2026, the question is how […]
Yahoo · Oct 21, 2026
WOKING, England, October 21, 2026--Linde (Nasdaq: LIN) today announced it has expanded its long-term supply of industrial gases to Tata Steel Limited at its Kalinganagar Industrial Complex in Odisha, India.
Benzinga · Oct 21, 2026
Under a long-term supply agreement, Linde has doubled its on-site capacity for Tata Steel through the de-captivation of two air separation units (ASUs) at Kalinganagar. The newly acquired units are now providing oxygen,
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Linde plc shares traded at $508.83, reflecting a modest intraday decline of 0.24% per SID market data. Over the trailing one-month period, the stock gained 8.69%, while its three-month return registered a near-flat 0.36%. On a twelve-month basis, LIN delivered an 18.58% advance, outpacing many peers in the Basic Materials sector. Technically, the stock trades well above its 50-day moving average of $480.65 and its 200-day moving average of $495.85, indicating sustained upward momentum. However, the 14-day relative strength index stands at 75.6, placing LIN in overbought territory according to Massive/Polygon technical data. The stock carries a beta of 0.858, suggesting lower volatility relative to the broader market. Average daily trading volume stands at approximately 2.4 million shares, supporting adequate liquidity for institutional participants. Linde's market capitalization currently sits at approximately $188.3 billion.
Linde plc currently trades at a price-to-earnings ratio of 26.66, reflecting a premium valuation relative to the broader Basic Materials sector, according to SID market data. The company's PEG ratio stands at 4.33, indicating that the stock's earnings multiple significantly exceeds its projected growth rate, suggesting limited growth-adjusted value at current levels. Linde's price-to-book ratio registers at 4.90, consistent with the asset-light, high-return-on-capital profile typical of industrial gas companies. Per SEC filings, the dividend yield sits at approximately 1.49%, providing a modest income component to total shareholder returns. The elevated valuation multiples reflect the market's recognition of Linde's dominant position in global industrial gases and its consistent cash flow generation. At a market capitalization of $188.3 billion, the company remains one of the largest constituents in the Basic Materials space, commanding a significant premium to historical sector averages across all key valuation metrics.
Linde plc's composite smart money score stands at 53 out of 100, generating a neutral signal per SID market data. The institutional component scores a perfect 25 out of 25, reflecting robust ownership and continued accumulation by large fund managers. In contrast, the dark pool activity score registers at just 8.5 out of 25, suggesting limited off-exchange block trading activity in recent periods. The congressional trading score of 6.8 out of 25 indicates minimal notable positioning by members of Congress. According to SEC Form 4 filings, insider activity has been modestly constructive, with two insider transactions recorded over the past 90 days — both purchases and zero sales. The insider component scores 12.5 out of 25, reflecting this balanced but limited activity. The divergence between strong institutional conviction and subdued dark pool and congressional signals creates the overall neutral composite reading. The insider buying pattern, while small in volume, aligns directionally with the institutional accumulation trend observed across 13F filings.
Linde plc has demonstrated consistent earnings execution in its most recent reporting periods, according to company earnings reports. In the quarter reported on May 1, 2026, the company posted earnings per share of $4.33, surpassing the consensus estimate of $4.27 by $0.06. The subsequent quarter reported on July 31, 2026, showed further improvement with EPS of $4.50, exceeding the $4.48 estimate by $0.02. Both quarters reflect Linde's pattern of modest but reliable beats against analyst expectations. Looking ahead, Wall Street analysts project EPS of $4.52 for each of the next two reporting periods, with results expected on October 29 and October 30, 2026. The steady estimate trajectory suggests analysts anticipate continued margin stability and volume growth in Linde's core industrial gas operations. The sequential EPS progression from $4.33 to $4.50 to the projected $4.52 reflects a measured growth trajectory consistent with the company's long-term earnings compounding framework.
Wall Street consensus on Linde plc remains decisively bullish, with all five most recent analyst actions carrying positive ratings per SID consensus data. On October 13, 2026, Barclays initiated coverage with an Overweight rating, adding a new voice to the constructive outlook. Citigroup and UBS both maintained Buy ratings on October 7 and October 5, respectively, reaffirming their conviction in the stock. RBC Capital reiterated its Outperform rating on October 15, while Argus Research maintained its Buy recommendation on September 28, according to Wall Street analyst reports. Notably, no downgrades or neutral initiations have appeared among the recent coverage actions, reflecting uniform confidence across both bulge-bracket and independent research firms. The absence of any Hold or Sell ratings in the latest cycle underscores broad institutional support for Linde's business fundamentals. The unanimous positive stance from five separate firms spanning a three-week window represents strong directional agreement among the analyst community covering the industrial gas sector.
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