Linde (LIN) Stock Forecast, Price & News

Linde (NYSE:LIN) Frequently Asked Questions

Is Linde a buy right now?

15 Wall Street analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Linde in the last year. There are currently 1 sell rating, 3 hold ratings and 11 buy ratings for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street analysts is that investors should "buy" Linde stock.
View analyst ratings for Linde or view top-rated stocks.

When is Linde's next earnings date?

Linde is scheduled to release its next quarterly earnings announcement on Friday, July 29th 2022.
View our earnings forecast for Linde.

How were Linde's earnings last quarter?

Linde plc (NYSE:LIN) announced its quarterly earnings results on Thursday, April, 28th. The basic materials company reported $2.93 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $2.78 by $0.15. The basic materials company earned $8.20 billion during the quarter, compared to analysts' expectations of $8.09 billion. Linde had a net margin of 12.66% and a trailing twelve-month return on equity of 12.62%. The company's revenue was up 13.2% compared to the same quarter last year. During the same quarter in the prior year, the firm posted $2.49 earnings per share.
View Linde's earnings history.

How often does Linde pay dividends? What is the dividend yield for Linde?

Linde announced a quarterly dividend on Wednesday, April 27th. Investors of record on Friday, June 3rd will be paid a dividend of $1.17 per share on Friday, June 17th. This represents a $4.68 annualized dividend and a dividend yield of 1.48%. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Thursday, June 2nd.
View Linde's dividend history.

Is Linde a good dividend stock?

Linde pays an annual dividend of $4.68 per share and currently has a dividend yield of 1.51%. Linde has been increasing its dividend for 31 consecutive years, indicating the company has a strong committment to maintain and grow its dividend. The dividend payout ratio of Linde is 60.31%. This payout ratio is at a healthy, sustainable level, below 75%. Based on earnings estimates, Linde will have a dividend payout ratio of 35.29% next year. This indicates that Linde will be able to sustain or increase its dividend.
View Linde's dividend history.

What guidance has Linde issued on next quarter's earnings?

Linde updated its FY 2022 earnings guidance on Monday, May, 9th. The company provided EPS guidance of $11.65-$11.90 for the period, compared to the consensus estimate of $11.02. The company issued revenue guidance of -.

What price target have analysts set for LIN?

15 brokers have issued 1 year price objectives for Linde's stock. Their forecasts range from $330.00 to $404.00. On average, they expect Linde's stock price to reach $370.67 in the next year. This suggests a possible upside of 17.6% from the stock's current price.
View analysts' price targets for Linde or view top-rated stocks among Wall Street analysts.

Who are Linde's key executives?

Linde's management team includes the following people:

• Mr. Sanjiv Lamba, CEO & Director (Age 58, Pay $1.88M) (LinkedIn Profile)
• Mr. Matthew J. White, Exec. VP & CFO (Age 50, Pay $1.95M)
• Dr. Andreas Opfermann, Exec. VP of Clean Energy (Age 50, Pay $1.94M) (LinkedIn Profile)
• Ms. Kelcey E. Hoyt, VP & Chief Accounting Officer (Age 52)
• Amitabh Gupta, VP of Technology
• Sandeep Sen, Chief Information Officer
• Mr. Juan Pelaez, VP of Investor Relations
• Mr. Guillermo Bichara, Exec. VP & Chief Legal Officer (Age 47)
• Mr. Fabricio Nunes, Chief Compliance Officer
• Dr. Harry Roegner, VP of Communications

What is Vincent L. Sadusky's approval rating as Linde's CEO?

14 employees have rated Linde CEO Vincent L. Sadusky on Glassdoor.com. Vincent L. Sadusky has an approval rating of 59% among Linde's employees. This puts Vincent L. Sadusky in the bottom 25% of approval ratings compared to other CEOs of publicly-traded companies.

Who are some of Linde's key competitors?

Some companies that are related to Linde include Air Products and Chemicals (APD), JSR (JSCPY), Tronox (TROX), Minerals Technologies (MTX), Kronos Worldwide (KRO), LSB Industries (LXU), Valhi (VHI), Luxfer (LXFR), NL Industries (NL), Polydex Pharmaceuticals (POLXF), Beard (BRCOQ), China Sun Group High-Tech (CSGH), Lithium & Boron Technology (LBTI), The General Chemical Group (GNMP) and TOR Minerals International (TORM).
View all of LIN's competitors.

What other stocks do shareholders of Linde own?

Based on aggregate information from My MarketBeat watchlists, some companies that other Linde investors own include Johnson & Johnson (JNJ), AbbVie (ABBV), Walt Disney (DIS), Intel (INTC), AT&T (T), JPMorgan Chase & Co. (JPM), Walmart (WMT), Cisco Systems (CSCO), Pfizer (PFE) and QUALCOMM (QCOM).

What is Linde's stock symbol?

Linde trades on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) under the ticker symbol "LIN."

Who are Linde's major shareholders?

Linde's stock is owned by a variety of retail and institutional investors. Top institutional investors include Vanguard Group Inc. (9.11%), BlackRock Inc. (5.11%), State Street Corp (3.97%), Capital Research Global Investors (2.72%), Massachusetts Financial Services Co. MA (2.35%) and Capital International Investors (1.85%). Company insiders that own Linde stock include Andreas Opfermann, Eduardo F Menezes, John Panikar, Juergen Nowicki, Kelcey E Hoyt, Sanjiv Lamba and Stephen F Angel.
View institutional ownership trends for Linde.

Which major investors are selling Linde stock?

LIN stock was sold by a variety of institutional investors in the last quarter, including The Manufacturers Life Insurance Company , AKO Capital LLP, Sustainable Growth Advisers LP, Parnassus Investments LLC, State Street Corp, Caisse DE Depot ET Placement DU Quebec, Robeco Institutional Asset Management B.V., and Canada Pension Plan Investment Board. Company insiders that have sold Linde company stock in the last year include Andreas Opfermann, John Panikar, and Sanjiv Lamba.
View insider buying and selling activity for Linde or view top insider-selling stocks.

Which major investors are buying Linde stock?

LIN stock was bought by a variety of institutional investors in the last quarter, including Sumitomo Mitsui Trust Holdings Inc., Capital International Investors, BlackRock Inc., Capital World Investors, Egerton Capital UK LLP, William Blair Investment Management LLC, Allianz Asset Management GmbH, and Capital Research Global Investors.
View insider buying and selling activity for Linde or or view top insider-buying stocks.

How do I buy shares of Linde?

Shares of LIN can be purchased through any online brokerage account. Popular online brokerages with access to the U.S. stock market include WeBull, Vanguard Brokerage Services, TD Ameritrade, E*TRADE, Robinhood, Fidelity, and Charles Schwab.
Compare Top Brokerages Here.

What is Linde's stock price today?

One share of LIN stock can currently be purchased for approximately $315.18.

How much money does Linde make?

Linde has a market capitalization of $158.45 billion and generates $30.79 billion in revenue each year. The basic materials company earns $3.83 billion in net income (profit) each year or $7.759990 on an earnings per share basis.

How many employees does Linde have?

Linde employs 72,327 workers across the globe.

When was Linde founded?

Linde was founded in 1879.

What is Linde's official website?

The official website for Linde is www.linde.com.

How can I contact Linde?

Linde's mailing address is The Priestley Centre 10 Priestley Road Surrey Research Park, Guildford X0, GU2 7XY. The basic materials company can be reached via phone at 441483242200, via email at [email protected], or via fax at 800-772-9985.