NYSE:LIN Linde - LIN Stock Forecast, Price & News Adding Choose a watchlist: Watchlist Adding You have already added five stocks to your watchlist. Upgrade to MarketBeat Daily Premium to add more stocks to your watchlist. Adding Linde plc Please log in to your account or sign up in order to add this asset to your watchlist. $324.70 -4.81 (-1.46%) (As of 01/27/2023 12:00 AM ET) Add Compare Share Share Today's Range$324.09▼$327.6050-Day Range$305.49▼$344.4252-Week Range$262.47▼$347.60Volume1.82 million shsAverage Volume1.84 million shsMarket Capitalization$159.93 billionP/E Ratio42.95Dividend Yield1.44%Price Target$351.69 ProfileAnalyst RatingsChartCompetitorsDividendEarningsFinancialsInsider TradesInstitutional OwnershipHeadlinesSEC FilingsShort InterestSocial Media Linde MarketRank™ ForecastAnalyst RatingModerate Buy2.72 Rating ScoreUpside/Downside8.3% Upside$351.69 Price TargetShort InterestHealthy0.76% of Float Sold ShortDividend StrengthStrongBased on Four FactorsSustainabilityN/ANews Sentiment0.53Based on 2 Articles This WeekInsider TradingSelling Shares$25.26 M Sold Last QuarterProj. Earnings Growth7.72%From $12.04 to $12.97 Per ShareSee Full Details Hide Full Details Overall MarketRank™MarketRank is calculated as an average of available category scores, with extra weight given to analysis and valuation.2.36 out of 5 starsBasic Materials Sector55th out of 160 stocksIndustrial Inorganic Chemicals Industry3rd out of 10 stocks 1.4 Analyst's Opinion Consensus RatingLinde has received a consensus rating of Buy. The company's average rating score is 2.72, and is based on 14 buy ratings, 3 hold ratings, and 1 sell rating.Price Target Upside/DownsideAccording to analysts' consensus price target of $351.69, Linde has a forecasted upside of 8.3% from its current price of $324.70.Amount of Analyst CoverageLinde has only been the subject of 4 research reports in the past 90 days. Previous Next 3.0 Short Interest Percentage of Shares Shorted0.76% of the float of Linde has been sold short.Short Interest Ratio / Days to CoverLinde has a short interest ratio ("days to cover") of 2, which is generally considered an acceptable ratio of short interest to trading volume.Change versus previous monthShort interest in Linde has recently increased by 12.42%, indicating that investor sentiment is decreasing significantly. Previous Next 4.2 Dividend Strength Dividend YieldLinde pays a meaningful dividend of 1.44%, higher than the bottom 25% of all stocks that pay dividends.Dividend GrowthLinde has been increasing its dividend for 30 years.Dividend CoverageThe dividend payout ratio of Linde is 61.90%. This payout ratio is at a healthy, sustainable level, below 75%.Dividend SustainabilityBased on earnings estimates, Linde will have a dividend payout ratio of 36.08% next year. This indicates that Linde will be able to sustain or increase its dividend. Previous Next N/A Sustainability and ESG Overall ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) ScoreThere is no current Upright™ data available for LIN. Previous Next 2.5 News and Social Media Coverage News SentimentLinde has a news sentiment score of 0.53. This score is calculated as an average of sentiment of articles about the company over the last seven days and ranges from 2 (good news) to -2 (bad news). This is a higher news sentiment than the 0.35 average news sentiment score of Basic Materials companies.News Coverage This WeekMarketBeat has tracked 2 news articles for Linde this week, compared to 5 articles on an average week.Search Interest28 people have searched for LIN on MarketBeat in the last 30 days. This is an increase of 367% compared to the previous 30 days.MarketBeat FollowsOnly 9 people have added Linde to their MarketBeat watchlist in the last 30 days. This is a decrease of -59% compared to the previous 30 days. Previous Next 2.5 Company Ownership Insider Buying vs. Insider SellingIn the past three months, Linde insiders have sold more of their company's stock than they have bought. Specifically, they have bought $0.00 in company stock and sold $25,259,697.00 in company stock.Percentage Held by InsidersOnly 0.70% of the stock of Linde is held by insiders.Percentage Held by Institutions78.15% of the stock of Linde is held by institutions. High institutional ownership can be a signal of strong market trust in this company. Previous Next 2.5 Earnings and Valuation Earnings GrowthEarnings for Linde are expected to grow by 7.72% in the coming year, from $12.04 to $12.97 per share.Price to Earnings Ratio vs. the MarketThe P/E ratio of Linde is 42.95, which means that it is trading at a less expensive P/E ratio than the market average P/E ratio of about 121.91.Price to Earnings Ratio vs. SectorThe P/E ratio of Linde is 42.95, which means that it is trading at a less expensive P/E ratio than the Basic Materials sector average P/E ratio of about 83.93.Price to Earnings Growth RatioLinde has a PEG Ratio of 2.50. PEG Ratios above 1 indicate that a company could be overvalued.Price to Book Value per Share RatioLinde has a P/B Ratio of 3.66. P/B Ratios above 3 indicate that a company could be overvalued with respect to its assets and liabilities. Previous Next See Top Rated MarketRank™ Stocks Here About Linde (NYSE:LIN) StockLinde plc engages in the production and distribution of industrial gases. It operates through the following segments: Americas; Europe, Middle East, and Africa (EMEA); Asia and South Pacific (APAC); Engineering; and Other. The America segment operates production facilities in the U.S., Canada, Mexico, and Brazil. The EMEA segment comprises of production facilities in Germany, France, Sweden, the Republic of South Africa, and the United Kingdom. The APAC segment consists production facilities located primarily in China, Australia, India, South Korea, and Thailand The Engineering segment designs and manufactures equipment for air separation and other industrial gas applications. The company was founded in 1879 and is headquartered in Guildford, the United Kingdom.Read More Receive LIN Stock News and Ratings via Email Sign-up to receive the latest news and ratings for Linde and its competitors with MarketBeat's FREE daily newsletter. Email Address LIN Stock News HeadlinesJanuary 20, 2023 | finance.yahoo.comHere's Why Linde (LIN) is a Strong Growth StockJanuary 20, 2023 | finance.yahoo.comLinde to be removed from DAX index after delisting from Frankfurt Stock ExchangeJanuary 29, 2023 | Porter & Company (Ad)Is This The End of Capitalism?EXPOSED: The establishment plot to disenfranchise and impoverish millions of Americans…January 19, 2023 | americanbankingnews.comSeaport Res Ptn Comments on Linde plc's FY2022 Earnings (NYSE:LIN)January 17, 2023 | finance.yahoo.comLinde Receives Terra Carta Seal for its Commitment to a Sustainable FutureJanuary 13, 2023 | finance.yahoo.comGreat Lakes Clean Hydrogen Coalition Encouraged to Submit Full Application by U.S. Department of EnergyJanuary 5, 2023 | finance.yahoo.comLinde (LIN) Faces $500M Asset Freeze Over Russia Gas ComplexJanuary 5, 2023 | finance.yahoo.comLinde Announces Fourth Quarter 2022 Earnings and Conference Call ScheduleJanuary 29, 2023 | Porter & Company (Ad)The Next Big Crisis Is HereYou just can’t see it yet because it’s NOT a banking, financial, or economic crisis… it’s far worse and threatens every dollar in your retirement account.January 3, 2023 | finance.yahoo.comLinde falls as Russian court seizes Baltic LNG assetsJanuary 2, 2023 | marketwatch.comHelium Market Size 2023 | Evolving Technology, Trends and Demand Boosting the Growth, Forecast Till 2030 | Top Countries DataJanuary 2, 2023 | marketwatch.comHelium Gas Market Share 2023, Global Industry Size, Growth, Segments, Revenue, Key-Players and 2030 Forecast Research ReportDecember 28, 2022 | marketwatch.comWith 4.8% CAGR, Gas Delivery Systems Market Analysis Highlighting Opportunities and Growth Status During 2023-2028 | 92 Pages ReportDecember 13, 2022 | finance.yahoo.comLinde (LIN) Picks Cummins to Power New York Green Hydrogen UnitDecember 9, 2022 | finance.yahoo.comSamsung, Linde Ch. 313 applications approved ahead of potential suburban projectsDecember 8, 2022 | finance.yahoo.comLinde Achieves Industry-Leading Score in S&P Global Corporate Sustainability AssessmentNovember 24, 2022 | finance.yahoo.comHere's How Much a $1000 Investment in Linde Made 10 Years Ago Would Be Worth TodayNovember 15, 2022 | finance.yahoo.comVision Hydrogen Corp. Inks Cooperation Agreement with LindeNovember 8, 2022 | finance.yahoo.comIs Linde plc (LIN) an Inflation-Proof Stock?October 27, 2022 | uk.finance.yahoo.comLinde plc: Linde Reports Third-Quarter 2022 Results (Earnings Release Tables Attached) (news with additional features)October 27, 2022 | markets.businessinsider.comEQS-News: Linde plc: Linde Reports Third-Quarter 2022 Results (Earnings Release Tables Attached)October 27, 2022 | finance.yahoo.comLinde plc: Linde Reports Third-Quarter 2022 Results (Earnings Release Tables Attached)October 25, 2022 | markets.businessinsider.comEQS-News: Linde plc: Linde Declares Dividend in Fourth Quarter 2022October 25, 2022 | markets.businessinsider.comLinde Board Approves Proposal On De-listing From Frankfurt Stock ExchangeOctober 25, 2022 | seekingalpha.comLinde to seek se-listing from Frankfurt Stock ExchangeOctober 25, 2022 | ft.comDax set to lose biggest company as Linde reveals Frankfurt delistingOctober 22, 2022 | markets.businessinsider.comEQS-News: Linde Expands Agreement with Jindal Steel in IndiaSee More Headlines View Price History Chart DataSkip Price History Chart 30 days | 90 days | 365 days | Advanced Chart Receive LIN Stock News and Ratings via Email Sign-up to receive the latest news and ratings for Linde and its competitors with MarketBeat's FREE daily newsletter. Email Address LIN Company Calendar Last Earnings10/28/2021Ex-Dividend for 12/16 Dividend12/01/2022Dividend Payable12/16/2022Today1/29/2023Next Earnings (Confirmed)2/07/2023Fiscal Year End12/31/2023Get Stock AlertsIndustry, Sector and Symbol Stock ExchangeNYSE Industry Industrial inorganic chemicals Sub-IndustryN/A SectorBasic Materials Current SymbolNYSE:LIN CUSIPN/A CIK1575571 Webwww.linde.com Phone441483242200Fax800-772-9985Employees72,327Year Founded1879Price Target and Rating Average Stock Price Forecast$351.69 High Stock Price Forecast$402.00 Low Stock Price Forecast$260.00 Forecasted Upside/Downside+8.3%Consensus RatingModerate Buy Rating Score (0-4)2.72 Research Coverage18 Analysts Profitability EPS (Most Recent Fiscal Year)$7.56 Trailing P/E Ratio42.95 Forward P/E Ratio26.97 P/E Growth2.5Net Income$3.83 billion Net Margins11.39% Pretax Margin15.35% Return on Equity14.26% Return on Assets7.65% Debt Debt-to-Equity Ratio0.27 Current Ratio0.74 Quick Ratio0.62 Sales & Book Value Annual Sales$30.79 billion Price / Sales5.19 Cash Flow$19.93 per share Price / Cash Flow16.29 Book Value$88.63 per share Price / Book3.66Miscellaneous Outstanding Shares492,560,000Free Float489,113,000Market Cap$159.93 billion OptionableNot Optionable Beta0.88 Social Links Key ExecutivesSanjiv LambaChief Executive Officer & DirectorMatthew J. WhiteChief Financial Officer & Executive Vice PresidentSandeep SenChief Information OfficerAmitabh GuptaVice President-TechnologyFabricio NunesChief Compliance OfficerKey CompetitorsAir Products and ChemicalsNYSE:APDBHP GroupNYSE:BHPRio Tinto GroupNYSE:RIOValeNYSE:VALEFreeport-McMoRanNYSE:FCXView All CompetitorsInsiders & InstitutionsLatitude Advisors LLCSold 154 shares on 1/27/2023Ownership: 0.000%Beacon Capital Management LLCBought 137 shares on 1/27/2023Ownership: 0.000%MV Capital Management Inc.Bought 60 shares on 1/27/2023Ownership: 0.000%Arcus Capital Partners LLCBought 200 shares on 1/27/2023Ownership: 0.000%Baldwin Brothers LLC MASold 40 shares on 1/27/2023Ownership: 0.000%View All Insider TransactionsView All Institutional Transactions LIN Stock - Frequently Asked Questions Should I buy or sell Linde stock right now? 18 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 14 buy ratings for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street analysts is that investors should "buy" LIN shares. View LIN analyst ratings or view top-rated stocks. What is Linde's stock price forecast for 2023? 18 Wall Street research analysts have issued 1-year target prices for Linde's stock. Their LIN share price forecasts range from $260.00 to $402.00. On average, they anticipate the company's share price to reach $351.69 in the next twelve months. This suggests a possible upside of 8.3% from the stock's current price. View analysts price targets for LIN or view top-rated stocks among Wall Street analysts. How have LIN shares performed in 2023? Linde's stock was trading at $326.18 at the beginning of the year. Since then, LIN stock has decreased by 0.5% and is now trading at $324.70. View the best growth stocks for 2023 here. Are investors shorting Linde? Linde saw a increase in short interest in January. As of January 15th, there was short interest totaling 3,710,000 shares, an increase of 12.4% from the December 31st total of 3,300,000 shares. Based on an average daily trading volume, of 1,860,000 shares, the short-interest ratio is currently 2.0 days. Approximately 0.8% of the shares of the company are sold short. View Linde's Short Interest. When is Linde's next earnings date? The company is scheduled to release its next quarterly earnings announcement on Tuesday, February 7th 2023. View our LIN earnings forecast. How can I listen to Linde's earnings call? Linde will be holding an earnings conference call on Tuesday, February 7th at 9:00 AM Eastern. Interested parties can register for or listen to the call using this link. How were Linde's earnings last quarter? Linde plc (NYSE:LIN) released its quarterly earnings data on Thursday, October, 28th. The basic materials company reported $2.73 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, topping analysts' consensus estimates of $2.67 by $0.06. The basic materials company earned $7.67 billion during the quarter, compared to analysts' expectations of $7.53 billion. Linde had a net margin of 11.39% and a trailing twelve-month return on equity of 14.26%. The firm's quarterly revenue was up 11.9% compared to the same quarter last year. During the same quarter in the prior year, the business earned $2.15 earnings per share. Read the conference call transcript. How often does Linde pay dividends? What is the dividend yield for Linde? Linde declared a quarterly dividend on Monday, October 24th. Shareholders of record on Friday, December 2nd will be given a dividend of $1.17 per share on Friday, December 16th. This represents a $4.68 dividend on an annualized basis and a yield of 1.44%. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Thursday, December 1st. Read our dividend analysis for LIN. Is Linde a good dividend stock? Linde (NYSE:LIN) pays an annual dividend of $4.68 per share and currently has a dividend yield of 1.44%. The company has been increasing its dividend for 30 consecutive years, indicating the company has a strong committment to maintain and grow its dividend. The dividend payout ratio is 61.90%. This payout ratio is at a healthy, sustainable level, below 75%. Based on earnings estimates, LIN will have a dividend payout ratio of 36.08% next year. This indicates that the company will be able to sustain or increase its dividend. Read our dividend analysis for LIN. What guidance has Linde issued on next quarter's earnings? Linde issued an update on its FY 2022 earnings guidance on Thursday, November, 3rd. The company provided earnings per share guidance of $11.93-$12.03 for the period, compared to the consensus earnings per share estimate of $11.56. The company issued revenue guidance of -. What is Vincent L. Sadusky's approval rating as Linde's CEO? 14 employees have rated Linde Chief Executive Officer Vincent L. Sadusky on Glassdoor.com. Vincent L. Sadusky has an approval rating of 59% among the company's employees. This puts Vincent L. Sadusky in the bottom 25% of approval ratings compared to other CEOs of publicly-traded companies. 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 many different institutional and retail investors. Top institutional investors include AKO Capital LLP (0.17%), Pendal Group Ltd (0.13%), New York State Teachers Retirement System (0.12%), Artemis Investment Management LLP (0.10%), Allspring Global Investments Holdings LLC (0.09%) and Confluence Investment Management LLC (0.09%). Insiders that own company stock include Andreas Opfermann, Christian Bruch, David P Strauss, Eduardo F Menezes, Franz Fehrenbach, John Panikar, Juergen Nowicki, Kelcey E Hoyt, Sanjiv Lamba and Stephen F Angel. View institutional ownership trends. How do I buy shares of Linde? Shares of LIN stock 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 $324.70. How much money does Linde make? Linde (NYSE:LIN) has a market capitalization of $159.93 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 $7.56 on an earnings per share basis. How many employees does Linde have? The company employs 72,327 workers across the globe. How can I contact Linde? Linde's mailing address is The Priestley Centre 10 Priestley Road Surrey Research Park, Guildford X0, GU2 7XY. The official website for the company is www.linde.com. The basic materials company can be reached via phone at 441483242200, via email at investor.relations@linde.com, or via fax at 800-772-9985. This page (NYSE:LIN) was last updated on 1/29/2023 by MarketBeat.com Staff Get 30 Days of MarketBeat All Access Free Sign up for MarketBeat All Access to gain access to MarketBeat's full suite of research tools: Best-in-Class Portfolio Monitoring View the latest news, buy/sell ratings, SEC filings and insider transactions for your stocks. 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