Linde Stock Forecast, Price & News

Linde (NYSE:LIN) Frequently Asked Questions

Is Linde a buy right now?

17 Wall Street equities research analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Linde in the last year. There are currently 2 hold ratings and 15 buy ratings for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street equities research analysts is that investors should "buy" Linde stock.
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What stocks does MarketBeat like better than Linde?

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Are investors shorting Linde?

Linde saw a increase in short interest in the month of August. As of August 31st, there was short interest totaling 3,540,000 shares, an increase of 20.4% from the August 15th total of 2,940,000 shares. Based on an average trading volume of 1,800,000 shares, the days-to-cover ratio is presently 2.0 days. Currently, 0.7% of the shares of the company are sold short.
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When is Linde's next earnings date?

Linde is scheduled to release its next quarterly earnings announcement on Thursday, November 4th 2021.
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How were Linde's earnings last quarter?

Linde plc (NYSE:LIN) posted its quarterly earnings data on Friday, July, 30th. The basic materials company reported $2.70 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, topping the consensus estimate of $2.53 by $0.17. The basic materials company had revenue of $7.58 billion for the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $7.38 billion. Linde had a net margin of 11.37% and a trailing twelve-month return on equity of 10.54%. The company's revenue for the quarter was up 18.9% on a year-over-year basis. During the same period in the prior year, the company earned $1.90 EPS.
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How has Linde's stock been impacted by COVID-19?

Linde's stock was trading at $173.92 on March 11th, 2020 when COVID-19 reached pandemic status according to the World Health Organization. Since then, LIN shares have increased by 78.5% and is now trading at $310.37.
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How often does Linde pay dividends? What is the dividend yield for Linde?

Linde announced a quarterly dividend on Tuesday, July 27th. Investors of record on Friday, September 3rd will be given a dividend of $1.06 per share on Friday, September 17th. This represents a $4.24 annualized dividend and a dividend yield of 1.37%. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Thursday, September 2nd.
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Is Linde a good dividend stock?

Linde pays an annual dividend of $4.24 per share and currently has a dividend yield of 1.39%. Linde has been increasing its dividend for 29 consecutive years, indicating the company has a strong committment to maintain and grow its dividend. The dividend payout ratio of Linde is 51.52%. This payout ratio is at a healthy, sustainable level, below 75%. Based on earnings estimates, Linde will have a dividend payout ratio of 36.84% next year. This indicates that Linde will be able to sustain or increase its dividend.
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What guidance has Linde issued on next quarter's earnings?

Linde updated its FY 2021 earnings guidance on Friday, August, 6th. The company provided earnings per share (EPS) guidance of $10.100-$10.300 for the period, compared to the Thomson Reuters consensus earnings per share estimate of $10.010. The company issued revenue guidance of -.

What price target have analysts set for LIN?

17 equities research analysts have issued twelve-month target prices for Linde's shares. Their forecasts range from $293.00 to $365.00. On average, they expect Linde's stock price to reach $337.92 in the next twelve months. This suggests a possible upside of 8.9% from the stock's current price.
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Who are Linde's key executives?

Linde's management team includes the following people:

• Stephen F. Angel, Chief Executive Officer & Director
• Sanjiv Lamba, Chief Operating Officer (LinkedIn Profile)
• Matthew J. White, Chief Financial Officer & Executive Vice President
• Earl Newsome, Chief Information Officer-Americas IT
• Andreas Opfermann, Executive Vice President-Americas

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), Valhi (VHI), Luxfer (LXFR), LSB Industries (LXU), Venator Materials (VNTR), NL Industries (NL), TOR Minerals International (TORM), Polydex Pharmaceuticals (POLXF), Beard (BRCOQ), China Sun Group High-Tech (CSGH) and The General Chemical Group (GNMP).
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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), The 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 shareholders include Vanguard Group Inc. (8.21%), BlackRock Inc. (4.77%), State Street Corp (4.12%), Price T Rowe Associates Inc. MD (2.52%), Massachusetts Financial Services Co. MA (2.43%) and FMR LLC (2.00%). Company insiders that own Linde stock include Anne K Roby, Christian Bruch, Eduardo F Menezes, Franz Fehrenbach, Juergen Nowicki, Kelcey E Hoyt, Sanjiv Lamba and Stephen F Angel.
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Which institutional investors are selling Linde stock?

LIN stock was sold by a variety of institutional investors in the last quarter, including BlackRock Inc., Nuveen Asset Management LLC, Bank of New York Mellon Corp, Northern Trust Corp, New York State Common Retirement Fund, California State Teachers Retirement System, Price T Rowe Associates Inc. MD, and State Board of Administration of Florida Retirement System. Company insiders that have sold Linde company stock in the last year include Eduardo F Menezes, Kelcey E Hoyt, Sanjiv Lamba, and Stephen F Angel.
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Which institutional investors are buying Linde stock?

LIN stock was acquired by a variety of institutional investors in the last quarter, including Amundi, Winder Investment Pte Ltd, WELLCOME TRUST LTD THE as trustee of the WELLCOME TRUST, The Manufacturers Life Insurance Company , Renaissance Technologies LLC, Artisan Partners Limited Partnership, Mn Services Vermogensbeheer B.V., and Winslow Capital Management LLC. Company insiders that have bought Linde stock in the last two years include Franz Fehrenbach, and Stephen F Angel.
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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.
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What is Linde's stock price today?

One share of LIN stock can currently be purchased for approximately $310.37.

How much money does Linde make?

Linde has a market capitalization of $160.28 billion and generates $27.24 billion in revenue each year. The basic materials company earns $2.50 billion in net income (profit) each year or $8.23 on an earnings per share basis.

How many employees does Linde have?

Linde employs 74,207 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.

Where are Linde's headquarters?

Linde is headquartered at The Priestley Centre 10 Priestley Road Surrey Research Park, Guildford X0, GU2 7XY.

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 or via email at [email protected].