Linde Stock Forecast, Price & News

Linde (NYSE:LIN) Frequently Asked Questions

Is Linde a buy right now?

19 Wall Street research analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Linde in the last year. There are currently 4 hold ratings and 15 buy ratings for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street research analysts is that investors should "buy" Linde stock.
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How has Linde's stock price 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 (WHO). Since then, LIN shares have increased by 84.4% and is now trading at $320.70.
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When is Linde's next earnings date?

Linde is scheduled to release its next quarterly earnings announcement on Friday, February 4th 2022.
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How were Linde's earnings last quarter?

Linde plc (NYSE:LIN) announced its earnings results on Thursday, October, 28th. The basic materials company reported $2.73 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, topping the Thomson Reuters' consensus estimate of $2.67 by $0.06. The basic materials company earned $7.67 billion during the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $7.53 billion. Linde had a net margin of 11.99% and a trailing twelve-month return on equity of 11.29%. Linde's revenue was up 11.9% compared to the same quarter last year. During the same period in the previous year, the company earned $2.15 earnings per share.
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How often does Linde pay dividends? What is the dividend yield for Linde?

Linde announced a quarterly dividend on Monday, October 25th. Investors of record on Friday, December 3rd will be paid a dividend of $1.06 per share on Friday, December 17th. This represents a $4.24 dividend on an annualized basis and a dividend yield of 1.32%. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Thursday, December 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 1.31%. 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 62.44%. This payout ratio is at a healthy, sustainable level, below 75%. Based on earnings estimates, Linde will have a dividend payout ratio of 35.87% 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 issued an update on its FY 2021 earnings guidance on Thursday, November, 4th. The company provided earnings per share (EPS) guidance of $10.520-$10.620 for the period, compared to the Thomson Reuters consensus EPS estimate of $8.930. The company issued revenue guidance of -.

What price target have analysts set for LIN?

19 analysts have issued 1 year price objectives for Linde's stock. Their forecasts range from $300.00 to $380.00. On average, they anticipate Linde's share price to reach $344.83 in the next year. This suggests a possible upside of 7.5% 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
• David P. Strauss, Chief Human Resources Officer & Senior VP

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), Venator Materials (VNTR), 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), 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 BlackRock Inc. (4.66%), Capital Research Global Investors (2.57%), Massachusetts Financial Services Co. MA (2.38%), Geode Capital Management LLC (1.57%), Wellington Management Group LLP (1.57%) and Bank of New York Mellon Corp (1.54%). Company insiders that own Linde stock include Anne K Roby, Christian Bruch, Eduardo F Menezes, Franz Fehrenbach, John Panikar, Juergen Nowicki, Kelcey E Hoyt, Sanjiv Lamba and Stephen F Angel.
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Which major investors are selling Linde stock?

LIN stock was sold by a variety of institutional investors in the last quarter, including BlackRock Inc., Morgan Stanley, Caisse DE Depot ET Placement DU Quebec, AKO Capital LLP, Massachusetts Financial Services Co. MA, DekaBank Deutsche Girozentrale, Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan Trust Fund, and Franklin Resources Inc.. Company insiders that have sold Linde company stock in the last year include John Panikar, Kelcey E Hoyt, and Sanjiv Lamba.
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Which major investors are buying Linde stock?

LIN stock was purchased by a variety of institutional investors in the last quarter, including Nordea Investment Management AB, Pendal Group Ltd, ING Groep NV, California State Teachers Retirement System, Marathon Asset Mgmt Ltd, Capital World Investors, Egerton Capital UK LLP, and The Manufacturers Life Insurance Company . 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 $320.70.

How much money does Linde make?

Linde has a market capitalization of $164.37 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 $6.79 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, via email at [email protected], or via fax at 800-772-9985.