LIN Linde plc
USBasic MaterialsAs of 2026-07-09 16:00
Why LIN matters now
Linde plc (LIN) is a US stock in Basic Materials. The latest InvestLog snapshot shows $525.56 with -0.40% on the session and $243.12B in market capitalization; recent performance reads 1-month +1.20% and YTD +20.11%.
The latest financial table shown here is Q1 2026, with revenue of $8.78B, net income of $1.86B, and EPS of $3.98. Investors can compare that operating picture with valuation signals such as P/E 33.59 and FCF yield 2.2%.
The latest indexable market news headline is "Linde Announces Second Quarter 2026 Earnings and Conference Call Schedule" from Business Wire.
Additional event context on this page matters because analyst consensus is Buy with a median target of $570.00; recent insider activity includes Innocenzi Stefanos filing M-Exempt; recent congressional disclosure data includes Thomas H. Kean Purchase. These signals are research inputs, not a recommendation.
Valuation
P/E (TTM)
33.59
PEG
5.87
P/B
6.16
P/S
6.84
EV/EBITDA
19.55
DCF Value
$554.23
FCF Yield
2.2%
Div Yield
1.2%
Margins & Returns
Gross Margin
46.0%
Operating Margin
28.8%
Net Margin
20.6%
ROE
18.5%
ROA
8.3%
ROIC
10.1%
Financials
| Period | Revenue | Net Income | EPS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Q1 2026 | $8.78B | $1.86B | $3.98 |
| Q4 2025 | $8.76B | $1.57B | $3.26 |
| FY 2025 | $33.99B | $6.90B | $14.59 |
| Q3 2025 | $8.62B | $1.93B | $4.09 |
Analyst Ratings
Consensus
Buy
Target (Consensus)
$562.14
Target (Median)
$570.00
Target Range
$525.00 - $600.00
Trading Activity
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Company Info
Sector
Basic Materials
Industry
Chemicals - Specialty
Country
GB
Exchange
—
Beta
0.73
Linde plc functions as a global industrial gas and engineering powerhouse, extending its operations throughout North and South America, Europe, the Middle East, Africa, and the Asia Pacific. The company's comprehensive product line features atmospheric gases like oxygen, nitrogen, argon, and various rare gases, alongside a diverse array of process gases such as carbon dioxide, helium, hydrogen, specialized electronic gases, and acetylene. Beyond gas supply, Linde is also adept at designing and constructing turnkey process plants. These engineering solutions serve both third-party customers and its own gas business facilities, covering types like olefin, natural gas, air separation, hydrogen, and synthesis gas plants. Linde's extensive client base spans numerous sectors, including healthcare, energy, general manufacturing, food and beverage carbonation, fiber-optics, steel production, aerospace, chemicals, and water treatment. Established in 1879, the company is headquartered in Woking, United Kingdom.