NASDAQ:LIN Linde (LIN) Stock Price, News & Analysis $461.75 +3.68 (+0.80%) (As of 08/21/2024 ET) Add Compare Share Share Today's Range$458.39▼$462.1350-Day Range$428.94▼$461.7552-Week Range$361.02▼$477.71Volume853,759 shsAverage Volume1.93 million shsMarket Capitalization$221.95 billionP/E Ratio35.82Dividend Yield1.20%Price Target$484.18 Stock AnalysisStock AnalysisAnalyst ForecastsChartCompetitorsDividendEarningsFinancialsHeadlinesInsider TradesOwnershipShort InterestTrendsStock AnalysisAnalyst ForecastsChartCompetitorsDividendEarningsFinancialsHeadlinesInsider TradesOwnershipShort InterestTrends Get Linde alerts: Email Address Linde MarketRank™ Stock AnalysisAnalyst RatingModerate Buy2.54 Rating ScoreUpside/Downside4.9% Upside$484.18 Price TargetShort InterestHealthy1.05% of Float Sold ShortDividend StrengthModerateBased on Four FactorsSustainabilityN/ANews Sentiment0.96Based on 11 Articles This WeekInsider TradingN/AProj. Earnings Growth9.97%From $15.54 to $17.09 Per ShareSee Full Details Hide Full Details Overall MarketRank™New Rank-Based ScoringMarketRank™ is calculated by averaging available category scores (with extra weight given to analysis and valuation), then ranking the company's weighted average against that of other companies.3.32 out of 5 starsBasic Materials Sector91st out of 178 stocksIndustrial Inorganic Chemicals Industry5th out of 10 stocks 2.3 Analyst's Opinion Consensus RatingLinde has received a consensus rating of Moderate Buy. The company's average rating score is 2.54, and is based on 7 buy ratings, 6 hold ratings, and no sell ratings.Amount of Analyst CoverageLinde has been the subject of 6 research reports in the past 90 days, demonstrating strong analyst interest in this stock.Read more about Linde's stock forecast and price target. Previous Next 3.0 Short Interest Percentage of Shares Shorted1.05% of the float of Linde has been sold short.Short Interest Ratio / Days to CoverLinde has a short interest ratio ("days to cover") of 3, which is generally considered an acceptable ratio of short interest to trading volume.Change versus previous monthShort interest in Linde has recently increased by 5.81%, indicating that investor sentiment is decreasing significantly. Previous Next 2.5 Dividend Strength Dividend YieldLinde pays a meaningful dividend of 1.22%, higher than the bottom 25% of all stocks that pay dividends.Dividend GrowthLinde does not have a long track record of dividend growth.Dividend CoverageThe dividend payout ratio of Linde is 43.13%. This payout ratio is at a healthy, sustainable level, below 75%.Dividend SustainabilityBased on earnings estimates, Linde will have a dividend payout ratio of 32.53% next year. This indicates that Linde will be able to sustain or increase its dividend.Read more about Linde's 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 3.3 News and Social Media Coverage News SentimentLinde has a news sentiment score of 0.96. 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 0.37 average news sentiment score of Basic Materials companies.News Coverage This WeekMarketBeat has tracked 11 news articles for Linde this week, compared to 10 articles on an average week.Search InterestOnly 23 people have searched for LIN on MarketBeat in the last 30 days. This is a decrease of -28% compared to the previous 30 days.MarketBeat Follows11 people have added Linde to their MarketBeat watchlist in the last 30 days. This is an increase of 38% compared to the previous 30 days. Previous Next 1.7 Company Ownership Insider Buying vs. Insider SellingIn the past three months, Linde insiders have not sold or bought any company stock.Percentage Held by InsidersOnly 0.70% of the stock of Linde is held by insiders.Percentage Held by Institutions82.80% of the stock of Linde is held by institutions. High institutional ownership can be a signal of strong market trust in this company.Read more about Linde's insider trading history. Previous Next 2.5 Earnings and Valuation Earnings GrowthEarnings for Linde are expected to grow by 9.97% in the coming year, from $15.54 to $17.09 per share.Price to Earnings Ratio vs. the MarketThe P/E ratio of Linde is 35.82, which means that it is trading at a less expensive P/E ratio than the market average P/E ratio of about 145.43.Price to Earnings Ratio vs. SectorThe P/E ratio of Linde is 35.82, which means that it is trading at a less expensive P/E ratio than the Basic Materials sector average P/E ratio of about 127.44.Price to Earnings Growth RatioLinde has a PEG Ratio of 2.83. PEG Ratios above 1 indicate that a company could be overvalued.Price to Book Value per Share RatioLinde has a P/B Ratio of 5.58. P/B Ratios above 3 indicate that a company could be overvalued with respect to its assets and liabilities.Read more about Linde's valuation and earnings. 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It serves a range of industries, including healthcare, chemicals and energy, manufacturing, metals and mining, food and beverage, and electronics. The company was founded in 1879 and is based in Woking, the United Kingdom.Read More LIN Stock Price History View Price History Chart DataSkip Price History Chart 30 days | 90 days | 365 days | Advanced Chart LIN Stock News HeadlinesAugust 18, 2024 | americanbankingnews.comLinde plc (NASDAQ:LIN) Short Interest UpdateAugust 18, 2024 | msn.com10 Best Dutch Van Der Linde Quotes From Red Dead Redemption 2, RankedAugust 22, 2024 | WealthPress (Ad)$25,000 into $109,616 in two months? Today I want to show you how our research shows you could’ve grown a $25,000 account into $109,616.12 within the last TWO months. You see, former multi-million dollar hedge fund manager Roger Scott spent the better half of 2023 developing what might be the most advanced trading tool that exists… It’s a revolutionary software system that tracks the moves of institutional investors…. in real time…August 16, 2024 | finance.yahoo.comInsider Sale: EVP & General Counsel Tamara Linde Sells 19,127 Shares of Public Service ...August 16, 2024 | msn.comLinde's Legal Battle Intensifies: Russian Court Freezes $1.2 Billion in AssetsAugust 7, 2024 | investorplace.com3 Reliable Renewable Energy Stocks to Buy for Steady ReturnsAugust 6, 2024 | markets.businessinsider.comMorgan Stanley Keeps Their Buy Rating on Linde (LIN)August 6, 2024 | msn.comLinde Material Handling UK opens truck rental depot in SwanleyAugust 22, 2024 | WealthPress (Ad)$25,000 into $109,616 in two months? Today I want to show you how our research shows you could’ve grown a $25,000 account into $109,616.12 within the last TWO months. You see, former multi-million dollar hedge fund manager Roger Scott spent the better half of 2023 developing what might be the most advanced trading tool that exists… It’s a revolutionary software system that tracks the moves of institutional investors…. in real time…August 6, 2024 | investorplace.com3 Blue-Chip Stocks You'll Kick Yourself For Not Buying in AugustAugust 5, 2024 | markets.businessinsider.comLinde’s Strong Earnings Streak and Promising Growth Outlook Secure Buy RatingAugust 5, 2024 | markets.businessinsider.comBuy Rating Affirmed for Linde with Upside Potential on Strong Q2 Earnings and Strategic Growth InitiativesAugust 3, 2024 | msn.comLinde plc (NASDAQ:LIN) Q2 2024 Earnings Call TranscriptAugust 2, 2024 | investorplace.com3 Hydrogen Stocks That Could Make Your Summer UnforgettableJuly 30, 2024 | markets.businessinsider.comEQS-News: Linde Publishes 2023 Sustainable Development ReportJuly 26, 2024 | ca.finance.yahoo.comLIN Jun 2025 430.000 putJuly 26, 2024 | ca.finance.yahoo.comLIN Jan 2025 380.000 putJuly 25, 2024 | nasdaq.comBehind the Scenes of Linde's Latest Options TrendsSee More Headlines 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 Company Calendar Ex-Dividend for 6/18 Dividend6/04/2024Dividend Payable6/18/2024Last Earnings8/02/2024Today8/21/2024Ex-Dividend for 9/18 Dividend9/04/2024Dividend Payable9/18/2024Next Earnings (Estimated)10/24/2024Fiscal Year End12/31/2024Get Stock AlertsIndustry, Sector and Symbol Stock ExchangeNASDAQ SectorBasic Materials Industry Industrial inorganic chemicals Sub-IndustryChemicals Current SymbolNASDAQ:LIN Previous SymbolNASDAQ:LIN CUSIPN/A CIK1575571 Webwww.linde.com Phone441483242200Fax800-772-9985Employees66,323Year Founded1879Price Target and Rating Average Stock Price Target$484.18 High Stock Price Target$540.00 Low Stock Price Target$429.00 Potential Upside/Downside+4.9%Consensus RatingModerate Buy Rating Score (0-4)2.54 Research Coverage13 Analysts Profitability EPS (Most Recent Fiscal Year)$12.89 Trailing P/E Ratio35.82 Forward P/E Ratio29.71 P/E Growth2.83Net Income$6.20 billion Net Margins19.49% Pretax Margin25.24% Return on Equity17.92% Return on Assets9.04% Debt Debt-to-Equity Ratio0.43 Current Ratio0.95 Quick Ratio0.80 Sales & Book Value Annual Sales$32.82 billion Price / Sales6.76 Cash Flow$22.80 per share Price / Cash Flow20.25 Book Value$82.80 per share Price / Book5.58Miscellaneous Outstanding Shares480,676,000Free Float477,311,000Market Cap$221.95 billion OptionableNot Optionable Beta0.94 Social Links These 7 Stocks Will Be Magnificent in 2024With average gains of 150% since the start of 2023, now is the time to give these stocks a look and pump up your 2024 portfolio.Get This Free Report Key ExecutivesMr. Sanjiv Lamba (Age 60)CEO & Director Comp: $6.03MMr. Matthew J. White (Age 52)Executive VP & CFO Comp: $2.46MMr. Guillermo Bichara (Age 49)Executive VP & Chief Legal Officer Comp: $1.9MMr. John Mathew Panikar (Age 56)Executive VP & CEO for Linde APAC Comp: $3.13MMr. Sean F. Durbin (Age 53)Executive Vice President of North America Comp: $3.2MMs. Kelcey E. Hoyt (Age 54)Senior VP & Chief Accounting Officer John van der VeldenSenior Vice President of Engineering Sales & TechnologyDenny BrownChief Information OfficerMr. Juan PelaezVice President of Investor RelationsKarin GriggelChief Compliance OfficerMore ExecutivesKey CompetitorsNutrienNYSE:NTRAxalta Coating SystemsNYSE:AXTAElement SolutionsNYSE:ESIICL GroupNYSE:ICLCSW IndustrialsNASDAQ:CSWIView All CompetitorsInsiders & InstitutionsTruist Financial CorpSold 1,158 shares on 8/21/2024Ownership: 0.022%Fiera Capital CorpSold 151,160 shares on 8/19/2024Ownership: 0.104%Kimelman & Baird LLCBought 30,789 shares on 8/19/2024Ownership: 0.006%B. Riley Wealth Advisors Inc.Sold 1,000 shares on 8/19/2024Ownership: 0.002%EP Wealth Advisors LLCBought 124 shares on 8/19/2024Ownership: 0.001%View All Insider TransactionsView All Institutional Transactions LIN Stock Analysis - Frequently Asked Questions How have LIN shares performed this year? Linde's stock was trading at $410.71 at the start of the year. Since then, LIN stock has increased by 12.4% and is now trading at $461.75. View the best growth stocks for 2024 here. How were Linde's earnings last quarter? Linde plc (NASDAQ:LIN) announced its earnings results on Friday, August, 2nd. The basic materials company reported $3.85 earnings per share for the quarter, topping analysts' consensus estimates of $3.79 by $0.06. The business's revenue for the quarter was up 1.2% on a year-over-year basis. Who are Linde's major shareholders? Linde's top institutional investors include Massachusetts Financial Services Co. MA (1.95%), Bank of New York Mellon Corp (1.48%), Ameriprise Financial Inc. (0.72%) and Legal & General Group Plc (0.72%). Insiders that own company stock include Stephen F Angel, Matthew J White, Sanjiv Lamba, Guillermo Bichara, David P Strauss, Sean Durbin, Juergen Nowicki, Andreas Opfermann, Oliver Pfann and John Panikar. 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 Charles Schwab, E*TRADE, Fidelity, and Vanguard Brokerage Services. Compare Top Brokerages Here. This page (NASDAQ:LIN) was last updated on 8/22/2024 by MarketBeat.com Staff From Our PartnersWhat Is the $7,882 Stimulus Payment 2024?Biden’s government just announced a new government "stimulus program"... 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