Linde plc
LIN
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- Linde plc operates in the specialty chemicals industry, which is experiencing a robust demand due to the increasing need for advanced materials in various sectors such as healthcare and technology.
- Revenue increased by 6% compared to the prior quarter, reaching $9.3 billion.
- The company has a strong profit margin of 20.4%, indicating efficient cost management and profitability.
- The specialty chemicals sector faces challenges from regulatory pressures and environmental concerns, which could impact operational costs and compliance.
- Gross margin decreased to 47.7% from 48.5% in the prior quarter.
- Linde's current ratio is 0.879, suggesting potential liquidity issues in meeting short-term obligations.
Fundamentals
| Market cap | $222.05B | Enterprise value | $246.72B | Trailing P/E | 31.10 | Forward P/E | 24.61 |
| PEG | 1.87 | Price / book | 5.68 | Beta | 0.71 | Dividend yield | 1.33% |
| Revenue growth | 9.3% | Earnings growth | 11.3% | Gross margin | 48.3% | Operating margin | 28.1% |
| Profit margin | 20.4% | ROE | 18.4% | ROA | 7.2% | Debt / equity | 0.69 |
| Current ratio | 0.88 | Free cash flow | $4.16B | Analyst recommendation | buy | Mean target | $543.04 |
| 52w high | $548.20 | 52w low | $387.78 |
Quarterly
| 2026-Q2 | 2026-Q1 | 2025-Q4 | 2025-Q3 | 2025-Q2 | 2025-Q1 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | $9.3B | $8.8B | $8.8B | $8.6B | $8.5B | — |
| Op margin | 27.3% | 27.1% | 26.8% | 27.2% | 27.5% | — |
| Net income | $1.9B | $1.9B | $1.5B | $1.9B | $1.8B | — |
| Gross margin | 47.7% | 48.5% | 48.1% | 49.2% | 49.3% | — |
| Gross profit | $4.4B | $4.3B | $4.2B | $4.2B | $4.2B | — |
| Operating income | $2.5B | $2.4B | $2.4B | $2.3B | $2.3B | — |
- Revenue +6% vs prior quarter ($9.3B vs $8.8B).
- Gross margin 47.7% (was 48.5% prior quarter).
Yearly (6y)
| 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | $34.0B | $33.0B | $32.9B | $33.4B | — |
| Op margin | 27.2% | 26.0% | 24.7% | 19.4% | — |
| Net income | $6.9B | $6.6B | $6.2B | $4.1B | — |
| Gross margin | 48.8% | 48.1% | 46.8% | 41.7% | — |
| Gross profit | $16.6B | $15.9B | $15.4B | $13.9B | — |
| Operating income | $9.3B | $8.6B | $8.1B | $6.5B | — |
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News
2026-10-08 · What Did Bloom Energy Stock Investors Miss Before The Run?
2026-10-07 · Citigroup Adjusts Price Target on Linde to $560 From $580
2026-10-06 · AI Chip Demand Gives Linde a New Growth Catalyst
2026-10-05 · UBS Adjusts Price Target on Linde to $574 From $612, Maintains Buy Rating
2026-10-05 · Linde Announces Third Quarter 2026 Earnings and Conference Call Schedule
2026-10-05 · What is Linde’s (LIN) Economic Moat, and is it Widening or Narrowing?
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2026-09-29 · 3 Chemical Stocks Bucking the Dividend Cut Trend While Peers Slash Payouts
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2026-09-23 · Linde (LIN) Draws Valuation Attention, Is The Premium Already Too Rich?
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