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LIN Stock Forecast & AI Price Prediction
Linde · Basic Materials · Specialty Chemicals
LIN live signal snapshot
Shares of LIN were last at $526.55, up 0.91% on the day, trading 3.9% below its 52-week high of $548.20 and 35.8% above its 52-week low of $387.78. Stock Pulse 247's AI model currently rates LIN a BUY, at 88% model confidence. The short-term averages line up bullishly, and the price is holding above its 50-day line. Its one-month projection is about $546.91, a 3.9% move from the last price.
LIN's 14-day RSI is 63.3 — healthy bullish momentum without being overextended. The MACD indicator sits over its signal line, and the histogram reading of 0.49 shows buying pressure building. With the 50-day average at $488.62, 1.5% under the 200-day's $495.96, the longer-term trend structure is still negative.
27 Wall Street analysts covering LIN put the average price target at $551.04 (range $400.00–$600.00), implying 4.7% upside from the current price. The current recommendation trend leans bullish: 23 Buy/Strong Buy ratings vs 1 Sell/Strong Sell (and 5 Hold).
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About Linde
Linde plc (LIN) is a specialty chemicals company in the basic materials sector, headquartered in Woking, United Kingdom. Linde plc operates as an industrial gas company worldwide. It has a market value of about $241.7 billion and roughly 64,512 full-time employees. With a beta of 0.68, the stock has historically moved less than the overall market.
LIN performance vs. the market
Since the start of 2026 the stock has risen 23.5%, ahead of the S&P 500 (+11.4%) and ahead of the basic materials sector fund XLB (+16.9%). Over the past 12 months the stock has gained 25.2%, 13.7 points better than the S&P 500. Its +7.0% move over the past month extends a +10.1% three-month run.
| Period | LIN | Sector (XLB) | S&P 500 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 month | +7.0% | +6.6% | −2.3% |
| 3 months | +10.1% | +1.4% | −2.3% |
| Year to date | +23.5% | +16.9% | +11.4% |
| 1 year | +25.2% | +22.4% | +11.5% |
Linde financials at a glance
Linde's most recent quarter (ended Sep 30, 2026) brought in $9.4 billion of revenue and net income of $1.7 billion (a 18.0% net margin). Revenue was up 9.2% from the same quarter a year earlier. The stock trades at a price-to-earnings ratio of 35.0 on trailing earnings of $15.06 per share. Trailing free cash flow was $4.2 billion, and total debt equals 65% of shareholders' equity.
| Quarter ended | Revenue | Net income |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 30, 2026 | $9.4B | $1.7B |
| Jun 30, 2026 | $9.3B | $1.9B |
| Mar 31, 2026 | $8.8B | $1.9B |
| Dec 31, 2025 | $8.8B | $1.5B |
LIN vs. its peers
LIN's +23.5% this year ranks ahead of 4 of the 4 big basic materials names below. None of them has done better this year.
| Company | Price | YTD | P/E | AI verdict |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Linde (LIN) | $526.55 | +23.5% | 35.0 | BUY |
| Ecolab (ECL) | $307.86 | +17.3% | 41.9 | BUY |
| The Sherwin-Williams (SHW) | $355.76 | +9.8% | 32.7 | BUY |
| Freeport-McMoRan (FCX) | $62.12 | +22.3% | 26.1 | HOLD |
| Corteva (CTVA) | $12.14 | +20.7% | 7.5 | HOLD |
LIN stock: common questions
What is the LIN stock price target?
27 Wall Street analysts put the average 12-month target at $551.04, in a range of $400.00–$600.00, versus a recent price of $526.55. Stock Pulse 247's model projects about $546.91 over the next month.
Is LIN a buy right now?
Our AI model currently rates LIN a BUY at 88% confidence. Among analysts, 23 rate it Buy or Strong Buy, 5 Hold and 1 Sell. Neither is personal advice — weigh them with your own research and risk tolerance.
How has LIN stock performed this year?
Since the start of 2026 the stock has risen 23.5%, ahead of the S&P 500 (+11.4%) and ahead of the basic materials sector fund XLB (+16.9%). Over the past 12 months the stock has gained 25.2%, 13.7 points better than the S&P 500. Its +7.0% move over the past month extends a +10.1% three-month run.
What is LIN's 52-week high and low?
LIN has traded between $387.78 and $548.20 over the past 52 weeks; at $526.55 it is 3.9% below its 52-week high of $548.20 and 35.8% above its 52-week low of $387.78.
What sector is LIN in, and who are its peers?
LIN is in the basic materials sector (specialty chemicals). Its largest peers on Stock Pulse 247 include Ecolab (ECL), The Sherwin-Williams (SHW), Freeport-McMoRan (FCX), Corteva (CTVA).
How accurate is the LIN forecast?
It's a model estimate from price history, technical indicators and analyst targets, not a guarantee — no model predicts short-term moves reliably. Use it as one input alongside your own research.
How this works: the forecast combines LIN's price history, momentum indicators (RSI, MACD, moving averages), volatility and analyst targets into one estimate. It's a model, not a guarantee.