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LIN
About: Linde is the largest industrial gas supplier in the world, with operations in over 100 countries. The firm's main products are atmospheric gases (including oxygen, nitrogen, and argon) and process gases (including hydrogen, carbon dioxide, and helium), as well as equipment used in industrial gas production. Linde serves a wide variety of end markets, including chemicals, manufacturing, healthcare, and steelmaking. Linde generated approximately $33 billion in revenue in 2024.
Employees: 65,069
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Funds holding %
of 7,312 funds
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Analysts bullish %
of 4 analysts
Fund manager confidence
Based on 2025 Q1 regulatory disclosures by fund managers ($100M+ AUM)
69% more first-time investments, than exits
New positions opened: 206 | Existing positions closed: 122
26% more funds holding in top 10
Funds holding in top 10: 61 [Q4 2024] → 77 (+16) [Q1 2025]
15% more repeat investments, than reductions
Existing positions increased: 815 | Existing positions reduced: 707
9% more capital invested
Capital invested by funds: $163B [Q4 2024] → $178B (+$15.2B) [Q1 2025]
2% more funds holding
Funds holding: 1,977 [Q4 2024] → 2,024 (+47) [Q1 2025]
0% less call options, than puts
Call options by funds: $830M | Put options by funds: $833M
1.27% less ownership
Funds ownership: 81.57% [Q4 2024] → 80.3% (-1.27%) [Q1 2025]
Research analyst outlook
4 Wall Street Analysts provided 1 year price targets over the past 3 months
Low target
$470
0%
upside
Avg. target
$521
11%
upside
High target
$576
23%
upside
4 analyst ratings
3 positive
75%
1 neutral
25%
0 negative
0%
UBS Geoff Haire | 8%upside $504 | Neutral Maintained | 9 Jul 2025 |
Citigroup Patrick Cunningham | 14%upside $535 | Buy Upgraded | 30 Jun 2025 |
RBC Capital Arun Viswanathan | 23%upside $576 | Outperform Initiated | 13 Jun 2025 |
JP Morgan Jeffrey Zekauskas | 0%upside $470 | Overweight Maintained | 2 May 2025 |
Financial journalist opinion
Based on 8 articles about LIN published over the past 30 days
Neutral
Business Wire
4 days ago
Linde Announces Second Quarter 2025 Earnings and Conference Call Schedule
WOKING, England--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Linde (Nasdaq: LIN) will release its second quarter 2025 financial results by 06:00 EDT/midday CEST on Friday, August 1, 2025. The Company will host and webcast its conference call at 09:00 EDT/15:00 CEST, which will be available to the public and the media in listen-only mode. Live conference call US Toll-Free Dial-In Number: 1 888 770 7292 UK Toll-Free Dial-In Number: 0800 358 0970 Access code: 6877110 Live webcast (listen- only) https://www.linde.com/investo.
Positive
Zacks Investment Research
1 week ago
Will Linde (LIN) Beat Estimates Again in Its Next Earnings Report?
Linde (LIN) has an impressive earnings surprise history and currently possesses the right combination of the two key ingredients for a likely beat in its next quarterly report.
Positive
Zacks Investment Research
1 week ago
These 2 Basic Materials Stocks Could Beat Earnings: Why They Should Be on Your Radar
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Positive
Seeking Alpha
1 week ago
5 Best CEFs This Month For Yields Up To 15% (June 2025)
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Positive
Seeking Alpha
2 weeks ago
How To Build A $1,000,000 Dividend Portfolio That Could Yield 11%+ In 15 Years
The Dividend Income Accelerator Portfolio balances income, growth, and capital appreciation, now enhanced by the global diversification from Allianz and LVMH. We focus on financially healthy companies with sustainable dividends and strong competitive advantages, optimizing risk-reward through sector and geographic diversification. The portfolio's Weighted Average Dividend Yield [FWD] of 4.05% and 5-Year Weighted Average Dividend Growth Rate [CAGR] of 7.06% project a Yield on Cost above 11% in 15 years.
Positive
Zacks Investment Research
2 weeks ago
Linde to Supply Gas to Major Low-Carbon Ammonia Project
LIN to invest $400M in new ASU for Blue Point's low-carbon ammonia plant, boosting its Gulf Coast clean energy presence.
Neutral
Business Wire
2 weeks ago
Linde Signs Long-Term Agreement to Supply Industrial Gases to World-Scale Low-Carbon Ammonia Facility in Louisiana
WOKING, England--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Linde (Nasdaq: LIN) today announced it has signed a new long-term agreement with Blue Point Number One, a joint venture between CF Industries, JERA and Mitsui & Co. Under the terms of the agreement, Linde will supply industrial gases to Blue Point's 1.4 million metric tons low-carbon ammonia plant in Ascension Parish, Louisiana. Linde will build, own and operate a world-scale air separation unit (ASU) to supply oxygen and nitrogen to the Blue Point project,.
Neutral
Business Wire
3 weeks ago
Linde Publishes 2024 Sustainable Development Report
WOKING, England--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Linde (Nasdaq: LIN) announced today it has published its 2024 Sustainable Development Report, outlining the company's progress towards meeting its sustainability goals. In 2024, Linde reduced its absolute greenhouse gas emissions by 6.2% compared to its 2021 baseline, in line with its 2035 emissions reduction target. This was achieved through a range of actions globally, including sourcing 47% of its total electricity consumption from low-carbon sources. Linde.
Neutral
Business Wire
1 month ago
Linde Expanding CO2 Capacity in the U.S. Gulf Coast
HOUSTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Linde today announced it is doubling the capacity of its Freeport, Texas, carbon dioxide (CO₂) production facility by adding a second CO₂ liquefaction plant. Starting up in 2027, the new plant will liquefy crude CO₂ captured from MEGlobal America Inc.'s Oyster Creek ethylene glycol facility, which Linde also supplies with oxygen from its Freeport air separation plant. The increased capacity will help Linde meet growing industry demand for reliable CO₂ supply across div.
Positive
Seeking Alpha
1 month ago
Linde: Unshakable Leader In Industrial Gases; A Path To Steady Portfolio Growth
I believe Linde stock offers attractive upside due to a robust business model with exceptional pricing power. Strong demand in core markets and successful cost controls are driving revenue and profitability higher. Given the compelling valuation and improving fundamentals, I rate the stock a Buy for long-term investors.
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