NEW Dividend Portfolio Tracker (DRIPTracker) is Now Live!
Add your stocks and see every dividend they pay you — dates, amounts, and reinvested shares.
Start Free »

Linde plc LIN | NASDAQ

$492.12 $4.77 | 0.98%
TREND SIGNAL:Signal available — unlock to view |2026-10-06

Company Overview:

Market Cap: $226.86B
Trailing PE: 31.8x
FWD PE *: 26.3x
Payout Ratio (TTM): 39.5%
52-Week Range: $387.78 - $548.20

* Forward PE is based on street estimates.

10 Year LIN Performance Metrics:

Total Return (with DRIP): 396.0% (17.37% CAGR)
Total Return (no DRIP): 358.6% (16.45% CAGR)
Share Price: 320.3% (15.44% CAGR)
Yield on Cost (with DRIP): 6.45%
Total Invested: $10,000
Total Value (with DRIP): $49,600
Total Return $ (with DRIP): $39,600
Dividend Increase: 103.2% (7.55% CAGR)
Dividend Yield (FWD): 1.30% ($6.40)
LIN 10-yr Total Return ($10K invested)
1M 3M 6M YTD 1Y 3Y 5Y 10Y
LIN Share Price
1M 3M 6M YTD 1Y 3Y 5Y 10Y All
LIN Price CAGR:1Y: 7.77%2Y: 1.51%5Y: 10.33%10Y: 15.44%
LIN Dividend Charts
LIN - Dividends
LIN Dividend CAGR:1Y: 6.67%2Y: 7.29%5Y: 8.58%10Y: 7.87%
LIN - Dividend Payout Ratio
LIN Dividend Payout Ratio CAGR:1Y: -3.98%2Y: -2.16%5Y: -10.13%10Y: -3.32%
LIN - Dividend to Free Cash Flow Ratio
LIN Dividend to FCF Ratio CAGR:1Y: 20.06%2Y: 2.98%5Y: 11.81%10Y: 3.93%

Unlock All Reports & Research Dividend Stocks like a BOSS!

Get 3 Months Free with Annual Plan
PRO
$171 ($14.25/mo) $102.60/yr ($8.55/mo)
7-day free trial
  • Unlimited Portfolio Tracker
  • Portfolio - Lots/Sales/Dividends
  • Portfolio Auto-DRIP
  • Buy/Sell Signals Dashboard
  • Stock Fundamentals
  • Compare Stocks Side-by-Side
  • Revenue & EPS Estimates
  • DCF Valuation Modeling
Try it free for 7 days
Combined 55% Lifetime Discount
Most Popular
PREMIUM
$288 ($24/mo) $172.80/yr ($14.40/mo)
7-day free trial
  • Everything in Pro
  • YieldMax PNL Tracker
  • YieldMax NAV Erosion Alerts
  • YM ETFs Trend Signals
  • 9/21 EMA Trend Signals
  • Stocks Dashboard
Try it free for 7 days
Combined 55% Lifetime Discount
ULTRA
$576 ($48/mo) $345.60/yr ($28.80/mo)
7-day free trial
  • Everything in Premium
  • 15min & 1hr Intraday Signals
  • Group & weekly ETF estimates
  • YouTuber Mode
  • Trades summary + CSV export
  • Priority data & support
Try it free for 7 days
Combined 55% Lifetime Discount

LIN Financials: Earnings, Revenue, Cash Flow, Ebitda, Cash/Debt, Shares Float, etc:

LIN - Revenue
LIN Revenue CAGR:1Y: 9.35%2Y: 6.00%5Y: 4.14%10Y: 13.30%
LIN - Earnings Per Share (EPS)
LIN EPS CAGR:1Y: 11.26%2Y: 9.84%5Y: 21.00%10Y: 11.56%
LIN - Net Income
LIN Net Income CAGR:1Y: 9.17%2Y: 7.67%5Y: 18.05%10Y: 17.06%
LIN - EBITDA
LIN EBITDA CAGR:1Y: 6.41%2Y: 5.74%5Y: 8.61%10Y: 15.18%
LIN - Free Cash Flow
LIN Free Cash Flow CAGR:1Y: -12.68%2Y: 2.30%5Y: -5.11%10Y: 8.90%
LIN - Free Cash Flow / Share
LIN Free Cash Flow / Share CAGR:1Y: -11.11%2Y: 4.21%5Y: -2.90%10Y: 3.78%
LIN - Operating Income
LIN Operating Income CAGR:1Y: 7.77%2Y: 7.83%5Y: 17.31%10Y: 15.74%
LIN - Gross Profit
LIN Gross Profit CAGR:1Y: 5.71%2Y: 20.33%5Y: 5.49%10Y: 13.98%
LIN - Shares Outstanding
LIN Shares Outstanding CAGR:1Y: -1.91%2Y: -1.95%5Y: -2.37%10Y: 4.91%
LIN - Share Buybacks
LIN Share Buybacks CAGR:1Y: -21.60%2Y: -22.23%5Y: -6.42%10Y: 32.81%
LIN - Stock-Based Comp
LIN Stock-Based Comp CAGR:1Y: -58.70%2Y: 0.00%5Y: -10.99%10Y: 3.10%
LIN - Expenses
LIN Expenses CAGR:1Y: 14.40%2Y: 12.66%5Y: 14.09%10Y: 14.95%
LIN - Revenue by Segment
LIN Revenue CAGR:1Y: 9.35%2Y: 6.00%5Y: 4.14%10Y: 13.30%
LIN - Revenue by Region
LIN Revenue CAGR:1Y: 9.35%2Y: 6.00%5Y: 4.14%10Y: 13.30%

Revenue, EPS, Net Income & Ebitda - Estimates VS Actual:

LIN - REVENUE: Actual + Estimates
LIN Actual Revenue CAGR:1Y: 9.35%2Y: 6.00%5Y: 4.14%10Y: 13.30%
LIN - EPS: Actual + Estimates
LIN Actual EPS CAGR:1Y: 11.26%2Y: 9.84%5Y: 21.00%10Y: 11.56%
LIN - NET INCOME: Actual + Estimates
LIN Actual Net Income CAGR:1Y: 9.17%2Y: 7.67%5Y: 18.05%10Y: 17.06%
LIN - EBITDA: Actual + Estimates
LIN Actual EBITDA CAGR:1Y: 6.41%2Y: 5.74%5Y: 8.61%10Y: 15.18%

Ratios, Profit Margins & Return on Capital:

LIN - Net Profit Margin
LIN Net Profit Margin CAGR:1Y: -0.14%2Y: 1.58%5Y: 13.36%10Y: 3.32%
LIN - Gross Profit Margin
LIN Gross Profit Margin CAGR:1Y: -3.33%2Y: 13.52%5Y: 1.29%10Y: 0.60%
LIN - Price to Earnings
LIN Price to Earnings CAGR:1Y: -0.53%2Y: 0.26%5Y: -6.95%10Y: 4.46%
LIN - Price To Sales Ratio
LIN Price To Sales Ratio CAGR:1Y: -0.64%2Y: 1.86%5Y: 5.49%10Y: 7.93%
LIN - Return on Capital Employed
LIN Return on Capital Employed CAGR:1Y: 6.49%2Y: 3.63%5Y: 16.47%10Y: 0.36%
LIN - Return on Invested Capital
LIN Return on Invested Capital CAGR:1Y: 3.81%2Y: 1.45%5Y: 12.71%10Y: -1.60%

Compare stocks side-by-side

LIN Dividends Info:

Annual Dividend: $6.4
Forward Yield: 1.3%
Ex-Dividend Date: 2026-09-03
Lifetime Dividends / Share: $71.97

LIN Dividend History: Dates, Payments & Yield list

Below is a schedule of all LIN dividend payments, ex-dates, share price on the day of the payment as well as the annualized yield & forward yield

Ex-Date Payment Date Amount Yield Forward Yield Price on Ex-Date
09/03/202609/17/2026$1.6001.33%1.4%$458.48
06/04/202606/18/2026$1.6001.26%1.25%$512.15
03/11/202603/26/2026$1.6001.33%1.29%$495.49
12/03/202512/17/2025$1.5001.47%1.42%$422.34
09/04/202509/18/2025$1.5001.27%1.26%$476.00
06/04/202506/18/2025$1.5001.27%1.31%$458.70
03/13/202503/27/2025$1.5001.32%1.29%$464.73
12/03/202412/17/2024$1.3901.21%1.29%$430.20
09/04/202409/18/2024$1.3901.18%1.19%$467.03
06/04/202406/18/2024$1.3901.29%1.26%$440.02
06/03/202406/18/2024$1.3901.28%1.26%$440.02
03/13/202403/28/2024$1.3901.17%1.2%$464.32
12/01/202312/18/2023$1.2751.24%1.25%$409.10
09/01/202309/19/2023$1.2751.31%1.31%$389.78
06/01/202306/16/2023$1.2751.43%1.36%$375.29
03/13/202303/28/2023$1.2751.52%1.47%$347.37
12/01/202212/16/2022$1.1701.39%1.42%$329.63
09/01/202209/16/2022$1.1701.68%1.65%$283.36
06/02/202206/17/2022$1.1701.4%1.61%$290.68
03/10/202203/25/2022$1.1701.65%1.47%$318.74
12/02/202112/17/2021$1.0601.31%1.27%$333.83
09/02/202109/17/2021$1.0601.34%1.37%$309.32
06/02/202106/17/2021$1.0601.41%1.48%$287.24
03/04/202103/22/2021$1.0601.73%1.57%$270.36
12/02/202012/17/2020$0.9631.53%1.5%$256.63
09/02/202009/18/2020$0.9631.48%1.57%$246.10
06/02/202006/17/2020$0.9631.87%1.86%$207.48
03/05/202003/20/2020$0.9631.96%2.55%$151.30
12/02/201912/17/2019$0.8751.74%1.67%$209.66
08/30/201909/17/2019$0.8751.85%1.82%$192.24
05/31/201906/17/2019$0.8751.94%1.74%$201.26
03/07/201903/22/2019$0.8752.09%2.06%$169.86
12/17/201812/27/2018$0.8252.1%2.11%$156.41
08/03/201808/15/2018$0.8252.01%2.13%$154.63
06/06/201806/15/2018$0.8252.03%2.06%$160.26
03/06/201803/15/2018$0.8252.15%2.12%$155.67
12/06/201712/15/2017$0.7882.09%2.11%$149.60
09/07/201709/15/2017$0.7882.38%2.35%$134.22
06/05/201706/15/2017$0.7882.36%2.34%$134.86
03/03/201703/15/2017$0.7882.68%2.66%$118.62
12/05/201612/15/2016$0.7502.51%2.43%$123.43
09/06/201609/15/2016$0.7502.46%2.54%$118.21
06/03/201606/15/2016$0.7502.72%2.68%$112.00
03/03/201603/15/2016$0.7502.83%2.74%$109.44
12/03/201512/15/2015$0.7152.62%2.7%$105.81
09/03/201509/15/2015$0.7152.78%2.71%$105.70
06/03/201506/15/2015$0.7152.33%2.36%$121.22
03/04/201503/16/2015$0.7152.24%2.3%$124.24
12/03/201412/15/2014$0.6502%2.1%$123.91
09/04/201409/15/2014$0.6501.97%1.98%$131.55
06/04/201406/16/2014$0.6501.96%1.99%$130.61
03/05/201403/17/2014$0.6502.01%1.96%$132.42
12/04/201312/16/2013$0.6001.94%1.92%$125.02
09/04/201309/16/2013$0.6002.04%1.96%$122.21
06/05/201306/17/2013$0.6002.09%2.03%$118.45
03/05/201303/15/2013$0.6002.12%2.11%$113.54
12/05/201212/17/2012$0.5502.08%2.04%$107.72
09/05/201209/17/2012$0.5502.11%2.04%$107.96
06/05/201206/15/2012$0.5502.16%2.08%$105.58
03/05/201203/15/2012$0.5502.03%1.99%$110.48
12/05/201112/15/2011$0.5001.96%1.94%$103.28
09/02/201109/15/2011$0.5002.07%2%$99.97
06/03/201106/15/2011$0.5001.98%1.99%$100.47
03/03/201103/15/2011$0.5002.03%2.06%$97.26
12/03/201012/15/2010$0.4501.91%1.93%$93.09
09/02/201009/15/2010$0.4502.09%2.04%$88.20
06/03/201006/15/2010$0.4502.35%2.27%$79.30
03/03/201003/15/2010$0.4502.35%2.26%$79.74
12/03/200912/15/2009$0.4001.94%1.96%$81.64
09/02/200909/15/2009$0.4002.13%2.04%$78.57
06/03/200906/15/2009$0.4002.15%2.21%$72.52
03/04/200903/16/2009$0.4002.82%2.55%$62.72
12/03/200812/15/2008$0.3752.77%2.71%$55.43
09/03/200809/15/2008$0.3751.71%1.78%$84.06
06/04/200806/16/2008$0.3751.56%1.53%$97.92
03/05/200803/17/2008$0.3751.82%1.81%$82.73
12/05/200712/17/2007$0.3001.39%1.39%$86.16
09/05/200709/17/2007$0.3001.61%1.6%$75.20
06/05/200706/15/2007$0.3001.72%1.67%$71.96
03/05/200703/15/2007$0.3002%1.96%$61.21
12/05/200612/15/2006$0.2501.6%1.61%$62.22
09/05/200609/15/2006$0.2501.74%1.72%$57.98
06/05/200606/15/2006$0.2501.85%1.88%$53.22
03/03/200603/15/2006$0.2501.82%1.78%$56.11
12/05/200512/15/2005$0.1801.36%1.36%$53.04
09/02/200509/15/2005$0.1801.5%1.49%$48.22
06/03/200506/15/2005$0.1801.53%1.52%$47.42
03/03/200503/15/2005$0.1801.57%1.51%$47.75
12/03/200412/15/2004$0.1501.31%1.35%$44.40
09/02/200409/15/2004$0.1501.43%1.45%$41.49
06/03/200406/15/2004$0.1501.63%1.6%$37.41
03/03/200403/15/2004$0.1501.65%1.71%$35.13
12/03/200312/15/2003$0.1351.46%1.45%$37.13
09/03/200309/15/2003$0.1081.33%1.35%$31.84
06/04/200306/16/2003$0.1081.41%1.36%$31.73
03/05/200303/17/2003$0.1081.65%1.52%$28.30
12/04/200212/16/2002$0.0951.33%1.32%$28.80
09/04/200209/16/2002$0.0951.37%1.38%$27.62
06/05/200206/17/2002$0.0951.39%1.37%$27.73
03/05/200203/15/2002$0.0951.31%1.27%$29.99
12/05/200112/17/2001$0.0851.25%1.28%$26.52
09/05/200109/17/2001$0.0851.4%1.57%$21.60
06/05/200106/15/2001$0.0851.34%1.36%$24.92
03/05/200103/15/2001$0.0851.5%1.52%$22.35
12/05/200012/15/2000$0.0781.62%1.57%$19.78
09/06/200009/15/2000$0.0781.38%1.62%$19.16
06/05/200006/15/2000$0.0781.52%1.61%$19.28
03/03/200003/15/2000$0.0781.82%1.66%$18.63
12/03/199912/15/1999$0.0701.22%1.21%$23.06
09/02/199909/15/1999$0.0701.18%1.2%$23.34
06/03/199906/15/1999$0.0701.05%1.11%$25.25
03/03/199903/15/1999$0.0701.63%1.61%$17.44
12/03/199812/15/1998$0.0631.42%1.44%$17.34
09/03/199809/15/1998$0.0631.42%1.38%$18.13
06/03/199806/15/1998$0.0631.01%1.09%$22.97
03/04/199803/16/1998$0.0631.05%1.06%$23.59
12/03/199712/15/1997$0.0550.97%0.98%$22.47
09/04/199709/15/1997$0.0550.85%0.84%$26.28
06/04/199706/16/1997$0.0550.84%0.78%$28.19
03/05/199703/17/1997$0.0550.89%0.9%$24.56
12/04/199612/16/1996$0.0480.81%0.84%$22.50
09/05/199609/16/1996$0.0480.92%0.89%$21.38
06/05/199606/17/1996$0.0480.94%0.93%$20.50
03/05/199603/15/1996$0.0481.03%0.98%$19.38
12/05/199512/15/1995$0.0401.1%1.01%$15.81
09/06/199509/15/1995$0.0401.21%1.13%$14.13
06/01/199506/15/1995$0.0401.31%1.43%$11.19
03/01/199503/15/1995$0.0401.38%1.51%$10.63
12/01/199412/05/1994$0.0351.41%1.37%$10.19
09/01/199409/15/1994$0.0351.24%1.2%$11.63
06/01/199406/15/1994$0.0351.36%1.36%$10.31
03/01/199403/15/1994$0.0351.53%1.46%$9.56
12/06/199312/15/1993$0.0311.48%1.56%$8.00
09/02/199309/15/1993$0.0311.61%1.61%$7.75
06/01/199306/15/1993$0.0311.59%1.65%$7.56
03/01/199303/15/1993$0.0311.49%1.45%$8.63
12/01/199212/15/1992$0.0311.53%1.56%$8.00
09/01/199209/15/1992$0.0311.56%1.55%$8.06

Projected Future Returns & Dividends for LIN

Based on past 10-year performance, here are LIN growth metrics:

Share price CAGR of +15.44%
Dividend CAGR of +7.87%

Using LIN CAGR metrics, we can estimate that your initial $10000 investment, over the next 10 years, should grow as follows:

LIN (DRIP)LIN - No DRIP
Current Price$492.12$492.12
Start Shares20.3220.32
Start Value$10,000$10,000
  
After 10 years:
Final Share Count22.4020.32
Dividends Payment$3.41$3.41
Annual Dividends$306$277
Yield on cost3.06%2.77%
Share Price$2,068.16$2,068.16
Total Dividends$1,987$1,872
Final Value$46,332$43,898

Estimated Future Value + Dividends - LIN

NOTE: Above numbers are our estimate based on LIN's Dividend and Price CAGR over past 10 years. These numbers should only be considered as "potential future returns"! DRIP assumes reinvesting dividends; No-DRIP assumes collecting dividends as cash.

We cannot guarantee that your actual returns will meet these estimates.

Get the best Dividend Stock Research Tools:

Get 3 Months Free with Annual Plan
PRO
$171 ($14.25/mo) $102.60/yr ($8.55/mo)
7-day free trial
  • Unlimited Portfolio Tracker
  • Portfolio - Lots/Sales/Dividends
  • Portfolio Auto-DRIP
  • Buy/Sell Signals Dashboard
  • Stock Fundamentals
  • Compare Stocks Side-by-Side
  • Revenue & EPS Estimates
  • DCF Valuation Modeling
Try it free for 7 days
Combined 55% Lifetime Discount
Most Popular
PREMIUM
$288 ($24/mo) $172.80/yr ($14.40/mo)
7-day free trial
  • Everything in Pro
  • YieldMax PNL Tracker
  • YieldMax NAV Erosion Alerts
  • YM ETFs Trend Signals
  • 9/21 EMA Trend Signals
  • Stocks Dashboard
Try it free for 7 days
Combined 55% Lifetime Discount
ULTRA
$576 ($48/mo) $345.60/yr ($28.80/mo)
7-day free trial
  • Everything in Premium
  • 15min & 1hr Intraday Signals
  • Group & weekly ETF estimates
  • YouTuber Mode
  • Trades summary + CSV export
  • Priority data & support
Try it free for 7 days
Combined 55% Lifetime Discount

Company Info

Linde plc (LIN) had its IPO on 1992-06-17, and is traded on NASDAQ stock exchange.

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.

LIN website: https://www.linde.com


Get Full Access to All Reports with DRIPCalc PRO

Get 3 Months Free with Annual Plan
PRO
$171 ($14.25/mo) $102.60/yr ($8.55/mo)
7-day free trial
  • Unlimited Portfolio Tracker
  • Portfolio - Lots/Sales/Dividends
  • Portfolio Auto-DRIP
  • Buy/Sell Signals Dashboard
  • Stock Fundamentals
  • Compare Stocks Side-by-Side
  • Revenue & EPS Estimates
  • DCF Valuation Modeling
Try it free for 7 days
Combined 55% Lifetime Discount
Most Popular
PREMIUM
$288 ($24/mo) $172.80/yr ($14.40/mo)
7-day free trial
  • Everything in Pro
  • YieldMax PNL Tracker
  • YieldMax NAV Erosion Alerts
  • YM ETFs Trend Signals
  • 9/21 EMA Trend Signals
  • Stocks Dashboard
Try it free for 7 days
Combined 55% Lifetime Discount
ULTRA
$576 ($48/mo) $345.60/yr ($28.80/mo)
7-day free trial
  • Everything in Premium
  • 15min & 1hr Intraday Signals
  • Group & weekly ETF estimates
  • YouTuber Mode
  • Trades summary + CSV export
  • Priority data & support
Try it free for 7 days
Combined 55% Lifetime Discount
Loading signals…

DCF Model — LIN

Value from:
Pay up to today
—
vs current price $492.12
—
Cash flow & implied price by year

FCF is negative or missing for this company (common for banks) — the model discounts EPS instead.

EPS is negative or missing for this company — Simple mode uses free cash flow per share instead.

Free cash flow today
—
grows for the next years
Then mature
—
every future dollar counted back to today
Pile of today-dollars
—
÷ shares
Implied price path
YearFCFImplied price
Sensitivity — fair value: growth ↓ × target return →