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Linde - LIN Stock Price Target and Predictions

  • Consensus Rating: Moderate Buy
  • Consensus Price Target: $490.75
  • Forecasted Upside: 15.66%
  • Number of Analysts: 15
  • Breakdown:
  • 0 Sell Ratings
  • 7 Hold Ratings
  • 8 Buy Ratings
  • 0 Strong Buy Ratings
$424.31 As of 12/20/2024 06:31 PM ET
▲ +4.72 (1.12%)

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Analyst Price Target for LIN

Analyst Price Target is $490.75
▲ +15.66% Upside Potential
This price target is based on 15 analysts offering 12 month price targets for Linde in the last 3 months. The average price target is $490.75, with a high forecast of $540.00 and a low forecast of $429.00. The average price target represents a 15.66% upside from the last price of $424.31.

This chart shows the closing price for LIN for the last year in relation to the current analyst high, average, and low pricetarget.

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Current Consensus is Moderate Buy

The current consensus among 15 contributing investment analysts is to moderate buy stock in Linde. This Moderate Buy consensus rating has held steady for over two years.

Past Monthly Recommendations

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  • 0 strong buy ratings
  • 12 buy ratings
  • 2 hold ratings
  • 0 sell ratings
Ratings as of
6/29/2023
  • 0 strong buy ratings
  • 13 buy ratings
  • 1 hold ratings
  • 0 sell ratings
Ratings as of
9/27/2023
  • 0 strong buy ratings
  • 10 buy ratings
  • 1 hold ratings
  • 0 sell ratings
Ratings as of
12/26/2023
  • 0 strong buy ratings
  • 8 buy ratings
  • 5 hold ratings
  • 0 sell ratings
Ratings as of
3/25/2024
  • 0 strong buy ratings
  • 7 buy ratings
  • 6 hold ratings
  • 0 sell ratings
Ratings as of
6/23/2024
  • 0 strong buy ratings
  • 7 buy ratings
  • 6 hold ratings
  • 0 sell ratings
Ratings as of
9/21/2024
  • 0 strong buy ratings
  • 8 buy ratings
  • 7 hold ratings
  • 0 sell ratings
Ratings as of
11/20/2024
  • 0 strong buy ratings
  • 8 buy ratings
  • 7 hold ratings
  • 0 sell ratings
Ratings as of
12/20/2024

Latest Recommendations

  • 0 strong buy ratings
  • 8 buy ratings
  • 7 hold ratings
  • 0 sell ratings

Display Ratings By
DateBrokerageActionRatingPrice TargetDetails
12/18/2024CitigroupLower TargetNeutral ➝ Neutral$490.00 ➝ $480.00
11/19/2024Erste Group BankReiterated RatingBuy ➝ Hold
11/1/2024Deutsche Bank AktiengesellschaftBoost TargetBuy ➝ Buy$510.00 ➝ $515.00
11/1/2024MizuhoBoost TargetOutperform ➝ Outperform$520.00 ➝ $530.00
11/1/2024BMO Capital MarketsBoost TargetOutperform ➝ Outperform$477.00 ➝ $507.00
8/30/2024BMO Capital MarketsReiterated RatingOutperform ➝ Outperform$477.00 ➝ $477.00
8/6/2024BMO Capital MarketsBoost TargetOutperform ➝ Outperform$475.00 ➝ $477.00
8/5/2024BarclaysBoost TargetOverweight ➝ Overweight$460.00 ➝ $510.00
8/5/2024JPMorgan Chase & Co.Boost TargetOverweight ➝ Overweight$430.00 ➝ $480.00
8/5/2024Bank of AmericaBoost TargetBuy ➝ Buy$495.00 ➝ $516.00
7/12/2024CitigroupBoost TargetNeutral ➝ Neutral$470.00 ➝ $480.00
7/9/2024UBS GroupLower TargetNeutral ➝ Neutral$490.00 ➝ $475.00
5/6/2024HSBCLower TargetBuy ➝ Buy$458.00 ➝ $452.00
5/6/2024BMO Capital MarketsLower TargetOutperform ➝ Outperform$510.00 ➝ $475.00
5/3/2024MizuhoBoost TargetBuy ➝ Buy$510.00 ➝ $512.00
4/18/2024MizuhoUpgradeNeutral ➝ Buy$510.00
4/11/2024Wells Fargo & CompanyBoost TargetOverweight ➝ Overweight$480.00 ➝ $540.00
4/10/2024CitigroupDowngradeBuy ➝ Neutral$475.00 ➝ $500.00
3/27/2024UBS GroupDowngradeBuy ➝ Neutral$482.00 ➝ $510.00
3/26/2024MizuhoBoost TargetNeutral ➝ Neutral$503.00 ➝ $510.00
3/7/2024MizuhoBoost TargetNeutral ➝ Neutral$434.00 ➝ $503.00
3/1/2024Wolfe ResearchInitiated CoveragePeer Perform
2/16/2024TD CowenBoost TargetMarket Perform$395.00 ➝ $455.00
2/7/2024Wells Fargo & CompanyBoost TargetOverweight ➝ Overweight$470.00 ➝ $480.00
2/7/2024MizuhoBoost TargetNeutral ➝ Neutral$430.00 ➝ $434.00
1/22/2024Stifel NicolausDowngradeBuy ➝ Hold$429.00
1/8/2024Seaport Res PtnDowngradeBuy ➝ Neutral
11/24/2023HSBCBoost TargetBuy ➝ Buy$440.00 ➝ $447.00
10/30/2023BMO Capital MarketsBoost TargetOutperform ➝ Outperform$418.00 ➝ $421.00
10/12/2023UBS GroupLower TargetBuy ➝ Buy$450.00 ➝ $445.00
10/4/2023CitigroupBoost TargetBuy ➝ Buy$448.00 ➝ $450.00
8/7/2023HSBCBoost TargetBuy ➝ Buy$416.00 ➝ $440.00
8/1/2023Morgan StanleyReiterated RatingOverweight ➝ Overweight$420.00
8/1/2023ArgusBoost TargetBuy ➝ Buy$440.00 ➝ $463.00
7/31/2023BMO Capital MarketsBoost Target$400.00 ➝ $418.00
7/31/2023MizuhoBoost Target$382.00 ➝ $410.00
7/28/2023Wells Fargo & CompanyBoost TargetOverweight$420.00 ➝ $444.00
7/28/2023JPMorgan Chase & Co.Boost Target$400.00 ➝ $420.00
7/28/2023BarclaysBoost TargetOverweight$400.00 ➝ $450.00
6/13/2023CitigroupInitiated CoverageBuy$430.00
5/12/2023Berenberg BankBoost Target$375.00 ➝ $415.00
5/8/2023HSBCBoost Target$380.00 ➝ $416.00
4/28/2023888Reiterated RatingMaintains
4/28/2023Deutsche Bank AktiengesellschaftBoost Target$385.00 ➝ $415.00
4/28/2023JPMorgan Chase & Co.Boost Target$380.00 ➝ $400.00
4/28/2023MizuhoBoost Target$370.00 ➝ $382.00
4/28/2023BarclaysBoost Target$380.00 ➝ $400.00
3/8/2023UBS GroupBoost TargetBuy$375.00 ➝ $410.00
3/7/2023Evercore ISIBoost TargetOutperform$355.00 ➝ $375.00
2/24/2023HSBCBoost Target$375.00 ➝ $380.00
2/14/2023BMO Capital MarketsBoost TargetOutperform$370.00 ➝ $378.00
2/8/2023Deutsche Bank AktiengesellschaftBoost Target$355.00 ➝ $385.00
2/8/2023Wells Fargo & CompanyBoost TargetOverweight$350.00 ➝ $375.00
2/8/2023JPMorgan Chase & Co.Boost TargetOverweight$340.00 ➝ $380.00
2/8/2023MizuhoBoost TargetNeutral$346.00 ➝ $370.00
2/8/2023CitigroupBoost TargetBuy$402.00 ➝ $418.00
1/12/2023MizuhoBoost TargetNeutral$344.00 ➝ $346.00
12/15/2022The Goldman Sachs GroupBoost TargetBuy$340.00 ➝ $375.00
12/15/2022CitigroupBoost TargetBuy$322.00 ➝ $402.00
11/15/2022HSBCLower TargetHold$390.00 ➝ $375.00
10/28/2022Wells Fargo & CompanyLower TargetOverweight$370.00 ➝ $350.00
10/28/2022JPMorgan Chase & Co.Lower TargetOverweight$350.00 ➝ $340.00
10/28/2022MizuhoLower TargetNeutral$353.00 ➝ $344.00
10/27/2022Credit Suisse GroupLower Target$360.00
10/20/2022CowenLower Target$260.00
10/17/2022Societe GeneraleLower TargetBuy$400.00 ➝ $370.00
10/13/2022Seaport Res PtnUpgradeNeutral ➝ Buy
10/13/2022The Goldman Sachs GroupInitiated CoverageBuy$338.00
10/4/2022CitigroupLower Target$346.00 ➝ $322.00
9/12/2022UBS GroupLower TargetBuy$355.00 ➝ $320.00
8/10/2022UBS GroupBoost Target€325.00 ➝ €350.00
8/10/2022Stifel NicolausUpgradeHold ➝ Buy
7/29/2022Deutsche Bank AktiengesellschaftLower TargetBuy ➝ Buy€370.00 ➝ €355.00
7/13/2022Bank of AmericaLower TargetBuy$370.00 ➝ $369.00
6/16/2022Jefferies Financial GroupLower Target$390.00 ➝ $355.00
5/31/2022Evercore ISIUpgradeIn-Line ➝ Outperform$355.00
5/31/2022Credit Suisse GroupInitiated CoverageOutperform$380.00
5/3/2022AlphaValueUpgradeReduce
4/29/2022Deutsche Bank AktiengesellschaftReiterated RatingBuy$352.00
3/30/2022Jefferies Financial GroupInitiated CoverageBuy$390.00
3/3/2022CowenLower TargetMarket Perform$345.00 ➝ $330.00
2/18/2022HSBCBoost TargetBuy$366.00 ➝ $382.00
2/14/2022BMO Capital MarketsLower TargetOutperform$405.00 ➝ $365.00
2/11/2022Deutsche Bank AktiengesellschaftBoost Target$360.00 ➝ $370.00
2/8/2022Jefferies Financial GroupInitiated CoverageBuy$390.00
1/11/2022Morgan StanleyBoost TargetOverweight$330.00 ➝ $365.00
1/11/2022CitigroupBoost Target$381.00 ➝ $400.00
1/4/2022Societe GeneraleBoost TargetBuy$365.00 ➝ $400.00
12/9/2021Wolfe ResearchUpgradePeer Perform ➝ Outperform$338.00 ➝ $404.00
11/26/2021CitigroupInitiated CoverageBuy$380.00
11/2/2021UBS GroupReiterated RatingBuy
10/29/2021MizuhoBoost TargetNeutral$335.00 ➝ $339.00
10/29/2021Wells Fargo & CompanyBoost TargetOverweight$360.00 ➝ $365.00
10/29/2021Deutsche Bank AktiengesellschaftBoost TargetBuy$350.00 ➝ $360.00
10/19/2021Seaport Res PtnReiterated RatingNeutral
10/12/2021MizuhoInitiated CoverageNeutral$335.00
9/17/2021Societe GeneraleBoost TargetTop Pick ➝ Buy$350.00 ➝ $365.00
9/6/2021Morgan StanleyReiterated RatingBuy
8/23/2021UBS GroupReiterated RatingBuy
8/3/2021Wells Fargo & CompanyBoost TargetOverweight$340.00 ➝ $360.00
8/2/2021JPMorgan Chase & Co.Boost TargetOverweight$350.00 ➝ $356.00
8/2/2021Deutsche Bank AktiengesellschaftBoost TargetBuy$345.00 ➝ $350.00
6/9/2021Wolfe ResearchInitiated CoverageMarket Perform
6/3/2021HSBCBoost TargetMarket Perform ➝ Buy$272.00 ➝ $333.00
5/18/2021Vertical ResearchUpgradeHold ➝ Buy$330.00
5/17/2021JPMorgan Chase & Co.Reiterated RatingBuy
5/16/2021Baader BankReiterated RatingBuy
5/11/2021Berenberg BankReiterated RatingBuy
5/11/2021CitigroupBoost Target$333.00 ➝ $358.00
5/11/2021Wells Fargo & CompanyBoost TargetOverweight$311.00 ➝ $340.00
5/11/2021The Goldman Sachs GroupBoost TargetBuy$309.00 ➝ $340.00
5/10/2021Morgan StanleyBoost TargetOverweight$285.00 ➝ $330.00
5/7/2021Deutsche Bank AktiengesellschaftBoost TargetBuy$330.00 ➝ $345.00
5/7/2021BarclaysBoost TargetOverweight$285.00 ➝ $340.00
4/6/2021Wells Fargo & CompanyBoost TargetOverweight$300.00 ➝ $311.00
3/24/2021CowenInitiated CoverageMarket Perform$300.00
3/18/2021CowenInitiated CoverageMarket Perform$300.00
2/19/2021DZ BankReiterated RatingBuy
2/8/2021UBS GroupReiterated RatingBuy
2/8/2021JPMorgan Chase & Co.Reiterated RatingBuy
2/8/2021DZ BankReiterated RatingBuy
2/8/2021Morgan StanleyBoost TargetOverweight$281.00 ➝ $285.00
2/8/2021Deutsche Bank AktiengesellschaftBoost TargetBuy$300.00 ➝ $330.00
2/8/2021Wells Fargo & CompanyBoost TargetOverweight$289.00 ➝ $300.00
2/5/2021The Goldman Sachs GroupReiterated RatingBuy
1/26/2021DZ BankReiterated RatingBuy
1/26/2021UBS GroupReiterated RatingBuy
12/11/2020JPMorgan Chase & Co.Reiterated RatingBuy
12/9/2020Kepler Capital MarketsReiterated RatingBuy
12/7/2020BarclaysUpgradeEqual Weight ➝ Overweight$285.00
12/7/2020BarclaysReiterated RatingEqual Weight ➝ Overweight$285.00
11/25/2020HSBCUpgradeHold ➝ Buy$272.00
11/17/2020DZ BankReiterated RatingBuy
11/11/2020Berenberg BankReiterated RatingBuy
11/9/2020Morgan StanleyBoost TargetOverweight$275.00 ➝ $281.00
11/6/2020DZ BankReiterated RatingBuy
11/6/2020Deutsche Bank AktiengesellschaftBoost TargetBuy$275.00 ➝ $300.00
11/6/2020BMO Capital MarketsBoost TargetOutperform$280.00 ➝ $293.00
11/6/2020BarclaysReiterated RatingNeutral
11/6/2020JPMorgan Chase & Co.Reiterated RatingPositive ➝ Buy$280.00 ➝ $288.00
9/21/2020Evercore ISIInitiated CoverageOutperform
8/6/2020UBS GroupReiterated RatingBuy
8/6/2020Berenberg BankReiterated RatingBuy
8/3/2020Deutsche Bank AktiengesellschaftReiterated RatingBuy
8/3/2020DZ BankReiterated RatingBuy
8/3/2020Truist FinancialBoost TargetBuy$250.00 ➝ $280.00
8/3/2020Jefferies Financial GroupBoost TargetBuy$245.00 ➝ $300.00
7/31/2020Deutsche Bank AktiengesellschaftBoost Target$225.00 ➝ $275.00
7/31/2020JPMorgan Chase & Co.UpgradeNeutral ➝ Overweight$200.00 ➝ $280.00
7/30/2020Baader BankReiterated RatingBuy
7/28/2020Morgan StanleyBoost TargetOverweight$205.00 ➝ $275.00
7/17/2020SunTrust BanksBoost TargetBuy$215.00 ➝ $250.00
7/8/2020UBS GroupBoost TargetBuy$200.00 ➝ $220.00
6/16/2020HSBCDowngradeBuy ➝ Hold$193.00
5/26/2020ArgusUpgradeHold ➝ Buy$236.00
5/20/2020Baader BankReiterated RatingBuy
5/18/2020UBS GroupReiterated RatingBuy$210.00 ➝ $220.00
5/14/2020Norddeutsche LandesbankReiterated RatingHold
5/13/2020Berenberg BankReiterated RatingBuy
5/12/2020CitigroupBoost TargetBuy$209.00 ➝ $216.00
5/12/2020BMO Capital MarketsBoost TargetOutperform$217.00 ➝ $220.00
5/8/2020JPMorgan Chase & Co.Boost TargetNeutral$187.00 ➝ $200.00
5/8/2020SunTrust BanksLower TargetBuy$250.00 ➝ $215.00
5/8/2020Deutsche Bank AktiengesellschaftLower TargetBuy$230.00 ➝ $225.00
5/7/2020Baader BankReiterated RatingBuy
5/7/2020CfraLower TargetBuy$245.00 ➝ $209.00
5/7/2020Sanford C. BernsteinReiterated RatingHold
5/6/2020Berenberg BankReiterated RatingBuy
4/29/2020BarclaysLower TargetEqual Weight$230.00 ➝ $215.00
4/16/2020JPMorgan Chase & Co.Reiterated RatingHold
4/15/2020Sanford C. BernsteinUpgradeUnderperform ➝ Market Perform$180.00 ➝ $185.00
4/14/2020BMO Capital MarketsLower TargetOutperform$230.00 ➝ $217.00
4/9/2020CitigroupLower TargetBuy$235.00 ➝ $209.00
4/9/2020JPMorgan Chase & Co.DowngradeOverweight ➝ Neutral$187.00
3/30/2020Morgan StanleyLower TargetOverweight$250.00 ➝ $205.00
3/30/2020The Goldman Sachs GroupUpgradeNeutral ➝ Buy$192.00
3/13/2020Bank of AmericaUpgradeUnderperform ➝ Buy
3/12/2020Wells Fargo & CompanyLower TargetSell ➝ Overweight$248.00 ➝ $235.00
2/19/2020Berenberg BankReiterated RatingBuy
2/18/2020SunTrust BanksBoost TargetBuy$235.00 ➝ $250.00
2/14/2020Wells Fargo & CompanyBoost TargetOverweight$228.00 ➝ $248.00
2/14/2020Deutsche Bank AktiengesellschaftBoost TargetBuy$240.00 ➝ $255.00
2/13/2020CfraUpgradeHold ➝ Buy$215.00 ➝ $245.00
2/10/2020Morgan StanleyInitiated CoverageOverweight
2/3/2020The Goldman Sachs GroupInitiated CoverageNeutral$217.00
(Data available from 12/21/2019 forward)

News Sentiment Rating

1.43 (Buy)

Our news sentiment rating is based on the average sentiment of articles about this company published in the media in the last 30 days of headlines and can range from 2 (very positive sentiment) to -2 (very negative sentiment).

News Sentiment Over Time

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  • 43 very positive mentions
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5/25/2024
  • 36 very positive mentions
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Mentions as of
6/24/2024
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Mentions as of
7/24/2024
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Mentions as of
8/23/2024
  • 29 very positive mentions
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9/22/2024
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10/22/2024
  • 71 very positive mentions
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Mentions as of
11/21/2024
  • 74 very positive mentions
  • 14 positive mentions
  • 2 negative mentions
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Mentions as of
12/21/2024

Current Sentiment

  • 74 very positive mentions
  • 14 positive mentions
  • 2 negative mentions
  • 0 very negative mentions

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Linde logo
Linde plc operates as an industrial gas company in the Americas, Europe, the Middle East, Africa, Asia, and South Pacific. It offers atmospheric gases, including oxygen, nitrogen, argon, and rare gases; and process gases, such as carbon dioxide, helium, hydrogen, electronic gases, specialty gases, and acetylene. The company also designs and constructs turnkey process plants for third-party customers, as well as for the gas businesses in various locations, such as air separation, hydrogen, synthesis, olefin, and natural gas plants. 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.
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Today's Range

Now: $424.31
Low: $418.27
High: $425.34

50 Day Range

MA: $457.11
Low: $419.59
High: $486.45

52 Week Range

Now: $424.31
Low: $396.07
High: $487.49

Volume

6,609,848 shs

Average Volume

1,904,754 shs

Market Capitalization

$202.04 billion

P/E Ratio

32.22

Dividend Yield

1.29%

Beta

0.93

Frequently Asked Questions

What sell-side analysts currently cover shares of Linde?

The following Wall Street sell-side analysts have issued stock ratings on Linde in the last twelve months: Bank of America Co., Barclays PLC, BMO Capital Markets, Citigroup Inc., Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft, Erste Group Bank AG, HSBC Holdings plc, JPMorgan Chase & Co., Mizuho, Seaport Res Ptn, Stifel Nicolaus, TD Cowen, UBS Group AG, Wells Fargo & Company, and Wolfe Research.
View the latest analyst ratings for LIN.

What is the current price target for Linde?

0 Wall Street analysts have set twelve-month price targets for Linde in the last year. Their average twelve-month price target is $490.75, suggesting a possible upside of 15.7%. Wells Fargo & Company has the highest price target set, predicting LIN will reach $540.00 in the next twelve months. Stifel Nicolaus has the lowest price target set, forecasting a price of $429.00 for Linde in the next year.
View the latest price targets for LIN.

What is the current consensus analyst rating for Linde?

Linde currently has 7 hold ratings and 8 buy ratings from Wall Street analysts. The stock has a consensus analyst rating of "Moderate Buy."
View the latest ratings for LIN.

What other companies compete with Linde?

Other companies that are similar to Linde include Nutrien, Axalta Coating Systems, CSW Industrials, Element Solutions and ICL Group. Learn More about companies similar to Linde.

How do I contact Linde's investor relations team?

Linde's physical mailing address is The Priestley Centre 10 Priestley Road Surrey Research Park, Guildford X0, GU2 7XY. The basic materials company's listed phone number is 441483242200 and its investor relations email address is [email protected]. The official website for Linde is www.linde.com. Learn More about contacing Linde investor relations.