Analyst Signal

Linde plc (LIN) is currently trading at $502.60. Based on 25 Wall Street analysts, the average target price is $513.85, implying a 2.2% upside. The consensus recommendation is BUY.

LIN

Linde plc

MaterialsOpinion: buy

Opinion Criteria: Based on the consensus of Wall Street analysts. Strong Buy (1.0-1.5), Buy (1.5-2.5), Hold (2.5-3.5), Sell (3.5-4.5), Strong Sell (4.5-5.0).

Price (USD)

$502.60

Avg Target

$513.85

Based on 25 analysts

Analyst Recommendations

Buy (21)Hold (4)Sell (2)

Upside

+2.24%

Market Cap

$232.90B

Financial & Investment Metrics

Next Earnings Date
Apr 30, 2026D-27
P/E Ratio (TTM)34.38
Forward P/E25.79
P/B Ratio6.09
Dividend Yield1.27%
Return on Equity (ROE)17.82%
Operating Margin28.17%
Debt to Equity70.63
Beta (Volatility)0.80
52 Week Range$387.78 - $510.65
LowCurrent: $502.60High

Insider Sentiment Index (Last 6 Months)

Buy vs Sell (Count)

Insider Buys: 19Insider Sells: 4

Whale Trades (C-Level Large Buys)

No major insider buying detected recently.

Recent Insider Transactions

DateNamePositionTransactionShares
3/10/2026DURBIN SEANChief Operating OfficerConversion of Exercise of derivative security at price 173.13 per share.7,045
3/10/2026DURBIN SEANChief Operating OfficerSale at price 476.41 - 477.78 per share.6,520
3/10/2026BICHARA GUILLERMOOfficerSale at price 480.79 per share.4,357
3/9/2026WEISSER ALBERTODirectorN/A470
3/9/2026OSSADNIK VICTORIADirectorN/A470
3/9/2026ACHLEITNER ANN-KRISTINDirectorN/A470
3/9/2026ENDERS THOMASDirectorN/A470
3/9/2026BICHARA GUILLERMOOfficerN/A8,122
3/9/2026HOYT KELCEY E.OfficerN/A1,547
3/9/2026WHITE MATTHEW J.Chief Financial OfficerN/A13,876

Frequently Asked Questions

Q. What is the current target price and upside for LIN?

A. The current target price for Linde plc is $513.85, which implies a 2.2% upside from the current price of $502.60. This is based on the consensus of 25 Wall Street analysts.

Q. What is the current analyst recommendation for LIN?

A. Currently, there are 4 Strong Buy, 17 Buy, 4 Hold, 1 Sell, and 1 Strong Sell ratings. The overall consensus is BUY.

Q. Are insiders buying LIN stock recently?

A. Over the past 6 months, there have been 19 insider buys and 4 insider sells. This can be interpreted as a positive signal.

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