Linde plc (LIN) Stock Forecast
Data as of Jun 16, 2026Basic Materials · Current price $515.87 (-1.07%)
Price Target Range
Consensus Price Target Over Time
Analyst Rating Distribution
Last 3 Months
6-Month Trend
Latest Analyst Forecasts
Price targets issued by Wall Street analysts. Upside calculated against today's price.
| Date | Analyst | Firm | Price Target | Upside |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 9, 2026 | Joshua Spector | UBS | $579.00 | +12.2% |
| Feb 6, 2026 | John Roberts | Mizuho Securities | $525.00 | +1.8% |
| Dec 17, 2025 | John McNulty | BMO Capital | $501.00 | -2.9% |
| Dec 12, 2025 | Arun Viswanathan | RBC Capital | $490.00 | -5.0% |
| Nov 11, 2025 | Joshua Spector | UBS | $500.00 | -3.1% |
| Nov 3, 2025 | James Hooper | Bernstein | $516.00 | +0.0% |
| Nov 3, 2025 | Michael Harrison | Seaport Global | $500.00 | -3.1% |
| Jun 13, 2025 | Arun Viswanathan | RBC Capital | $576.00 | +11.7% |
| Dec 17, 2024 | Eric Boyes | Evercore ISI | $490.00 | -5.0% |
| Nov 1, 2024 | John McNulty | BMO Capital | $507.00 | -1.7% |
| Aug 6, 2024 | John McNulty | BMO Capital | $477.00 | -7.5% |
| Aug 5, 2024 | Steve Byrne | Bank of America Securities | $516.00 | +0.0% |
| Aug 5, 2024 | Michael Leithead | Barclays | $510.00 | -1.1% |
| Aug 5, 2024 | Pat Cunningham | Citigroup | $480.00 | -7.0% |
| Aug 5, 2024 | David Begleiter | Deutsche Bank | $510.00 | -1.1% |
| Jun 20, 2024 | Laurence Alexander | Jefferies | $523.00 | +1.4% |
| May 6, 2024 | John McNulty | BMO Capital | $475.00 | -7.9% |
| May 3, 2024 | John Roberts | Mizuho Securities | $512.00 | -0.8% |
| Apr 18, 2024 | John Roberts | Mizuho Securities | $510.00 | -1.1% |
| Mar 27, 2024 | Joshua Spector | UBS | $510.00 | -1.1% |
Top Analysts Covering LIN
LIN vs Sector & Market
| Metric | LIN | Basic Materials Avg | Large Cap Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Analyst Rating | 2.08 | 2.37 | 2.41 |
| Analyst Count | 12 | 7 | 19 |
| Target Upside | +7.5% | +90.7% | +17.1% |
| P/E Ratio | 34.75 | -10.46 | 31.98 |
Revenue Estimates
| Period | Low | Avg | High | # |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-12-31 | $34.91B | $35.62B | $36.27B | 19 |
| 2027-03-31 | $9.00B | $9.22B | $9.43B | 5 |
| 2027-06-30 | $9.30B | $9.53B | $9.75B | 5 |
| 2027-09-30 | $9.44B | $9.68B | $9.90B | 5 |
| 2027-12-31 | $9.57B | $9.81B | $10.03B | 5 |
| 2028-03-31 | $9.45B | $9.69B | $9.91B | 4 |
| 2028-06-30 | $9.80B | $10.04B | $10.27B | 4 |
| 2028-09-30 | $9.94B | $10.19B | $10.42B | 4 |
| 2028-12-31 | $10.09B | $10.34B | $10.58B | 4 |
| 2029-12-31 | $41.96B | $43.31B | $44.44B | 15 |
| 2030-12-31 | $42.76B | $44.14B | $45.28B | 15 |
EPS Estimates
| Period | Low | Avg | High | # |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-12-31 | $17.56 | $17.83 | $17.98 | 15 |
| 2027-03-31 | $4.50 | $4.65 | $4.79 | 4 |
| 2027-06-30 | $4.68 | $4.84 | $4.98 | 5 |
| 2027-09-30 | $4.84 | $5.00 | $5.15 | 8 |
| 2027-12-31 | $4.86 | $5.02 | $5.17 | 4 |
| 2028-03-31 | $5.02 | $5.19 | $5.34 | 5 |
| 2028-06-30 | $5.25 | $5.43 | $5.59 | 7 |
| 2028-09-30 | $5.42 | $5.60 | $5.77 | 10 |
| 2028-12-31 | $5.52 | $5.70 | $5.87 | 5 |
| 2029-12-31 | $24.55 | $25.59 | $26.45 | 6 |
| 2030-12-31 | $24.03 | $25.05 | $25.89 | 6 |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the analyst consensus for LIN?
The consensus among 12 analysts covering Linde plc (LIN) is Buy with an average price target of $516.00.
What is the highest price target for LIN?
The highest price target for LIN is $579.00, set by Joshua Spector at UBS on 2026-04-09.
What is the lowest price target for LIN?
The lowest price target for LIN is $293.65, set by Thorsten Strauss at Norddeutsche Landesbank on 2021-11-02.
How many analysts cover LIN?
12 analysts have issued ratings for Linde plc in the past 12 months.
Is LIN a buy or sell right now?
Based on 12 analyst ratings, LIN has a consensus rating of Buy (2.08/5) with a +7.5% upside to the consensus target of $516.00.
What are the earnings estimates for LIN?
Analysts estimate LIN will report EPS of $17.83 for the period ending 2026-12-31, with revenue estimated at $35.62B.
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