LIN - Linde PLC
The world's largest industrial gas company, supplying hydrogen, oxygen, and specialty gases to healthcare, manufacturing, and clean energy customers worldwide.
Finlify Score
54.2 / 100
Data Quality
FULL
Penalty
0.0
Sector
Materials
Close Price
$508.64
-0.49%
52W Range
$387.78 - $548.20
Market Cap
$240.1B
-0.5%Compared to previous day
2026 Q1 Revenue
$8.8B
+0.2%Changes from last reporting quarter
2026 Q1 EPS
$3.98
Diluted shares
Analyst Rating
29 analysts in latest ratings feed
RSI
32.9
<40 oversold
2Y Range Position
75%
-7.2% from high / +31.2% from low
Beta
0.73
Relative to market benchmark
MACD
-1.32
MACD line -2.70 / signal line -1.38
Fundamental Trend
Growth 66.8Financial Health
Quality 81.1Data Quality
FULLValuation Reference
Price Chart
Close price, two-year source window
Finlify Score
HOLD54.2 / 100
Score History
Finlify Score and component trend
Financial Statements
Calendar year view. Figures are estimates only. For official figures, refer to the company website.
| 2026 Q1 | 2025 Q4 | 2025 Q3 | 2025 Q2 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | $8.8B+0.2% | $8.8B+1.7% | $8.6B+1.4% | $8.5B+4.7% |
| Gross Profit | - | - | - | - |
| Operating Income | $2.4B+20.9% | $2.0B-14.7% | $2.4B+0.6% | $2.4B+7.8% |
| Net Income | $1.9B+21.4% | $1.5B-20.7% | $1.9B+9.2% | $1.8B+5.6% |
Columns use the calendar quarter of each reported period end date. QoQ is shown for adjacent company reporting quarters only.
AI Signal
Generated Jul 25, 2026
Finlify's signal for LIN is HOLD, with an overall Finlify Score of 55.3/100. This appears to reflect a balanced outlook, supported by strong financial quality but tempered by low accumulation and recent price performance.
Technical
The Relative Strength score is moderate at 53.2/100, suggesting the asset's performance is broadly in line with the market. However, the Accumulation / Volume score is notably low at 6.0/100, which may indicate limited buying interest. The RSI(14) of 42.2 and recent negative returns (-1.8% over 20 days, -0.9% over 60 days) appear to align with this subdued technical picture, with the asset trading 7.4% below its 52-week high.
Fundamentals
The asset exhibits strong Financial Quality at 81.1/100, suggesting robust underlying financial health. The Fundamental Trend score of 66.8/100 indicates a generally positive trajectory in its fundamental metrics. Valuation metrics such as a P/E of 34.4x, P/B of 5.2x, and P/S of 7.0x appear elevated, while the asset offers a dividend yield of 1.26% and has a relatively low beta of 0.7.
Macro Context
In the current macro environment, with CPI YoY at 3.7% and Core PCE YoY at 3.4%, inflation appears to be a factor. The positive yield spread of 0.4% (10Y-2Y) and a 10Y Treasury Yield of 4.7% could suggest a less restrictive monetary policy outlook, which may generally support corporate earnings, though the unemployment rate of 4.2% indicates a tight labor market.
Key Risks
- The notably low Accumulation / Volume score of 6.0/100 may indicate a lack of strong buying pressure, potentially limiting upward price momentum.
- Elevated valuation multiples, such as a P/E of 34.4x and P/S of 7.0x, could suggest the asset is priced for significant future growth, potentially exposing it to downside if growth expectations are not met.
- Upcoming earnings on 2026-07-31 could introduce volatility, especially given the recent negative short-term returns of -1.8% over 20 days.