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
51.3 / 100
Data Quality
FULL
Penalty
0.0
Sector
Materials
Close Price
$466.22
+1.00%
52W Range
$387.78 - $548.20
Market Cap
$225.7B
+1.0%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
31 analysts in latest ratings feed
RSI
29.3
<40 oversold
2Y Range Position
49%
-15.0% from high / +20.2% from low
Beta
0.70
Relative to market benchmark
MACD
-1.58
MACD line -7.41 / signal line -5.83
Fundamental Trend
Growth 66.8Financial Health
Quality 81.1Data Quality
FULLValuation Reference
Price Chart
Close price, two-year source window
Finlify Score
HOLD51.3 / 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 Aug 1, 2026
The Finlify signal for Linde PLC (LIN) is 'HOLD', with an overall Finlify Score of 54.2/100. This appears to reflect a balanced quantitative outlook, balancing strong financial quality and fundamental trends against weaker accumulation and relative strength.
Technical
The Relative Strength score of 49.7/100 suggests a somewhat neutral performance compared to its peers, while the very low Accumulation / Volume score of 6.7/100 may indicate limited buying interest. The asset has experienced a short-term decline with a -4.7% return over 20 days, though it remains within 7.0% of its 52-week high.
Fundamentals
Linde PLC's fundamental profile appears robust, indicated by a strong Financial Quality score of 81.1/100 and a positive Fundamental Trend score of 66.8/100. The asset trades at a P/E of 32.1x and offers a dividend yield of 1.26%, while its Beta of 0.7 suggests lower volatility compared to the broader market.
Macro Context
The current macro environment, characterized by elevated inflation (CPI YoY at 3.7%, Core PCE YoY at 3.3%) and relatively high interest rates (10Y Treasury Yield at 4.7%), may present both cost pressures and financing considerations for a chemicals company like Linde PLC.
Key Risks
- The very low Accumulation / Volume score of 6.7/100 suggests a lack of strong buying interest, which could limit upward price momentum.
- Upcoming earnings on 2026-07-31 introduce event-specific volatility risk.
- Valuation metrics such as a P/E ratio of 32.1x may indicate a relatively high valuation, potentially limiting upside if growth expectations are not met.