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
57.9 / 100
Data Quality
FULL
Penalty
0.0
Sector
Materials
Close Price
$521.48
-0.40%
52W Range
$387.78 - $525.82
Market Cap
$230.2B
-0.4%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
54.4
40-70 moderate
2Y Range Position
97%
-0.8% from high / +34.5% from low
Beta
0.72
Relative to market benchmark
MACD
1.62
MACD line 3.67 / signal line 2.05
Fundamental Trend
Growth 66.8Financial Health
Quality 81.1Data Quality
FULLValuation Reference
Price Chart
Close price, two-year source window
Finlify Score
HOLD57.9 / 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 Jun 16, 2026
Finlify's signal for LIN is HOLD, supported by a Finlify Score of 61.0/100, which suggests a neutral to moderately positive outlook for the asset.
Technical
The asset's Relative Strength score of 53.5/100 indicates an average performance relative to its peers, while the Accumulation / Volume score of 39.5/100 appears relatively weaker. Recent price action shows positive momentum with a 20-day return of 2.3% and a 60-day return of 7.2%, and the asset is currently at its 52-week high with a 0.0% distance from it.
Fundamentals
The Fundamental Trend score of 66.8/100 and a strong Financial Quality score of 81.1/100 appear positive. However, valuation multiples such as a P/E of 35.1x, P/B of 5.2x, and P/S of 7.1x may suggest the asset is trading at a premium. A Beta of 0.7 indicates lower volatility relative to the broader market, and the asset offers a dividend yield of 1.24%.
Macro Context
The broader macroeconomic environment, characterized by elevated inflation with CPI YoY at 4.3% and Core CPI at 3.0%, along with a 10Y Treasury Yield of 4.5%, could influence demand for industrial chemicals and potentially impact borrowing costs for Linde PLC.
Key Risks
- Elevated valuation multiples, including a P/E of 35.1x and P/S of 7.1x, may suggest the asset is fully valued.
- A relatively low Accumulation / Volume score of 39.5/100 could indicate weaker buying interest or distribution.
- Persistent inflation (CPI YoY at 4.3%) and higher interest rates (10Y Treasury Yield at 4.5%) could potentially impact operational costs or demand within the chemicals sector.