Linde plc (LIN) is currently trading at $514.97. Based on 25 Wall Street analysts, the average target price is $541.61, implying a 5.2% 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)

$514.97

Consensus target price range

Low–high band from analyst PT changes in the last 3 months; median & sample mean vs current price

LowHigh
$525.00$585.00
Current $514.97
Median: $572.50Mean: $562.00Current: $514.97

Recent price target updates (latest 80)

  • RBC CapitalMay 5, 2026

    PT action: Raises

    $552.00 → $570.00

  • JP MorganMay 4, 2026

    PT action: Raises

    $525.00 → $530.00

  • CitigroupMay 4, 2026

    PT action: Raises

    $580.00 → $585.00

  • RBC CapitalApr 24, 2026

    PT action: Raises

    $512.00 → $552.00

  • Seaport GlobalApr 17, 2026

    PT action: Raises

    $525.00 → $575.00

  • CitigroupApr 13, 2026

    PT action: Raises

    $545.00 → $580.00

  • UBSApr 9, 2026

    PT action: Raises

    $550.00 → $579.00

  • JP MorganMar 13, 2026

    PT action: Raises

    $455.00 → $525.00

  • CitigroupFeb 6, 2026

    PT action: Raises

    $540.00 → $545.00

  • UBSFeb 6, 2026

    PT action: Raises

    $500.00 → $550.00

  • JP MorganFeb 6, 2026

    PT action: Maintains

    $455.00 → $455.00

  • CitigroupJan 21, 2026

    PT action: Raises

    $520.00 → $540.00

  • RBC CapitalDec 12, 2025

    PT action: Lowers

    $540.00 → $490.00

  • CICCDec 3, 2025

    PT action: Announces

    $0.00 → $510.00

  • UBSNov 11, 2025

    PT action: Lowers

    $507.00 → $500.00

  • RBC CapitalNov 6, 2025

    PT action: Lowers

    $576.00 → $540.00

  • CitigroupNov 3, 2025

    PT action: Lowers

    $535.00 → $520.00

  • JP MorganNov 3, 2025

    PT action: Lowers

    $475.00 → $455.00

  • B of A SecuritiesNov 3, 2025

    PT action: Lowers

    $523.00 → $520.00

  • Seaport GlobalNov 3, 2025

    PT action: Announces

    $0.00 → $500.00

  • UBSOct 6, 2025

    PT action: Lowers

    $510.00 → $507.00

  • CitigroupOct 6, 2025

    PT action: Raises

    $530.00 → $535.00

  • JP MorganAug 4, 2025

    PT action: Raises

    $470.00 → $475.00

  • UBSJul 9, 2025

    PT action: Raises

    $485.00 → $504.00

  • CitigroupJun 30, 2025

    PT action: Raises

    $500.00 → $535.00

  • RBC CapitalJun 13, 2025

    PT action: Announces

    $0.00 → $576.00

  • JP MorganMay 2, 2025

    PT action: Lowers

    $480.00 → $470.00

  • Seaport GlobalApr 21, 2025

    PT action:

    $0.00 → $0.00

  • MizuhoFeb 7, 2025

    PT action: Lowers

    $530.00 → $510.00

  • BMO CapitalFeb 7, 2025

    PT action: Raises

    $503.00 → $510.00

  • TD CowenJan 13, 2025

    PT action: Raises

    $480.00 → $515.00

  • CitigroupDec 18, 2024

    PT action: Lowers

    $490.00 → $480.00

  • Evercore ISI GroupDec 17, 2024

    PT action: Raises

    $465.00 → $490.00

  • Erste GroupNov 19, 2024

    PT action:

    $0.00 → $0.00

  • MizuhoNov 1, 2024

    PT action: Raises

    $520.00 → $530.00

  • Deutsche BankNov 1, 2024

    PT action: Raises

    $510.00 → $515.00

  • BMO CapitalNov 1, 2024

    PT action: Raises

    $477.00 → $507.00

Band uses only the revised target (Current column) from firm actions dated within the last 3 months—not the Prior price.

Avg Target

$541.61

Based on 25 analysts

Analyst Recommendations

Buy (21)Hold (5)Sell (1)

Upside

+5.17%

Market Cap

$238.09B

Financial & Investment Metrics

Next Earnings Date
Jul 31, 2026D-65
P/E Ratio (TTM)34.19
Forward P/E26.13
P/B Ratio6.18
Dividend Yield1.24%
Return on Equity (ROE)18.23%
Operating Margin28.47%
Debt to Equity65.64
Beta (Volatility)0.74
52 Week Range$387.78 - $521.28
LowCurrent: $514.97High

Latest News

Insider Sentiment Index (Last 6 Months)

Counts and listings exclude stock awards, gifts, and option exercises—open-market purchases and sales only.

Buy vs Sell (Count)

Insider Buys: 1Insider Sells: 9

Whale Trades (C-Level Large Buys)

Major insider buying detected recently.

LAMBA SANJIV (Chief Executive Officer) - 2,520 shares

Recent Insider Transactions

DateNamePositionTransactionShares
5/15/2026WOOD ROBERT L.DirectorSale at price 506.39 - 508.76 per share.5,215
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
2/24/2026PATWARI BINODOfficerSale at price 502.76 per share.999
2/17/2026BICHARA GUILLERMOOfficerSale at price 480.45 per share.9,455
12/8/2025LAMBA SANJIVChief Executive OfficerPurchase at price 396.68 per share.2,520
8/7/2025ANGEL STEPHEN FDirectorSale at price 473.38 per share.50,309
5/22/2025DURBIN SEANOfficerSale at price 456.19 - 456.82 per share.7,261
5/16/2025STRAUSS DAVID PAULOfficerSale at price 457.04 per share.1,987
3/11/2025BICHARA GUILLERMOOfficerSale at price 461.65 per share.4,833

Frequently Asked Questions

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

A. The current target price for Linde plc is $541.61, which implies a 5.2% upside from the current price of $514.97. 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, 5 Hold, 1 Sell, and 0 Strong Sell ratings. The overall consensus is BUY.

Q. Are insiders buying LIN stock recently?

A. Over the past 6 months, there have been 1 insider buys and 9 insider sells. Insider selling is more prominent recently.

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