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Linde (LIN) Stock Forecast, Price Target & Predictions

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LIN Stock Forecast

Linde (LIN) stock forecast, based on 28 Wall Street analysts, predicts a 12-month average price target of $500.33, with a high of $516.00 and a low of $490.00. This represents a 9.96% increase from the last price of $455.03.

$415 $436 $457 $478 $499 $520 High: $516 Avg: $500.33 Low: $490 Last Closed Price: $455.03

LIN Stock Rating

Linde stock's rating consensus is Buy, based on 28 Wall Street analysts. The breakdown includes 0 Strong Buy (0.00%), 24 Buy (85.71%), 4 Hold (14.29%), 0 Sell (0.00%), and 0 Strong Sell (0.00%).

Buy
Total 28 0 4 24 Strong Sell Sell Hold Buy Strong Buy

LIN Price Target Upside V Benchmarks

TypeNameUpside
StockLinde9.96%
SectorBasic Materials Stocks -2.02%

Price Target Trends

1M3M12M
# Anlaysts-68
Avg Price Target-$500.33$510.63
Last Closing Price$455.03$455.03$455.03
Upside/Downside-9.96%12.22%
Ratings Trends
DateStrong BuyBuyHoldSellStrong SellTotal
Jan, 2651821-26
Dec, 2551721-25
Nov, 2551651-27
Oct, 2541551-25
Sep, 2541551-25
Analyst Price Target Forecasts
DateAnalystCompanyPrice TargetPrice when PublishedPrice Target/Price when PublishedPrice Target/Last Closing Price
Dec 17, 2025John McNultyBMO Capital$501.00$423.5118.30%10.10%
Dec 12, 2025Arun ViswanathanRBC Capital$490.00$412.9718.65%7.69%
Dec 11, 2025Mizuho Securities$495.00$403.3222.73%8.78%
Nov 11, 2025Joshua SpectorUBS$500.00$420.6718.86%9.88%
Nov 03, 2025James HooperBernstein$516.00$418.3023.36%13.40%
Nov 03, 2025Michael HarrisonSeaport Global$500.00$418.3019.53%9.88%
Oct 06, 2025UBS$507.00$467.618.42%11.42%
Jun 13, 2025Arun ViswanathanRBC Capital$576.00$465.9823.61%26.59%
Dec 17, 2024Eric BoyesEvercore ISI$490.00$430.2013.90%7.69%
Nov 01, 2024John McNultyBMO Capital$507.00$457.3110.87%11.42%
Analyst Rating Forecasts
DateCompanyPrevious RatingNew RatingRating Change
Dec 12, 2025UBSBuyBuyhold
Dec 12, 2025RBC CapitalOutperformOutperformhold
Dec 03, 2025CICCOutperforminitialise
Nov 11, 2025UBSBuyBuyupgrade
Nov 03, 2025BernsteinOutperformOutperformhold
Nov 03, 2025Seaport GlobalBuyBuyupgrade
Oct 06, 2025CitigroupBuyBuyhold
Jun 13, 2025RBC CapitalOutperforminitialise
Dec 18, 2024CitigroupNeutralNeutralhold
Dec 17, 2024Evercore ISIOutperformOutperformhold

Financial Forecast

EPS Forecast

$5 $9 $13 $17 $21 $25 Dec 21 Dec 22 Dec 23 Dec 24 Dec 25 Dec 26 Dec 27 Dec 28
Dec 21Dec 22Dec 23Dec 24Dec 25Dec 26Dec 27Dec 28
Reported$7.40$8.30$12.70$13.62----
Avg Forecast$10.60$12.04$14.10$15.47$16.84$18.54$20.34$21.78
High Forecast$11.03$12.81$14.14$15.57$17.23$20.65$20.67$23.06
Low Forecast$10.34$11.58$14.07$15.36$16.19$16.18$20.01$20.92
Surprise %-30.19%-31.06%-9.93%-11.96%----

Revenue Forecast

$25B $29B $33B $37B $41B $45B Dec 21 Dec 22 Dec 23 Dec 24 Dec 25 Dec 26 Dec 27 Dec 28
Dec 21Dec 22Dec 23Dec 24Dec 25Dec 26Dec 27Dec 28
Reported$30.79B$33.36B$32.85B$33.01B----
Avg Forecast$30.34B$33.91B$32.75B$33.32B$34.85B$36.89B$38.59B$40.70B
High Forecast$31.27B$35.59B$33.03B$33.53B$35.40B$36.93B$38.61B$42.54B
Low Forecast$29.77B$32.92B$32.49B$33.16B$33.96B$36.85B$38.58B$39.47B
Surprise %1.50%-1.62%0.32%-0.95%----

Net Income Forecast

$3B $4B $6B $8B $10B $12B Dec 21 Dec 22 Dec 23 Dec 24 Dec 25 Dec 26 Dec 27 Dec 28
Dec 21Dec 22Dec 23Dec 24Dec 25Dec 26Dec 27Dec 28
Reported$3.83B$4.15B$6.20B$6.57B----
Avg Forecast$3.62B$3.60B$6.20B$7.61B$8.23B$9.06B$10.01B$10.72B
High Forecast$4.34B$4.32B$7.44B$7.67B$8.48B$10.16B$10.17B$11.35B
Low Forecast$2.89B$2.88B$4.96B$7.56B$7.97B$7.96B$9.85B$10.30B
Surprise %5.81%15.20%--13.78%----

LIN Forecast FAQ

Is Linde stock a buy?

Linde stock has a consensus rating of Buy, based on 28 Wall Street analysts. The rating breakdown includes 0 Strong Buy, 24 Buy, 4 Hold, 0 Sell, and 0 Strong Sell, reflecting a consensus that Linde is a favorable investment for most analysts.

What is Linde's price target?

Linde's price target, set by 28 Wall Street analysts, averages $500.33 over the next 12 months. The price target range spans from $490 at the low end to $516 at the high end, suggesting a potential 9.96% change from the previous closing price of $455.03.

How does Linde stock forecast compare to its benchmarks?

Linde's stock forecast shows a 9.96% upside, outperforming the average forecast for the basic materials stocks sector (-2.02%).

What is the breakdown of analyst ratings for Linde over the past three months?

  • January 2026: 19.23% Strong Buy, 69.23% Buy, 7.69% Hold, 3.85% Sell, 0% Strong Sell.
  • December 2025: 20.00% Strong Buy, 68.00% Buy, 8.00% Hold, 4.00% Sell, 0% Strong Sell.
  • November 2025: 18.52% Strong Buy, 59.26% Buy, 18.52% Hold, 3.70% Sell, 0% Strong Sell.

What is Linde’s EPS forecast?

Linde's average annual EPS forecast for its fiscal year ending in December 2025 is $16.84, marking a 23.64% increase from the reported $13.62 in 2024. Estimates for the following years are $18.54 in 2026, $20.34 in 2027, and $21.78 in 2028.

What is Linde’s revenue forecast?

Linde's average annual revenue forecast for its fiscal year ending in December 2025 is $34.85B, reflecting a 5.58% increase from the reported $33B in 2024. The forecast for 2026 is $36.89B, followed by $38.59B for 2027, and $40.7B for 2028.

What is Linde’s net income forecast?

Linde's net income forecast for the fiscal year ending in December 2025 stands at $8.23B, representing an 25.32% increase from the reported $6.56B in 2024. Projections indicate $9.06B in 2026, $10.01B in 2027, and $10.72B in 2028.