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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 $539.71, with a high of $579.00 and a low of $501.00. This represents a 5.67% increase from the last price of $510.75.

$400 $440 $480 $520 $560 $600 High: $579 Avg: $539.71 Low: $501 Last Closed Price: $510.75

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
StockLinde5.67%
SectorBasic Materials Stocks 8.19%

Price Target Trends

1M3M12M
# Anlaysts3614
Avg Price Target$568.67$551.83$528.29
Last Closing Price$510.75$510.75$510.75
Upside/Downside11.34%8.04%3.43%
Ratings Trends
DateStrong BuyBuyHoldSellStrong SellTotal
Apr, 2641741127
Mar, 2631851128
Feb, 2651831-27
Jan, 2651821-26
Dec, 2551721-25
Analyst Price Target Forecasts
DateAnalystCompanyPrice TargetPrice when PublishedPrice Target/Price when PublishedPrice Target/Last Closing Price
Apr 24, 2026Arun ViswanathanRBC Capital$552.00$505.739.15%8.08%
Apr 17, 2026Seaport Global$575.00$492.8016.68%12.58%
Apr 09, 2026Joshua SpectorUBS$579.00$503.3015.04%13.36%
Feb 06, 2026Morgan Stanley$530.00$451.8517.30%3.77%
Feb 06, 2026UBS$550.00$452.2821.61%7.68%
Feb 06, 2026John RobertsMizuho Securities$525.00$459.6914.21%2.79%
Dec 17, 2025John McNultyBMO Capital$501.00$423.5118.30%-1.91%
Dec 12, 2025Arun ViswanathanRBC Capital$490.00$412.9718.65%-4.06%
Dec 11, 2025Mizuho Securities$495.00$403.3222.73%-3.08%
Nov 11, 2025Joshua SpectorUBS$500.00$420.6718.86%-2.10%
Analyst Rating Forecasts
DateCompanyPrevious RatingNew RatingRating Change
Apr 24, 2026RBC CapitalOutperformOutperformhold
Apr 17, 2026Seaport GlobalBuyBuyhold
Apr 09, 2026UBSBuyBuyhold
Mar 11, 2026UBSBuyBuyhold
Feb 10, 2026BMO CapitalOutperformOutperformhold
Feb 06, 2026Morgan StanleyOverweightOverweighthold
Feb 06, 2026UBSBuyBuyhold
Feb 06, 2026CitigroupBuyBuyhold
Dec 12, 2025UBSBuyBuyhold
Dec 12, 2025RBC CapitalOutperformOutperformhold

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$13.71$14.67---
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%-11.38%-12.89%---

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$33.99B---
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%-2.47%---

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$6.90B---
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%-16.15%---

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 $539.71 over the next 12 months. The price target range spans from $501 at the low end to $579 at the high end, suggesting a potential 5.67% change from the previous closing price of $510.75.

How does Linde stock forecast compare to its benchmarks?

Linde's stock forecast shows a 5.67% upside, underperforming the average forecast for the basic materials stocks sector (8.19%).

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

  • April 2026: 14.81% Strong Buy, 62.96% Buy, 14.81% Hold, 3.70% Sell, 3.70% Strong Sell.
  • March 2026: 10.71% Strong Buy, 64.29% Buy, 17.86% Hold, 3.57% Sell, 3.57% Strong Sell.
  • February 2026: 18.52% Strong Buy, 66.67% Buy, 11.11% 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 2026 is $18.54, marking a 26.38% increase from the reported $14.67 in 2025. Estimates for the following years are $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 2026 is $36.89B, reflecting a 8.54% increase from the reported $33.99B in 2025. The forecast for 2027 is $38.59B, and $40.7B for 2028.

What is Linde’s net income forecast?

Linde's net income forecast for the fiscal year ending in December 2026 stands at $9.06B, representing an 31.40% increase from the reported $6.9B in 2025. Projections indicate $10.01B in 2027, and $10.72B in 2028.