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Linde plc

Linde plc

LINNASDAQBasic Materials● Active
$501.92
$-5.98(-1.18%)
Market Cap$232.2B
P/E Ratio
52W High$521.28
52W Low$387.78

Linde plc (LIN) Stock Forecast & Analyst Price Target

Wall Street consensus, 12-month price targets, model projections, and EPS/revenue estimates — from analyst data and price history.

lin · stock forecast · 28 analysts (3M) · FMP · updated Jun 8, 2026

Analyst Rating & Consensus

Based on 28 Wall Street analysts in the past 3 months

SellBuy

Buy

28 analysts

consensus

Rating Breakdown

Strong Buy
0
Buy
24
Hold
4
Sell
0
Strong Sell
0
Total: 28 · Buy rate: 85.7%

12-Month Price Target

High

$600

Consensus

$562

+12.0% upside

Low

$525

Median: $570 · Last Close: $501.92

The Linde plc (LIN) analyst consensus is Buy, based on ratings from 28 Wall Street analysts over the past 3 months. The average 12-month LIN price target is $562.14, representing +12.0% upside from the current price of $501.92.

12-Month Price Target Forecast

Historical closing prices + analyst 12-month price target forecast cone

Historical priceConsensus $562 (12.0%)

Consensus Target

$562.14

12.0% upside

High Target

$600

19.5%

Low Target

$525

4.6%

Current Price

$501.92

as of today

Based on analyst price targets, the LIN stock price prediction for the next 12 months ranges from $525 to $600. The consensus LIN price forecast of $562.14 implies 12.0% upside from the current price of $501.92.

Short-Term Price Prediction

Algorithmically generated · Updated daily

DatePredicted PriceChange
2026-06-09$500.580.27%

1-day model range: $499.48–$501.67. Peak: $501.67 (-0.27%).

Long-Term Stock Price Prediction

Annual stock price forecast · 2027 / 2028 / 2029 / 2030 / 2031

YearAvg PriceChange
2027$622+24.0%
2028$720+43.4%
2029$793+57.9%
2030$845+68.3%
2031+75.6%
Confidence:Medium

Stock Forecast Based on Technical Analysis

14 TA signals (SMA×6 + EMA×6 + RSI + MACD) · EEAT method transparency

Market Sentiment

NEUTRAL

Based on 14 technical indicators

43%7%50%
6Buy
1Neutral
7Sell
RSI (14)42.0Neutral
MACDBULLISH

Refreshes daily from EOD close

Moving Averages · LIN · Jun 8, 2026

Simple Moving Average (SMA)
MA 5$504.15SELL
MA 10$504.07SELL
MA 20$506.78SELL
MA 50$502.81SELL
MA 100$489.31BUY
MA 200$466.03BUY
Current $LIN · Price above MA = BUY signal
Exponential Moving Average (EMA)
EMA 5$504.28SELL
EMA 10$504.65SELL
EMA 20$504.80SELL
EMA 50$500.41BUY
EMA 100$489.10BUY
EMA 200$475.70BUY
Current $LIN · Price above MA = BUY signal
How we calculate: Technical sentiment is derived from 14 indicators — SMA(5,10,20,50,100,200), EMA(5,10,20,50,100,200), RSI(14), and MACD(12,26,9) — calculated from historical EOD price data. BUY = current price above MA; SELL = below. 14 TA signals + historical EOD price data · Updated daily. Independent of analyst consensus data. Not investment advice.

Latest Analyst Ratings & Upgrades

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RBC Capital2026-05-05
Maintains
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JP Morgan2026-05-04
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RBC Capital2026-04-24
Maintains
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Seaport Global2026-04-17
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UBS2026-04-09
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JP Morgan2026-03-13
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Wall Street analysts have recently issued updated ratings on Linde plc (LIN) stock. Of the recent 116 rating actions, 18 were upgrades and 7 were downgrades. 28 analysts currently cover LIN.

Analyst Recommendation Trends

Buy ratings13↑ +2
Hold ratings00
Sell ratings00

LIN analyst recommendation trends show increasing buy-side sentiment over the past 6 months. Buy rating actions changed from 1 to 3 per month.

Financial Forecast: EPS & Revenue Estimates

Revenue This Year

$35.9B

↓ 10.0% YoY

Revenue Next Year

$37.7B

↑ 5.0% YoY

EPS This Year

$17.90

EPS Next Year

$19.60

↑ 9.5% YoY

EPS ForecastReported vs Estimated

Reported EPSHistorical estimateAnalyst forecast (future)

Analysts forecast LIN EPS of $17.90 for the current fiscal year, based on estimates from 15 analysts. The LIN revenue forecast is $35.9B for the current year. These are analyst consensus estimates via FMP / S&P Global.

About Forecast & Price Prediction

The LIN stock forecast is supported by two independent data sources: analyst consensus ratings from 28 Wall Street analysts (S&P Global / FMP), and technical analysis calculated from historical EOD price data. The consensus LIN price target is $562.14 (+12.0% upside), with an analyst consensus of Buy.

The LIN short-term stock prediction for tomorrow is $500.58 (-0.27%). The LIN stock price prediction for 2027 estimates an average of $622. The LIN stock prediction for 2030 projects a range of $825–$865.

Linde plc trades on NASDAQ under the ticker LIN. The LIN stock outlook for 2027 is broadly positive, supported by a Buy consensus among 86% of covering analysts.

FAQ answers synthesize analyst targets, estimates, and on-page model outputs where shown.

Frequently asked questions

LIN forecast · 8 questions

According to 28 Wall Street analysts, the average 12-month LIN price target is $562.14, with a high forecast of $600.00 and a low of $525.00. The median price target is shown in the chart above when available. This implies +12.0% potential upside from the current price of $501.92.

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· Analyst data: Financial Modeling Prep (FMP) · S&P Global Market Intelligence · Technical analysis: FMP /historical-price-eod/light · Updated: Hourly (analyst) · Daily (technical)

⚠ This information is provided for informational purposes only and does not constitute investment advice. Short-term and long-term price predictions are algorithmically generated and carry significant uncertainty. Past performance does not guarantee future results. Always conduct your own due diligence before making investment decisions.