Is LIN a good investment in 2026?

Linde plc trades at a P/E ratio of 34.1, with medium volatility (22.5% annualized). Recent momentum is positive.

What is the risk level of LIN?

Based on 30-day volatility of 22.5%, LIN has MEDIUM risk. Beta of 0.80 indicates lower sensitivity to market movements than average.

Linde plc (LIN) Stock Analysis & Price Target

Q: Does LIN pay dividends?

Yes, Linde plc has a dividend yield of 1.28%.

Key Metrics

MARKET CAP

$231.32B

P/E RATIO

34.1

BETA

0.80

Less volatile

DIV YIELD

1.28%

52W HIGH

$510.65

52W LOW

$387.78

VOLATILITY

22.5%

30d annualized

Price Performance

30-DAY PRICE CHART

$460.16 → $499.19+8.48%

30 days agoToday

1-YEAR PERFORMANCE

$468.77 → $499.19+6.5%

LIN | 52-week chartLast updated: 3/5/2026

Basic Materials Sector Context

Commodity-driven sector including mining, chemicals, and construction materials.

METRIC	LIN	SECTOR AVG	VS SECTOR
P/E Ratio	34.1x	14.0x	↑ 144%
Beta	0.80	1.15	Less volatile
Div Yield	1.28%	2.20%	Below avg
30d Volatility	22.5%	28%	Lower risk

TOP BASIC MATERIALS PEERS

APAPD ECECL SHSHW

Competitors Analysis

Compare LIN's key metrics against its main basic materials sector competitors.

COMPANY	PRICE	MARKET CAP	SECTOR
LILIN(You are here)	$499.19	$231.32B	Basic Materials	—
APAPD	$274.20	$61.05B	Basic Materials	VIEW →
ECECL	$297.88	$84.37B	Basic Materials	VIEW →
SHSHW	$347.67	$86.14B	Basic Materials	VIEW →

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Technical Analysis

Linde plc is currently trading at $499.19, which is 2.2% below its 52-week high. With a beta of 0.80, the stock shows lower sensitivity to market movements.

RSI (14)NEUTRAL

30-DAY TRENDBULLISH

VOLUME2.1M(Below avg)

Frequently Asked Questions

Is LIN a good buy right now?

Linde plc trades at 34.1x earnings. This is above market average, reflecting growth expectations. Current risk level is Medium based on 22.5% volatility.

Does LIN pay dividends?

Yes, Linde plc offers a dividend yield of 1.28%. This translates to approximately $6.39 per share annually.

How volatile is LIN?

With 30-day annualized volatility of 22.5% and beta of 0.80,LIN is classified as Medium risk. The stock tends to be more stable than the market average.