1LINUS Stock Chart & Stats
€416.65
€2.80(0.70%)
At close: 4:00 PM EST
€416.65
€2.80(0.70%)
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week Range€323.00 - €682.00
Previous CloseN/A
Volume0.00
Average Volume (3M)32.00
Market Cap
€206.46B
Enterprise Value€255.07K
Total Cash (Recent Filing)€3.96B
Total Debt (Recent Filing)€26.32B
Price to Earnings (P/E)33.8
Beta0.19
Next Earnings
Jul 31, 2026EPS Estimate
3.92Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend YieldN/A
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)15.14
Shares Outstanding462,599,550
10 Day Avg. Volume11
30 Day Avg. Volume32
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio4.15
Price to Book (P/B)5.20
Price to Sales (P/S)5.85
P/FCF Ratio39.07
Enterprise Value/Market CapN/A
Enterprise Value/RevenueN/A
Enterprise Value/Gross ProfitN/A
Enterprise Value/EbitdaN/A
Forecast
1Y Price Target
€493.40Price Target Upside18.42% Upside
Rating ConsensusStrong Buy
Number of Analyst Covering16
EPS Forecast (FY)15.71
Revenue Forecast (FY)€31.54B
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Contracted, Recurring Supply ModelsLinde’s core on-site and pipeline businesses are structured as long-term, contracted supply arrangements with take‑or‑pay features and integrated facilities. Those contracts create stable, multi-year cash flows and high customer switching costs, underpining durable revenue visibility and lower churn risk.
High And Improving Margins & ReturnsMargins and returns have stepped up materially versus prior years, reflecting pricing power, scale benefits, and efficient capital deployment. Persistent ~20% operating margins and ~18% ROE support reinvestment, FCF generation and sustained shareholder returns across cycles.
Consistent Cash Generation And Capital AllocationLinde produces substantial absolute OCF and FCF, which funds capex for growth, dividend increases and regular buybacks. This consistent cash engine supports both strategic investments (e.g., electronics plants) and durable shareholder returns without relying on one‑off financing.
Bears Say
Recent Large Euro Note IssuanceWhile proceeds increase liquidity and funding flexibility, the €1.6B issuance adds to gross debt and reflects ongoing reliance on capital markets for funding. Given leverage is above pre‑pandemic levels, continued issuance could limit optionality for opportunistic M&A or aggressive buybacks in stress scenarios.
Weak Cash-to-earnings ConversionFCF and OCF run materially below reported earnings, suggesting working capital or timing effects and that earnings growth does not fully convert to cash. Persistently low cash conversion reduces leeway for capex, de-leveraging or extra shareholder returns without tapping markets or raising leverage.
Execution And Regional/commodity RisksProject timing slippages, regional demand weakness in EMEA and concentrated helium supply volatility create durable operational uncertainty. Delays can push revenue recognition and returns later, while policy shifts in healthcare and regionally uneven recoveries can depress growth trajectories over several quarters.
Linde News
1LINUS FAQ
What was Linde Plc’s price range in the past 12 months?
Linde Plc lowest stock price was €323.00 and its highest was €682.00 in the past 12 months.
What is Linde Plc’s market cap?
Linde Plc’s market cap is €206.46B.
When is Linde Plc’s upcoming earnings report date?
Linde Plc’s upcoming earnings report date is Jul 31, 2026 which is tomorrow.
How were Linde Plc’s earnings last quarter?
Linde Plc released its earnings results on May 01, 2026. The company reported €3.78 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of €3.728 by €0.052.
Is Linde Plc overvalued?
According to Wall Street analysts Linde Plc’s price is currently Undervalued.
Does Linde Plc pay dividends?
Linde Plc does not currently pay dividends.
What is Linde Plc’s EPS estimate?
Linde Plc’s EPS estimate is 3.92.
How many shares outstanding does Linde Plc have?
Linde Plc has 462,599,550 shares outstanding.
What happened to Linde Plc’s price movement after its last earnings report?
Linde Plc reported an EPS of €3.78 in its last earnings report, beating expectations of €3.728. Following the earnings report the stock price went same 0%.
Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of Linde Plc?
Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in IT:1LINUS
What is the TipRanks Smart Score and how is it calculated?
Smart Score combines eight research factors - such as analyst recommendations, hedge fund trends, and technical indicators - to measure a stock’s outlook. These signals are unified into a single score that reflects bullish or bearish momentum. See detailed methodology
Linde Stock Smart Score
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Analyst Consensus
Strong Buy
Average Price Target:
€493.40 (18.42% Upside)
€493.40 (18.42% Upside)
Blogger Sentiment
Bullish
IT:1LINUS Sentiment 70%
Sector Average ―
Sector Average ―
Insider Transactions
Sold Shares
Worth €2.3M over
the Last 3 Months
the Last 3 Months
News Sentiment
Bullish
Bullish news 67%
Bearish news 33%
Bearish news 33%
Technicals
SMA
Positive
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
10.11%
12-Months-Change
Fundamentals
Return on Equity
1.21%
Trailing 12-Months
Asset Growth
4.37%
Trailing 12-Months
Company Description
Linde Plc
Linde plc functions as a global industrial gas and engineering powerhouse, extending its operations throughout North and South America, Europe, the Middle East, Africa, and the Asia Pacific. The company's comprehensive product line features atmospheric gases like oxygen, nitrogen, argon, and various rare gases, alongside a diverse array of process gases such as carbon dioxide, helium, hydrogen, specialized electronic gases, and acetylene. Beyond gas supply, Linde is also adept at designing and constructing turnkey process plants. These engineering solutions serve both third-party customers and its own gas business facilities, covering types like olefin, natural gas, air separation, hydrogen, and synthesis gas plants. Linde's extensive client base spans numerous sectors, including healthcare, energy, general manufacturing, food and beverage carbonation, fiber-optics, steel production, aerospace, chemicals, and water treatment. Established in 1879, the company is headquartered in Woking, United Kingdom.
1LINUS Company Deck
1LINUS Earnings Call
Q1 2026
0:00 / 0:00
Earnings Call Sentiment|Positive
The call presents solid financial and operational results — double-digit EPS growth, strong cash generation, margin stability with sequential improvement, backlog and targeted investments (notably in electronics and space-related opportunities), plus continued shareholder returns (dividend increase and buybacks). These positives are tempered by regional weakness in EMEA, project timing slippage on a major project, helium market uncertainty, and an overall guarded outlook due to geopolitical volatility. On balance, the strengths (growth, cash flow, capital allocation, backlog, and guidance raise at the low end) outweigh the challenges, though management remains cautious until geopolitical clarity improves.View all IT:1LINUS earnings summaries1LINUS Sales Breakdown
44.75% Americas
25.15% EMEA
19.60% APAC
6.62% Engineering
3.88% Other
1LINUS Stock 12 Month Forecast
Average Price Target
€493.40
▲(18.42% Upside)
Technical Analysis
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