Linde plc stock holds near USD 460 as analysts see upside after strong Q2
Published on 09/21/2026 at 15:44 | Editorial responsibility: Rafael Müller, Editor-in-Chief AD HOC NEWS
Linde plc stock (ISIN IE000S9YS4E6) last closed at USD 460.40 on Nasdaq on September 18, 2026, giving investors a reference level as they weigh solid recent earnings and upbeat expectations for the industrial gases group.
Q2 earnings beat and revenue growth
According to MarketBeat, Linde PLC (ticker LIN) reported quarterly earnings of USD 4.50 per share for the period ended July 31, 2026, edging past the consensus estimate of USD 4.49 by USD 0.01.
The same overview notes that Linde's revenue for that quarter rose 9.3 percent year on year, underscoring that demand for the company's industrial gases and related technologies continued to grow at a solid pace in Q2 2026.
Analyst expectations and valuation picture
Analysts tracked by MarketBeat currently expect Linde to earn USD 17.86 per share for the full year 2026, with earnings projected to increase by 9.74 percent to USD 19.60 per share in the following year.
This anticipated step up in earnings, combined with the closing share price of USD 460.40 as of September 18, 2026, translates into a price to earnings ratio of 29.74, which is described in the same source as lower than the broader market's average multiple of around 38.95.
On a year to date basis, MarketBeat indicates that Linde's share price has risen from USD 426.39 at the beginning of 2026 to USD 460.40 by September 18, 2026, an increase of about 8.0 percent.
Dividend track record adds support
In addition to earnings growth, Linde continues to return cash to shareholders through a regular dividend.
According to Linde plc, the company declared dividends of USD 1.60 per share on February 24, 2026, April 27, 2026 and July 28, 2026, all of which were subsequently paid, underscoring a consistent quarterly distribution pattern during 2026.
These dividend payments, together with the forecast increase in earnings from USD 17.86 to USD 19.60 per share and the 8.0 percent share price gain since the start of 2026, form a key part of the investment case that many analysts reference when they assign Linde plc stock a positive rating.
Stock level and trading context
Linde plc is primarily listed on Nasdaq in the United States under the symbol LIN, and the most recent completed trading day reference price of USD 460.40 comes from the September 18, 2026 close.
At that price, the shares sit above their level at the beginning of 2026 and trade on a multiple below the average market price to earnings ratio, while investors also factor in the regular USD 1.60 quarterly dividend payments during the year.
Key data on Linde plc stock
- Company: Linde plc
- ISIN: IE000S9YS4E6
- Ticker: LIN
- Trading venue: Nasdaq
- Price (as of September 18, 2026, 04:00): 460.40 USD
- Sector / Industry: Materials / Industrial gases
- Index membership: S&P 500
- Next earnings date: October 30, 2026
