Linde plc stock holds steady as earnings growth supports valuation
Published on 09/06/2026 at 19:52 | Editorial responsibility: Rafael Müller, Editor-in-Chief AD HOC NEWS
Linde plc (ISIN IE000S9YS4E6) stock is quoted at 477.55 USD as of September 6, 2026, based on Nasdaq data compiled by Upstox, after opening at 479.25 USD and previously closing at 482.12 USD.
Earnings momentum underpins Linde plc stock
According to market data presented by Upstox, Linde reported revenue of 8.62 billion USD in the quarter ended September 2025, up 1.5 percent from 8.49 billion USD in the quarter ended June 2025.
In the same September 2025 quarter, net profit reached 1.93 billion USD, which represents an increase of 9.2 percent versus 1.77 billion USD in the June 2025 quarter, lifting the net profit margin from 20.79 percent to 22.39 percent.
Multi-year growth profile and margin expansion
The same Upstox overview shows that for fiscal year 2025 Linde generated revenue of 33.99 billion USD, up 3.0 percent compared with 32.85 billion USD in fiscal year 2023, while revenue for fiscal year 2024 was 33.01 billion USD, indicating a steady mid-single-digit growth trend.
Net profit for fiscal year 2025 came in at 6.90 billion USD, up 5.0 percent from 6.57 billion USD in fiscal year 2024 and 11.3 percent above the 6.20 billion USD reported for fiscal year 2023, reflecting consistent earnings growth.
Over this period, Linde's net profit margin improved from 18.87 percent in fiscal year 2023 to 19.89 percent in fiscal year 2024 and further to 20.30 percent in fiscal year 2025, signaling sustained efficiency gains in the industrial gases business.
Further information on Linde plc stock
Investors can find additional corporate details, dividend history and regulatory disclosures for Linde plc via the dedicated topic page and the company's own investor relations section.
Dividend policy and cash returns to shareholders
Linde continues to return cash to shareholders through regular dividends, with the company's investor information indicating a declared dividend of 1.60 USD per share on July 28, 2026, with a record date of September 3, 2026 and a payable date of September 17, 2026.
For 2026 so far, the dividend table shows at least two quarterly payments of 1.60 USD per share, following earlier payments such as 1.50 USD per share in 2025 documented by stock portals, which marks a step up from the 1.39 USD per share level seen in 2024.
Linde gases and engineering as a product anchor
Linde plc is a global leader in industrial gases, supplying oxygen, nitrogen, hydrogen and specialty gases to sectors ranging from manufacturing and healthcare to electronics and energy, while also offering engineering services for gas processing plants.
These gas volumes and engineering projects form the backbone of Linde's revenue base, and the margin expansion observed between fiscal year 2023 and fiscal year 2025 suggests that higher value-added applications and efficiency programs are contributing positively to profitability.
Linde plc stock valuation in context
With Linde plc stock trading at 477.55 USD as of September 6, 2026 and delivering net profit of 6.90 billion USD in fiscal year 2025, investors are effectively paying a premium for the combination of defensive industrial gases demand and consistent earnings growth.
The negative monthly return of 1.6 percent quoted for September 2026 in the Upstox historical returns table, from an opening level of 487.51 USD to a closing level of 477.57 USD, shows that the stock has recently consolidated after previous gains, giving long-term holders a period of sideways movement.
Key data for Linde plc
- Company: Linde plc
- ISIN: IE000S9YS4E6
- Ticker: LIN
- Trading venue: NASDAQ
- Price (as of September 6, 2026): 477.55 USD
- Market capitalization: 147,000,000,000 USD (as of September 6, 2026, estimated based on recent price and shares outstanding)
- Sector / Industry: Materials / Industrial Gases
- Index membership: S&P 500
