Nama's AI scorecard currently rates Linde Hold (4.8 out of 10), a call computed from its profitability, cash generation, growth, valuation and balance sheet. It is a research reading, not investment advice.

What is LIN's P/E ratio?

Linde trades at a trailing price-to-earnings ratio of 30.9.

When does LIN report earnings?

Linde's next scheduled report is on Feb 4, 2027. Analysts expect EPS of $4.50.

What is the LIN price target?

The median analyst price target from 27 analysts is $560.00, with a range of $400.00 – $600.00.

Is LIN Shariah compliant?

Nama's AAOIFI-style screen reads Linde as Shariah Compliant. Passes our debt, cash and income screen; not a scholar's ruling.

Does LIN pay a dividend?

Yes — Linde's dividend yield is 1.2%.

Nama Insights

Linde (LIN)

Basic Materials · Specialty Chemicals · NASDAQ

S&P 500Nasdaq-100

Linde (LIN) is a Basic Materials company in the Specialty Chemicals industry. It has a market capitalization of $236.54B, a trailing price-to-earnings ratio of 30.9 and a free-cash-flow yield of 2.1%. Over the most recent reported fiscal year, revenue grew 3.0% and free cash flow per share grew 5.5%. Nama's AI scorecard rates it Hold, 4.8 out of 10. On 12-month momentum it ranks in the rising band of its market.

AI scorecard

Hold · 4.8/10

The sections balance. As of Nov 7, 2026.

Momentum

Rising · +16.5% over 12 months ex. last

Second-best fifth of its market on the past year's move.

Shariah screen

Shariah Compliant

Passes our debt, cash and income screen; not a scholar's ruling.

Off its high

-6.0%

How far the last close sits under the highest price of the past five years.

Market cap	$236.54B
Trailing P/E	30.9
Price / book	6.0
Price / sales	6.5
FCF yield	2.1%
Dividend yield	1.2%
Gross margin	47.9%
Operating margin	27.1%
Net margin	19.3%
Revenue growth (YoY)	+3.0%
Revenue growth (3-yr annual)	+0.6%
EPS growth (YoY)	+6.1%
FCF/share growth (YoY)	+5.5%
Beta	0.7
Exchange	NASDAQ
Sector	Basic Materials
Industry	Specialty Chemicals

LIN earnings

Next report: Feb 4, 2027 (Q4 2026, EPS estimate $4.50). Beat the EPS estimate in 3 of 4 recent quarters.

Quarter	Reported	EPS	Estimate	Surprise	Revenue
Q3 2026	Oct 29, 2026	$3.66	$4.17	-12.2%	$9.40B
Q2 2026	Jul 31, 2026	$4.50	$4.49	+0.2%	$9.29B
Q1 2026	May 1, 2026	$4.33	$4.27	+1.4%	$8.78B
Q4 2025	Feb 5, 2026	$4.20	$4.18	+0.5%	$8.76B

LIN analyst price target

Median target $560.00 from 27 analysts, ranging $400.00 – $600.00.

Specialty Chemicals peers

Ticker	Company	Market cap	P/E
ECL	Ecolab	$84.33B	37.4
SHW	Sherwin-Williams	$83.13B	28.9
APD	Air Products and Chemicals	$67.88B	22.7
PPG	PPG Industries	$27.03B	15.7
IFF	International Flavors & Fragrances	$20.69B	22.3
LYB	LyondellBasell Industries	$19.63B	8.6
DD	DuPont de Nemours	$19.42B	20.9
SQM	Sociedad Química y Minera de Chile	$16.43B	11.9

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Recent Congressional trades

Linde trades disclosed by members of the US House and Senate under the STOCK Act. See the full Congress trades board →

Member	Chamber	Trade	Amount	Disclosed
Kevin Hern	House	Sell	$15,001 - $50,000	Oct 13, 2026
Kevin Hern	House	Sell	$15,001 - $50,000	Sep 25, 2026
Kevin Hern	House	Sell	$15,001 - $50,000	Sep 25, 2026
Alan Armstrong	Senate	Sell	$15,001 - $50,000	Jul 21, 2026
Valerie Hoyle	House	Sell	$1,001 - $15,000	Oct 10, 2025
Valerie Hoyle	House	Buy	$1,001 - $15,000	Sep 12, 2025
Lisa McClain	House	Sell	$1,001 - $15,000	Aug 13, 2025
Lisa McClain	House	Buy	$1,001 - $15,000	Aug 13, 2025
Jonathan Jackson	House	Sell	$50,001 - $100,000	Jun 13, 2025
Dan Newhouse	House	Sell	$1,001 - $15,000	May 16, 2025
Rob Bresnahan	House	Sell	$1,001 - $15,000	Feb 13, 2025
Jared Moskowitz	House	Buy	$1,001 - $15,000	Dec 9, 2024

LIN FAQ

Is LIN a buy?: Nama's AI scorecard currently rates Linde Hold (4.8 out of 10), a call computed from its profitability, cash generation, growth, valuation and balance sheet. It is a research reading, not investment advice.
What is LIN's P/E ratio?: Linde trades at a trailing price-to-earnings ratio of 30.9.
When does LIN report earnings?: Linde's next scheduled report is on Feb 4, 2027. Analysts expect EPS of $4.50.
What is the LIN price target?: The median analyst price target from 27 analysts is $560.00, with a range of $400.00 – $600.00.
Is LIN Shariah compliant?: Nama's AAOIFI-style screen reads Linde as Shariah Compliant. Passes our debt, cash and income screen; not a scholar's ruling.
Does LIN pay a dividend?: Yes — Linde's dividend yield is 1.2%.