LINDE PLC (LIN) Forecast, Price Target & Analyst Ratings
NASDAQ:LIN • IE000S9YS762
481.55 USD
+3.61 (+0.76%)
At close: Mar 11, 2026
477.32 USD
-4.23 (-0.88%)
After Hours: 3/11/2026, 8:08:33 PM
View the latest analyst price targets, stock forecast, EPS estimates, revenue projections, revisions, full estimates, rating distribution and upgrades/downgrades for LINDE PLC (LIN).
Forecast Snapshot
Consensus Price Target
$523.97
+ 8.81% Upside
Next Earnings Forecast
Release DateApr 29, 2026
PeriodQ1 / 2026
EPS Estimate$4.31
Revenue Estimate8.674B
ChartMill Buy Consensus
78.71%
Weighted Analyst Rating Score
Price Target Details & History
Consensus Price Target and Range
Mean target
$523.97
Upside
+ 8.81%
From current price of $481.55 to mean target of $523.97, Based on 31 analyst forecasts
Low
$384.81
Median
$535.50
High
$593.25
Price Target Revisions
1 Month
2.22%
3 Months
1.92%
Price Target Summary
31 Wall Street analysts provided a forecast for the next 12 months for LIN. The average price target is 523.97 USD. This implies a price increase of 8.81% is expected in the next year compared to the current price of 481.55.
The average price target has been revised upward by 1.92% in the past 3 months.
Analyst Ratings & History
Current Analyst Ratings
Analyst Ratings History
Analyst Ratings Consensus
ChartMill Buy Consensus
78.71%
LIN was analyzed by 31 analysts. The buy percentage consensus is at 79. So analysts seem to be have mildly positive about LIN.
In the previous month the buy percentage consensus was at a similar level.
LIN was analyzed by 31 analysts, which should be a sufficient number of analysts to have a meaningful average consensus rating.
Recent Upgrades & Downgrades
| Date | Firm | Action | From → To |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-02-06 | UBS | Maintains | Buy -> Buy |
| 2026-02-06 | JP Morgan | Downgrade | Overweight -> Neutral |
| 2026-02-06 | Citigroup | Maintains | Buy -> Buy |
| 2026-01-21 | Citigroup | Maintains | Buy -> Buy |
| 2025-12-12 | RBC Capital | Maintains | Outperform -> Outperform |
| 2025-12-03 | CICC | Initiate | Outperform |
| 2025-11-11 | UBS | Upgrade | Neutral -> Buy |
| 2025-11-06 | RBC Capital | Maintains | Outperform -> Outperform |
| 2025-11-03 | Seaport Global | Upgrade | Neutral -> Buy |
| 2025-11-03 | JP Morgan | Maintains | Overweight -> Overweight |
| 2025-11-03 | Citigroup | Maintains | Buy -> Buy |
| 2025-10-06 | UBS | Maintains | Neutral -> Neutral |
| 2025-10-06 | Citigroup | Maintains | Buy -> Buy |
| 2025-08-04 | JP Morgan | Maintains | Overweight -> Overweight |
| 2025-07-09 | UBS | Maintains | Neutral -> Neutral |
| 2025-06-30 | Citigroup | Upgrade | Neutral -> Buy |
| 2025-06-13 | RBC Capital | Initiate | Outperform |
| 2025-04-21 | Seaport Global | Reiterate | Neutral -> Neutral |
| 2025-01-13 | TD Cowen | Upgrade | Hold -> Buy |
| 2024-12-18 | Citigroup | Maintains | Neutral -> Neutral |
| 2024-11-19 | Erste Group | Downgrade | Buy -> Hold |
| 2024-11-01 | Mizuho | Maintains | Outperform -> Outperform |
| 2024-11-01 | BMO Capital | Maintains | Outperform -> Outperform |
| 2024-11-01 | Deutsche Bank | Maintains | Buy -> Buy |
| 2024-08-30 | BMO Capital | Maintains | Outperform -> Outperform |
Next Earnings Forecast Details
Next Earnings Details
Release DateApr 29, 2026
PeriodQ1 / 2026
EPS Estimate$4.31
Revenue Estimate8.674B
Revenue Q2Q6.93%
EPS Q2Q9.11%
Number of Analysts20
Next Earnings Revisions
Revenue (1 Month)
0.30%
Revenue (3 Months)
0.25%
EPS (1 Month)
0.45%
EPS (3 Months)
0.38%
Next Earnings Summary
LIN is expected to report earnings on 4/29/2026. The consensus EPS estimate for the next earnings is 4.31 USD and the consensus revenue estimate is 8.67B USD.
The next earnings revenue estimate has been revised upward by 0.25% in the past 3 months.
Full Analyst Estimates
Yearly Earnings Per Share (EPS), Revenue, EBIT, EBITDA and Operating Margin Analyst Estimates
| 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | 2026 | 2027 | 2028 | 2029 | 2030 | 2031 | 2032 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue YoY % growth | 32.854B -1.53% | 33.005B 0.46% | 33.986B 2.97% | 35.901B 5.63% | 37.666B 4.92% | 39.89B 5.90% | 42.698B 7.04% | 45.32B 6.14% | 46.604B 2.83% | 48.468B 4.00% | |
| EBITDA YoY % growth | 11.931B 12.30% | 12.524B 4.97% | 12.959B 3.47% | 14.273B 10.14% | 15.193B 6.45% | 16.364B 7.71% | 17.547B 7.23% | 18.928B 7.87% | N/A | N/A | |
| EBIT YoY % growth | 8.115B 26.40% | 8.744B 7.75% | 9.196B 5.17% | 10.941B 18.98% | 11.655B 6.53% | 12.715B 9.09% | 13.969B 9.86% | 14.799B 5.94% | 15.625B 5.58% | 16.37B 4.77% | |
| Operating Margin | 24.70% | 26.49% | 27.06% | 30.48% | 30.94% | 31.88% | 32.72% | 32.65% | 33.53% | 33.77% | |
| EPS YoY % growth | 14.21 15.62% | 15.51 9.15% | 16.45 6.06% | 18.01 9.46% | 19.70 9.42% | 21.61 9.70% | 24.23 12.10% | 25.57 5.52% | N/A | N/A |
All data in USD
Quarterly Earnings Per Share (EPS), Revenue, EBIT and EBITDA Analyst Estimates
| Q1 / 26 | Q2 / 26 | Q3 / 26 | Q4 / 26 | Q1 / 27 | Q2 / 27 | Q3 / 27 | Q4 / 27 | Q1 / 28 | Q2 / 28 | Q3 / 28 | Q4 / 28 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EPS Q2Q % growth | 4.31 9.11% | 4.49 9.80% | 4.57 8.60% | 4.61 9.80% | 4.69 8.80% | 4.90 9.18% | 5.04 10.28% | 5.05 9.50% | 5.22 11.25% | 5.50 12.27% | 5.63 11.67% | 5.74 13.61% |
| Revenue Q2Q % growth | 8.674B 6.93% | 8.964B 5.52% | 9.072B 5.30% | 9.191B 4.87% | 9.187B 5.91% | 9.516B 6.16% | 9.707B 7.00% | 9.794B 6.56% | 9.647B 5.01% | 10.131B 6.46% | 10.323B 6.35% | 10.439B 6.59% |
| EBITDA Q2Q % growth | 3.444B 9.37% | 3.551B -15.57% | 3.604B -30.28% | 3.619B -39.78% | 3.642B 5.75% | 3.755B 5.74% | 3.839B 6.52% | 3.816B 5.44% | 3.971B 9.03% | 4.13B 9.99% | 4.232B 10.24% | 4.258B 11.58% |
| EBIT Q2Q % growth | 2.611B 16.61% | 2.719B 15.51% | 2.747B 16.60% | 2.762B 22.92% | 2.783B 6.59% | 2.929B 7.72% | 3.022B 10.01% | 3.045B 10.25% | 3.024B 8.66% | 3.183B 8.67% | 3.285B 8.70% | 3.311B 8.74% |
All data in USD
Yearly Earnings Per Share (EPS) and Revenue Trends vs Historical Data
Long Term Forward Growth Forecast Summary
Long Term EPS Growth (CAGR)
EPS Next 3 Year
9.53%
EPS Next 5 Year
9.22%
Long Term Revenue Growth (CAGR)
Revenue Next 3 Year
5.24%
Revenue Next 5 Year
5.78%
Long Term EBIT Growth (CAGR)
EBIT Next 3 Year
17.10%
EBIT Next 5 Year
13.18%
LINDE PLC / LIN Forecast FAQ
Can you provide the average price target for LINDE PLC stock?
31 analysts have analysed LIN and the average price target is 523.97 USD. This implies a price increase of 8.81% is expected in the next year compared to the current price of 481.55.
When does LINDE PLC (LIN) report earnings?
LINDE PLC (LIN) will report earnings on 2026-04-29, before the market open.
What are the consensus estimates for LINDE PLC (LIN) next earnings?
The consensus EPS estimate for the next earnings of LINDE PLC (LIN) is 4.31 USD and the consensus revenue estimate is 8.67B USD.
How many analysts cover LINDE PLC (LIN) stock?
The number of analysts covering LINDE PLC (LIN) is 31.