Linde PLC (LIN)

NYSE
Currency in USD
400.63
-6.46(-1.59%)
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Has raised its dividend for 33 consecutive years
Unusual trading volume
Fair Value
Day's Range
396.07401.97
52 wk Range
373.69433.85
Key Statistics
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Prev. Close
407.09
Open
396.63
Day's Range
396.07-401.97
52 wk Range
373.69-433.85
Volume
3.12M
Average Volume (3m)
1.2M
1-Year Change
0.05%
Book Value / Share
82.04
Fair Value
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Price Target
493.48
Upside
+23.18%
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Linde PLC Company Profile

Linde plc operates as an industrial gas company in the Americas, Europe, the Middle East, Africa, Asia, and South Pacific. It offers atmospheric gases, including oxygen, nitrogen, argon, and rare gases; and process gases, such as carbon dioxide, helium, hydrogen, electronic gases, specialty gases, and acetylene. The company also designs and constructs turnkey process plants for third-party customers, as well as for the gas businesses in various locations, such as air separation, hydrogen, synthesis, olefin, and natural gas plants. It serves a range of industries, including healthcare, chemicals and energy, manufacturing, metals and mining, food and beverage, and electronics. The company was founded in 1879 and is based in Woking, the United Kingdom.

Industry
Chemicals
Employees
65596

Linde PLC SWOT Analysis


Hydrogen Pionee
Linde's $2 billion clean hydrogen project in Canada positions it at the forefront of the energy transition, showcasing its commitment to sustainable growth
Financial Resilience
Stock trading near $440-$456 with analyst targets at $510, indicating investor confidence in Linde's ability to navigate market challenges
Operational Excellence
Explore how Linde's strong execution and management quality contribute to its premium valuation and competitive edge in a complex market environment
Market Dynamics
Delve into Linde's strategy for balancing weak industrial demand with emerging opportunities in clean energy solutions and regulatory support for hydrogen initiatives
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Linde PLC Earnings Call Summary for Q3/2024

  • Record EPS, ROC, and margins; sales up 2% to $8.4B driven by LNG projects despite market softness
  • $2B Dow Chemical contract boosts backlog to $10B; Q4 EPS forecast $3.86-$3.96; full-year EPS $15.40-$15.50
  • 9-10% EPS growth projected; cost reductions affecting 2% of workforce; $5.1B returned to shareholders
  • Industrial markets down 1-2% sequentially; geopolitical tensions impact EMEA and APAC; North America resilient
  • Healthcare segment shows slight growth; ongoing portfolio evaluations for divestitures and acquisitions
Last Updated: 01-11-2024, 06:54 pm
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P/E Ratio
33.0x16.1x−0.1x
PEG Ratio
0.000.020.00
Price/Book
5.7x1.0x1.6x
Price / LTM Sales
6.6x1.0x1.2x
Upside (Analyst Target)
0.0%15.4%28.9%
Fair Value Upside
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Analyst Ratings

19 Buy
9 Hold
1 Sell
Ratings:
29 analysts
Overall Consensus
Buy

Analysts 12-Month Price Target:

Average 493.48
(+23.18% Upside)

Dividends

Payout Ratio
Payout ratio (TTM)
Earnings retained
EPS 13.71
Dividend Yield
1.22%
Industry Median 1.55%
Annualised payout
5.5600
Paid quarterly
5-Years Growth
+9.70%
Growth Streak

Earnings

Latest Release
Feb 06, 2025
EPS / Forecast
3.97 / 3.95
Revenue / Forecast
8.28B / 8.41B
EPS Revisions
Last 90 days
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