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Linde (LIN) Stock Forecast, Price Target & Predictions

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LIN Stock Forecast

Linde (LIN) stock forecast, based on 13 Wall Street analysts, predicts a 12-month average price target of $502.17, with a high of $516.00 and a low of $480.00. This represents a 14.57% increase from the last price of $438.32.

$415 $436 $457 $478 $499 $520 High: $516 Avg: $502.17 Low: $480 Last Closed Price: $438.32

LIN Stock Rating

Linde stock's rating consensus is Buy, based on 13 Wall Street analysts. The breakdown includes 0 Strong Buy (0.00%), 12 Buy (92.31%), 1 Hold (7.69%), 0 Sell (0.00%), and 0 Strong Sell (0.00%).

Buy
Total 13 1 12 0 Strong Sell Sell Hold Buy Strong Buy

LIN Forecast vs Benchmarks

TypeNameUpside
StockLinde14.57%
SectorBasic Materials Stocks 18.06%

Price Target Trends

1M3M12M
# Anlaysts-212
Avg Price Target-$498.50$501.67
Last Closing Price$438.32$438.32$438.32
Upside/Downside-13.73%14.45%
Ratings Trends
DateStrong BuyBuyHoldSellStrong SellTotal
Jan, 2561471129
Dec, 2461371128
Nov, 24613101131
Oct, 24613101131
Sep, 24613101131
Latest Price Target by Analysts
DateAnalystCompanyPrice TargetPrice when PublishedPrice Target/Price when PublishedPrice Target/Last Closing Price
Dec 17, 2024Eric BoyesEvercore ISI$490.00$430.2013.90%11.79%
Nov 01, 2024John McNultyBMO Capital$507.00$457.3110.87%15.67%
Aug 06, 2024John McNultyBMO Capital$477.00$449.946.01%8.82%
Aug 05, 2024Steve ByrneBank of America Securities$516.00$454.0013.66%17.72%
Aug 05, 2024Michael LeitheadBarclays$510.00$454.0012.33%16.35%
Aug 05, 2024Pat CunninghamCitigroup$480.00$443.508.23%9.51%
Aug 05, 2024David BegleiterDeutsche Bank$510.00$443.5014.99%16.35%
Jun 20, 2024Laurence AlexanderJefferies$523.00$440.0218.86%19.32%
May 06, 2024John McNultyBMO Capital$475.00$425.8011.55%8.37%
May 03, 2024John RobertsMizuho Securities$512.00$419.6222.02%16.81%
Latest Upgrade/Downgrade by Analysts
DateCompanyPrevious RatingNew RatingRating Change
Dec 18, 2024CitigroupNeutralNeutralhold
Dec 17, 2024Evercore ISIOutperformOutperformhold
Aug 29, 2024JefferiesBuyBuyhold
Aug 06, 2024BMO CapitalOutperformOutperformhold
Aug 05, 2024Bank of America SecuritiesBuyBuyhold
Aug 05, 2024BarclaysOverweightOverweighthold
Aug 05, 2024CitigroupNeutralNeutralhold
Aug 05, 2024Deutsche BankBuyBuyhold
Jul 12, 2024CitigroupNeutralNeutralhold
Jun 20, 2024JefferiesBuyBuyhold

Financial Forecast

EPS Forecast

$0 $5 $10 $15 $20 $25 Dec 20 Dec 21 Dec 22 Dec 23 Dec 24 Dec 25 Dec 26 Dec 27 Dec 28
Dec 20Dec 21Dec 22Dec 23Dec 24Dec 25Dec 26Dec 27Dec 28
Reported$4.75$7.40$8.30$12.70-----
Avg Forecast$8.10$10.60$12.04$14.10$15.47$16.84$18.54$20.34$21.78
High Forecast$7.90$10.34$11.58$14.07$15.36$16.19$16.18$20.01$20.92
Low Forecast$8.42$11.03$12.81$14.14$15.57$17.23$20.65$20.67$23.06
Surprise %-41.36%-30.19%-31.06%-9.93%-----

Revenue Forecast

$25B $29B $33B $37B $41B $45B Dec 20 Dec 21 Dec 22 Dec 23 Dec 24 Dec 25 Dec 26 Dec 27 Dec 28
Dec 20Dec 21Dec 22Dec 23Dec 24Dec 25Dec 26Dec 27Dec 28
Reported$27.24B$30.79B$33.36B$32.85B-----
Avg Forecast$27.03B$30.34B$33.91B$32.75B$33.32B$34.85B$36.89B$38.59B$40.70B
High Forecast$26.52B$29.77B$32.92B$32.49B$33.16B$33.96B$36.85B$38.58B$39.47B
Low Forecast$27.86B$31.27B$35.59B$33.03B$33.53B$35.40B$36.93B$38.61B$42.54B
Surprise %0.79%1.50%-1.62%0.32%-----

Net Income Forecast

$2B $4B $6B $8B $10B $12B Dec 20 Dec 21 Dec 22 Dec 23 Dec 24 Dec 25 Dec 26 Dec 27 Dec 28
Dec 20Dec 21Dec 22Dec 23Dec 24Dec 25Dec 26Dec 27Dec 28
Reported$2.50B$3.83B$4.15B$6.20B-----
Avg Forecast$2.29B$3.62B$3.60B$6.20B$7.61B$8.23B$9.06B$10.01B$10.72B
High Forecast$1.84B$2.89B$2.88B$4.96B$7.56B$7.97B$7.96B$9.85B$10.30B
Low Forecast$2.75B$4.34B$4.32B$7.44B$7.67B$8.48B$10.16B$10.17B$11.35B
Surprise %9.00%5.81%15.20%------

LIN Forecast FAQ

Is Linde stock a buy?

Linde stock has a consensus rating of Buy, based on 13 Wall Street analysts. The rating breakdown includes 0 Strong Buy, 12 Buy, 1 Hold, 0 Sell, and 0 Strong Sell, reflecting a consensus that Linde is a favorable investment for most analysts.

What is Linde's price target?

Linde's price target, set by 13 Wall Street analysts, averages $502.17 over the next 12 months. The price target range spans from $480 at the low end to $516 at the high end, suggesting a potential 14.57% change from the previous close price of $438.32.

How does Linde stock forecast compare to the average forecast of its sector, industry, and investment themes?

Linde stock forecast shows a 14.57% upside, underperforming the average forecast for the basic materials stocks sector (18.06%).

What is the breakdown of analyst ratings for Linde over the past three months?

  • January 2025: 20.69% Strong Buy, 48.28% Buy, 24.14% Hold, 3.45% Sell, 3.45% Strong Sell.
  • December 2024: 21.43% Strong Buy, 46.43% Buy, 25.00% Hold, 3.57% Sell, 3.57% Strong Sell.
  • November 2024: 19.35% Strong Buy, 41.94% Buy, 32.26% Hold, 3.23% Sell, 3.23% Strong Sell.

What is Linde’s EPS forecast?

Linde's average annual EPS forecast for its fiscal year ending in December is 15.47 for 2024, a 21.81% increase from the reported $12.7 in 2023. The prediction for 2025 is $16.84, $18.54 for 2026, $20.34 for 2027, and $21.78 for 2028.

What is Linde’s revenue forecast?

Linde's average annual revenue forecast for its fiscal year ending in December is $33.32B for 2024, a 1.43% increase from the reported $32.85B in 2023. The forecast for 2025 is $34.85B, $36.89B for 2026, $38.59B for 2027, and $40.7B for 2028.

What is Linde’s net income forecast?

For its fiscal year ending in December, Linde's average annual net income forecast is $7.61B for 2024, reflecting an 22.83% increase from the reported $6.2B in 2023. The projection for 2025 is $8.23B, $9.06B for 2026, $10.01B for 2027, and $10.72B for 2028.