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LIN
LIN|Basic Materials|Specialty Chemicals|$479.84|P/E 33.8|MCap 230.5B|NASDAQ

Last update: Mar 25, 2026 at 04:53

About Linde plc

Linde plc is a leading global industrial gases and engineering company. It specializes in the production, manufacturing, and distribution of atmospheric gases such as oxygen, nitrogen, argon, and rare gases, as well as process gases including hydrogen, helium, carbon dioxide, carbon monoxide, electronic gases, specialty gases, and acetylene. These products serve diverse industries like healthcare for medical oxygen therapy and anesthesia, chemicals and energy, manufacturing, metals and mining, food and beverages for carbonation, electronics, petroleum refining, steelmaking, aerospace, and water treatment. Linde plc operates through key segments including Merchant for distributable gases, On-Site for large-volume cryogenic supplies, Packaged Gases, and Electronics, alongside its Engineering division that designs and constructs large-scale plants for air separation, hydrogen production, natural gas processing, LNG, petrochemicals, and carbon capture technologies. Headquartered in Woking, United Kingdom, Linde plc delivers solutions via cylinders, tankers, pipelines, and on-site generators to customers worldwide across Americas, EMEA, and Asia-Pacific regions.

Dividend Overview

Dividend Yield

1.23%

Annual Dividend

$6.10

Frequency

Quarterly

Payout Ratio

41.07%

FCF Payout Ratio

55.24%

Stock Price

$479.84

52-Week Range

$387.78 $510.65

Dividend Health Score

79/ 100Safe

LIN's dividend appears safe and well-supported. Strengths include a 41.1% earnings payout ratio & 55.2% fcf payout ratio. Areas of concern: 0.9x current ratio & 0.0% 5-year dividend cagr. As a Dividend Aristocrat with 25+ consecutive years of increases, LIN has a proven commitment to shareholders.

Based on 15 of 15 metrics

Payout & Coverage

Very Safe
Earnings Payout Ratio
41.1%Very Safe
FCF Payout Ratio
55.2%Safe
CFO Payout Ratio
26.9%Very Safe
Interest Coverage
20.2xVery Safe

Balance Sheet

Caution
Net Debt / Total Assets
26.5%Safe
Current Ratio
0.9xWarning
Debt-to-Equity
70.6Safe

Profitability

Safe
Return on Equity
17.8%Safe
Operating Margin
28.2%Very Safe
Gross Margin
48.1%Safe
Profit Margin Stability
ModerateCaution

Dividend Track Record

Safe
Dividend Streak
Aristocrat (25+ yrs)Very Safe
Dividend Cut
NoneVery Safe
5-Year Dividend CAGR
0.0%Warning
Earnings Stability
GrowingVery Safe

Dividend History (2016–2025)

LIN annual dividend per share and yield history

Earnings & Profitability

LIN earnings per share and net profit margin

Key Dates

Next Ex-Dividend Date

March 11, 2026

Next Payment Date

March 26, 2026

Dividend Growth

3-Year Dividend CAGR

0.00%

5-Year Dividend CAGR

0.00%

10-Year Dividend CAGR

0.00%

3-Year Total Growth

0.00%

5-Year Total Growth

0.00%

10-Year Total Growth

0.00%

Dividend Aristocrat (25+ yrs)

This company has increased its dividend for 25+ consecutive years.

Income Calculator

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Total Investment

$47,984.00

Annual Income

$610.00

Quarterly Income

$152.50

Monthly Income

$50.83

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is LIN's current dividend yield?
Linde plc (LIN) currently has a dividend yield of 1.23%, based on a stock price of $479.84 and an annual dividend of $6.10.
When is LIN's next dividend payment date?
LIN's next ex-dividend date is 2026-03-11 and the next payment date is 2026-03-26. You must own the stock before the ex-dividend date to receive the upcoming payment.
How much does LIN pay in dividends per year?
Linde plc paid $6.00 per share in annual dividends in 2025. The dividends are paid quarterly.
Has LIN been increasing its dividend?
Yes, Linde plc is a Dividend Aristocrat (25+ yrs). Its dividend has grown at a 5-year CAGR of 0.00%, a 3-year CAGR of 0.00% and a 10-year CAGR of 0.00%.
Is LIN's dividend safe?
Linde plc has a payout ratio of 41.07%. Its free cash flow payout ratio is 55.24%. A payout ratio below 60% is generally considered sustainable.
How is LIN's Dividend Health Score calculated?
The Dividend Health Score evaluates Linde plc's dividend sustainability across four categories: Payout & Coverage (40%), Balance Sheet (20%), Profitability (20%), and Dividend Track Record (20%). Each metric is rated from "Very Safe" to "Danger" based on industry-standard thresholds, with sector-specific adjustments for basic materials companies. The overall score ranges from 0 to 100.

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