LIN
Linde plc Ordinary Shares
NASDAQ: LIN · BASIC MATERIALS · SPECIALTY CHEMICALS
$501.14
-0.71% today
Updated 2026-04-29
Market cap
$236.47B
P/E ratio
34.98
P/S ratio
6.96x
EPS (TTM)
$14.59
Dividend yield
1.18%
52W range
$386 – $511
Volume
2.5M
Linde plc Ordinary Shares (LIN) Earnings
Quarterly earnings history, analyst estimates, and stock price reaction.
EPS beat streak
8 of 8
Last 8 quarters
Avg EPS surprise
+18.5%
Last 4 quarters
Revenue YoY growth
+5.8%
Most recent quarter
EPS YoY growth
+5.8%
Most recent quarter
Earnings surprise history (last 12 quarters)
Beat estimate Missed estimate
Quarterly EPS and revenue trend
Quarterly revenue EPS (diluted)
How the stock reacts to earnings
Avg 1-day reaction
-2.3%
Last 3 reports
Positive reaction rate
33%
1 of 3 quarters
Largest single-day move
-5.3%
2026-02-05
| Report date | EPS actual | Surprise | Close before | Close after | 1-day reaction |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-02-05 | $4.20 | +0.7% | $473.33 | $448.24 | -5.3% |
| 2025-10-30 | $4.21 | +71.1% | $432.01 | $418.30 | -3.2% |
| 2025-08-01 | $4.09 | +1.2% | $460.26 | $467.40 | +1.6% |
Quarterly earnings history
| Fiscal quarter ending | EPS estimate | EPS actual | Surprise | Revenue | YoY revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-12-31 | $4.17 | $4.20 | +0.7% | $8.76B | +5.8% |
| 2025-09-30 | $2.46 | $4.21 | +71.1% | $8.62B | +3.1% |
| 2025-06-30 | $4.04 | $4.09 | +1.2% | $8.49B | +2.8% |
| 2025-03-31 | $3.92 | $3.95 | +0.8% | $8.11B | +0.1% |
| 2024-12-31 | $3.92 | $3.97 | +1.3% | $8.28B | -0.2% |
| 2024-09-30 | $3.91 | $3.94 | +0.8% | $8.36B | +2.5% |
| 2024-06-30 | $3.78 | $3.85 | +1.9% | $8.27B | +0.8% |
| 2024-03-31 | $3.68 | $3.75 | +1.9% | $8.10B | — |
| 2023-12-31 | $3.49 | $3.59 | +2.9% | $8.30B | — |
| 2023-09-30 | $3.57 | $3.63 | +1.7% | $8.15B | — |
| 2023-06-30 | $3.48 | $3.57 | +2.6% | $8.20B | — |
Analyst EPS and revenue estimates for upcoming years
| Period | EPS estimate | Revenue estimate | Revenue growth | Analysts | Confidence |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 (E) | $18.01 | $35.9B | +5.7% | 29 | high |
| 2027 (E) | $19.68 | $37.7B | +5.0% | 29 | high |
| 2028 (E) | $21.50 | $39.7B | +5.2% | 29 | medium |
| 2029 (E) | $23.65 | $41.8B | +5.4% | 29 | medium |
| 2030 (E) | $26.00 | $44.1B | +5.6% | 29 | medium |
Frequently asked questions
Has Linde plc Ordinary Shares beaten earnings estimates?
Linde plc Ordinary Shares has beaten Wall Street EPS estimates in 8 of its last 8 quarterly reports, with an average EPS surprise of +18.5% over the last 4 quarters.
How does LIN stock react to earnings?
LIN stock has moved an average of -2.3% in the trading day following earnings over its last 3 reports, with positive reactions in 33% of those quarters.
What is Linde plc Ordinary Shares's revenue growth rate?
Linde plc Ordinary Shares reported year-over-year revenue growth of +5.8% in its most recent quarter, with EPS growing +5.8% year-over-year.
What is the expected EPS for LIN in 2026?
Analysts expect Linde plc Ordinary Shares to report EPS of $18.01 for fiscal year 2026, on revenue of $35.9B, based on estimates from 29 analysts.