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LIN
About: Linde is the largest industrial gas supplier in the world, with operations in over 100 countries. The firm's main products are atmospheric gases (including oxygen, nitrogen, and argon) and process gases (including hydrogen, carbon dioxide, and helium), as well as equipment used in industrial gas production. Linde serves a wide variety of end markets, including chemicals, manufacturing, healthcare, and steelmaking. Linde generated approximately $33 billion in revenue in 2024.
Employees: 65,289
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of 7,419 funds
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Analysts bullish %
Fund manager confidence
Based on 2024 Q4 regulatory disclosures by fund managers ($100M+ AUM)
87% more first-time investments, than exits
New positions opened: 253 | Existing positions closed: 135
4% more funds holding
Funds holding: 1,893 [Q3] → 1,968 (+75) [Q4]
1.79% more ownership
Funds ownership: 79.74% [Q3] → 81.53% (+1.79%) [Q4]
4% more repeat investments, than reductions
Existing positions increased: 740 | Existing positions reduced: 710
10% less capital invested
Capital invested by funds: $181B [Q3] → $163B (-$18.5B) [Q4]
12% less funds holding in top 10
Funds holding in top 10: 69 [Q3] → 61 (-8) [Q4]
53% less call options, than puts
Call options by funds: $883M | Put options by funds: $1.9B
Research analyst outlook
We haven’t received any recent analyst ratings for LIN.
Financial journalist opinion
Based on 7 articles about LIN published over the past 30 days
Positive
Zacks Investment Research
4 days ago
Why Investors Need to Take Advantage of These 2 Basic Materials Stocks Now
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Neutral
Seeking Alpha
1 week ago
Linde Vs. Air Products And Chemicals: It Goes Well Beyond Dividends
This article compares Linde and Air Products and Chemicals, focusing on growth catalysts, shareholder returns, and key valuation metrics. Linde offers stronger fundamentals and broader diversification. Air Products is in more of a reset period, but may offer greater long-term upside. Linde's backlog should support steady growth, but its valuation multiples leave little room for error. Air Products is trading at a deeper discount but faces more uncertainty.
Neutral
GlobeNewsWire
2 weeks ago
Brazed Aluminium Plate-Fin Heat Exchanger (BAHX) Global Market Report 2025, with Kobe Steel, Fives, Linde, CoreWorks, Zhongtai Cryogenic, Suzhou Sanchuan, Wuxi Hongsheng and more
Dublin, April 03, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The "Brazed Aluminium Plate-Fin Heat Exchanger (BAHX) Global Market Insights 2025, Analysis and Forecast to 2030, by Manufacturers, Regions, Technology, Application" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering. The Brazed Aluminium Plate-fin Heat Exchangers (BAHX) market excels in supporting energy-intensive processes and extreme conditions, driven by industrial expansion, clean energy initiatives, and technological advancements in heat management. Trends include modular designs for easier integration, enhanced materials for durability, and alignment with renewable energy systems, positioning BAHX as a critical component in optimizing industrial performance and sustainability. Market Size and Growth Forecast The global BAHX market is estimated to be valued between USD 730 million and USD 780 million in 2025, with a CAGR of 4% to 6% from 2025 to 2030, reaching USD 900 million to USD 1 billion by 2030.
Neutral
Accesswire
2 weeks ago
Linde Announces First Quarter 2025 Earnings and Conference Call Schedule
WOKING, GB / ACCESS Newswire / April 3, 2025 / Linde (Nasdaq:LIN) will release its first quarter 2025 financial results by 06:00 EDT/midday CEST on Thursday, May 1, 2025. The Company will host and webcast its conference call at 09:00 EDT/15:00 CEST, which will be available to the public and the media in listen-only mode.
Positive
Seeking Alpha
3 weeks ago
The Linde Investment Case Is Continuing To Deliver
Linde offers long-term investors a solid 10-12% return potential, backed by a 20% CAGR since 2017 and a 340% total return. The company's stability, geographical diversification, and crucial role in various industries make it a resilient and essential investment. Despite a forward PE ratio of 27, Linde's strong EPS growth, strategic location, and robust supply chain ensure continued profitability and shareholder returns.
Positive
Seeking Alpha
3 weeks ago
Strategically Building A $100,000 Dividend Portfolio For Attractive Income And Strong Risk-Adjusted Returns
The Dividend Income Accelerator Portfolio focuses on financially healthy companies with strong balance sheets, aiming to generate sustainable dividend income and reduce portfolio volatility. Recent additions like Canadian Natural Resources and NextEra Energy enhance dividend growth potential and diversify sector allocation, reducing Financials Sector concentration. The portfolio boasts a Weighted Average Dividend Yield [FWD] of 3.98% and a 5-Year Weighted Average Dividend Growth Rate [CAGR] of 7.82%, ensuring attractive income and growth.
Positive
Seeking Alpha
3 weeks ago
The Highest-Quality Dividend Champions By Quality Scores
The article presents the highest-quality Dividend Champions, which are companies listed on U.S. exchanges that have consistently higher annual dividend payouts for at least 25 years. I use a quality scoring system with six quality indicators, each worth five points, for a maximum score of 30. The highest-quality Dividend Champions score four or five points for each quality indicator. Only 15 of 137 Dividend Champions made the list of highest-quality Dividend Champions.
Neutral
Accesswire
1 month ago
Linde Increases Dividend 8%
WOKING, GB / ACCESS Newswire / February 25, 2025 / Linde plc (Nasdaq:LIN) today announced its Board of Directors has declared an 8% increase in the company's quarterly dividend to $1.50 per share. This marks the 32nd consecutive year of quarterly dividend increases on the company's common stock.
Positive
Seeking Alpha
1 month ago
5 Best CEFs This Month: Average Yield Of 10% (February 2025)
For income investors, closed-end funds remain an attractive investment class that covers various asset classes and promises high distributions and reasonable total returns. Closed-end funds, or CEFs, are generally characterized by higher volatility and deeper drawdowns than the broader market. For these reasons, they are not suited for everyone. In this monthly series, we highlight five CEFs with solid track records that pay high distributions and offer "excess" discounts. We try to separate the wheat from the chaff using our filtering process to select just five CEFs every month from around 500 closed-end funds.
Positive
Zacks Investment Research
2 months ago
Linde's Q4 Earnings Top on Promising Americas Business Unit
Higher pricing from the Americas business segment backs LIN's Q4 earnings beat.
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