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Linde plc (LIN) stock analysis
SKIP 5% confidence · analysed Sep 18, 2026
This analysis is from Sep 18, 2026 and may be out of date.
On Sep 18, 2026, our model rated Linde plc (LIN) SKIP with 5% confidence at a price of $456.24. That means the signals cancel out; the model sees no clear edge either way.
Technical picture
The 14-day RSI is 13, below 30, which is oversold territory: sellers have pushed hard recently. Oversold stocks often bounce, but they can stay weak for a while.
MACD is below its signal line, so short-term momentum is pointing down.
The price is below both its 50-day and 200-day moving averages, the classic picture of a downtrend.
Volume is only 0.5x its 20-day average; light trading makes the latest move less convincing.
Trend structure and money flow
Market structure: ranging / no clear structure.
The most recent swing high is $546.40 and the swing low is $384.00; traders often treat these as resistance and support.
Fundamentals
The PEG ratio is 1.79, which looks reasonably priced for its growth.
The company reports a profit margin of 20.4% and revenue growth of +9.3%.
In its latest quarter it earned $4.50 per share, which beat the $4.49 analysts expected, with revenue +9.3% year over year.
Wall Street's average rating is 1.7 on a 1 (strong buy) to 5 (sell) scale, roughly a "buy", with an average price target of $544.40.
The next earnings report is expected around Oct 30, 2026; prices often move sharply around earnings.
Research notes
Linde’s bull case is still centered on consensus Buy ratings and a target cluster around $545, with KeyBanc backing the name at $542 and citing continued strength in margins, guidance, and cash generation. The bear case remains valuation: the stock is still trading in the mid-$460s, so investors are paying up for execution and any slowdown versus the current earnings trajectory could compress the multiple. The main recent catalyst is fresh analyst support plus reaffirmed 2026 guidance, with FY2026 EPS guided at $17.70-$17.90 and Q3 at $4.45-$4.55, which sits near consensus and supports the bull thesis. Latest price action does agree with the prior view: LIN is still below the mid-$540s target range, but it has slipped from about $466 to roughly $458.48 recently, so the upside case remains intact while execution risk is unchanged.
The model's one-paragraph read
No clear edge (SKIP) — composite score +0.05 (SKIP). Technicals: RSI 12.7, MACD bearish, price below SMA50. Fundamentals: PEG 1.79, margin 20.4%, revenue growth 9.3%. Financial results: YoY revenue +9.3%, last EPS surprise +0.2%, next earnings 2026-10-30. Smart Money Concepts: ranging / no clear structure. FinGPT news read: positive. Memory: 2 prior look(s); 0% of directional calls matched later price. Internet research: Linde’s bull case is still centered on consensus Buy ratings and a target cluster around $545, with KeyBanc backing the name at $542 and citing continued strength in margins, guidance, and cash generation. The bear case remains valuation: the stock is still trading in the mid-$460s, so investors are paying up for execution and any slowdown versus the current earnings trajectory could compress the multiple. The main recent catalyst is fresh analyst support plus reaffirmed 2026 guidance, with FY2026 EPS guided at $17.70-$17.90 and Q3 at $4.45-$4.55, which sits near consensus and supports the bull thesis. Latest price action does agree with the prior view: LIN is still below the mid-$540s target range, but it has slipped from about $466 to roughly $458.48 recently, so the upside case remains intact while execution risk is unchanged. Reference price $457.73; no trade levels (SKIP).
Past ratings for LIN
| Date | Verdict | Confidence | Price | Move since | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 18, 2026 | SKIP | 5% | $456.24 | — | |
| Sep 16, 2026 | SKIP | 5% | $464.65 | -1.8% | |
| Sep 15, 2026 | SKIP | 7% | $461.53 | -1.1% |
"Move since" compares each call's price with the latest analysed price.
Recent news on LIN
- Oct 13, 2026: Linde LienHwa links HaaS ecosystem to drive industrial decarbonization (DigiTimes)
- Oct 13, 2026: Linde Is Powering the AI Revolution: Chart of the Day (Barrons.com)
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Frequently asked questions
Is LIN a buy right now?
As of Sep 18, 2026, our automated model rates Linde plc (LIN) SKIP with 5% confidence: the signals cancel out; the model sees no clear edge either way. This is a model output for education, not personal investment advice.
When does Linde plc report earnings next?
The next earnings report is expected around Oct 30, 2026.
What does a SKIP rating mean?
A SKIP rating means the signals cancel out; the model sees no clear edge either way.
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