Linde plc (LIN)

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Linde plc (LIN) is up 19.9% since the beginning of the year. At $508 per share, LIN is trading just below its 52-week high of $521. Investors who bought $1,000 worth of LIN shares 5 years ago would now be looking at an investment worth $1,812.

Linde plc (LIN) has returned 19.89% so far this year and 9.46% over the past 12 months.

Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Oct 1, 2018, LIN's average daily return is +0.07%, while the average monthly return is +1.49%. At this rate, an investment would double in approximately 3.9 years.

Historically, 59% of months were positive and 41% were negative. The best month was Nov 2020 with a return of +16.4%, while the worst month was Oct 2025 at -11.9%. The longest winning streak lasted 6 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 3 months.

On a daily basis, LIN closed higher 53% of trading days. The best single day was Mar 13, 2020 with a return of +11.7%, while the worst single day was Mar 16, 2020 at -10.3%.

Linde plc has an annualized alpha of 5.95%, beta of 0.20, and R2 of 0.02 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since October 02, 2018.

• This stock tended to rise when S&P 500 Index fell (downside capture of -246.34%), but participation in market rallies was also limited (-17.27%) - a profile typical of counter-cyclical assets.
• Beta of 0.20 may look defensive, but with R2 of 0.02 this stock is largely uncorrelated with S&P 500 Index - low beta reflects independence, not downside protection. See the Volatility section for a true picture of this stock's risk.
• R2 of 0.02 means this stock moves largely independently of S&P 500 Index - capture ratios reflect limited market correlation rather than active downside protection. Consider using a more representative benchmark.

LIN ranks 55 for risk / return — on par with similar stocks. You're getting a typical balance of risk and reward. Not a standout, but not a red flag either — a reasonable choice if other factors align with your goals.

The table below present risk-adjusted performance metrics for Linde plc (LIN) and compare them to S&P 500 Index.

Linde plc provided a 1.22% dividend yield over the last twelve months, with an annual payout of $6.20 per share. The company has been increasing its dividends for 7 consecutive years.

The table displays the monthly dividend distributions for Linde plc. The dividends shown in the table have been adjusted to account for any splits that may have occurred.

The Drawdowns chart displays portfolio losses from any high point along the way. Drawdowns are calculated considering price movements and all distributions paid, if any.

The table below displays the maximum drawdowns of the Linde plc. A maximum drawdown is a measure of risk, indicating the largest reduction in portfolio value due to a series of losing trades.

The maximum drawdown for the Linde plc was 32.59%, occurring on Mar 23, 2020. Recovery took 72 trading sessions.

The current Linde plc drawdown is 1.56%.

The chart below shows the rolling one-month volatility.

The chart below illustrates the trends in the financial health of Linde plc over time, highlighting three key metrics: Total Revenue, Earnings Before Interest and Taxes (EBIT), and Net Income.

The Valuation section provides an overview of how Linde plc is priced in the market compared to other companies in the Specialty Chemicals industry. It includes key financial ratios that help investors assess whether the stock is undervalued or overvalued.