Linde stock holds near a 52-week high after a target lift
Published on 08/13/2026 at 16:33 | Editorial responsibility: Rafael Müller, Editor-in-Chief AD HOC NEWS
Linde plc (IE00BZ12WP82) is trading near a 52-week high after a fresh analyst update put the 12-month target at $545.38 and the latest reported quarter showed $9.29 billion in revenue, $4.50 in adjusted EPS, and $1.93 billion in earnings for Q2 FY26.
As of August 13, 2026, the stock was quoted at $482.19, up $2.76 or 0.58%, while the market value stood at $221.02 billion; the 52-week range in the same snapshot was $387.78 to $521.28.
Analyst view stays firm
The latest consensus on Linde still points to $545.38, which implies 13.10% upside from the quoted price of $482.19. The same data set shows 13 analysts behind that average, with a high target of $612.00 and a low target of $460.00.
That matters because the stock is already close to the top of its 52-week band, so any further rerating needs either stronger margin delivery or another earnings beat. The July 2026 quarter already showed the scale of the business, with revenue at $9.29 billion and adjusted EPS at $4.50.
What the quarter showed
The Q2 FY26 figures point to a company that is still producing large cash-generating sales, even as margin pressure remains part of the investor debate. Revenue of $9.29 billion and earnings of $1.93 billion were the core numbers in the latest report, and both remain the key frame for the current valuation discussion.
For investors, the comparison is simple: the current consensus target of $545.38 sits $63.19 above the latest quoted price of $482.19. That gap is smaller than it was for many high-quality industrial names earlier in the year, which is why the margin story now matters more than broad sector optimism.
Sold in industrial gases
Linde's core business is industrial gases, including oxygen, nitrogen, argon, and specialty gases used by manufacturing, healthcare, and electronics customers. The portfolio also ties together supply, storage, and on-site delivery, which is why revenue visibility tends to matter so much in this name.
Price and market setup
At $482.19 as of August 13, 2026, the stock sits below the $521.28 upper end of its 52-week range but well above the $387.78 low. The market is still valuing Linde at $221.02 billion, and that scale keeps every change in earnings quality under close scrutiny.
More on Linde stock
Company: Linde plc
ISIN: IE00BZ12WP82
Ticker: LIN
Exchange: Nasdaq
Sector / Industry: Materials / Industrial Gases
Index membership: S&P 500
Price (as of August 13, 2026, 10:06 a.m. ET): $482.19 USD
Market cap: $221.02 billion (as of August 13, 2026)
Next earnings date: November 5, 2026
The company sells oxygen, nitrogen, argon, hydrogen, and other gases through long-term contracts and on-site supply systems.
Linde stock is priced at $482.19 as of August 13, 2026, with a market cap of $221.02 billion and a 52-week range of $387.78 to $521.28.
