About Linde plc (LIN)
Linde plc is a Specialty Chemicals company operating in the Basic Materials sector.
LIN trades on the US stock exchanges (NYSE/NASDAQ) and is classified as a large-cap stock .
Key Statistics
- Current Price
- $478.05
- Market Cap
- $221.53B
- 52-Week High
- $510.65
- 52-Week Low
- $387.78
- Sector
- Basic Materials
- Industry
- Specialty Chemicals
$1,000 Invested in Linde plc (LIN)
How much would $1,000 invested in LIN be worth today?
What would $1,000 invested in LIN 1 year ago be worth today?
A $1,000 investment in Linde plc (LIN) in 2025 would be worth $1,057 as of May 2026, representing a +5.7% total return.
What would $1,000 invested in LIN 3 years ago be worth today?
A $1,000 investment in Linde plc (LIN) in 2023 would be worth $1,504 as of May 2026, representing a +50.4% total return.
What would $1,000 invested in LIN 5 years ago be worth today?
A $1,000 investment in Linde plc (LIN) in 2021 would be worth $1,899 as of May 2026, representing a +89.8% total return.
What would $1,000 invested in LIN 10 years ago be worth today?
A $1,000 investment in Linde plc (LIN) in 2016 would be worth $5,187 as of May 2026, representing a +418.7% total return.
What would $1,000 invested in LIN at IPO be worth today?
A $1,000 investment in Linde plc (LIN) at IPO would be worth $105,874 as of May 2026, representing a +10487.4% total return.
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Monthly Returns Heatmap
Over the past 33+ years (405 months), Linde plc (LIN) has averaged a monthly return of +1.37% with a median return of +1.29%. The stock had 242 positive months (60%) and 160 negative months (40%). The best month in LIN's history was April 1999 with a +43.5% return, while the worst was August 1998 at -27.2%. Historically, March tends to be the strongest month (averaging +4.0%), and January the weakest (-1.4%).
LIN's longest winning streak was 7 consecutive months of gains, while its longest losing streak was 6 consecutive months of losses. The best full year was 1995 with a cumulative return of +54.1%, and the worst was 2008 at -33.9%.
Annual Returns
Over 34 years of trading history, Linde plc (LIN) has delivered an average annual return of +16.49% with a median return of +17.43%. The compound annual growth rate (CAGR) is +14.49%. The stock posted gains in 28 years (82%) and losses in 6 years (18%).
LIN's best year was 1995 with a +66.09% gain, while the worst was 2008 at -31.75%. The longest streak of consecutive positive years was 7, and the longest losing streak was 2 years. LIN achieved double-digit gains (10%+) in 21 years. It suffered double-digit losses in 4 years.
| Year | Return | Start | End |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | +12.49% | $424.96 | $478.05 |
| 2025 | +3.22% | $411.72 | $424.96 |
| 2024 | +3.18% | $399.03 | $411.72 |
| 2023 | +27.66% | $312.58 | $399.03 |
| 2022 | -4.39% | $326.94 | $312.58 |
| 2021 | +33.39% | $245.10 | $326.94 |
| 2020 | +25.88% | $194.71 | $245.10 |
| 2019 | +39.04% | $140.04 | $194.71 |
| 2018 | +3.01% | $135.95 | $140.04 |
| 2017 | +35.14% | $100.59 | $135.95 |
| 2016 | +17.51% | $85.61 | $100.59 |
| 2015 | -18.97% | $105.65 | $85.61 |
| 2014 | +1.64% | $103.95 | $105.65 |
| 2013 | +21.26% | $85.73 | $103.95 |
| 2012 | +4.54% | $82.00 | $85.73 |
| 2011 | +14.24% | $71.78 | $82.00 |
| 2010 | +21.47% | $59.09 | $71.78 |
| 2009 | +38.39% | $42.70 | $59.09 |
| 2008 | -31.75% | $62.57 | $42.70 |
| 2007 | +52.05% | $41.15 | $62.57 |
| 2006 | +14.00% | $36.10 | $41.15 |
| 2005 | +21.75% | $29.65 | $36.10 |
| 2004 | +17.34% | $25.27 | $29.65 |
| 2003 | +34.21% | $18.83 | $25.27 |
| 2002 | +5.98% | $17.76 | $18.83 |
| 2001 | +26.26% | $14.07 | $17.76 |
| 2000 | -10.37% | $15.70 | $14.07 |
| 1999 | +44.58% | $10.86 | $15.70 |
| 1998 | -20.71% | $13.69 | $10.86 |
| 1997 | -1.57% | $13.91 | $13.69 |
| 1996 | +38.45% | $10.05 | $13.91 |
| 1995 | +66.09% | $6.05 | $10.05 |
| 1994 | +25.01% | $4.84 | $6.05 |
| 1993 | +0.80% | $4.80 | $4.84 |
Frequently Asked Questions: LIN
What sector is LIN in? ▼
LIN operates in the Basic Materials sector, specifically in the Specialty Chemicals industry.
How has LIN performed historically? ▼
Over 34 years of trading history, LIN has posted gains in 28 years (82% of the time). The best year was 1995 with a +66.1% return. Past performance does not guarantee future results.
How can I invest in LIN? ▼
You can invest in LIN through any brokerage account that offers access to US stock exchanges. Popular options include commission-free brokers like Fidelity, Charles Schwab, or Robinhood (US), or international brokers like Interactive Brokers. You can buy individual shares or invest through ETFs that hold LIN.
Last updated: 3/24/2026