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
- $514.24
- Market Cap
- $236.08B
- 52-Week High
- $548.20
- 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 $1,212 as of November 2026, representing a +21.2% 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 $1,443 as of November 2026, representing a +44.3% 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 $1,738 as of November 2026, representing a +73.8% 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 $5,061 as of November 2026, representing a +406.1% 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 $114,625 as of November 2026, representing a +11362.5% total return.
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Monthly Returns Heatmap
Over the past 34+ years (412 months), Linde plc (LIN) has averaged a monthly return of +1.37% with a median return of +1.27%. The stock had 246 positive months (60%) and 163 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 +4.2%), 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 +16.77% with a median return of +19.39%. The compound annual growth rate (CAGR) is +14.76%. 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 | +21.79% | $422.23 | $514.24 |
| 2025 | +3.22% | $409.08 | $422.23 |
| 2024 | +3.18% | $396.47 | $409.08 |
| 2023 | +27.66% | $310.57 | $396.47 |
| 2022 | -4.39% | $324.84 | $310.57 |
| 2021 | +33.39% | $243.53 | $324.84 |
| 2020 | +25.88% | $193.46 | $243.53 |
| 2019 | +39.04% | $139.14 | $193.46 |
| 2018 | +3.01% | $135.07 | $139.14 |
| 2017 | +35.14% | $99.95 | $135.07 |
| 2016 | +17.51% | $85.06 | $99.95 |
| 2015 | -18.97% | $104.97 | $85.06 |
| 2014 | +1.64% | $103.28 | $104.97 |
| 2013 | +21.26% | $85.18 | $103.28 |
| 2012 | +4.54% | $81.48 | $85.18 |
| 2011 | +14.24% | $71.32 | $81.48 |
| 2010 | +21.47% | $58.71 | $71.32 |
| 2009 | +38.39% | $42.42 | $58.71 |
| 2008 | -31.75% | $62.16 | $42.42 |
| 2007 | +52.05% | $40.88 | $62.16 |
| 2006 | +14.00% | $35.86 | $40.88 |
| 2005 | +21.75% | $29.46 | $35.86 |
| 2004 | +17.34% | $25.10 | $29.46 |
| 2003 | +34.21% | $18.70 | $25.10 |
| 2002 | +5.98% | $17.65 | $18.70 |
| 2001 | +26.26% | $13.98 | $17.65 |
| 2000 | -10.37% | $15.60 | $13.98 |
| 1999 | +44.58% | $10.79 | $15.60 |
| 1998 | -20.71% | $13.60 | $10.79 |
| 1997 | -1.57% | $13.82 | $13.60 |
| 1996 | +38.45% | $9.98 | $13.82 |
| 1995 | +66.09% | $6.01 | $9.98 |
| 1994 | +25.01% | $4.81 | $6.01 |
| 1993 | +0.80% | $4.77 | $4.81 |
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: 11/1/2026