Linde plc Dividend Yield
Data as of June 01, 2026
Dividend Yield
1.29%
Annual Dividend
$6.40
Stock Price
$497.69
Market Cap
$230.11B
How It's Calculated
1.29% = $6.40 ÷ $497.69 × 100
What This Means
Linde plc's dividend yield of 1.29% is in the typical range for established companies. It provides a modest income stream alongside potential capital appreciation.
About Linde plc
Linde plc (LIN) operates in the Basic Materials sector, specifically in Specialty Chemicals. With a market capitalization of about $230.11B, it ranks as a mega-cap stock — one of the largest publicly traded companies.
Shares recently traded near $497.69, within a 52-week range of $387.78 to $521.28 (-4.5% from the high, +28.3% from the low). Beta of 0.74 indicates relatively lower volatility versus the market.
Trailing profit margin is about 20.4%, signaling a solid profit margin for its industry.
Understanding This Metric
Dividend yield measures annual cash distributions relative to share price. For Linde plc, yield should be read alongside payout sustainability and free cash flow. In Basic Materials, income investors often compare yield with peers, but a very high yield can sometimes signal payout stress rather than value.
Sector Comparison
Among Basic Materials names on our S&P 100 coverage, Linde plc's dividend yield of 1.29% can be compared with peers such as SHW (1.05%), APD (2.60%), DOW (4.15%). Sector context helps interpretation, but each company's growth profile and balance sheet differ — use multiple metrics before drawing conclusions. View all Basic Materials stocks.
Key Takeaways
- LIN is grouped in the Basic Materials sector for peer comparisons.
- Recent beta of 0.74 suggests lower-than-market price sensitivity.
- Trailing profit margin of 20.4% provides context for how much earnings support the headline multiple.
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Payout per Share
$6.40
Sector
Basic Materials
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Frequently Asked Questions
Does LIN pay a dividend?
Yes — Linde plc currently shows an annual dividend rate of about $6.40 per share on this data snapshot.
How is dividend yield calculated for LIN?
Dividend yield = annual dividend per share ÷ stock price × 100. With price and dividend inputs here, LIN's yield is about 1.29%. Verify ex-dividend dates and payout changes on the issuer's investor relations site.
How does 1.29% compare to sector peers?
In Basic Materials, peer yields such as DOW (4.15%), APD (2.60%), SHW (1.05%) help frame LIN's 1.29%. Very high yields can signal value or payout stress.
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