Fintel reports that on March 13, 2026, JP Morgan upgraded their outlook for Linde (NasdaqGS:LIN) from Neutral to Overweight.
Analyst Price Forecast Suggests 6.10% Upside
As of February 25, 2026, the average one-year price target for Linde is $523.97/share. The forecasts range from a low of $384.81 to a high of $593.25. The average price target represents an increase of 6.10% from its latest reported closing price of $493.87 / share.
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The projected annual revenue for Linde is 36,981MM, an increase of 8.81%. The projected annual non-GAAP EPS is 16.83.
What is the Fund Sentiment?
There are 2,491 funds or institutions reporting positions in Linde. This is an decrease of 948 owner(s) or 27.57% in the last quarter. Average portfolio weight of all funds dedicated to LIN is 0.47%, an increase of 23.73%. Total shares owned by institutions decreased in the last three months by 11.49% to 397,621K shares. 
The put/call ratio of LIN is 1.30, indicating a bearish outlook.
What are Other Shareholders Doing?
Geode Capital Management holds 11,353K shares representing 2.45% ownership of the company. In its prior filing, the firm reported owning 11,317K shares , representing an increase of 0.32%. The firm decreased its portfolio allocation in LIN by 12.87% over the last quarter.
Capital Research Global Investors holds 10,128K shares representing 2.19% ownership of the company. In its prior filing, the firm reported owning 9,330K shares , representing an increase of 7.88%. The firm decreased its portfolio allocation in LIN by 4.13% over the last quarter.
Price T Rowe Associates holds 9,784K shares representing 2.11% ownership of the company. In its prior filing, the firm reported owning 9,089K shares , representing an increase of 7.11%. The firm decreased its portfolio allocation in LIN by 50.42% over the last quarter.
Jpmorgan Chase holds 8,868K shares representing 1.91% ownership of the company. In its prior filing, the firm reported owning 9,023K shares , representing a decrease of 1.75%. The firm decreased its portfolio allocation in LIN by 89.88% over the last quarter.
Norges Bank holds 7,615K shares representing 1.64% ownership of the company. In its prior filing, the firm reported owning 0K shares , representing an increase of 100.00%.
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