Linde plc

• LIN Stock Price 24h change: +1.43%. From 433.15 USD to 439.35 USD (NASDAQ). The rise was driven by positive analyst sentiment, including a price target hike from Citigroup and continued optimism regarding its hydrogen and clean energy project pipeline.
• From a technical perspective, the stock is showing a "neutral to bullish" trend. While the 14-day RSI stands at 53.51 (indicating some upward momentum without being overbought), the price is currently trading above its 20-day (432.85) and 50-day (420.48) moving averages. However, falling volume during this price increase suggests a potential "divergence," warning of a possible short-term consolidation near recent highs.
• Citigroup raised its price target for Linde to $540 from $520 on January 21, maintaining a "Buy" rating due to the company's strong industrial gas pricing power and growth in clean energy sectors.
• UBS reiterated its "Buy" rating on January 22 with a $500 target, highlighting Linde's unique position to benefit from the growing space fuel market and hydrogen infrastructure expansion.
• Analysts at Bernstein slightly adjusted their price target to $519 on January 20, maintaining an "Outperform" rating as they see signs of a recovery cycle in the broader chemicals and basic materials sector.
• US natural gas futures saw record-breaking trading volume at the CME Group on January 20, 2026, driven by extreme weather forecasts which significantly impacted energy and industrial gas supply chains.
• The global industrial gases market is projected to grow at a CAGR of 4.96% through 2032, with recent industry reports emphasizing that "execution now outranks ambition" for major green hydrogen and carbon capture projects in 2026.

• LIN Stock Price 24h change: -1.32%. From 438.96 USD to 433.15 USD. (As of Jan 20, 2026 closing)
• From a technical perspective, the stock is showing a short-term bearish divergence with the RSI(14) at 37.05 suggesting selling pressure, while the MACD remains in negative territory. The price is currently trading below its 50-day and 100-day moving averages, but remains supported above the long-term 200-day average ($420.48), indicating a "corrective phase within a long-term uptrend."
• Linde announced it will release its fourth-quarter 2025 financial results on February 5, 2026, with analysts forecasting earnings growth of approximately 9%.
• CEO Sanjiv Lamba has been appointed to the additional role of Chairman of the Board effective January 31, 2026, following the retirement of Steve Angel.
• Recent institutional activity shows Vest Financial LLC increased its stake in Linde by 1.7% as of the latest 13F filings, reflecting continued confidence from major asset managers.
• The global industrial gas sector is seeing a shift toward green energy, with major players increasing investments in high-purity phosphorus chemicals for battery cathode production as energy transition efforts accelerate.
• Industrial gas demand for metals and metal fabrication continues to grow, driven by rapid industrialization and automotive production, though analysts warn that stringent environmental regulations may increase compliance costs for the sector.