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LIN Dividend History & Analysis | 100% Free Data

LIN's dividend history, current yield (1.2%), dividend growth rate (7.6%), complete payout history and peer comparison (Industrial Gases).

Yield 12m 1.24%
Dividends per Share 12m 5.78
Dividend Growth Rate CAGR 5y 7.62%
Overall Dividend Rating 61.95%
Yield on Cost 5y 2.76%
Payout Ratio 36.8%
Payout Frequency 12m 4
Payout Consistency 100.0%
Total Return 12m: 11.23%
Total Return 5y: 126.98%
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Dividends Cash Amount per Share Yearly

This chart shows the yearly cash amount paid as dividends per share. The exact values for each year can be found in the structured dataset with the html-id #yearly_dividend_dataset below.
Number of Payouts Yearly This chart shows the number of dividend payouts per year. The exact values for each year can be found in the structured dataset with the html-id #yearly_dividend_dataset below.
5 Years Chart with Price and Dividend Yield This chart shows the dividend yield and price over the last 5 years in one graph. The price axis is on the left and the dividend yield axis is on the right.

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Top 2 Dividend Yields of Peer-Group
Symbol Market Cap (USD) Dividend Yield TTM Yield on Cost (purchase 5y ago)
APD 62,835 M 2.47% 3.22%
LIN 220,854 M 1.24% 2.76%
Top 2 Dividend Growth Rates of Peer-Group
Symbol Market Cap (USD) Growth Rate (5y CAGR) Payout Consistency
LIN 220,854 M 7.62% 100%
APD 62,835 M -0.19% 34.9%

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LIN Dividend History: Last 50 Payments (USD) as of July 2025

Ex-Dividend Date Record Date Payment Date Period Dividend per Share Dividend Growth Rate QoQ Payout Yield
2025-06-04 2025-06-04 2025-06-18 Quarterly 1.5 0% 0.32%
2025-03-13 2025-03-13 2025-03-27 Quarterly 1.5 7.9% 0.33%
2024-12-03 2024-12-03 2024-12-17 Quarterly 1.39 0% 0.3%
2024-09-04 2024-09-04 2024-09-18 Quarterly 1.39 0% 0.29%
2024-06-04 2024-06-04 2024-06-18 Quarterly 1.39 0% 0.32%
2024-03-13 2024-03-14 2024-03-28 Quarterly 1.39 9% 0.3%
2023-12-01 2023-12-04 2023-12-18 Quarterly 1.275 0% 0.31%
2023-09-01 2023-09-05 2023-09-19 Quarterly 1.275 0% 0.33%
2023-06-01 2023-06-02 2023-06-16 Quarterly 1.275 0% 0.36%
2023-03-13 2023-03-14 2023-03-28 Quarterly 1.275 9% 0.38%
2022-12-01 2022-12-02 2022-12-16 Quarterly 1.17 0% 0.35%
2022-09-01 2022-09-02 2022-09-16 Quarterly 1.17 0% 0.42%
2022-06-02 2022-06-03 2022-06-17 Quarterly 1.17 0% 0.36%
2022-03-10 2022-03-11 2022-03-25 Quarterly 1.17 10.4% 0.42%
2021-12-02 2021-12-03 2021-12-17 Quarterly 1.06 0% 0.33%
2021-09-02 2021-09-03 2021-09-17 Quarterly 1.06 0% 0.34%
2021-06-02 2021-06-03 2021-06-17 Quarterly 1.06 0% 0.35%
2021-03-04 2021-03-05 2021-03-22 Quarterly 1.06 10.1% 0.43%
2020-12-02 2020-12-03 2020-12-17 Quarterly 0.963 0% 0.38%
2020-09-02 2020-09-03 2020-09-18 Quarterly 0.963 0% 0.37%
2020-06-02 2020-06-03 2020-06-17 Quarterly 0.963 0% N/A
2020-03-05 2020-03-06 2020-03-20 Quarterly 0.963 10.1% N/A
2019-12-02 2019-12-03 2019-12-17 Quarterly 0.875 0% N/A
2019-08-30 2019-09-03 2019-09-17 Quarterly 0.875 0% N/A
2019-05-31 2019-06-03 2019-06-17 Quarterly 0.875 0% N/A
2019-03-07 2019-03-08 2019-03-22 Quarterly 0.875 6.1% N/A
2018-12-17 2018-12-18 2018-12-27 Quarterly 0.825 0% N/A
2018-08-03 2018-08-06 2018-08-15 Quarterly 0.825 0% N/A
2018-06-06 2018-06-07 2018-06-15 Quarterly 0.825 0% N/A
2018-03-06 2018-03-07 2018-03-15 Quarterly 0.825 4.7% N/A
2017-12-06 2017-12-07 2017-12-15 Quarterly 0.788 0% N/A
2017-09-07 2017-09-08 2017-09-15 Quarterly 0.788 0% N/A
2017-06-05 2017-06-07 2017-06-15 Quarterly 0.788 0% N/A
2017-03-03 2017-03-07 2017-03-15 Quarterly 0.788 5.1% N/A
2016-12-05 2016-12-07 2016-12-15 Quarterly 0.75 0% N/A
2016-09-06 2016-09-08 2016-09-15 Quarterly 0.75 0% N/A
2016-06-03 2016-06-07 2016-06-15 Quarterly 0.75 0% N/A
2016-03-03 2016-03-07 2016-03-15 Quarterly 0.75 4.9% N/A
2015-12-03 2015-12-07 2015-12-15 Quarterly 0.715 0% N/A
2015-09-03 2015-09-08 2015-09-15 Quarterly 0.715 0% N/A
2015-06-03 2015-06-05 2015-06-15 Quarterly 0.715 0% N/A
2015-03-04 2015-03-06 2015-03-16 Quarterly 0.715 10% N/A
2014-12-03 2014-12-05 2014-12-15 Quarterly 0.65 0% N/A
2014-09-04 2014-09-08 2014-09-15 Quarterly 0.65 0% N/A
2014-06-04 2014-06-06 2014-06-16 Quarterly 0.65 0% N/A
2014-03-05 2014-03-07 2014-03-17 Quarterly 0.65 8.3% N/A
2013-12-04 2013-12-06 2013-12-16 Quarterly 0.6 0% N/A
2013-09-04 2013-09-06 2013-09-16 Quarterly 0.6 0% N/A
2013-06-05 2013-06-07 2013-06-17 Quarterly 0.6 0% N/A
2013-03-05 2013-03-07 2013-03-15 Quarterly 0.6 0% N/A

LIN Dividend FAQ

Does LIN pay a dividend?

As of July 2025, LIN paid a dividend of 5.78 USD in the last 12 months. The last dividend was paid on 2025-06-04 and the payout was 1.5 USD.

What is the Dividend Yield of LIN?

As of July 2025, LIN`s dividend yield is 1.24%. This is calculated by dividing the trailing 12-month dividend rate (TTM rate) of 5.78 USD by the current share price of 475.58.

How often does LIN pay dividends?

LIN pays dividends quarterly. Over the last 12 months, LIN has issued 4 dividend payments. The last dividend payment was made on 2025-06-04.

Will LIN pay dividends in 2025?

The latest dividend paid per share was 1.5 USD with an Ex-Dividend Date of 2025-06-04. The next Ex-Dividend date for Linde Ordinary Shares (LIN) is currently unknown.

What is the next Ex-Dividend Date for LIN?

The next Ex-Dividend date for Linde Ordinary Shares (LIN) is currently unknown. We automatically update the next Ex-Dividend date when it is announced.

What is the Dividend Growth of LIN?

LIN's average dividend growth rate over the past 5 years is 7.62% per year.
Strong growth: LIN's Dividend growth is outpacing inflation.

What is the Yield on Cost of LIN?

LIN's 5-Year Yield on Cost is 2.76%. If you bought LIN's shares at 209.53 USD five years ago, your current annual dividend income (5.78 USD per share, trailing 12 months) equals 2.76% of your original purchase price.

What is the Payout Consistency of LIN?

LIN Payout Consistency is 100.0%. The payout consistency is a proprietary measure of how consistently a company has paid dividends over its lifetime and blends growth rate, number of dividend payments, interruptions or lowering dividends into one number.
Very consistent: Linde Ordinary Shares has a strong track record of consistent dividend payments over its lifetime.

Does LIN have a good Dividend Yield?

LIN`s 1.24% Dividend Yield is considered as low. This is usually a sign of a growth company.

What is the Dividend Payout Ratio of LIN?

The Dividend Payout Ratio of LIN is 36.8%. Healthy - Leaves room for growth and provides some protection to maintain dividends even in a recession.

What is the Dividend Rating of LIN?

LIN`s Overall Dividend Rating is 61.95%. Ratings surpassing 65% are regarded as acceptable, exceeding 75% are favorable and surpassing 85% are strong.

LIN Outstanding Shares Analysis

What is the Trend in LIN`s Outstanding Shares?

Linde Ordinary Shares`s outstanding shares have decreased by approximately -1.60% annually over the past 5 years (Correlation: -100.0%), positively influencing the share price.

Has Linde Ordinary Shares ever had a Stock Split?

Yes, the last Stock Split was on 2003-12-16 with a factor of 2:1. This stock split increased the number of shares and lowered the price per share by a ratio of 2.
Year Number of Shares Annual Growth Rate
1991 255,555,600
1992 261,538,500 +2.34%
1993 266,666,700 +1.96%
1994 281,958,000 +5.73%
1995 289,664,000 +2.73%
1996 312,168,000 +7.77%
1997 316,392,000 +1.35%
1998 317,786,000 +0.44%
1999 319,408,000 +0.51%
2000 317,824,000 -0.5%
2001 323,468,000 +1.78%
2002 325,762,000 +0.71%
2003 326,430,000 +0.21%
2004 326,447,000 +0.01%
2005 324,137,000 -0.71%
2006 323,582,000 -0.17%
2007 318,513,000 -1.57%
2008 313,749,000 -1.5%
2009 307,360,000 -2.04%
2010 307,127,000 -0.08%
2011 301,594,000 -1.8%
2012 300,224,000 -0.45%
2013 298,225,000 -0.67%
2014 293,555,000 -1.57%
2015 286,856,000 -2.28%
2016 287,956,000 +0.38%
2017 290,456,000 +0.87%
2018 462,683,000 +59.3%
2019 540,919,000 +16.91%
2020 529,038,000 -2.2%
2021 516,276,000 -2.41%
2022 497,922,000 -3.56%
2023 488,249,000 -1.94%
2024 478,877,000 -1.92%
2025 476,262,000 -0.55%

Key Metric Definitions

  • Dividend Yield: Annual dividend per share divided by current share price.
  • Dividend Growth Rate: Compound annual growth rate of annual dividend per share over the last 5 years.
  • Payout Ratio: Percentage of earnings paid as dividends (TTM).
  • Payout Consistency: % of eligible periods with uninterrupted or increased dividends, measured over the entire lifetime of the stock or fund.
  • Payout Frequency: Number of dividends paid per year (typically quarterly).
  • Overall Dividend Rating: Proprietary composite score, quantified on a scale from 0 to +100. Ratings surpassing 70 are regarded as favorable, while those exceeding 85 are strong.
  • Total Return: Price appreciation plus dividends over specified period.
  • Market Cap: Figures are in millions of the corresponding currency.