LIN Dividend History & Analysis | 1.7% Yield

LIN has a dividend yield of 1.7% and paid 6.1 USD per share in the last 12M. Complete payout history, full analyses and peer comparison.

Yield 12m 1.67%
Payout Ratio 37.1%
Growth Rate CAGR 5y 9.07%
Consistency Lifetime 100.0%
Yield on Cost 5y 2.32%
Payout FCF 55.2%
Streak Years 33
Dividend Rating 68.45%

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.
Dividend Growth Year over Year This chart shows the annual dividend growth rate compared to the previous year.
5 Years Chart with Price and Dividend Yield This chart shows the dividend yield and price over time. Price is displayed as gray area (left axis), yield as dark blue line (right axis), and average yield as orange dashed line.
■ Yield (right) | ■ Price (left) | ┅ Avg Yield
Total Return 12m: 7.1%
Total Return 5y: 87.1%

Top Dividend Payers in Chemicals

Top 5 Dividend Yields of Peer-Group
Symbol Market Cap USD Dividend Yield TTM Yield on Cost 5y
OCI 810 M 122% 303%
UAN 1,034 M 13.9% 60.4%
EVK 7,511 M 6.14% 9.44%
AKE 4,632 M 5.67% 8.29%
BAS 49,947 M 5.30% 8.78%
Top 5 Dividend Growth Rates of Peer-Group
Symbol Market Cap USD Growth Rate Consistency
ASIX 435 M 50.4% 99.2%
MOS 7,938 M 33.8% 72.2%
MTX 2,185 M 22.5% 96.2%
MEOH 4,525 M 22.8% 93.9%
KOP 731 M 17.0% 59.8%

LIN Dividend History: Last 50 Payments (USD) as of March 2026

Ex-Dividend Date Record Date Payment Date Period Dividend per Share Dividend Growth Rate QoQ Payout Yield
2026-03-11 2026-03-11 2026-03-26 Quarterly 1.6 6.7% 0.34%
2025-12-03 2025-12-03 2025-12-17 Quarterly 1.5 0% 0.37%
2025-09-04 2025-09-04 2025-09-18 Quarterly 1.5 0% 0.32%
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% N/A
2020-12-02 2020-12-03 2020-12-17 Quarterly 0.963 0% N/A
2020-09-02 2020-09-03 2020-09-18 Quarterly 0.963 0% N/A
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

LIN Dividend FAQ

Linde plc (LIN) is an industrial gas company operating across diverse global markets, including the US, China, and Germany.

What is the Dividend Yield of LIN?

As of March 2026, LIN`s dividend yield is 1.67%. This is calculated by dividing the trailing 12-month dividend rate (TTM rate) of 6.10 USD by the current share price of 491.12.

Does LIN pay a dividend?

As of March 2026, LIN paid a dividend of 6.10 USD in the last 12 months. The last dividend was paid on 2026-03-11 and the payout was 1.6 USD.

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 2026-03-11.

LIN dividend forecast

Based on historical data, the forecasted dividends per share for LIN for the next payments are between 1.602 (+0.1%) and 1.648 (+3.0%). This suggests the dividend will remain relatively stable. The expected Yield for the next 12 months is about 1.32%.

Will LIN pay dividends in 2026?

The latest dividend paid per share was 1.6 USD with an Ex-Dividend Date of 2026-03-11. 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 9.07% 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 2.32%. If you bought LIN's shares at 262.50 USD five years ago, your current annual dividend income (6.10 USD per share, trailing 12 months) equals 2.32% 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 1.67% 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 37.1%. 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 68.45%. 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 2.02% annually over the past 3 years (Trend Reliability: -100.0%).

Shareholder-friendly: The company is actively buying back shares, reducing the share count. This increases earnings per share and often leads to higher dividends per share over time, as profits are distributed among fewer shareholders.

Has LIN ever had a Stock Split?

Yes, the last stock split was on Dec 16, 2003 with a ratio of 2:1.

This was a forward split: Each share became 2 shares, lowering the price proportionally. The dividend per share was also adjusted downward by the same ratio, so total dividend income remained unchanged.

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 468,702,000 -2.12%

Key Metric Definitions

Dividend Yield
Annual dividend per share divided by current share price.
Payout Ratio
Percentage of earnings paid as dividends. Below 60% = safe, above 100% = unsustainable.
Payout FCF
Percentage of Free Cash Flow paid as dividends. More reliable than Payout Ratio since it measures actual cash.
Growth Rate (CAGR)
Compound annual growth rate of dividends over the last 5 years.
Consistency
Reliability of dividend payments over lifetime. Penalizes cuts and pauses.
Yield on Cost
Your effective yield if you bought 5 years ago. Shows dividend growth impact over time.
Streak
Consecutive years of dividend payments. 25+ years = Dividend Aristocrat.
Dividend Rating
Proprietary score (0-100) combining yield, growth, safety and consistency.

Last update: 2026-03-25 02:42