Trailing Dividend / Share
$6.00
Linde plc (LIN) Dividend History
Income profile from 1992 to 2026 with payout safety and yield-on-cost trend
Dividend Yield
1.3%
Payout Ratio
40.8%
Sustainable
Dividend Streak
34 years
LIN Dividend Income Check
Safety
40.8% payout ratio with sustainable safety profile.
Consistency
34 straight years of dividend increases.
Income Trend
Yield on cost is 2.3% and trend is rising.
LIN Dividend Scorecard
Yield & Income
Dividend Yield1.3%
Trailing DPS$6.00
FrequencyQuarterly
Payments / 12M4
Payout Safety
Earnings Payout40.8%
Earnings SafetySustainable
FCF Payout55.8%
FCF SafetyAdequate
Piotroski F-Score6/9
Growth
Growth Streak34 years
3Y CAGR8.6%
5Y CAGR9.3%
Yield on Cost (5Y)2.3%
YOC Trendrising
Total Returns
Buyback Yield2.1%
Total Shareholder Yield3.4%
1Y Total Return0.0%
5Y Total Return59.0%
Div Contribution (5Y)8.7%
Estimated $10K growth (return + dividends):
5Y ago$15,90510Y ago$42,57420Y ago$93,878
Uses precomputed total return metrics from screening data (not lot-by-lot dividend reinvestment transactions). Different time windows can produce different outcomes depending on market regime and entry point.
LIN Income Growth Story
Dividend per share and yield on cost over time (35 years of payments)
LIN Dividend Safety Story
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Dividend Analysis
Payout Safety
Linde plc distributes 40.8% of earnings as dividends (Sustainable). When measured against free cash flow—a stricter test—the payout ratio stands at 55.8%, rated "Adequate".
Piotroski F-Score: 6/9 — moderate financial health.
Growth Track Record
LIN has raised its dividend for 34 consecutive years, with a 3-year CAGR of 8.6% and 5-year CAGR of 9.3%.
Total Shareholder Returns
Beyond cash dividends, LIN returns capital through share repurchases. The combined picture: 1.3% dividend yield, 2.1% buyback yield, 3.4% total shareholder yield.
Income Trend & Total Return
Yield on cost (5-year basis) has reached 2.3% and is currently rising. The 5-year total return is 59.0%, with dividends contributing 8.7% of that performance.
DRIP Growth
A $10,000 investment made 10 years ago with dividends reinvested would have grown to approximately $42,574 today.
LIN Recent Dividend Payments
Last 20 payments · Quarterly
TTM Total$27.20
Avg/Payment$1.3600
| Ex-Date | Amount | Change | Yield % | Payment Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 3, 2026Latest | $1.6000 | — | 1.31% | Sep 17, 2026 |
| Jun 4, 2026 | $1.6000 | — | 1.22% | Jun 18, 2026 |
| Mar 11, 2026 | $1.6000 | ↑ +6.7% | 1.27% | Mar 26, 2026 |
| Dec 3, 2025 | $1.5000 | — | 1.47% | Dec 17, 2025 |
| Sep 4, 2025 | $1.5000 | — | 1.25% | Sep 18, 2025 |
| Jun 4, 2025 | $1.5000 | — | 1.22% | Jun 18, 2025 |
| Mar 13, 2025 | $1.5000 | ↑ +7.9% | 1.25% | Mar 27, 2025 |
| Dec 3, 2024 | $1.3900 | — | 1.21% | Dec 17, 2024 |
LIN Dividend vs Peers
Comparable companies in the same industry
#4 yield in peer group
Div Yield
1.3%
#4 of 8
Safety
Sustainable
40.8% payout
Streak
34Y
9.3% 5Y CAGR
Total Shareholder
3.4%
#3 of 8
| Company | Mkt Cap | Yield | Payout | Streak | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LINLinde plc | $216.7B | 1.3% | 40.8% | 34 | Sustainable |
2nd  APDAir Products and Che… | $66.3B | 2.4% | — | 43 | Unknown |
 ALBAlbemarle Corporatio… | $15.3B | 1.2% | — | 32 | Unknown |
 ECLEcolab Inc. | $78.3B | 1.0% | 36.3% | 38 | Sustainable |
1st  PPGPPG Industries, Inc. | $24.4B | 2.5% | 39.8% | 43 | Sustainable |
 SHWThe Sherwin-Williams… | $79.2B | 1.0% | 30.7% | 41 | Sustainable |
3rd  PXP10, Inc. | $909M | 1.7% | 40.8% | 4 | Sustainable |
 CECelanese Corporation | $4.9B | 0.3% | — | 0 | Unknown |
LIN Annual Dividend History (1991–2026)
36 years of dividend data
GrowthDecline
| Year | DPS | YoY | Pmts | EPS | Payout | Coverage | YOC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026YTD | $4.80 | — | 3 | — | — | — | 1.9% |
| 2025 | $6.00 | 7.9% | 4 | $14.59 | 41.1% | 2.43x | 2.3% |
| 2024 | $5.56 | 9.0% | 4 | $13.62 | 40.8% | 2.45x | 2.1% |
| 2023 | $5.10 | 9.0% | 4 | $12.59 | 40.5% | 2.47x | 2.0% |
| 2022 | $4.68 | 10.4% | 4 | $8.23 | 56.9% | 1.76x | 1.8% |
| 2021 | $4.24 | 10.1% | 4 | $7.33 | 57.8% | 1.73x | 1.6% |
| 2020 | $3.85 | 10.1% | 4 | $4.71 | 81.8% | 1.22x | 1.5% |
| 2019 | $3.50 | 6.1% | 4 | $4.19 | 83.5% | 1.20x | 1.4% |
| 2018 | $3.30 | 4.8% | 4 | $13.11 | 25.2% | 3.97x | 1.3% |
| 2017 | $3.15 | 5.0% | 4 | $4.32 | 72.9% | 1.37x | 1.2% |
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LIN — Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers to the most common questions about buying LIN stock.
How much dividend does LIN pay per share?
Linde plc (LIN) pays a trailing 12-month dividend of $6.00 per share, with a current dividend yield of +1.3%. Payments are made Quarterly.
When is LIN's next ex-dividend date?
LIN's most recent ex-dividend date is N/A. You must own shares before the ex-dividend date to receive the next payment. LIN typically pays dividends Quarterly.
Is LIN's dividend safe?
LIN's dividend safety is rated "Sustainable" based on an earnings payout ratio of +40.8% and FCF payout ratio of +55.8%. With 34 consecutive years of dividend growth, the track record supports sustainability.
Is LIN a Dividend Aristocrat?
Yes, Linde plc is classified as a Dividend Aristocrat with 34 consecutive years of dividend increases. The 5-year dividend CAGR is +9.3%, demonstrating above-inflation dividend growth.
How often does LIN pay dividends?
Linde plc pays dividends Quarterly. The trailing 12-month total is $6.00 per share. Dividend data on this page covers 34+ years from 1992 to 2026.
How much would $10,000 invested in LIN grow with dividend reinvestment?
With dividends reinvested (DRIP), $10,000 invested in LIN five years ago would be worth approximately $15,905 today. This includes both price appreciation and compounded dividend reinvestment. Use the DRIP calculator above for other time periods.
What is LIN's yield on cost for long-term holders?
LIN's yield on cost — the current dividend divided by the original purchase price — is +2.3% for a 5-year holding period. This means long-term holders earn a higher effective yield than today's +1.3% market yield, thanks to consistent dividend growth.