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
1.2%
Payout Ratio
40.8%
Sustainable
Dividend Streak
33 years
LIN Dividend Income Check
Safety
40.8% payout ratio with sustainable safety profile.
Consistency
33 straight years of dividend increases.
Income Trend
Yield on cost is 2.3% and trend is rising.
LIN Dividend Scorecard
Yield & Income
Dividend Yield1.2%
Trailing DPS$6.00
FrequencySemi-Annual
Payments / 12M5
Payout Safety
Earnings Payout40.8%
Earnings SafetySustainable
FCF Payout54.5%
FCF SafetyAdequate
Piotroski F-Score6/9
Growth
Growth Streak33 years
3Y CAGR8.6%
5Y CAGR9.3%
Yield on Cost (5Y)2.3%
YOC Trendrising
Total Returns
Buyback Yield2.0%
Total Shareholder Yield3.2%
1Y Total Return11.9%
5Y Total Return80.6%
Div Contribution (5Y)9.0%
Estimated $10K growth (return + dividends):
5Y ago$18,05510Y ago$47,90920Y ago$99,379
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
EPS is the container — dividend is what's drawn out
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 54.5%, rated "Adequate".
Piotroski F-Score: 6/9 — moderate financial health.
Growth Track Record
LIN has raised its dividend for 33 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: 1.2% dividend yield, 2.0% buyback yield, 3.2% 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 80.6%, with dividends contributing 9.0% of that performance.
DRIP Growth
A $10,000 investment made 10 years ago with dividends reinvested would have grown to approximately $47,909 today.
LIN Recent Dividend Payments
Last 20 payments · Semi-Annual
TTM Total$26.66
Avg/Payment$1.3330
| Ex-Date | Amount | Change | Yield % | Payment Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 4, 2026Latest | $1.6000 | — | 1.21% | 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 |
| Sep 4, 2024 | $1.3900 | — | 1.15% | Sep 18, 2024 |
LIN Dividend vs Peers
Comparable companies in the same industry
#4 yield in peer group
Div Yield
1.2%
#4 of 8
Safety
Sustainable
40.8% payout
Streak
33Y
9.3% 5Y CAGR
Total Shareholder
3.2%
#3 of 8
| Company | Mkt Cap | Yield | Payout | Streak | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LINLinde plc | $231.9B | 1.2% | 40.8% | 33 | Sustainable |
2nd  APDAir Products and Che… | $67.7B | 2.3% | — | 29 | Unknown |
 ALBAlbemarle Corporatio… | $22.9B | 0.4% | — | 0 | Unknown |
 ECLEcolab Inc. | $72.8B | 1.0% | 36.3% | 12 | Sustainable |
1st  PPGPPG Industries, Inc. | $23.8B | 2.6% | 39.8% | 15 | Sustainable |
 SHWThe Sherwin-Williams… | $77.1B | 1.0% | 30.7% | 37 | Sustainable |
3rd  PXP10, Inc. | $909M | 1.7% | 82.8% | 0 | Watch |
 CECelanese Corporation | $7.7B | 0.2% | — | 0 | Unknown |
LIN Annual Dividend History (1991–2026)
36 years of dividend data
GrowthDecline
| Year | DPS | YoY | Pmts | EPS | Payout | Coverage | YOC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026YTD | $3.20 | — | 2 | — | — | — | 1.2% |
| 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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Start ComparisonLIN — 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 +1.2%. Payments are made Semi-Annual.
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 Semi-Annual.
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 +54.5%. With 33 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 33 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 Semi-Annual. 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 $18,055 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 +1.2% market yield, thanks to consistent dividend growth.