LIN · NASDAQ Global Select
Is LIN's dividend safe?
Linde plc
Basic Materials
Rock solid
As of June 15, 2026 · 14 days ago
Last 12 dividend payments
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Linde presents one of the most durable dividend profiles in the specialty chemicals space. Free cash flow comfortably covers the dividend with meaningful room to spare, and the company has delivered consistent annual increases over the full five-year window — a pattern that has continued into the current period with a step-up to $1.60 per quarter. Net income and operating cash flow are both trending higher, earnings beats have been consistent across recent quarters, and the balance sheet retains a solid equity base. Rising capital expenditure and debt warrant monitoring but are not threatening at current coverage levels.
Debt load has grown materially over five years
Rising CapEx compressing free cash flow trajectory
Hydrogen/energy transition exposure adds long-term optionality and risk
We track 19 dividend stocks in Basic Materials. LIN ranks 3 of 19 in safety.
Computed June 15, 2026 (14 days ago). Methodology backtested against historical dividend cuts · How we score
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