I believe Linde stock offers attractive upside due to a robust business model with exceptional pricing power. Strong demand in core markets and successful cost controls are driving revenue and profitability higher. Given the compelling valuation and improving fundamentals, I rate the stock a Buy for long-term investors.
I reiterate a Buy rating for Linde plc with a fair value of $477 per share, anticipating long-term benefits from increased U.S. manufacturing facilities. Linde's Q1 results showed 1% organic revenue growth and 4.1% adj. operating profit growth, despite sluggish industrial production. Management's confidence in offsetting inflationary pressures through pricing and productivity programs, along with defensive revenue streams, supports a strong market position.
LIN's first-quarter earnings gain on higher pricing and increased volumes from the Americas segment.