Linde (LIN) vs. APD and DOW: Can Long-Term Contracts and Pricing Power Unlock More Upside?

Is LIN a good stock to buy? We came across a bullish thesis on Linde plc on Astute Optics – US’s Substack. In this article, we will summarize the bulls’ thesis on LIN. Linde plc’s share was trading at $510.36 as of October 22nd 2026. LIN’s trailing and forward P/E were 29.99 and 23.58 respectively according to Yahoo Finance.

This isn’t the first time we see an industrial gases company pitched as a great investment. LIN shares gained 14.43% over the last 12 months. Comparable stocks...