LIN Dividend History & Analysis | 1.4% Yield
LIN has a dividend yield of 1.4% and paid 6.3 USD per share in the last 12M. Complete payout history, full analyses and peer comparison.
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LIN Dividend History
Dividend Monthly Return EX date, 4.8 years of data
Average monthly dividend return by ex-dividend date. The score below shows reliability based on how consistently dividends were paid in that month.
| EX-DATE | RECORD | PAYMENT | PERIOD | DIV/SHARE | GROWTH | PAYOUT YIELD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-09-03 | 2026-09-03 | 2026-09-17 | Quarterly | 1.6 | 0% | 0.33% |
| 2026-06-04 | 2026-06-04 | 2026-06-18 | Quarterly | 1.6 | 0% | 0.32% |
| 2026-03-11 | 2026-03-11 | 2026-03-26 | Quarterly | 1.6 | +6.7% | 0.34% |
| 2025-12-03 | 2025-12-03 | 2025-12-17 | Quarterly | 1.5 | 0% | 0.37% |
| 2025-09-04 | 2025-09-04 | 2025-09-18 | Quarterly | 1.5 | 0% | 0.32% |
| 2025-06-04 | 2025-06-04 | 2025-06-18 | Quarterly | 1.5 | 0% | 0.32% |
| 2025-03-13 | 2025-03-13 | 2025-03-27 | Quarterly | 1.5 | +7.9% | 0.33% |
| 2024-12-03 | 2024-12-03 | 2024-12-17 | Quarterly | 1.39 | 0% | 0.3% |
| 2024-09-04 | 2024-09-04 | 2024-09-18 | Quarterly | 1.39 | 0% | 0.29% |
| 2024-06-04 | 2024-06-04 | 2024-06-18 | Quarterly | 1.39 | 0% | 0.32% |
| 2024-03-13 | 2024-03-14 | 2024-03-28 | Quarterly | 1.39 | +9% | 0.3% |
| 2023-12-01 | 2023-12-04 | 2023-12-18 | Quarterly | 1.275 | 0% | 0.31% |
| 2023-09-01 | 2023-09-05 | 2023-09-19 | Quarterly | 1.275 | 0% | 0.33% |
| 2023-06-01 | 2023-06-02 | 2023-06-16 | Quarterly | 1.275 | 0% | 0.36% |
| 2023-03-13 | 2023-03-14 | 2023-03-28 | Quarterly | 1.275 | +9% | 0.38% |
| 2022-12-01 | 2022-12-02 | 2022-12-16 | Quarterly | 1.17 | 0% | 0.35% |
| 2022-09-01 | 2022-09-02 | 2022-09-16 | Quarterly | 1.17 | 0% | 0.42% |
| 2022-06-02 | 2022-06-03 | 2022-06-17 | Quarterly | 1.17 | 0% | 0.36% |
| 2022-03-10 | 2022-03-11 | 2022-03-25 | Quarterly | 1.17 | +10.4% | 0.42% |
| 2021-12-02 | 2021-12-03 | 2021-12-17 | Quarterly | 1.06 | 0% | 0.33% |
LIN Dividend FAQ
As of September 2026, LIN's dividend yield is 1.35%. This is calculated by dividing the trailing 12-month dividend rate (TTM rate) of 6.30 USD by the current share price of 469.89.
As of September 2026, LIN paid a dividend of 6.30 USD in the last 12 months. The last dividend was paid on 2026-09-03 and the payout was 1.6 USD.
LIN pays dividends quarterly. Over the last 12 months, LIN has issued 4 dividend payments. The last dividend payment was made on 2026-09-03.
Based on historical data, the forecasted dividends per share for LIN for the next payments are between 1.591 (-0.6%) and 1.718 (+7.4%). This suggests the dividend will remain relatively stable. The expected Yield for the next 12 months is about 1.42%.
The latest dividend paid per share was 1.6 USD with an Ex-Dividend Date of 2026-09-03. The next Ex-Dividend date for Linde Ordinary Shares (LIN) is currently unknown.
The next Ex-Dividend date for Linde Ordinary Shares (LIN) is currently unknown. We automatically update the next Ex-Dividend date when it is announced.
LIN's average dividend growth rate over the past 5 years is 8.42% per year. Strong growth: LIN's dividend growth is outpacing inflation.
LIN's 5-Year Yield on Cost is 2.18%. If you bought LIN's shares at 288.98 USD five years ago, your current annual dividend income (6.30 USD per share, trailing 12 months) equals 2.18% of your original purchase price.
LIN Payout Consistency is 100.0%. The payout consistency is a proprietary measure of how consistently a company has paid dividends over its lifetime and blends growth rate, number of dividend payments, interruptions or lowering dividends into one number. Very consistent: Linde Ordinary Shares has a strong track record of consistent dividend payments over its lifetime.
LIN's 1.35% Dividend Yield is considered as low. This is usually a sign of a growth company.
The Dividend Payout Ratio of LIN is 36.5%. Healthy - Leaves room for growth and provides some protection to maintain dividends even in a recession.
LIN's Overall Dividend Rating is 61.02%. Ratings surpassing 65% are regarded as acceptable, exceeding 75% are favorable and surpassing 85% are strong.
LIN Outstanding Shares Analysis
Key Metric Definitions
Annual dividend per share divided by current share price.
Percentage of earnings paid as dividends. Below 60% = safe, above 100% = unsustainable.
Percentage of Free Cash Flow paid as dividends. More reliable than Payout Ratio since it measures actual cash.
Compound annual growth rate of dividends over the last 5 years.
Reliability of dividend payments over lifetime. Penalizes cuts and pauses.
Your effective yield if you bought 5 years ago. Shows dividend growth impact over time.
Consecutive years of dividend payments. 25+ years = Dividend Aristocrat.
Proprietary score (0-100) combining yield, growth, safety and consistency.
Last update: 2026-09-19 02:38 UTC