LIN Stock 12 Month Analyst Forecast
Eps Overview
Growth Next 5yrs
9.18%
Last Quarter
$4.33
Past Year
$14.60
Growth Past 5yrs
25.41%
Next Quarter
$4.27
Estimate Next Year
$9.48
Consensus Rating
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Consensus Price Target
Highest Price Target
$585.00
13.41% Upside
Mean Price Target
$529.46
2.64% Upside
Lowest Price Target
$455.00
-11.8% Downside
Recent Analyst Ratings
Upgrades, Downgrades, New Coverage
Last Updated On May 05, 2026
Actual EPS vs Estimated EPS
LIN Earnings Per Share (EPS) History
According to financial reports, LIN (NYSE: LIN) reported an actual EPS of $4.33 for the quarter ending on May 01, 2026, compared to an estimated $4.27, resulting in a 1.41% surprise. In the prior quarter (Feb 05, 2026), LIN recorded an actual EPS of $4.2 with a 0.48% surprise. See LIN's full earnings history.
Earnings History
EPS Surprise Factor Analysis
LIN has experienced notable EPS surprises, with the latest quarter ending May 01, 2026 showing a 1.41% beat. Previously, the quarter ending Feb 05, 2026 recorded a 0.48% beat. An EPS surprise factor indicates how much actual earnings deviate from analyst forecasts.
| Report Date | Actual | Forecast | Surprise Factor |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 01, 2026 | 4.33 | 4.27 | +1.41% |
| Feb 05, 2026 | 4.2 | 4.18 | +0.48% |
| Oct 31, 2025 | 4.21 | 4.18 | +0.72% |
| Aug 01, 2025 | 4.09 | 4.03 | +1.49% |
| May 01, 2025 | 3.95 | 3.92 | +0.77% |
| Feb 06, 2025 | 3.97 | 3.94 | +0.76% |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is LIN stock getting favorable reviews from Wall Street analysts?
Brokerage firms have given LIN stock an average recommendation of
Buy. 24 analysts have given their ratings
to LIN out of which
9 analysts have given strong buy call,
12 analysts have given buy call,
3 analysts rate it hold,
0 analysts advocate strong sell call, and
0 analysts has given sell rating. The average target price of
$529.46 gives the stock implied upside
of roughly 2.64% over the next year or so.
What have analysts suggested for LIN highest price target?
Analysts suggest LIN's stock price would rise to a high of $585.00.
What is the lowest price target analysts expect for LIN over the next year?
Within the next 12 months, analysts predict the LIN stock price could move to $455.00.
What is the average target price for LIN?
LIN stock has an average analyst estimate of $529.46.
At its current price, how far is LIN from its average target price?
LIN shares are currently trading 2.64% above this price target.
What were LIN’s actual earnings per share for the recent quarter?
Its quarterly earnings per share (EPS) came in at $4.33 versus consensus estimates of $4.27, and above the comparable year-ago quarter’s EPS of $3.95.
What are the current estimates for quarterly and annual earnings per share?
LIN's forecasts by analysts estimating quarterly EPS at $4.27 and $9.48 for the whole year.
What has LIN's growth been in the past five years and what is expected in the next five years?
The analysts have projected 9.18% EPS growth for LIN in the next five years, compared to growth rates of 25.41% in the past five years.