Annual Payout Ratio
Summary
- Current Value
- As of today, LIN annual payout ratio is 39.41%, up +0.69% on
- Historical Performance
- LIN annual payout ratio is down -28.77% over the past 3 years, and down -52.65% over the past 5 years
- All-Time High Comparison
- LIN annual payout ratio is currently -52.65% below its historical high of 83.23% set on
- 3-Year Low Comparison
- LIN annual payout ratio is +0.69% above its 3-year low of 39.14% reached on
- Sector Comparison
- LIN annual payout ratio is higher than 82.48% of companies in Basic Materials sector
Payout Ratio Chart
Performance
| Metric | Date | Value | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | 15Y |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Payout Ratio | 39.41% | +0.7% | -28.8% | -52.6% | +4.1% | |
| Quarterly Payout Ratio | 35.55% | -13.9% | -20.4% | -48.7% | -0.8% | |
| TTM Payout Ratio | 40.17% | -1.6% | -29.3% | -50.9% | -14.3% | |
| Price | $444.08 | +5.7% | +38.0% | +64.2% | +371.0% | |
| Annual Dividend Yield | 1.25% | -5.3% | -13.8% | -12.0% | -34.5% | |
| Annual Dividends Paid | $2.66B | +7.0% | +21.3% | +40.4% | +440.7% | |
| Annual Dividend Per Share | $5.56 | +9.0% | +31.1% | +58.9% | +247.5% | |
| Annual Free Cash Flow | $4.93B | -10.7% | -25.8% | +96.6% | +503.7% | |
| Annual Revenue | $33.01B | +0.5% | +7.2% | +16.9% | +268.5% | |
| Annual EPS | $13.62 | +8.1% | +85.8% | +224.9% | +239.6% |
Payout Ratio Highs
| Period | High | Date | Current |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3Y | 54.75% | N/A | -28.0% |
| 5Y | 77.35% | N/A | -49.0% |
| All | 83.23% | -52.6% |
Payout Ratio Lows
| Period | Low | Date | Current |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3Y | 39.14% | +0.7% | |
| 5Y | 39.14% | +0.7% | |
| All | 12.40% | +217.8% |
Payout Ratio History
FAQ
What is the current annual payout ratio of LIN?
As of today, LIN annual payout ratio is 39.41%
What is 1-year change in LIN annual payout ratio?
LIN annual payout ratio is up +0.69% year-over-year
What is 3-year change in LIN annual payout ratio?
LIN annual payout ratio is down -28.77% over the past 3 years
How far is LIN annual payout ratio from its all-time high?
LIN annual payout ratio is currently -52.65% below its historical high of 83.23% set on December 31, 2019
How does LIN annual payout ratio rank versus sector peers?
LIN annual payout ratio is higher than 82.48% of companies in Basic Materials sector
When is LIN next annual earnings release?
The next annual earnings release for LIN is on
What is LIN next ex-dividend date?
As of today, the next dividend for LIN has not been scheduled
TTM Payout Ratio
Summary
- Current Value
- As of today, LIN TTM payout ratio is 40.17%, unchanged on
- Historical Performance
- LIN TTM payout ratio is down -1.62% year-over-year, and down -29.28% over the past 3 years
- All-Time High Comparison
- LIN TTM payout ratio is currently -56.19% below its historical high of 91.69% set on
- 3-Year Low Comparison
- LIN TTM payout ratio is +1.85% above its 3-year low of 39.44% reached on
- Sector Comparison
- LIN TTM payout ratio is higher than 88.17% of companies in Basic Materials sector
Performance
| Metric | Date | Value | 3M | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TTM Payout Ratio | 40.17% | +1.9% | -1.6% | -29.3% | -50.9% | |
| Quarterly Payout Ratio | 35.55% | -8.8% | -13.9% | -20.4% | -48.7% | |
| Annual Payout Ratio | 39.41% | – | +0.7% | -28.8% | -52.6% | |
| Price | $444.08 | -3.1% | +5.7% | +38.0% | +64.2% | |
| TTM Dividend Yield | 1.35% | +4.7% | +2.3% | -6.9% | -4.9% | |
| TTM Dividends Paid | $2.77B | +1.4% | +6.1% | +20.6% | +39.2% | |
| TTM Dividend Per Share | $6.00 | +1.9% | +7.9% | +28.2% | +55.8% | |
| TTM Free Cash Flow | $5.08B | +0.1% | +2.7% | -26.7% | +34.2% | |
| TTM Revenue | $33.50B | +0.8% | +1.4% | -0.8% | +23.9% | |
| TTM EPS | $14.94 | +6.2% | +13.3% | +97.6% | +255.5% |
TTM Payout Ratio Highs
| Period | High | Date | Current |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1Y | 41.95% | -4.2% | |
| 3Y | 58.08% | -30.8% | |
| 5Y | 83.81% | -52.1% | |
| All | 91.69% | -56.2% |
TTM Payout Ratio Lows
| Period | Low | Date | Current |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1Y | 39.44% | +1.9% | |
| 3Y | 39.44% | +1.9% | |
| 5Y | 39.44% | +1.9% | |
| All | -56.91% | +170.6% |
TTM Payout Ratio History
FAQ
What is the current TTM payout ratio of LIN?
As of today, LIN TTM payout ratio is 40.17%
What is LIN TTM payout ratio most recent change?
LIN TTM payout ratio remained unchanged on January 9, 2026
What is 1-year change in LIN TTM payout ratio?
LIN TTM payout ratio is down -1.62% year-over-year
How far is LIN TTM payout ratio from its all-time high?
LIN TTM payout ratio is currently -56.19% below its historical high of 91.69% set on December 2, 2020
How does LIN TTM payout ratio rank versus sector peers?
LIN TTM payout ratio is higher than 88.17% of companies in Basic Materials sector
When is LIN next earnings release?
The next earnings release for LIN is on
What is LIN next ex-dividend date?
As of today, the next dividend for LIN has not been scheduled
Quarterly Payout Ratio
Summary
- Current Value
- As of today, LIN quarterly payout ratio is 35.55%, down -8.80% on
- Historical Performance
- LIN quarterly payout ratio is down -13.92% year-over-year, and down -20.45% over the past 3 years
- All-Time High Comparison
- LIN quarterly payout ratio is currently -92.29% below its historical high of 461.22% set on
- 3-Year Low Comparison
- LIN quarterly payout ratio is at its 3-year low
- Sector Comparison
- LIN quarterly payout ratio is higher than 86.64% of companies in Basic Materials sector
Performance
| Metric | Date | Value | 3M | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Quarterly Payout Ratio | 35.55% | -8.8% | -13.9% | -20.4% | -48.7% | |
| Annual Payout Ratio | 39.41% | – | +0.7% | -28.8% | -52.6% | |
| TTM Payout Ratio | 40.17% | +1.9% | -1.6% | -29.3% | -50.9% | |
| Price | $444.08 | -3.1% | +5.7% | +38.0% | +64.2% | |
| TTM Dividend Yield | 1.35% | +4.7% | +2.3% | -6.9% | -4.9% | |
| Quarterly Dividends Paid | $701.00M | -0.4% | +5.9% | +20.6% | +38.5% | |
| TTM Dividend Per Share | $6.00 | +1.9% | +7.9% | +28.2% | +55.8% | |
| Quarterly Free Cash Flow | $1.67B | +75.3% | +0.4% | -10.8% | +52.4% | |
| Quarterly Revenue | $8.62B | +1.4% | +3.1% | -2.1% | +25.7% | |
| Quarterly EPS | $4.09 | +9.7% | +26.9% | +61.0% | +210.0% |
Quarterly Payout Ratio Highs
| Period | High | Date | Current |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1Y | 41.48% | -14.3% | |
| 3Y | 43.06% | N/A | -17.4% |
| 5Y | 142.68% | -75.1% | |
| All | 461.22% | -92.3% |
Quarterly Payout Ratio Lows
| Period | Low | Date | Current |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1Y | 35.55% | at low | |
| 3Y | 35.55% | at low | |
| 5Y | 35.55% | at low | |
| All | 13.71% | +159.3% |
Quarterly Payout Ratio History
FAQ
What is the current quarterly payout ratio of LIN?
As of today, LIN quarterly payout ratio is 35.55%
What is LIN quarterly payout ratio most recent change?
LIN quarterly payout ratio was down -8.80% on September 30, 2025
What is 1-year change in LIN quarterly payout ratio?
LIN quarterly payout ratio is down -13.92% year-over-year
How far is LIN quarterly payout ratio from its all-time high?
LIN quarterly payout ratio is currently -92.29% below its historical high of 461.22% set on December 31, 2017
How does LIN quarterly payout ratio rank versus sector peers?
LIN quarterly payout ratio is higher than 86.64% of companies in Basic Materials sector
When is LIN next earnings release?
The next earnings release for LIN is on
What is LIN next ex-dividend date?
As of today, the next dividend for LIN has not been scheduled
Payout Ratio Formula
Data Sources & References
- LIN Official Website www.linde.com
- Most Recent Quarterly Report (10-Q) www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1707925/000162828025047710/0001628280-25-047710-index.htm
- Most Recent Annual Report (10-K) www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1707925/000162828025007990/0001628280-25-007990-index.htm
- LIN Profile on Yahoo Finance finance.yahoo.com/quote/LIN
- LIN Profile on NASDAQ.com www.nasdaq.com/market-activity/stocks/lin
