If you'd invested in Linde plc (LIN): performance and returns
Looking for Linde plc's share price history and how much the stock has returned? Here's its year-by-year performance and what $1,000 invested at different dates would be worth today.
💰 Calculator: how much would Linde plc have returned?
This calculator shows how much Linde plc stock would have returned based on the amount invested and the starting year. Pick a sum and a year and you'll instantly see what it would be worth today and the total gain. Real prices, excluding dividends.
If I'd invested $1,000 in Linde plc
| Investment | Worth today | Gain |
|---|---|---|
| 1 years ago | $1,239 | +24% |
| 3 years ago | $1,591 | +59% |
| 5 years ago | $1,969 | +97% |
| 10 years ago | $5,068 | +407% |
| since inception (1992) | $68,620 | +6762% |
Return by year (Linde plc)
| Year | Return | $1,000 invested at year start |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 (YTD) | +22% | $1,217 (+22%) |
| 2025 | +2% | $1,239 (+24%) |
| 2024 | +2% | $1,264 (+26%) |
| 2023 | +26% | $1,591 (+59%) |
| 2022 | -6% | $1,498 (+50%) |
| 2021 | +31% | $1,969 (+97%) |
| 2020 | +24% | $2,437 (+144%) |
| 2019 | +36% | $3,326 (+233%) |
| 2018 | +1% | $3,355 (+235%) |
| 2017 | +32% | $4,428 (+343%) |
| 2016 | +14% | $5,068 (+407%) |
Frequently asked questions
How much does LIN return?
$1,000 invested in Linde plc 10 years ago would be worth $5,068 today, i.e. +18%/yr on average (price, excluding dividends).
What was LIN's best/worst year?
Best year: 2019 (+36%). Worst year: 2022 (-6%). Year-by-year detail is above.
How much would $1,000 invested in LIN since inception be worth?
Since 1992, $1,000 would have become $68,620 (+6762%). Past performance is not a guarantee.
Do Linde plc's returns include dividends?
No — these returns are price-only. If Linde plc pays a dividend, its total return would be somewhat higher — see its dividend page.
What is Linde plc's average annual return (ROI)?
Linde plc's return on investment is about +18%/yr over 10 years (price, excluding dividends), versus the S&P 500's ~10%/yr over the long run.