Linde plc (LIN) Shares Outstanding: 0.47
Is Linde plc’s shares outstanding high or low?
Linde plc's shares outstanding of 0.47 is in line with its 5-year average of 0.50, near the low end of its 5-year range (0.47–0.53).
The shares outstanding for Linde plc (LIN) is 0.47. It is below its 12-month average by 1.33% (0.47).
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LIN Shares Outstanding Metrics
SHARES OUTSTANDING
0.47
SHARES OUTSTANDING AVG TTM
0.47
SHARES OUTSTANDING AVG 3Y
0.48
SHARES OUTSTANDING AVG 5Y
0.50
SHARES OUTSTANDING AVG 10Y
0.43
SHARES OUTSTANDING AVG 15Y
0.39
SHARES OUTSTANDING AVG 20Y
0.37
CURRENT VS TTM AVG
-1.33%
CURRENT VS 3Y AVG
-3.52%
CURRENT VS 5Y AVG
-6.02%
CURRENT VS 10Y AVG
+8.96%
CURRENT VS 15Y AVG
+20.28%
CURRENT VS 20Y AVG
+25.71%
Share Structure
Shares Outstanding
466.25M
Float Shares
N/A
Stock Price
$515.59
Market Cap
$238.5B
Annual Shares Outstanding History
| Year | Weighted Average Shares | YoY Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 466.25M | -2.62% |
| 2024 | 478.77M | -1.93% |
| 2023 | 488.19M | -2.31% |
| 2022 | 499.74M | -3.32% |
| 2021 | 516.90M | -1.87% |
| 2020 | 526.74M | -2.65% |
| 2019 | 541.09M | +63.77% |
| 2018 | 330.40M | +15.42% |
| 2017 | 286.26M | +0.20% |
| 2016 | 285.68M | -0.46% |
| 2015 | 287.00M | -1.88% |
| 2014 | 292.49M | -1.02% |
| 2013 | 295.52M | -0.94% |
| 2012 | 298.32M | -1.30% |
| 2011 | 302.24M | -1.46% |
| 2010 | 306.72M | -0.31% |
| 2009 | 307.68M | -1.59% |
| 2008 | 312.66M | -1.99% |
| 2007 | 319.00M | -1.39% |
| 2006 | 323.50M | -0.08% |
| 2005 | 323.76M | -0.65% |
| 2004 | 325.89M | -0.15% |
| 2003 | 326.39M | +0.26% |
| 2002 | 325.54M | +0.78% |
| 2001 | 323.02M | +1.50% |
| 2000 | 318.25M | -0.10% |
| 1999 | 318.56M | +0.52% |
| 1998 | 316.92M | +0.23% |
| 1997 | 316.19M | +3.56% |
| 1996 | 305.31M | - |
Relationship: Market Cap = Shares Outstanding × Stock Price
Key concepts:
- Float shares: Shares available for public trading
- Dilution: When new shares are issued, existing shareholders own less
- Buybacks: Reduce share count, increasing EPS and ownership stake
- Stock splits: Increase share count but don't change market cap
Linde plc Shares Outstanding Formula & Definition
Shares Outstanding represents the total number of shares issued by a company that are held by all shareholders. Changes in share count affect EPS and ownership dilution.
Expanded definitions: Investopedia, Wikipedia, Corporate Finance Institute
Linde plc Shares Outstanding FAQ
- What is the shares outstanding for Linde plc (LIN)?
- The shares outstanding for LIN stock is 0.47.
- Is Linde plc's shares outstanding high or low?
- Linde plc's shares outstanding of 0.47 is in line with its 5-year average of 0.50, near the low end of its 5-year range (0.47–0.53).
- What is the TTM average shares outstanding for Linde plc (LIN)?
- The TTM average shares outstanding for LIN stock is 0.47.
- What is the 3Y average shares outstanding for Linde plc (LIN)?
- The 3Y average shares outstanding for LIN stock is 0.48.
- What is the 5Y average shares outstanding for Linde plc (LIN)?
- The 5Y average shares outstanding for LIN stock is 0.50.
- What is the 10Y average shares outstanding for Linde plc (LIN)?
- The 10Y average shares outstanding for LIN stock is 0.43.
- What is the 15Y average shares outstanding for Linde plc (LIN)?
- The 15Y average shares outstanding for LIN stock is 0.39.
- What is the 20Y average shares outstanding for Linde plc (LIN)?
- The 20Y average shares outstanding for LIN stock is 0.37.
Linde plc Shares Outstanding History
| DATE | SHARES OUTSTANDING |
|---|---|
| 2025-12-31 | 0.47 |
| 2024-12-31 | 0.48 |
| 2023-12-31 | 0.49 |
| 2022-12-31 | 0.50 |
| 2021-12-31 | 0.52 |
| 2020-12-31 | 0.53 |
| 2019-12-31 | 0.54 |
| 2018-12-31 | 0.33 |
| 2017-12-31 | 0.29 |
| 2016-12-31 | 0.29 |
| 2015-12-31 | 0.29 |
| 2014-12-31 | 0.29 |
| 2013-12-31 | 0.30 |
| 2012-12-31 | 0.30 |
| 2011-12-31 | 0.30 |
| 2010-12-31 | 0.31 |
| 2009-12-31 | 0.31 |
| 2008-12-31 | 0.31 |
| 2007-12-31 | 0.32 |
| 2006-12-31 | 0.32 |
| 2005-12-31 | 0.32 |
| 2004-12-31 | 0.33 |
| 2003-12-31 | 0.33 |
| 2002-12-31 | 0.33 |
| 2001-12-31 | 0.32 |
| 2000-12-31 | 0.32 |
| 1999-12-31 | 0.32 |
| 1998-12-31 | 0.32 |
| 1997-12-31 | 0.32 |
| 1996-12-31 | 0.31 |
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About Linde plc
Linde plc functions as a global industrial gas and engineering powerhouse, extending its operations throughout North and South America, Europe, the Middle East, Africa, and the Asia Pacific. The company's comprehensive product line features atmospheric gases like oxygen, nitrogen, argon, and various rare gases, alongside a diverse array of process gases such as carbon dioxide, helium, hydrogen, specialized electronic gases, and acetylene. Beyond gas supply, Linde is also adept at designing and constructing turnkey process plants. These engineering solutions serve both third-party customers and its own gas business facilities, covering types like olefin, natural gas, air separation, hydrogen, and synthesis gas plants. Linde's extensive client base spans numerous sectors, including healthcare, energy, general manufacturing, food and beverage carbonation, fiber-optics, steel production, aerospace, chemicals, and water treatment. Established in 1879, the company is headquartered in Woking, United Kingdom.
- Sector
- Basic Materials
- Industry
- Chemicals - Specialty
- CEO
- Sanjiv Lamba