Linde plc (LIN) — closed signal from December 2, 2025
Target reached Published before the outcome was known, scored automatically when the window closed on March 2, 2026 — +26% at the close.
Predicted vs. what happened
What happened
Reached its target in 63 days.
The thesis — published December 2, 2025
Linde sells gases used by many industries and has steady long-term contracts and pricing power. The stock dropped before the December 3 ex-dividend date, so short-term buying could work for income-oriented investors. The confirmed $1.50 dividend adds appeal. Recent buying patterns suggest a likely rebound over the next three months toward prior levels.
Primary drivers
- Stable business selling essential gases under long contracts.
- Shares are cheaper now even though the company is strong.
- $1.50 dividend and the ex-dividend date give a timed buying chance.
- Recent higher buying activity supports a short-term rebound.
How it played out
LIN: target reached in 63 days
Lyra published LIN at $403.20 on 2025-12-02 with a short-term thesis for 15% growth. The thesis pointed to stable industrial gas demand under long contracts, pricing power, a lower share price, the $1.50 dividend before the December 3 ex-dividend date, and recent buying activity as support for a rebound over the next three months.
Inside the 2025-12-02 to 2026-03-02 window, LIN reached the $461.98 target in 63 days. It peaked at $510.65 on 2026-02-26, a 26.6% gain, then ended at $508.08. The published thesis played out. The move went beyond the target.
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