LIN monthly performance report
Monthly LIN research: returns, drawdown, relative strength, seasonality, and key stats.
LIN monthly report
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Key takeaways
- Linde plc (LIN) closed August 2026 at $491.05, up 2.65% for the month and +4.51% over the trailing 12 months.
- Year-to-date, LIN is +15.16%, outperforming the S&P 500 which has returned +12.89% YTD.
- The stock is trading +3.51% versus its 200-day moving average ($474.41), a bullish technical signal.
- Over the past three years, LIN has underperformed the S&P 500 by −42.32%, with a relative strength index reading of 74.7.
- Win rate over the trailing 39 months stands at 56.4% — 22 positive months versus 17 negative months.
Linde plc ended August 2026 at $491.05, posting a monthly return of +2.65%. The S&P 500 returned +3.05% over the same window, leaving relative performance at −0.40%.
The current quarter stands at −7.22% (Q3 2026 (QTD)), while medium-term trend remains constructive: price is +3.51% versus the 200-day moving average ($474.41).
Year-to-date, LIN is +15.16% against SPY +12.89%, a gap of +2.28%. The stock is currently −10.43% below its 52-week high, with maximum 3-year drawdown at −19.95%.
| Period | LIN | S&P 500 (SPY) | Excess return |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Day | +1.32% | −0.20% | +1.52% |
| 1 Week | −3.94% | +3.90% | −7.84% |
| 1 Month | +2.65% | +3.05% | −0.40% |
| 3 Months | −2.01% | +7.11% | −9.13% |
| 6 Months |