LIN monthly performance report
Explore LIN's monthly returns, drawdown, and seasonality trends — updated every month.
LIN monthly report
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Key takeaways
- Linde plc (LIN) closed September 2026 at $460.40, down 5.96% for the month and −3.28% over the trailing 12 months.
- Year-to-date, LIN is +7.98%, underperforming the S&P 500 which has returned +11.70% YTD.
- The stock is trading −4.32% versus its 200-day moving average ($481.20), a cautious technical signal.
- Over the past three years, LIN has underperformed the S&P 500 by −52.89%, with a relative strength index reading of 69.2.
- Win rate over the trailing 39 months stands at 51.3% — 20 positive months versus 19 negative months.
Linde plc ended September 2026 at $460.40, posting a monthly return of −5.96%. The S&P 500 returned −0.70% over the same window, leaving relative performance at −5.26%.
The current quarter stands at −11.28% (Q3 2026 (QTD)), while medium-term trend remains soft: price is −4.32% versus the 200-day moving average ($481.20).
Year-to-date, LIN is +7.98% against SPY +11.70%, a gap of −3.72%. The stock is currently −16.02% below its 52-week high, with maximum 3-year drawdown at −19.95%.
| Period | LIN | S&P 500 (SPY) | Excess return |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Day | +0.42% | −0.12% | +0.54% |
| 1 Week | −1.25% | −0.34% | −0.91% |
| 1 Month | −5.96% | −0.70% | −5.26% |
| 3 Months | −11.71% | +2.80% | −14.51% |
| 6 Months | −6.12% | +13.85% | −19.97% |
| YTD | +7.98% | +11.70% | −3.72% |
| 12 Months | −3.28% | +15.01% | −18.29% |
| 3 Years | +18.80% | +71.69% | −52.89% |
| Rank | Month | Return |
|---|---|---|
| #1 | Feb 2026 | +11.18% |
| #2 | Feb 2024 | +10.87% |
| #3 | Nov 2023 | +8.27% |
| #4 | Jan 2026 | +7.17% |
| #5 | Jan 2025 | +6.56% |
| Rank | Month | Return |
|---|---|---|
| #1 | Oct 2025 | −11.94% |
| #2 | Dec 2024 | −9.18% |
| #3 | Jul 2026 | −7.82% |
| #4 | Sep 2026 | −5.96% |
| #5 | Apr 2024 | −5.03% |
| Quarter | Return |
|---|---|
| Q2 2025 | +0.76% |
| Q3 2025 | +1.24% |
| Q4 2025 | −10.23% |
| Q1 2026 | +16.27% |
| Q2 2026 | +4.68% |
| Q3 2026 (QTD) | −11.28% |
| Year | Return |
|---|---|
| 2023 | +25.92% |
| 2024 | +1.94% |
| 2025 | +1.84% |
| 2026 | +7.98% |
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| 52-Week High | $548.20 (2026-07-07) |
| 52-Week Low | $387.78 (2025-12-08) |
| Current Price | $460.40 |
| 200-Day Moving Average | $481.20 |
| Price vs 200DMA | −4.32% |
| 3-Year Maximum Drawdown | −19.95% (2025-12-08) |
| Current Drawdown from 52W High | −16.02% |
| RS metric | Value |
|---|---|
| RS Index (3-year, rebased to 100) | 69.2 |
| 3-Year Excess Return vs S&P 500 | −52.89% |
| RS Peak | 105.4 (Mar 2024) |
| RS Trough | 65.2 (Dec 2025) |
| Status | Underperforming Benchmark |
Frequently asked questions
What was LIN's return for this report period?
LIN returned −5.96% in the latest monthly window ending 2026-09-18.
Has LIN outperformed SPY year to date?
YTD LIN: +7.98% vs SPY: +11.70%.
What is LIN's 12-month return?
−3.28% over the trailing 12 months.
Is LIN above or below its 200-day moving average?
Price is −4.32% versus 200DMA ($481.20).
What is the maximum drawdown in the 3-year window?
−19.95% on 2025-12-08.