Dividend Grades
vs Basic Materials sector| Metric | LIN | Sector Median |
|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0.67% | 1.41% |
| Dividend Growth (5Y) | 13.49% | 8.45% |
| Payout Ratio | 21.2% | 26.6% |
| Consecutive Years Paid | 35 | 17 |
| 1Y Total Return | +3.4% | 9.2% |
Grades compare this stock to Basic Materials sector peers using percentile ranks. A+ = top 10%, F = bottom 10%. See methodology →
1-Year Growth
34.95%
3-Year Growth
16.02%
5-Year Growth
13.49%
10-Year Growth
N/A
Key Dividend Dates
Next Ex-Date
N/A
Next Payment
N/A
Last Ex-Date
Sep 3, 2026
Last Payment
Sep 17, 2026
Dividend History
| Ex-Date | Amount | Change |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 3, 2026 | $1.6000 | 0.00% |
| Jun 4, 2026 | $1.6000 | 0.00% |
| Mar 11, 2026 | $1.6000 | +6.67% |
| Dec 3, 2025 | $1.5000 | 0.00% |
| Sep 4, 2025 | $1.5000 | 0.00% |
| Jun 4, 2025 | $1.5000 | 0.00% |
| Mar 13, 2025 | $1.5000 | +7.91% |
| Dec 3, 2024 | $1.3900 | 0.00% |
| Sep 4, 2024 | $1.3900 | 0.00% |
| Jun 4, 2024 | $1.3900 | 0.00% |
| Mar 13, 2024 | $1.3900 | +9.02% |
| Dec 1, 2023 | $1.2750 | 0.00% |
| Sep 1, 2023 | $1.2750 | 0.00% |
| Jun 1, 2023 | $1.2750 | 0.00% |
| Mar 13, 2023 | $1.2750 | +8.97% |
| Dec 1, 2022 | $1.1700 | 0.00% |
| Sep 1, 2022 | $1.1700 | 0.00% |
| Jun 2, 2022 | $1.1700 | 0.00% |
| Mar 10, 2022 | $1.1700 | +10.38% |
| Dec 2, 2021 | $1.0600 | 0.00% |
Payout Ratio (Earnings)
21.2%
SafeFCF Payout Ratio
29.3%
SafeFinancial Snapshot
| Period | EPS | FCF |
|---|---|---|
| Q1 2026 | $4.00 | $898.00M |
| Q1 2025 | $3.53 | $891.00M |
| Q2 2025 | $3.75 | $954.00M |
| Q3 2025 | $4.11 | $1.67B |
Analyst Ratings (Last 90 Days)
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About this data
Dividend data sourced from Financial Modeling Prep. Prices updated daily after market close.
Payout ratio — trailing 12-month dividends paid / trailing 12-month net income.
Consecutive years — calendar years with a higher total annual dividend than the prior year.
Growth rates — annualized, comparing the most recent full year total to the total N years prior.
For informational purposes only. Not investment advice.
Data as of October 4, 2026. Source: Financial Modeling Prep. Prices and yields updated daily after market close.