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Although the revenue and EPS for Linde (LIN) give a sense of how its business performed in the quarter ended December 2024, it might be worth considering how some key metrics compare with Wall Street estimates and the year-ago numbers.

LIN's Q4 earnings are likely to have been affected by the economic slowdown in Europe and China, which might have dampened the demand for industrial gases.

Bank of America, Advanced Micro Devices, Linde, Comstock and Kingsway are included in this Analyst Blog.

I reiterate a ‘Buy' rating for Linde with a one-year target price of $520 per share, driven by double-digit EPS growth and effective cost management. Linde reported 3% growth in underlying revenue and 6% growth in adjusted operating profits, with strong pricing and productivity despite flattish volume growth. High-quality project backlog, including semiconductor manufacturing facilities and green energy initiatives, positions Linde for near-term business growth and profitability.

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Keep an eye on hydrogen stocks to buy on the dip. For one, according to Energy Secretary Jennifer Granholm, as noted by E&E News , the “Treasury Department would come out with a final rule shortly referring to guidance for companies to obtain new hydrogen tax credits under the Inflation Reduction Act.

Plug Power (NASDAQ: PLUG ) is the first company to come to mind when discussing favorite hydrogen stocks. However, the story has not been delivered as expected.

The recent dividend hike reflects Linde's (LIN) strong commitment to returning capital to shareholders.

Hydrogen is a volatile gas. When mishandled, hydrogen is flammable and can lead to deadly explosions.

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