Linde plc (LIN) Major Shareholders
Linde shareholders at a glance
The largest holder of Linde stock is Vanguard Capital Management LLC, with 30.2 million shares (6.55% of the company), worth about $14.79 billion as of September 25, 2026. The 10 largest holders together own 35.6%.
In Q2 2026, 2,408 institutional holdings reports listed shares worth $205.00 billion.
Major holders as of September 25, 2026; quarterly totals from institutional holdings reports (latest Q2 2026).
Linde plc
Shareholders Summary
2026Q2
Ownership by Type
Geographic Distribution
Largest Linde shareholders
| Holder | Shares | % of company | Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vanguard Capital Management LLC | 30.2 million | 6.55% | $14.8B |
| BlackRock Advisors LLC | 27.2 million | 5.89% | $13.3B |
| State Street Corporation | 20.3 million | 4.41% | $10.0B |
| Capital Research & Management Co. (Global Investors) | 17.4 million | 3.78% | $8.5B |
| Invesco Advisers, Inc. | 15.3 million | 3.32% | $7.5B |
| Vanguard Portfolio Management LLC | 12.5 million | 2.70% | $6.1B |
| Geode Capital Management LLC | 11.9 million | 2.59% | $5.8B |
| T. Rowe Price International Ltd. | 11.8 million | 2.57% | $5.8B |
| BlackRock Life Ltd. | 9.3 million | 2.02% | $4.6B |
| Fidelity Management & Research Co. LLC | 8.3 million | 1.80% | $4.1B |
As of September 25, 2026.
Linde institutional holdings by quarter
| Quarter | Reports | Shares | Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Q2 2026 | 2,408 | – | $205.0B |
| Q1 2026 | 2,358 | 388.0 million | $193.0B |
| Q4 2025 | 2,196 | 394.0 million | $167.0B |
| Q3 2025 | 2,186 | 385.0 million | $182.0B |
| Q2 2025 | 2,188 | 387.0 million | $181.0B |
| Q1 2025 | 2,140 | 388.0 million | $181.0B |
| Q4 2024 | 2,094 | 392.0 million | $164.0B |
| Q3 2024 | 2,007 | 399.0 million | $190.0B |
Shares and value held by institutions that file quarterly holdings reports (options not included).
Questions and answers
Who owns the most Linde stock?
Vanguard Capital Management LLC, with 6.55% of the company (as of September 25, 2026). Next: BlackRock Advisors LLC (5.89%) and State Street Corporation (4.41%).
How many institutions own Linde stock?
2,408 institutional holdings reports listed Linde shares in Q2 2026 worth $205.00 billion.
