Linde plc (LIN) is recognized among the Top 10 Safest Dividend Stocks in the UK. The company has developed technologies for hydrogen compression and carbon capture, aiming to reduce the carbon footprint. In June 2025, Linde signed a deal to supply industrial gases to a low-carbon ammonia plant in Louisiana, investing $400 million in a new facility.

During the first quarter of 2025, Linde reported $8.1 billion in revenue, a 1% increase from the previous year. Operating cash flow rose by 11% to $2.2 billion, with free cash flow reaching $891 million after $1.27 billion in capital expenditures. The company returned $1.808 billion to shareholders through dividends and buybacks.

Linde currently offers a quarterly dividend of $1.50 per share, raised by 8% in February. This marks 32 consecutive years of dividend growth, positioning LIN as one of the top FTSE dividend stocks with a yield of 1.27%. While LIN shows investment potential, other AI stocks may offer greater upside with less downside risk.

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