Linde plc (NASDAQ: LIN) is among the 15 Blue Chip Dividend Stocks for a Passive Income Portfolio. CICC has initiated coverage on LIN with an Outperform rating and a $510 price target. The company reported strong earnings in Q3 2025, with $8.6 billion in revenue, 3% growth YoY, and an EPS of $4.21.

Linde plc (NASDAQ: LIN) saw an 8% YoY growth in operating cash flow at $2.9 billion, with free cash flow of $1.6 billion after expenditures. This stable cash position allowed LIN to cover dividends and share repurchases worth $1.68 billion, achieving its 32nd consecutive year of dividend growth in 2025. LIN is a global chemical company and industrial gas supplier.

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