Linde price target raised to $530 from $495 at Morgan Stanley

Group 1 - Morgan Stanley raised the price target on Linde (LIN) to $530 from $495, maintaining an Overweight rating on the shares [1] - The operating environment remains challenging, but Linde is expected to show better growth in 2026 compared to 2025 due to fewer and less intense headwinds [1] - Factors contributing to Linde's anticipated growth include increased productivity, benefits from project startups and bolt-on acquisitions, foreign exchange tailwinds, and potential macroeconomic improvements as the year progresses [1]