Meridian Investment Counsel Boosts Linde PLC Holdings

The investment firm increased its stake in the industrial gases company by over 165% in Q4 2025.

Apr. 5, 2026 at 10:37am

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Meridian Investment Counsel Inc. grew its position in shares of Linde PLC (NASDAQ:LIN) by 165.3% during the fourth quarter, according to its most recent filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The fund now owns 3,870 shares of the basic materials company's stock, worth approximately $1.65 million.

Why it matters

Linde is a major global provider of industrial, specialty and medical gases, with a business model centered on production, processing and distribution. The significant increase in Meridian's stake suggests the investment firm sees strong potential in Linde's future performance and growth prospects.

The details

Meridian Investment Counsel Inc. added 2,411 shares of Linde to its portfolio in Q4 2025, bringing its total holdings to 3,870 shares. This represents a 165.3% increase compared to the previous quarter. Linde's stock price has seen steady growth, closing at $502.60 per share on the latest trading day.

  • Meridian Investment Counsel Inc. filed its Q4 2025 holdings report with the SEC in early April 2026.
  • The firm increased its Linde stake during the fourth quarter of 2025.

The players

Meridian Investment Counsel Inc.

An investment management firm based in Meridian, Idaho that oversees a portfolio of equity and fixed-income investments.

Linde PLC

A multinational industrial gases and engineering company that supplies gases, related technologies and services to a wide range of industries worldwide.

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The takeaway

Meridian Investment Counsel's significant increase in its Linde holdings suggests the firm sees strong growth potential in the industrial gases company, which could signal positive momentum for Linde's stock performance going forward.