B vs LIN
Barrick Mining Corporation compared with Linde plc on yield, payout growth, payment schedule, cost and risk.
Quick take
- B yields more today: 1.59% vs 1.37% (forward).
- LIN has grown its payout faster: 8.7%/yr vs -3.9%/yr over the last 5 years.
- Both pay every quarter.
- LIN has the longer streak of annual increases: 32 years vs 1.
- Over the last year B delivered the higher total return: +69.2% vs -0.8% (price change plus payouts).
- LIN raises fewer payout-risk flags on our heuristic (low vs low).
Generated from the latest data on both pages. Not a recommendation.
Side by side
| Metric | B | LIN |
|---|---|---|
| Share price | $44.10 | $468.38 |
| TTM yield | 2.14% | 1.35% |
| Forward yield | 1.59% | 1.37% |
| Annual payout per share | $0.70 | $6.40 |
| Payment frequency | Quarterly | Quarterly |
| Next ex-date | Nov 30, 2026 (est.) | Dec 2, 2026 (est.) |
| Payout ratio (earnings) | 24% | 40% |
| 1-year payout growth | +16.7% | +7.0% |
| 5-year payout CAGR | -3.9% | +8.7% |
| Consecutive years of increases | 1 year | 32 years |
| Payout consistency (last 12) | 73/100 | 93/100 |
| 1-year total return | +69.2% | -0.8% |
| 1-year price return | +65.6% | -2.1% |
| Size (market cap / AUM) | 72.6B | 215.9B |
| Years paying | 38.8 | 34.0 |
| Payout risk (heuristic) | Low | Low |
| Sector / category | Basic Materials | Basic Materials |
✓ marks the more favourable figure where one exists (higher yield, growth, streak, consistency, return and size; lower cost, payout ratio and risk).
$10,000 invested today
| B | LIN | |
|---|---|---|
| Shares | 226.8 | 21.4 |
| Income per year | $159 | $137 |
| Income per month (avg) | $13 | $11 |
Next payments
| Ex-date | Pay date | Per share | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| B Nov 30, 2026 | Dec 14, 2026 | $0.175 | Est. |
| B Mar 1, 2027 | Mar 15, 2027 | $0.175 | Est. |
| B May 31, 2027 | Jun 14, 2027 | $0.175 | Est. |
| LIN Dec 2, 2026 | Dec 16, 2026 | $1.60 | Est. |
| LIN Mar 2, 2027 | Mar 16, 2027 | $1.60 | Est. |
| LIN May 31, 2027 | Jun 14, 2027 | $1.60 | Est. |
Annual payouts per share
BLIN
Regular payments only; the current year is year to date. Per-share amounts are not directly comparable when share prices differ, so read this chart for growth trends.
FAQ
Which has the higher dividend yield, B or LIN?
B currently has the higher trailing yield: B yields 2.14% and LIN yields 1.35%. Yield changes daily with price, so check the live figures above.
How often do B and LIN pay?
B pays every quarter and LIN pays every quarter. B's next ex-date is Nov 30, 2026 and LIN's is Dec 2, 2026.
Which has grown its dividend faster, B or LIN?
LIN has grown its payout faster: 8.7%/yr vs -3.9%/yr over the last 5 years.
Is B or LIN better for income?
It depends on what you are optimising for. B and LIN differ in yield, growth, payment schedule and risk profile; the table above puts every metric side by side so you can weigh them for your own goals. This page is data, not advice.