LinkedIn stock
LinkedIn (LNKD): bought by Microsoft 8 Dec 2016. Peak close $270.76 a share (26 Feb 2015). Final price $196.00 a share (8 Dec 2016). LinkedIn and the other defunct companies are on one page, each with its dates, prices and sources.
Key dates and prices
| Ticker | LNKD |
|---|---|
| Founded | 2003 |
| Listed | 2011 |
| Peak close | $270.76 a share, 26 Feb 2015 |
| Share basis | LNKD Class A common shares (no splits ever) |
| Final price | $196.00 a share, 8 Dec 2016 (cash deal price) |
| What happened | Bought by Microsoft, 8 Dec 2016 |
| Checked | 27 Sep 2026 |
What happened
LinkedIn was founded in 2003 and went public in May 2011 at $45 a share.
On its first trading day the stock more than doubled, closing at $94.25.
Microsoft agreed on June 13, 2016 to buy LinkedIn for $196 a share in cash, a deal valued at $26.2 billion.
At the time of the deal LinkedIn had more than 433 million members worldwide.
The acquisition closed on Dec 8, 2016, and LinkedIn kept its own brand under CEO Jeff Weiner.
Cause: Bought by Microsoft for cash. Accepted Microsoft's $196 invitation, Dec 2016.
What was the ticker symbol for LinkedIn stock?
LinkedIn traded under the ticker LNKD. It was listed in 2011.
What was the peak price of LinkedIn stock?
The peak close was $270.76 a share, on 26 Feb 2015. Share basis: LNKD Class A common shares (no splits ever).
What was the final price of LinkedIn stock?
The final price was $196.00 a share, on 8 Dec 2016 (cash deal price). LinkedIn: bought by Microsoft 8 Dec 2016.
Checked 27 September 2026. History, not advice.
Sources: news.linkedin.com, nbcnews.com, news.microsoft.com, pbs.org, companiesmarketcap.com