Oct 29, 7:10 AM ET
Linde plc reported third-quarter 2026 sales of $9.4 billion, representing a 9% increase year-over-year, alongside net income of $1,692 million and diluted EPS of $3.66. On an adjusted basis, operating profit reached $2.8 billion and adjusted diluted EPS rose 9% to $4.59, while management updated full-year 2026 adjusted EPS guidance to a range of $17.82 to $17.92.
- Third-quarter 2026 sales reached $9.4 billion, up 9% year-over-year, with underlying sales growing 5%.
- Adjusted diluted earnings per share for the quarter were $4.59, up 9% compared to the prior-year period.
- Operating cash flow for the quarter was $3.2 billion, an increase of 8% year-over-year.
- Full-year 2026 adjusted diluted EPS guidance was set at $17.82 to $17.92.
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Jul 31, 7:24 AM ET
Linde plc reported second-quarter 2026 sales of $9.3 billion, up 9% from a year earlier, and GAAP diluted EPS of $4.15, up 11%. The company also guided to full-year 2026 adjusted EPS of $17.70 to $17.90, representing 8% to 9% growth, which signals continued earnings growth for shareholders although operating margin fell 60 basis points.
- Q2 2026 sales were $9,289 million, up 9%, with underlying sales up 4% from 2% price and 2% volume
- Adjusted EPS was $4.50, up 10%; GAAP diluted EPS was $4.15, up 11%
- Full-year 2026 adjusted EPS guidance is $17.70 to $17.90; third-quarter guidance is $4.45 to $4.55
- Operating margin was 27.5% and adjusted operating margin 29.5%, with operating margin 60 basis points lower than the prior year
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May 13, 4:01 PM ET
Linde plc issued three series of euro-denominated notes on May 13, 2026, totaling €1.6 billion in net proceeds after manager fees. The company said the proceeds will fund general corporate purposes, and the filing describes a new issuance under its €25 billion European debt program.
- Issued €600 million Floating Rate Notes due 2028, €500 million 3.200% Notes due 2030 and €500 million 3.800% Notes due 2036
- Net proceeds of approximately €1,595 million after fees to the managers, before other offering expenses
- Notes were admitted to the Luxembourg Stock Exchange, and the program base prospectus is dated May 4, 2026
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May 1, 6:47 AM ET
Linde reported first-quarter 2026 sales of $8.8 billion, up 8% from a year earlier, and diluted EPS of $3.98, up 13%. The company also projected full-year 2026 adjusted EPS of $17.60 to $17.90, which it says is 7% to 9% growth, and second-quarter adjusted EPS of $4.40 to $4.50.
- Q1 2026 sales $8.8 billion, up 8%; underlying sales up 3%
- Reported diluted EPS $3.98, up 13%; adjusted EPS $4.33, up 10%
- Adjusted operating margin 30.0%, down 10 basis points year over year
- 2026 adjusted EPS guidance $17.60-$17.90; Q2 2026 guidance $4.40-$4.50
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