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AI brief of an SEC Form 8-K · Linde (LIN)

Linde Reports Third-Quarter 2026 Sales of $9.4 Billion and Adjusted EPS of $4.59

Mixed Impact 3 of 5 earnings

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.

Key points

  • 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.

The filing

CompanyLinde (LIN)
Form8-K, current report
Filed with the SECOct 29, 2026, 7:10 AM ET
Accession number0001654954-26-009199

Items reported: 2.02 Results of Operations

Read the filing on SEC.gov ↗

Written by AI on Oct 29, 2026, 7:17 AM ET, from this filing only.

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