LINDE PLC reported results for the quarter with revenue of $9.29B and diluted EPS of $4.15, versus $8.5B and $3.73 a year earlier, reflecting 9% sales growth and higher net income.

Financial Highlights

MetricCurrent quarterPrior year quarterYoY changeRevenue¹$9.29B$8.5B9.3%Net income²$1.97B$1.81B9.2%Diluted EPS³$4.15$3.7311.3%

¹ Reported as “Sales”. ² Reported as “Net Income (Including Noncontrolling Interests)”. ³ Reported as “Diluted earnings per share”.

Business Highlights

  • Sales rose 9% year-over-year, driven by pricing (+2%), volumes (+2%), and contributions from currency and acquisitions.
  • Volume gains were led by electronics, manufacturing, chemicals and energy; APAC project start-ups also boosted equipment sales.
  • Regional momentum was broad-based with APAC sales up 13% and EMEA growth aided by currency effects.
  • Productivity initiatives helped offset cost inflation, improving operating profit and adjusted margins.
  • Capital investment increased for new plants, and roughly $8.1B of gas backlog is under construction to support future capacity.

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