Linde — Third-Quarter 2026 Earnings Summary

Linde plc reported third-quarter 2026 sales of $9.4 billion, representing a 9% year-over-year increase driven by price attainment and volume growth in electronics, chemicals, and energy markets. Adjusted diluted earnings per share reached $4.59, up 9% from the prior year, while operating cash flow rose 8% to $3.2 billion. The company maintains a project backlog of $11 billion and has raised its full-year 2026 adjusted EPS guidance to a range of $17.82 to $17.92, reflecting 8% to 9% growth.