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title: "LIN: Q2 2026 saw 9% sales growth and double-digit EPS gains, driven by pricing and volume strength"
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description: "Q2 2026 sales rose 9% year-over-year to $9.29 billion, with net income up 9% and diluted EPS up 11%. Adjusted operating profit and EBITDA margins remained strong, supported by higher pricing, volume growth, and productivity gains, despite cost inflation and ongoing legal risks.Original document: Linde plc [LIN] SEC 10-Q Quarterly Report — Jul. 31 2026DisclaimerThis is an AI-generated summary and may contain inaccuracies. Please verify any important information with the original source."
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# LIN: Q2 2026 saw 9% sales growth and double-digit EPS gains, driven by pricing and volume strength

Q2 2026 sales rose 9% year-over-year to $9.29 billion, with net income up 9% and diluted EPS up 11%. Adjusted operating profit and EBITDA margins remained strong, supported by higher pricing, volume growth, and productivity gains, despite cost inflation and ongoing legal risks.

Original document: Linde plc \[LIN\] SEC 10-Q Quarterly Report — Jul. 31 2026

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