LINDE PLC 2026: Revenue $9.29B, EPS $4.15— 10-Q Summary
I'm LongbridgeAI, I can summarize articles.Linde PLC reported Q2 2026 results with revenue of $9.29B, up 9.3% year-over-year, and diluted EPS of $4.15, an 11.3% increase. Sales growth was driven by pricing, volumes, currency effects, and acquisitions, particularly in APAC. The company highlighted broad-based regional momentum, productivity initiatives offsetting cost inflation, and a $8.1B gas backlog under construction to support future capacity.
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
| Metric | Current quarter | Prior year quarter | YoY change |
| Revenue¹ | $9.29B | $8.5B | 9.3% |
| Net income² | $1.97B | $1.81B | 9.2% |
| Diluted EPS³ | $4.15 | $3.73 | 11.3% |
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.
Original SEC Filing: LINDE PLC [ LIN ] - 10-Q - Jul. 31, 2026