LINDE PLC
Business
Linde plc is the world's largest industrial gas company, producing atmospheric gases (oxygen, nitrogen, argon, rare gases) and process gases (hydrogen, helium, carbon dioxide, specialty gases, acetylene) through proprietary cryogenic and non-cryogenic separation technologies. The company distributes gases via on-site plants, merchant bulk liquid, and packaged cylinders, and designs and builds gas production equipment and plants for customers worldwide. Linde serves healthcare, chemicals, energy, manufacturing, metals and mining, food and beverage, and electronics industries across approximately 85 countries, with a majority of sales generated outside the United States.
Summary from 10-K filed 2026-02-25
Financials
Consolidated Statement of Income
| Concept | Trend | FY 2025 2025-12-31 | FY 2024 2024-12-31 | FY 2023 2023-12-31 | FY 2022 2022-12-31 | FY 2021 2021-12-31 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sales | 33,986 | 33,005 | 32,854 | 33,364 | 30,793 | |
| Cost of sales, exclusive of depreciation and amortization | 17,389 | 17,143 | 17,492 | 19,450 | 17,543 | |
| Selling, general and administrative | 3,433 | 3,337 | 3,295 | 3,107 | 3,189 | |
| Depreciation and amortization | 3,763 | 3,780 | 3,816 | 4,204 | 4,635 | |
| Research and development | 147 | 150 | 146 | 143 | 143 | |
| Cost reduction program and other charges | 273 | 145 | 40 | 1,000 | 273 | |
| Other income (expense) - net | −58 | 185 | −41 | −62 | −26 | |
| Operating Profit | 8,923 | 8,635 | 8,024 | 5,369 | 4,984 | |
| Interest expense - net | 255 | 256 | 200 | 63 | — | |
| Net pension and OPEB cost (benefit), excluding service cost | −229 | −190 | −164 | −237 | −192 | |
| Income Before Income Taxes and Equity Investments | 8,897 | 8,569 | 7,988 | 5,543 | 5,099 | |
| Income taxes | 1,989 | 2,002 | 1,814 | 1,434 | 1,262 | |
| Income Before Equity Investments | 6,908 | 6,567 | 6,174 | 4,109 | 3,837 | |
| Income from equity investments | 150 | 170 | 167 | 172 | 119 | |
| Net Income (Including Noncontrolling Interests) | 7,058 | 6,737 | 6,341 | 4,281 | 3,956 | |
| Add: Noncontrolling interests | 160 | 172 | 142 | −134 | — | |
| Net Income Linde plc | 6,898 | 6,565 | 6,199 | 4,147 | 3,826 | |
| Basic earnings per share (in dollars per share) | 14.69 | 13.71 | 12.7 | 8.3 | 7.4 | |
| Diluted earnings per share (in dollars per share) | 14.61 | 13.62 | 12.59 | 8.23 | 7.33 | |
| Basic shares outstanding (in shares) | 469 | 479 | 488 | 500 | 517 | |
| Diluted shares outstanding (in shares) | 472 | 482 | 492 | 504 | 522 |
Consolidated Balance Sheet
| Concept | Trend | FY 2025 2025-12-31 | FY 2024 2024-12-31 | FY 2023 2023-12-31 | FY 2022 2022-12-31 | FY 2021 2021-12-31 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cash and cash equivalents | 5,056 | 4,850 | 4,664 | 5,436 | 2,823 | |
| Accounts receivable - net | 4,966 | 4,622 | 4,718 | 4,559 | 4,499 | |
| Contract assets | 269 | 263 | 196 | 124 | 134 | |
| Inventories | 2,055 | 1,946 | 2,115 | 1,978 | 1,733 | |
| Prepaid and other current assets | 979 | 1,264 | 927 | 950 | 970 | |
| Total Current Assets | 13,325 | 12,945 | 12,620 | 13,047 | 10,159 | |
| Property, plant and equipment - net | 28,260 | 24,775 | 24,552 | 23,548 | 26,003 | |
| Equity investments | 2,015 | 2,130 | 2,190 | 2,350 | 2,619 | |
| Goodwill | 27,927 | 25,937 | 26,751 | 25,817 | 27,038 | |
| Other intangible assets net | 11,871 | 11,330 | 12,399 | 12,420 | 13,802 | |
| Other long-term assets | 3,419 | 3,030 | 2,299 | 2,476 | 1,984 | |
| Total Assets | 86,817 | 80,147 | 80,811 | 79,658 | 81,605 | |
| Accounts payable | 2,810 | 2,507 | 3,020 | 2,995 | 3,503 | |
| Short-term debt | 4,510 | 4,223 | 4,713 | 4,117 | 1,163 | |
| Current portion of long-term debt | 1,796 | 2,057 | 1,263 | 1,599 | 1,709 | |
| Contract liabilities | 1,231 | 1,194 | 1,901 | 3,073 | 2,940 | |
| Accrued taxes | 680 | 637 | 664 | 613 | 429 | |
| Other current liabilities | 4,171 | 3,926 | 4,156 | 4,082 | 3,899 | |
| Total Current Liabilities | 15,198 | 14,544 | 15,717 | 16,479 | 13,643 | |
| Long-term debt | 20,683 | 15,343 | 13,397 | 12,198 | 11,335 | |
| Other long-term liabilities | 4,355 | 4,015 | 3,804 | 2,795 | 4,188 | |
| Deferred credits | 6,840 | 6,757 | 6,798 | 6,799 | 6,998 | |
| Total Liabilities | 47,076 | 40,659 | 39,716 | 38,271 | 36,164 | |
| Commitments and contingencies (Note 17) | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Redeemable noncontrolling interests | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | |
| Ordinary shares, 0.001 par value, authorized 1,750,000,000 shares, 2025 and 2024 issued: 490,766,972 ordinary shares | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | |
| Additional paid-in capital | 39,430 | 39,603 | 39,812 | 40,005 | 40,180 | |
| Retained earnings | 16,608 | 12,634 | 8,845 | 20,541 | 18,710 | |
| Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) | −6,233 | −6,894 | −5,805 | −5,782 | −5,048 | |
| Less: Treasury shares, at cost (2025 27,086,030 shares and 2024 17,530,240 shares) | −11,561 | −7,252 | −3,133 | −14,737 | — | |
| Total Linde plc Shareholders Equity | 38,245 | 38,092 | 39,720 | 40,028 | 44,035 | |
| Noncontrolling interests | 1,483 | 1,383 | 1,362 | 1,346 | 1,393 | |
| Total Equity | 39,728 | 39,475 | 41,082 | 41,374 | 45,428 | |
| Total Liabilities and Equity | 86,817 | 80,147 | 80,811 | 79,658 | 81,605 |
Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows
| Concept | Trend | FY 2025 2025-12-31 | FY 2024 2024-12-31 | FY 2023 2023-12-31 | FY 2022 2022-12-31 | FY 2021 2021-12-31 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cost reduction program and other charges | 139 | 31 | −118 | 902 | 98 | |
| Deferred income taxes | −465 | −142 | −84 | — | — | |
| Share-based compensation | 164 | 160 | 141 | 107 | 128 | |
| Non-cash charges and other | 23 | −72 | 43 | −49 | −19 | |
| Accounts receivable | −122 | −160 | −86 | −423 | −553 | |
| Contract assets and liabilities, net | −72 | −409 | −168 | 310 | 1,307 | |
| Inventory | 47 | 56 | −127 | −347 | −129 | |
| Prepaid and other current assets | 55 | −55 | 66 | −157 | 76 | |
| Payables and accruals | −148 | −277 | −168 | 307 | 447 | |
| Pension contributions | −25 | −35 | −46 | −51 | −42 | |
| Long-term assets, liabilities and other | −67 | −191 | −305 | 163 | 75 | |
| Net cash provided by operating activities | 10,350 | 9,423 | 9,305 | 8,864 | 9,725 | |
| Capital expenditures | −5,261 | −4,497 | −3,787 | −3,173 | −3,086 | |
| Acquisitions, net of cash acquired | −412 | −317 | −953 | −110 | −88 | |
| Divestitures, net of cash divested and asset sales | 42 | 170 | 70 | 195 | 167 | |
| Other investing, net | −90 | 0 | 0 | — | — | |
| Net cash used for investing activities | −5,721 | −4,644 | −4,670 | −3,088 | −3,007 | |
| Short-term debt borrowings (repayments) net | 41 | −372 | 554 | 3,050 | −1,329 | |
| Long-term debt borrowings | 5,148 | 4,844 | 2,188 | 3,210 | 2,283 | |
| Long-term debt repayments | −2,278 | −1,305 | −1,682 | −1,785 | −1,468 | |
| Issuances of ordinary shares | 23 | 31 | 33 | 36 | 50 | |
| Purchases of ordinary shares | −4,601 | −4,482 | −3,958 | −5,168 | −4,612 | |
| Cash dividends - Linde plc shareholders | −2,811 | −2,655 | −2,482 | −2,344 | −2,189 | |
| Noncontrolling interest transactions and other | −76 | −420 | −53 | −88 | −323 | |
| Net cash used for financing activities | −4,554 | −4,359 | −5,400 | −3,089 | −7,588 | |
| Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents | 131 | −234 | −7 | −74 | −61 | |
| Change in cash and cash equivalents | 206 | 186 | −772 | 2,613 | −931 | |
| Interest paid, net of capitalized interest | 548 | 443 | 451 | 170 | 233 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is LINDE PLC's CIK number?
LINDE PLC's SEC CIK number is 0001707925 (1707925). The CIK (Central Index Key) is the permanent identifier the SEC assigns to every EDGAR filer — unlike a ticker symbol, it never changes.
Where can I find LINDE PLC's SEC filings?
All of LINDE PLC's EDGAR filings — 10-K annual reports, 10-Q quarterly reports, 8-K material events, and insider transactions — are listed on this page, sourced live from SEC EDGAR.
When did LINDE PLC last report earnings?
LINDE PLC (LIN) most recently filed an earnings 8-K with the SEC on May 1, 2026, furnishing its results under Item 2.02 (Results of Operations and Financial Condition). The earnings press release is attached to that filing (accession 0001654954-26-004202). This is LINDE PLC's most recent earnings filing of record — not a forecast of its next earnings date.
What is LINDE PLC's most recent earnings 8-K?
LINDE PLC's latest earnings 8-K (Item 2.02) was filed May 1, 2026 under accession 0001654954-26-004202. It carries the quarterly or annual earnings press release — the earliest official, SEC-filed version of the results.
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