Linde reported second-quarter 2026 sales of $9.3 billion, up 9% year-over-year, and adjusted EPS of $4.50, an increase of 10%. Both revenue and earnings per share surpassed analyst expectations.
Key Highlights
- Underlying sales grew 4% versus the prior year, driven by a 2% increase in pricing and a 2% increase in volumes, primarily in electronics and chemicals.
- The key Americas segment reported revenue of $4.1 billion, with underlying sales growing 4% from higher pricing and volumes.
- Linde provided full-year 2026 adjusted EPS guidance in a range of $17.70 to $17.90, representing 8% to 9% annual growth.
- The company's contractual sale of gas backlog grew to a record $8.1 billion within a total project backlog of $11 billion.