LIN · News · 20260817N
Guidance and Outlook
LINDE PLC · 2026-08-17 · Importance 69 · Surprise 60 · In source text
Linde raised its full-year 2026 adjusted EPS guidance to $17.70-$17.90 following its second-quarter 2026 results. The reported outlook indicates management expects continued earnings growth and improved conversion of sales into profit margins during 2026. Third-party reporting also cited a substantial $10 billion project backlog as support for the company’s longer-term outlook.
Key facts
- Linde PLC raised its full-year 2026 EPS guidance to a range of $17.70 to $17.90. source
- Hikari Power Ltd purchased 40,400 shares of Linde PLC for approximately $20.97 million. source
- Linde PLC's U.S. shares were up 13.2% year-to-date in 2026. source
- Linde PLC's German shares were up 14.9% year-to-date in 2026. source
- Hikari Power Ltd's 40,400-share position in Linde PLC represented 2.5% of Hikari Power Ltd's investment portfolio and was their seventh-largest holding. source
- Linde PLC stock was trading at $482.74 on August 17, 2026. source
Impact estimates
| metric | direction | stage | expected | basis |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| net_income | positive | probable | — | Linde PLC raised its full-year 2026 EPS guidance to a range of $17.70 to $17.90. |