LIN · News · 20260820N
Guidance and Outlook
LINDE PLC · 2026-08-20 · Importance 51 · Surprise 60 · In source text
Linde raised its full-year 2026 adjusted EPS outlook to a range of $17.70-$17.90. Second-quarter adjusted EPS was $4.50, $0.01 above consensus estimates. The revised full-year outlook was described as aligned with analyst expectations. The guidance increase followed second-quarter revenue of $9.289 billion and a reported earnings beat.
Key facts
- Linde projected full-year EPS between $17.70 and $17.90 for fiscal 2026. source
- Flossbach Von Storch SE purchased 845,040 shares of Linde during the second quarter, valued at approximately $438.5 million. source
- Linde raised its full-year EPS outlook following Q2 2026 results. source
- Linde Director Paula Reynolds bought 100 shares at $479.12 each. source
- After the purchase Paula Reynolds's total holdings in Linde increased to 715.922 shares. source
- Flossbach Von Storch's holding in Linde comprises 2.0% of its total portfolio. source
Impact estimates
| metric | direction | stage | expected | basis |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| net_income | unclear | probable | — | Linde projected full-year EPS between $17.70 and $17.90 for fiscal 2026. |