LIN · News · 20261030N
Net Income and Profitability
LINDE PLC · 2026-10-30 · Importance 29 · Surprise 22 · No source text
Third-quarter 2026 net income was US$1.7 billion, down from US$1.9 billion a year earlier, a decline of approximately 11%. Reported diluted EPS from continuing operations fell to US$3.66 from US$4.09, also a decline of approximately 11%. Adjusted EPS increased 9% year over year to US$4.59 from US$4.21 and exceeded the US$4.52 consensus estimate.
Key facts
- Linde's third-quarter 2026 net income was US$1.7 billion, down from US$1.9 billion a year earlier. source
- Linde's third-quarter 2026 adjusted earnings increased 9% year over year from $4.21 per share. source
- Linde's third-quarter 2026 reported diluted earnings per share from continuing operations were US$3.66, compared with US$4.09 a year earlier. source
- Linde reported third-quarter 2026 adjusted earnings of $4.59 per share, exceeding the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $4.52. source
Impact estimates
| metric | direction | stage | expected | basis |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| net_income | negative | realized | -2.1% | Linde's third-quarter 2026 net income was US$1.7 billion, down from US$1.9 billion a year earlier. |