LIN · 10-Q · 2026Q3 · Full report

Capital Expenditure Program

LINDE PLC · 2026-10-29 · Importance 66 · Surprise 32 · In source text

Linde spent $4.172 billion on capital expenditures in the nine months ended September 30, 2026, up $369 million from the prior-year period. The increase primarily reflected investment in new plants and production equipment to meet backlog growth requirements. At September 30, 2026, the sale-of-gas backlog of large projects under construction was approximately $7.9 billion, representing their total estimated capital cost.

Key facts

• LINDE PLC net cash used for investing activities was $4,368 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2026, an increase of $108 million, or 3%, versus 2025. source
• LINDE PLC capital expenditures were $4,172 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2026, $369 million higher than the prior year, primarily due to investments in new plant and production equipment for backlog growth requirements. source
• The increase in LINDE PLC investing cash use was primarily due to higher capital expenditures, partially offset by higher inflows from divestitures and asset sales. source

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