Linde plc reported third-quarter 2026 net income of $1,692 million and diluted earnings per share of $3.66. Adjusted net income was $2,122 million with adjusted diluted EPS of $4.59, up 9% year-over-year. Sales reached $9.4 billion, a 9% increase driven by price attainment and volume growth in electronics, chemicals & energy, and manufacturing markets. Operating cash flow rose 8% to $3.2 billion, while free cash flow was $1.78 billion after capital expenditures of $1.39 billion. The company raised its full-year adjusted EPS guidance to a range of $17.82 to $17.92, representing 8% to 9% growth. Linde is a leading global industrial gases and engineering company serving end markets including chemicals, healthcare, electronics, and manufacturing.
