Linde's Financial Highlights

Linde plc announced its first-quarter earnings for 2025, reporting sales of $8.1 billion, consistent with the previous year. The company saw a rise in net income to $1.67 billion, with diluted earnings per share increasing by 5% to $3.51. Adjusted operating profit also grew by 4% to $2.4 billion, pushing operating margins up to 30.1%.

Regional Performance Insights

The Americas region demonstrated underlying growth of 4%, whereas EMEA and Asia Pacific experienced declines due to weaker demand in manufacturing and metals sectors. Despite these challenges, Linde remains optimistic about its full-year adjusted EPS forecast, projecting growth between 4% to 6%, or up to 8% when excluding foreign exchange impacts.

Leadership's Outlook

"Looking forward, while we remain cautious on the economic outlook, I'm confident the Linde business model can continue to create shareholder value in any environment," stated Chief Executive Officer Sanjiv Lamba, highlighting the company's resilience and strategic positioning for future growth.