Financial Highlights

Linde plc announced its first-quarter financial results for 2025, revealing sales of $8.1 billion, consistent with the previous year. The company saw a notable increase in net income, reaching $1.67 billion, and a 5% rise in diluted earnings per share to $3.51. Adjusted operating profit also improved by 4% to $2.4 billion, with operating margins expanding to 30.1%.

Regional Performance

The Americas region experienced a 4% underlying growth, showcasing resilience in a challenging economic climate. However, EMEA and Asia Pacific regions faced declines, attributed to weaker demand in the manufacturing and metals sectors.

Future Outlook

Despite the mixed regional results, Linde plc remains optimistic about its full-year adjusted EPS forecast, projecting growth between 4% to 6%, or up to 8% excluding foreign exchange impacts. "Our business model is designed to create shareholder value, regardless of the economic environment," stated CEO Sanjiv Lamba, expressing confidence in the company's strategic direction.