Linde plc's results for Q3 2026 (ended Sep 30, 2026) come from the company's own earnings release, filed with the SEC on 2026-10-29. Everything below is taken from that filing; quotes are copied exactly. Company outlooks are the company's own.
At a glance
| Item | Value |
|---|---|
| Revenue (GAAP) | $9,404 million (n/a vs a year earlier) |
| Diluted EPS (GAAP) | $3.66 |
| Adjusted per-share figure (company's non-GAAP measure; FFO/AFFO for REITs) | $4.59 |
| Full-year guidance | Stated (no change given) |
Guidance
Linde expects 2026 adjusted EPS of $17.82–17.92 (up 8%–9%), Q4 adjusted EPS of $4.40–4.50, and 2026 capex of $5.5–6.0 billion.
Why this label: FY2026 adjusted EPS $17.82-17.92 and capex given with no prior figures and no raise/reaffirm wording.
| Metric | Period | New | Prior (as stated in the release) |
|---|---|---|---|
| adjusted diluted EPS | FY2026 | $17.82–17.92 (up 8%–9%, assuming 2% favorable currency) | not stated |
| capital expenditures | FY2026 | $5.5–6.0 billion | not stated |
Next-quarter outlook:
| Metric | Period | Range |
|---|---|---|
| adjusted diluted EPS | Q4 2026 | $4.40–4.50 (up 5%–7% y/y, no expected FX impact) |
From the release
Revenue: "Linde’s sales for the third quarter were $9,404 million, up 9% versus prior year including 1% favorable currency impact."
Earnings per share: "Linde plc (Nasdaq: LIN) today reported third-quarter 2026 net income of $1,692 million and diluted earnings per share of $3.66, down 12% and 11%, respectively."
adjusted diluted EPS: "For the full year 2026, the company expects adjusted diluted earnings per share to be in the range of $17.82 to $17.92, up 8% to 9% when assuming favorable currency of 2% versus prior year."
capital expenditures: "Full-year capital expenditures are expected to be in the range of $5.5 billion to $6.0 billion to support growth and maintenance requirements"
Key fact: Record quarterly sales of $9.4 billion; adjusted EPS $4.59, up 9%.
Source
Linde plc earnings release (SEC filing), accession 0001654954-26-009199, filed 2026-10-29.
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