Linde Plc Stock Price, News & Analysis

Linde (Nasdaq: LIN) has commissioned one of the world's largest helium storage caverns in Beaumont, Texas, with a capacity exceeding three billion cubic feet. This facility is one of only three helium salt caverns globally, designed to balance natural supply and demand cycles through storage and extraction capabilities.

The investment strengthens Linde's global helium infrastructure amid growing demand. The company leverages proprietary technology for helium storage and production, supported by a diverse global network of sources and facilities. Helium serves critical applications in semiconductors, space launches, medical imaging, and other vital industries.

Linde (NASDAQ:LIN) has announced that its Board of Directors has declared a quarterly dividend of $1.50 per share. The dividend will be paid on September 18, 2025, to shareholders who are on record as of September 4, 2025.

Linde (Nasdaq: LIN) has been included in the FTSE4Good Index Series for the tenth consecutive year, highlighting its continued leadership in sustainable business practices and ESG performance. The company's sustainability efforts in 2024 helped customers avoid over 96 million metric tons of CO2 equivalent, which is more than double its own operational emissions.

The company has set a target to reduce its Scope 1 & 2 emissions by 35% by 2035. The FTSE4Good inclusion is based on Linde's performance in areas including corporate governance, climate change, and health and safety standards.

Linde (Nasdaq: LIN) has announced significant investments in the U.S. space sector through two major agreements. The company will expand its industrial gases facility in Mims, Florida to supply liquid oxygen and nitrogen for rocket launches, with operations starting in Q1 2027.

Additionally, Linde will construct and operate a new air separation unit (ASU) in Brownsville, Texas, scheduled to begin operations in Q1 2026. This facility will provide liquid oxygen, nitrogen, and argon for space operations while enhancing the company's merchant capacity across Texas.

The company's commitment to space exploration spans over 60 years, having supported over 100 successful rocket launches in 2024 alone.

Linde (Nasdaq: LIN) has scheduled its second quarter 2025 earnings release and conference call. The company will publish its Q2 2025 financial results on Friday, August 1, 2025, at 06:00 EDT/midday CEST.

A conference call and webcast will follow at 09:00 EDT/15:00 CEST, available to the public and media in listen-only mode. The earnings release and presentation materials will be accessible through Linde's investor relations website. A web replay will be available on demand starting at 10:30 EDT/16:30 CEST on the same day.

Linde has signed a significant long-term agreement with Blue Point Number One to supply industrial gases to their 1.4 million metric ton low-carbon ammonia facility in Louisiana. Linde will invest over $400 million to build, own, and operate a world-scale air separation unit (ASU) that will provide oxygen and nitrogen to the project. The facility, set to start operations in 2029, will be the largest ASU in southeast Louisiana's Mississippi River corridor. Blue Point Number One, a joint venture between CF Industries, JERA, and Mitsui & Co, aims to establish a reliable low-carbon ammonia value chain. This marks Linde's third state-of-the-art ASU supporting a major autothermal reforming plant, following similar projects in Texas and Canada, further strengthening their U.S. Gulf Coast industrial gases infrastructure.

Linde (Nasdaq: LIN) has released its 2024 Sustainable Development Report, highlighting significant progress in sustainability initiatives. The company achieved a 6.2% reduction in absolute greenhouse gas emissions compared to its 2021 baseline, aligning with its 2035 emissions reduction target. Key achievements include sourcing 47% of electricity from low-carbon sources and helping customers avoid over 96 million metric tons of CO2 equivalent - more than double Linde's own operational emissions. The company also implemented over 800 community engagement projects in 2024. The report marks the first year of reporting against newly announced commitments, demonstrating Linde's commitment to sustainable practices and innovative solutions for stakeholders.

Linde (NYSE: LIN) reported strong Q1 2025 results with flat sales of $8.1 billion but improved profitability. Key highlights include:

- Adjusted EPS of $3.95, up 5% YoY (8% excluding FX) - Operating profit margin of 26.9%; adjusted operating profit margin of 30.1% (+120 bps) - Operating cash flow of $2.2 billion, up 11% - Returned $1.8 billion to shareholders through dividends and buybacks

Segment performance varied: Americas sales grew 3%, while APAC and EMEA declined 3% each. The company maintained its industry-leading return on capital of 25.7%. For full-year 2025, Linde projects adjusted EPS of $16.20-$16.50, representing 4-6% growth (6-8% ex-FX), with planned capital expenditures of $5.0-5.5 billion.

Linde has announced a significant expansion of its industrial gas supply partnership with Samsung at their semiconductor manufacturing complex in Pyeongtaek, South Korea. As the main supplier of industrial gases to Samsung's Pyeongtaek facility, Linde will:

• Build, own and operate an eighth on-site air separation unit
• Supply nitrogen, oxygen, and argon from the new unit
• Provide hydrogen from existing production facilities

The expanded supply operations are scheduled to begin mid-2026. This development strengthens Linde's 45-year relationship with Samsung in South Korea, with Pyeongtaek being Linde's largest site for any electronics customer worldwide. The company's advanced technology ensures the delivery of high-purity gases essential for semiconductor manufacturing.