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Linde plc (Nasdaq: LIN) is a global industrial gases and engineering company whose activities generate frequent, detailed news for investors and industry followers. Company communications describe Linde as a leading player in industrial gases and gas processing solutions, serving end markets such as chemicals & energy, food & beverage, electronics, healthcare, manufacturing, and metals and mining.
News about LIN commonly includes quarterly earnings releases that summarize sales, operating profit, earnings per share, cash flow and segment performance across the Americas, Asia Pacific and EMEA gas businesses, as well as Linde Engineering. These releases often discuss pricing, volumes, end‑market trends and the status of long‑term sale‑of‑gas project backlogs, along with capital expenditures to support growth and maintenance.
Investors can also expect regular announcements of dividend declarations, outlining per‑share amounts and key dates, as well as updates on capital allocation, such as share repurchases. Governance and leadership developments are reported through both press releases and Form 8‑K filings, covering board appointments, executive role changes and succession plans.
Beyond financial and governance topics, Linde’s news flow highlights its role in the energy transition and foundational industries. Examples include contracts and projects related to clean hydrogen, carbon capture systems, low‑carbon ammonia facilities, and support for the space economy through the supply of liquid oxygen, nitrogen and argon for rocket launches and spacecraft manufacturing. The company also appears in partner announcements, such as long‑term helium storage arrangements at specialized underground storage caverns.
This news page aggregates such updates so readers tracking LIN stock can follow earnings, dividends, financing actions, leadership changes and project‑related developments in one place.
Linde plc (Nasdaq: LIN) has secured a position in the S&P Global Sustainability Yearbook 2025, demonstrating its exceptional sustainability performance. The company ranked highest among industrial gases companies in an assessment of 7,690 businesses, placing in the top 15% for sustainable business practices.
Through its products and technologies, Linde helps customers avoid over 90 million metric tons of CO2 equivalents annually, which is more than double its own global emissions. The company's sustainability commitments include a 2035 science-based emissions reduction target and a 2050 climate neutrality ambition.
Linde maintains active participation in the United Nations Global Compact and holds positions in the FTSE4Good Index and Dow Jones Best-In-Class Indices.
Linde (Nasdaq:LIN) has scheduled the release of its first quarter 2025 financial results for Thursday, May 1, 2025, at 06:00 EDT/midday CEST. The company will host a conference call and webcast at 09:00 EDT/15:00 CEST on the same day.
The conference call will be accessible via US Toll-Free (1 888 770 7292) and UK Toll-Free (0800 358 0970) numbers using access code 6877110. A listen-only webcast will be available through the company's website. The web replay will be accessible on demand from 10:30 EDT/16:30 CEST on May 1, 2025.
Earnings release and presentation materials will be available at Linde's investor relations website.
Linde (Nasdaq:LIN) has announced an 8% increase in its quarterly dividend to $1.50 per share. This dividend increase marks the company's 32nd consecutive year of quarterly dividend growth. The dividend will be paid on March 27, 2025, to shareholders of record as of March 13, 2025.
Linde (LIN) reported strong Q4 and full-year 2024 results with stable performance. Full-year sales remained flat at $33.0 billion with underlying sales up 2%. The company achieved adjusted operating profit of $9.7 billion, up 7%, with margins expanding 190 basis points to 29.5%.
Q4 sales were $8.3 billion, with adjusted EPS of $3.97, up 11% YoY. The company maintained strong cash flow, returning $7.1 billion to shareholders through dividends and buybacks in 2024. The total project backlog stands at $10.4 billion.
For 2025, Linde projects adjusted EPS of $16.15-$16.55, representing 8-11% growth excluding currency effects. Q1 2025 guidance suggests adjusted EPS of $3.85-$3.95. Capital expenditure for 2025 is expected between $5-5.5 billion to support growth initiatives.
Linde (Nasdaq:LIN) has achieved a record number of new small on-site projects for nitrogen and oxygen supply for the fifth consecutive year. In 2024, the company secured 59 new long-term agreements to build, own, and operate 64 plants at customer sites.
The agreements span various end markets, with demand primarily driven by growth in electronics, including battery production for electric vehicles, as well as glass and metal manufacturers seeking emission reduction and efficiency improvements. These projects will utilize Linde's proprietary ECOVAR technology, designed for efficiency, adaptability, and reliability.
The projects meet Linde's investment criteria and are expected to quickly contribute to company growth while enhancing network density due to short execution timelines.
Linde (NASDAQ:LIN) has scheduled its fourth quarter 2024 financial results release for Thursday, February 6, 2025, at 06:00 EST/midday CET. The company will host a conference call and webcast at 09:00 EST/15:00 CET on the same day, available to the public and media in listen-only mode.
The earnings conference call will be accessible via US Toll-Free (1 888 770 7292) and UK Toll-Free (0800 358 0970) numbers using access code 6877110. A live webcast and replay will be available on Linde's investor relations website, along with the earnings release and presentation materials.
Linde (Nasdaq:LIN) has been included in the Dow Jones Sustainability World Index (DJSI World) for the twenty-second consecutive year, along with inclusion in DJSI North America. The company achieved the highest score among industrial gases companies in its 2024 Corporate Sustainability Assessment (CSA), placing in the 99th percentile among over 500 peer group companies and scoring in the 100th percentile for the Environment category.
The company's products and services helped customers avoid 91 million metric tons of carbon dioxide equivalent in 2023, more than double Linde's own global emissions. Linde maintains ambitious environmental goals, including a 2035 science-based absolute GHG emissions reduction target and 2050 climate neutrality ambition. The company is also recognized in the FTSE4Good Index and holds the Terra Carta Seal.
Linde (LIN) reported strong Q3 2024 results with sales of $8.4 billion, up 2% year-over-year. The company achieved an operating profit of $2.1 billion and adjusted operating profit of $2.5 billion, up 7%. Earnings per share reached $3.22, while adjusted EPS grew 9% to $3.94. Operating cash flow increased 8% to $2.7 billion, with free cash flow at $1.7 billion. The company's project backlog expanded to $10 billion, up by over $2 billion. Despite persistent weak economic trends, Linde raised its full-year 2024 adjusted EPS guidance to $15.40-$15.50, representing 9-10% growth year-over-year excluding FX impact.
Linde (NASDAQ:LIN) has initiated industrial gas supply to PT Freeport Indonesia, investing $120 million in a new on-site air separation unit (ASU). This facility, the largest ASU in Indonesia and Linde's largest in southeast Asia, will supply oxygen and nitrogen to PT Freeport's new copper smelter in Manyar, one of the world's largest copper processing sites. The ASU will also provide liquefied industrial gases to customers in East Java, expanding Linde's network density. The gases will help improve copper smelting efficiency by increasing production capacity while reducing fuel consumption and emissions.
Linde plc (NASDAQ:LIN) has announced that its Board of Directors declared a quarterly dividend of $1.39 per share. The dividend will be paid on December 17, 2024, to shareholders who are on record as of December 3, 2024.
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