Linde plc is an industrial gas producer and engineering company with operations across North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, and Latin America. The company manufactures and distributes atmospheric gases including oxygen, nitrogen, argon, and rare gases, as well as process gases such as hydrogen, helium, carbon dioxide, and specialty gases used in electronic manufacturing. Beyond gas production, Linde designs and constructs turnkey process plants for customers and its own gas operations, encompassing air separation units, hydrogen plants, synthesis facilities, and natural gas processing installations.
The company serves diverse end markets including healthcare, chemicals and energy, manufacturing, metals and mining, food and beverage, and electronics. Its customer base ranges from large industrial operators to smaller specialized manufacturers. Linde was established in 1879 and maintains its corporate headquarters in Woking, United Kingdom, following its incorporation in Ireland. The company operates one of the largest networks of gas production facilities and distribution infrastructure globally, supporting its position as a primary supplier to capital-intensive industries dependent on industrial gas inputs and process engineering capabilities.
Fiscal years are as reported by the company and may not align with the calendar year. For example, Apple's FY 2024 ends in September 2024.
| Fiscal Year | EPS Diluted | EPS Basic | YoY | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $14.61 | $14.69 | +7.3% | |
| 2024 | $13.62 | $13.71 | +8.2% | |
| 2023 | $12.59 | $12.70 | +53.0% | |
| 2022 | $8.23 | $8.30 | +12.3% | |
| 2021 | $7.33 | $7.40 | +55.6% | |
| 2020 | $4.71 | $4.75 | +12.4% | |
| 2019 | $4.19 | $4.22 | -68.0% | |
| 2018 | $13.11 | $13.26 | — |
| Report Date | Filed | Accession Number | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-12-31 | 2026-02-25 | 0001628280-26-011430 | SEC ↗ |
| 2024-12-31 | 2025-02-26 | 0001628280-25-007990 | SEC ↗ |
| 2023-12-31 | 2024-02-28 | 0001628280-24-007424 | SEC ↗ |
| 2022-12-31 | 2023-02-28 | 0001628280-23-005434 | SEC ↗ |
| 2021-12-31 | 2022-02-28 | 0001628280-22-004180 | SEC ↗ |
| 2020-12-31 | 2021-03-01 | 0001628280-21-003574 | SEC ↗ |
| 2019-12-31 | 2020-03-02 | 0001707925-20-000015 | SEC ↗ |
| 2018-12-31 | 2019-03-18 | 0001628280-19-003050 | SEC ↗ |
| 2017-12-31 | 2018-03-23 | 0001707925-18-000004 | SEC ↗ |