Linde plc reported a year of resilient performance with solid growth in adjusted EPS and operating profit, driven by pricing initiatives and productivity gains. The company maintained a strong cash flow generation and returned significant capital to shareholders, positioning itself for continued value creation in 2026.
Full-year 2025 sales of $34.0 billion, up 3% YoY, with underlying sales up 2%.
positiveFull-year 2025 adjusted EPS of $16.46, up 6% YoY.
positiveFull-year 2025 operating cash flow of $10.4 billion, up 10% YoY.
positiveReturned $7.4 billion to shareholders through dividends and share repurchases in 2025.
positiveFourth-quarter adjusted operating profit margin of 29.5% was 40 basis points below prior year.
attentionEMEA segment underlying sales decreased 2% in Q4 2025, driven by 3% lower volumes.
negativeLinde Engineering sales were down 2% versus prior year in Q4 2025.
negativeMargin expansion indicates improving profitability and operational efficiency. Measured in basis points (bps): 100 bps = 1.0%.
| Segment | Current | Prior Yr | YoY | % Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Americas | N/A | — | — | — |
APAC | N/A | — | — | — |
EMEA | N/A | — | — | — |
Linde Engineering | N/A | — | — | — |
| Total Revenue | $0.00M | — | — | 100.0% |
Segment performance shows business unit health and growth drivers.
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Linde delivered another year of resilient performance, with operating profit, cash flow and backlog each exceeding $10 billion.
Operating margins expanded to 29.8%, ROC reached 24.2% and EPS grew 6%.
These results underscore the strength of our operating model and the exceptional execution by the Linde team worldwide.
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