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Linde Reports First-Quarter 2026 Results
WOKING, England, May 01, 2026--Linde plc (Nasdaq: LIN) today reported first-quarter 2026 net income of $1,857 million and diluted earnings per share of $3.98, up 11% and up 13%, respectively. Excluding Linde AG purchase accounting impacts and cost reduction program and other charges, adjusted net income was $2,019 million, up 7% versus prior year. Adjusted earnings per share was $4.33, 10% above prior year.
About this update from Linde Plc
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