Latest Earnings Results: Q3 '26
Estimated EPS
$4.52
Reported EPS
$4.59
Surprise
+1.59%
Estimated Rev
$9.16B
Reported Rev
$9.4B
Surprise
+2.64%
Linde expects Q4 2026 adjusted diluted EPS of $4.40 to $4.50, up 5% to 7%; FY2026 adjusted diluted EPS of $17.82 to $17.92, up 8% to 9%, assuming favorable currency of 2%.
Bullish Takeaway
Linde recorded sales growth with higher pricing and volumes, reported higher adjusted EPS and adjusted operating profit, cited robust electronics proposal activity and an $11B project backlog, and generated higher operating cash flow.
Bearish Takeaway
Linde's operating margin was 30 basis points lower than the previous year, reported diluted EPS was down 11%, and identified risks include raw-material availability, pricing, and competitive products.
Generated by Stocktwits using AI and company-reported earnings data for Q3 '26. This recap is intended to help readers understand the quarter quickly. Verify key figures in the linked source materials; the summary may contain errors and is not investment advice.
Historical Earnings
Quarterly
Annual
EPS
Revenue
| Fiscal Period | Estimated | Reported | Surprise | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Q4 '26 | $4.51 | -- | -- | N/A |
Q3 '26 | $4.52 | $4.59 | 1.59% | BEAT |
Q2 '26 | $4.49 | $4.50 | 0.28% | BEAT |
Q1 '26 | $4.27 | $4.33 | 1.40% | BEAT |
Q4 '25 | $4.18 | -- | -- | N/A |