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New Linde PLC

Linde plc engages in the production and distribution of industrial gases. It operates through the following segments: Americas; Europe, Middle East, and Africa (EMEA); Asia and South Pacific (APAC); Engineering; and Other. The America segment operates production facilities in the U.S., Canada, Mexico, and Brazil. The EMEA segment comprises of production facilities in Germany, France, Sweden, the Republic of South Africa, and the United Kingdom. The APAC segment consists production facilities located primarily in China, Australia, India, South Korea, and Thailand The Engineering segment designs and manufactures equipment for air separation and other industrial gas applications. The company was founded in 1879 and is headquartered in Guildford, the United Kingdom.

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Linde PLC reports record Q4 performance and focuses on sustainability

Linde PLC delivered a strong performance in Q4 2022, achieving record financial metrics and showcasing operational excellence.
While facing challenges like energy-intensive processes and short-term sales impacts, the company is well-positioned for future growth and innovation.
Strategic initiatives in technology, hydrogen production, and decarbonization highlight Linde's commitment to sustainability and market leadership.
Opportunities for revenue expansion, partnerships, and environmental impact present promising avenues for Linde's continued success and value creation.

Linde PLC achieves record highs in Q1 2023, eyes clean energy growth

Linde PLC's Q1 2023 performance reflects record highs and strong financial metrics, with a positive outlook for the full year.
The company's strategic focus on clean energy, buyback strategy, and decarbonizing projects position it well for future growth.
While challenges exist in managing economic uncertainties and complex carbon strategies, Linde's operational strengths and growth opportunities are key highlights.

Linde PLC reports robust Q2 earnings, eyes clean energy growth

Linde's Q2 earnings call showcased strong financial performance, strategic acquisitions, and a positive outlook with raised full-year guidance. The company navigates challenges of inflation and regional uncertainties while capitalizing on opportunities in clean energy investments.

Linde PLC reports robust Q3 earnings, navigates challenges strategically

Linde PLC's Q3 performance showcased strong EPS growth and operating cash flow despite sales decline.
The company is addressing challenges through cost controls and anticipates recovery in impacted regions and markets.
Opportunities lie in acquisitions, hydrogen projects, and a growth-focused EPS algorithm for sustained performance.

Linde PLC excels in Q4 earnings, eyes growth in clean energy markets

Linde PLC's Q4 2023 earnings call highlighted strong financial performance, sustainability initiatives, and strategic focus on shareholder value creation. The company's emphasis on operational excellence, disciplined capital management, and growth opportunities in clean energy markets position it well for continued success.

Linde (LIN) reports robust Q1 earnings, eyes growth opportunities

Linde's Q1 performance reflects resilience with strong financial metrics and market stability.
While facing challenges like volume decline and cost inflation, the company is leveraging growth opportunities.
Strategic initiatives in productivity, acquisitions, and project pipeline position Linde for continued success.
Management's focus on cost efficiency and growth avenues underscores a positive outlook for the company.

Linde PLC (LIN) reports robust Q2 performance amidst market challenges

Linde PLC (LIN) delivered a solid performance in Q2 2024, showcasing resilience and strategic focus amidst market challenges
Strong pricing trends, capital deployment plans, and cost actions position the company for future growth and profitability
Challenges in healthcare and economic uncertainties highlight areas for continued strategic focus and performance monitoring
Opportunities in consumer-related end markets and potential deals offer avenues for sustained growth and value creation

Linde PLC reports robust Q3 earnings amidst economic challenges

New Linde PLC (LIN) showcases strong financial performance in Q3, driven by sales and profit growth. While facing global economic challenges, the company remains confident in its resilience and growth opportunities.

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Linde Plc is a global industrial gases and engineering company. It designs and builds equipment that produces industrial gases. The company also offers gas production and processing services such as olefin plants, natural gas plants, air separation plants, hydrogen and synthesis gas plants and other types of plants. Its primary products are atmospheric gases and process gases. The company operates through the following reportable segments: Americas, EMEA APAC and Engineering. The Americas segment operates production facilities primarily in the United Sates, Canada, Mexico and Brazil. The EMEA segment has production facilities primarily in Germany, France, Sweden, the Republic of South Africa, and the United Kingdom. The APAC segment has production facilities located primarily in China, Australia, India, South Korea and Thailand. The Engineering segment designs and constructs turnkey process plants for third-party customers as well as for the gases businesses in many locations worldwide. Linde was founded by Carl Paul Gottfried von Lind in 1879 and is headquartered in Woking, the United Kingdom.

Linde plc (LIN) CEO Q1 2021 Results - Earnings Call Transcript

Linde (LIN) delivered earnings and revenue surprises of 10.18% and 2.44%, respectively, for the quarter ended March 2021. Do the numbers hold clues to what lies ahead for the stock?

Linde (LIN) Surpasses Q1 Earnings and Revenue Estimates

Sales $7.2 billion, up 7% versus prior-year quarter Operating profit $1.2 billion; adjusted operating profit $1.7 billion, up 25% Operating profit margin 16.7%; adjusted operating profit margin 23.3%, up 320 basis points EPS $1.86; adjusted EPS $2.49, up 32% Strong operating cash flow $2.1 billion, up 57% Increased full-year 2021 adjusted EPS guidance to $9.60 - $9.80, represents 17% to 19% growth year-over-year GUILDFORD, UK / ACCESSWIRE / May 6, 2021 / Linde plc (NYSE: LIN; FWB: LIN) today reported first-quarter 2021 income from continuing operations of $979 million and diluted earnings per share of $1.86, an increase of 74% versus prior year. Excluding Linde AG purchase accounting impacts and other charges, adjusted income from continuing operations was $1,312 million, up 30% versus prior year and 8% sequentially.

Linde plc: Linde Reports First-Quarter 2021 Results (Earnings Release Tables Attached)

Linde Signs Record Number of Small On-Site Contracts in 2020 GUILDFORD, UK / ACCESSWIRE / May 5, 2021 / Linde (NYSE:LIN)(FWB:LIN) today announced it has signed a record 36 new small on-site contracts during 2020, a 20% increase compared with the prior year despite a more challenging economic environment. Linde has signed new agreements with customers across multiple end-markets, including pharmaceuticals, electronics, mining, solar panels and aerospace.

Linde Signs Record Number of Small On-Site Contracts in 2020

Linde Awarded Best-in-Class for Sustainability Disclosure Practices GUILDFORD, UK / ACCESSWIRE / May 4, 2021 / Linde (NYSE:LIN)(FWB:LIN) today announced it has received the best possible rating from ISS Environment QualityScore in sustainability disclosure practices. ISS QualityScore helps investors monitor the environmental risks in their portfolio companies.

Linde Awarded Best-in-Class for Sustainability Disclosure Practices

GUILDFORD, UK / ACCESSWIRE / April 26, 2021 / Linde plc (NYSE:LIN); (FWB:LIN) announced its Board of Directors has declared a quarterly dividend of $1.06 per share. The dividend is payable on June 17, 2021 to shareholders of record on June 3, 2021.

Linde plc: Linde Declares Dividend in Second Quarter 2021

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GUILDFORD, UK / ACCESSWIRE / April 12, 2021 / Linde (NYSE:LIN)(FWB:LIN) will release its first quarter 2021 financial results on Thursday, May 6, 2021, at 06:00 EDT/midday CEST. The Company will host and webcast its conference call at 10:00 EDT/16:00 CEST, which will be available to the public and the media in listen-only mode.

Linde Announces First Quarter 2021 Earnings and Conference Call Schedule

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Linde plc operates in a business with very favourable economics, which allows the company to increase its dividend with relative stability. Due to Linde plc's tax structure post-2018 merger, shareholders receive dividends with no withholding tax at source.

Efficient Tax Structure Makes Linde An Even More Attractive Dividend Stock

GUILDFORD, UK / ACCESSWIRE / March 8, 2021 / Linde (NYSE:LIN; FWB:LIN) today announced it has been selected by Norwegian ferry operator Norled to supply liquid hydrogen and related infrastructure to the world's first operational hydrogen-powered ferry, which will transport both cars and passengers. Linde will provide a full-service solution to the MF Hydra ferry in Norway.

Linde to Supply World's First Hydrogen-Powered Ferry

GUILDFORD, UK / ACCESSWIRE / March 1, 2021 / Linde (NYSE:LIN)(FWB:LIN) today announced it has been recognized as one of the 2021 World's Most Ethical Companies by the Ethisphere Institute, a global leader in defining and advancing the standards of ethical business practices. In 2021, 135 companies across 22 countries and 47 industries were recognized in the World's Most Ethical Companies list.

Linde Recognized as One of the 2021 World's Most Ethical Companies

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Linde plc is the world's biggest industrial gas company and provides a low risk way of playing the hydrogen megatrend, thanks to its already established hydrogen business. Linde's merger with Praxair creates synergies driving margin expansion as well as further strengthening its leading position in the industrial gases oligopoly.

Linde's Hydrogen Growth Opportunity Justifies Its Valuation

Linde plc (LIN) CEO Steve Angel on Q4 2020 Results - Earnings Call Transcript

Linde (LIN) delivered earnings and revenue surprises of 7.48% and 4.38%, respectively, for the quarter ended December 2020. Do the numbers hold clues to what lies ahead for the stock?

Linde (LIN) Surpasses Q4 Earnings and Revenue Estimates

Shares of Linde (NYSE:LIN) rose 2.4% in pre-market trading after the company reported Q4 results. Quarterly Results Earnings per share increased 21.69% over the past year to $2.30, which beat the estimate of $2.14.

Linde: Q4 Earnings Insights

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The merger with the American company Praxair made Linde the world market leader for industrial gases, replacing its competitor Air Liquide. However, the shares are highly cyclical. From the current level, double-digit share price losses are quite possible in recessions.

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Linde's (LIN) new dividend reflects a 10% increase from the previous figure.

Linde (LIN) Ups Dividend, Announces New $5B Buyback Program

Linde is the largest company in the industrial gases industry following the merger of Linde AG and Praxair. Its valuation is not cheap nowadays, but it has a dividend yield of 2% and good dividend growth prospects.

Buy Linde For Dividend Growth

I analyzed Praxair several years ago and found it to be my favorite in this sub-sector. Since then, the company merged with Linde.

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