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Linde (LIN)
NASDAQ:LIN
Earnings Data
Report Date
Jul 24, 2025TBA Not Confirmed
Period Ending
2025 (Q2)Consensus EPS Forecast
4.03Last Year’s EPS
3.85Same Quarter Last Year
Moderate Buy
Based on 13 Analysts Ratings
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Earnings Call Summary
Earnings Call Date:May 01, 2025
|% Change Since: 0.22%
|Next Earnings Date:Jul 24, 2025
Earnings Call Sentiment|Neutral
The earnings call presented a mixed picture with significant achievements in EPS growth and a strong project backlog, but challenges remain in sales growth, market conditions in China, and manufacturing weakness in key regions. The company's prudent management actions and shareholder return strategies provide some stability amidst these challenges.Company Guidance
During the Linde First Quarter 2025 Earnings Call, guidance for the year emphasized cautious expectations amidst a challenging economic environment, with anticipated recessionary conditions impacting volumes. Despite these headwinds, Linde projected EPS growth in the range of $16.20 to $16.50 for the full year, reflecting a 5% to 7% increase excluding currency effects. The company highlighted its robust operating model, which facilitated an 8% increase in EPS and a 120 basis point expansion in operating margins to 30.1%, alongside maintaining a 25.7% return on capital. Linde's backlog stood at $10 billion, with over $7 billion in sale of gas projects, supporting future growth prospects. The guidance also accounted for a 2% currency headwind, offset by productivity improvements and pricing actions, with a focus on maintaining a disciplined capital allocation strategy.Earnings Per Share Growth
EPS grew by 8%, operating margins expanded by 120 basis points to 30.1%, and maintained industry-leading ROC at 25.7%.
Backlog and Future Growth
The quarter ended with a strong backlog of $10 billion, with more than $7 billion in sale of gas projects, underpinned by long-term contracts.
Capital Management and Shareholder Returns
Operating cash flow increased by 11% to $2.2 billion. The annual dividend was raised by 8%, marking 32 straight years of dividend growth. $1.1 billion of stock was repurchased.
Project Wins and Pipeline
New project wins, including in South Korea with Samsung, and expectations of continued project announcements in the electronics sector.
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LIN Earnings History
The table shows recent earnings report dates and whether the forecast was beat or missed. See the change in forecast and EPS from the previous year.
Beat
Missed
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LIN Earnings-Related Price Changes
Report Date | Price 1 Day Before | Price 1 Day After | Percentage Change |
|---|---|---|---|
May 01, 2025 | $453.23 | $448.05 | -1.14% |
Feb 06, 2025 | $452.19 | $459.15 | +1.54% |
Oct 31, 2024 | $470.40 | $453.26 | -3.64% |
Aug 02, 2024 | $449.14 | $449.80 | +0.15% |
Earnings announcements can affect a stock’s price. This table shows the stock's price the day before and the day after recent earnings reports, including the percentage change.
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FAQ
When does Linde (LIN) report earnings?
Linde (LIN) is schdueled to report earning on Jul 24, 2025, TBA Not Confirmed.
What is Linde (LIN) earnings time?
Linde (LIN) earnings time is at Jul 24, 2025, TBA Not Confirmed.
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What is LIN EPS forecast?
LIN EPS forecast for the fiscal quarter 2025 (Q2) is 4.03.
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