Linde Raises 2026 Profit Forecast After Strong Q1 Beat
The industrial gas giant raised its annual earnings outlook to a range of $17.60 to $17.90 per share. First-quarter results exceeded analyst expectations.
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LINDE PLC, the world's largest industrial gases company, raised its 2026 earnings floor to $17.60 per share after reporting a 10% rise in Q1 adjusted EPS. The United States-Germany group beat the $4.26 mean analyst estimate with $4.33 in adjusted earnings. As a global industrial bellwether, Linde's performance signals resilient demand across chemicals, manufacturing, steelmaking, and food and beverages sectors.
