Linde plc (LIN) Q3 2026 earnings results
Linde plc (LIN) reported Q3 2026 results on Oct 29, 2026, 7:10:44 AM ET: adjusted EPS $4.59 vs. $4.52 expected (beat by 1.6%); revenue $9.40B vs. $9.16B expected (beat by 2.6%). Outlook: For Q4 2026, Linde expects adjusted diluted EPS in the range of $4.40 to $4.50.
| Metric | Reported | Analyst estimate | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| EPS (adjusted, diluted) | $4.59 | $4.52 | Beat by 1.6% |
| Revenue | $9.40B | $9.16B | Beat by 2.6% |
Analyst estimate: the average forecast before the release.
Source
Figures from the SEC 8-K filing, released Oct 29, 2026, 7:10:44 AM ET. Nexqual published them 2 min 31 s after release. Each figure is confirmed by two independent extraction methods before it is published.
Year over year
Compared with the same quarter a year earlier (ended September 30, 2025, from the company's SEC filing): revenue grew 9.2% from $8.62B.
Stock reaction
The results came out before the market opened. LIN closed at $503.15 on October 29, 2026, down 1.0% from its $508.16 close on October 28, 2026 before the results.
Questions and answers
Did Linde plc beat earnings expectations?
Yes. Linde plc reported adjusted EPS of $4.59 against an average analyst estimate of $4.52 (beat by 1.6%), and revenue of $9.40B against $9.16B expected (beat by 2.6%).
What were Linde plc's Q3 2026 earnings and revenue?
adjusted diluted EPS of $4.59 and revenue of $9.40B. Compared with the same quarter a year earlier (ended September 30, 2025, from the company's SEC filing): revenue grew 9.2% from $8.62B.
When did Linde plc report Q3 2026 earnings?
Oct 29, 2026, 7:10:44 AM ET, in an SEC 8-K filing (Item 2.02).
How did LIN stock react to the earnings?
The results came out before the market opened. LIN closed at $503.15 on October 29, 2026, down 1.0% from its $508.16 close on October 28, 2026 before the results.
What did Linde plc say about its outlook?
For Q4 2026, Linde expects adjusted diluted EPS in the range of $4.40 to $4.50.
More on LIN
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Source: SEC EDGAR 8-K (Item 2.02), Nexqual Earnings Flash. Built October 29, 2026 at 23:07 UTC. Not investment advice.
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