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Linde (LIN) guidance and outlook
Linde (LIN) raised its guidance on Oct 29, 2026: EPS $17.82–$17.92 for FY2026; EPS +8% to +9% for FY2026; EPS $4.40–$4.50 for Q4 2026; EPS +5% to +7% for Q4 2026. Linde's 10-Q filed Oct 29, 2026 makes 4 forward-looking statements, 0 of them new and 0 no longer said since the filing before.
Guidance and outlook
Latest guidance
| Metric | Period | Range | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| EPS | FY2026 | $17.82–$17.92 | raised |
| EPS | FY2026 | +8% to +9% | reaffirmed |
| EPS | Q4 2026 | $4.40–$4.50 | new |
| EPS | Q4 2026 | +5% to +7% | new |
| Capital expenditures | FY2026 | $5.5B–$6.0B | reaffirmed |
From the earnings release filed Oct 29, 2026 (8-K on EDGAR).
Forward-looking statements, 10-Q filed Oct 29, 2026
- Adjusted amounts are non-GAAP measures which are intended to supplement investors’ understanding of the company’s financial information by providing measures which investors, financial analysts and management find useful in evaluating the company’s operating performance.
- The amounts indicated as adjusted or as other financial data are non-GAAP measures intended to supplement investors' understanding of the company's financial information, which are not a substitute for GAAP measures.
- The company does not anticipate any limitations on its ability to access the debt capital markets and/or other external funding sources and remains committed to its strong ratings from Moody’s and Standard & Poor’s.
- The following non-GAAP measures are intended to supplement investors’ understanding of the company’s financial information by providing measures which investors, financial analysts and management use to help evaluate the company’s operating performance and liquidity.
Linde's latest quarter
Linde, Q3 2026: revenue $9.4B (+9% year over year), operating margin 22.9%, net earnings $1.7B, operating cash flow $3.2B. The chart follows the revenue to costs, profit and cash.
Questions
Did Linde raise or lower its guidance?
Linde (LIN) raised its guidance on Oct 29, 2026: EPS $17.82–$17.92 for FY2026; EPS +8% to +9% for FY2026; EPS $4.40–$4.50 for Q4 2026; EPS +5% to +7% for Q4 2026.
What does Linde expect?
Adjusted amounts are non-GAAP measures which are intended to supplement investors’ understanding of the company’s financial information by providing measures which investors, financial analysts and management find useful in evaluating the company’s operating performance. The amounts indicated as adjusted or as other financial data are non-GAAP measures intended to supplement investors' understanding of the company's financial information, which are not a substitute for GAAP measures. The company does not anticipate any limitations on its ability to access the debt capital markets and/or other
Updated Nov 8, 2026. Read automatically from SEC filings and public data; errors are possible. Not investment advice.