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Linde (LIN)
NASDAQ:LIN
Earnings Data
Report Date
May 01, 2025TBA Not Confirmed
Period Ending
2025 (Q1)Consensus EPS Forecast
3.92Last Year’s EPS
3.75Same Quarter Last Year
Strong Buy
Based on 15 Analysts Ratings
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Earnings Call Summary
Earnings Call Date:Feb 06, 2025
|% Change Since: 1.81%
|Next Earnings Date:May 01, 2025
Earnings Call Sentiment|Neutral
The earnings call highlighted Linde's strong financial performance, sustainability achievements, and record backlog growth despite challenges such as significant foreign exchange headwinds and economic difficulties in EMEA and China. The company remains optimistic about its ability to continue delivering shareholder value.Company Guidance
During the Linde Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2024 Earnings Teleconference, the company outlined its guidance for 2025, focusing on key financial metrics and strategic priorities. Linde plans to achieve 10-plus percent EPS growth, driven by a combination of capital allocation and management actions, despite facing a 4% FX translation headwind. The company reported a record $7 billion in backlog for the sale of gas projects and anticipates a 4% to 7% EPS growth, or 8% to 11% when excluding currency impacts. The guidance assumes a flat industrial production environment, with management actions expected to deliver margin expansion of 20 to 50 basis points. Additionally, Linde aims to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 35% by 2035, and highlighted its commitment to sustainability, with over 40% of its power consumption now sourced from low carbon and renewable energy.Sustainability Achievements
Linde increased its active low carbon and renewable energy consumption by 19% year-over-year, with over 40% of total power consumption now being low carbon based. Linde was also included in the Dow Jones Sustainability World Index for the 22nd consecutive year.
Financial Performance
Linde led the industry with a 25.9% ROC, EBIT margins increased by 190 basis points to 29.5%, and EPS rose by 10% despite FX headwinds, with $7 billion returned to shareholders.
Record Backlog and Growth
Linde ended the year with a backlog of more than $10 billion, including a record sale of gas backlog of $7 billion. This includes a significant $2 billion project win in Canada.
Small Onsite Contracts
Linde set a record for small onsite wins, signing 59 long-term agreements for a total of 64 plants.
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 06, 2025 | $453.70 | $460.68 | +1.54% |
| Oct 31, 2024 | $471.97 | $454.77 | -3.64% |
| Aug 02, 2024 | $450.64 | $451.30 | +0.15% |
| May 02, 2024 | $438.58 | $415.79 | -5.20% |
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 May 01, 2025, TBA Not Confirmed.
What is Linde (LIN) earnings time?
Linde (LIN) earnings time is at May 01, 2025, TBA Not Confirmed.
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What is LIN EPS forecast?
LIN EPS forecast for the fiscal quarter 2025 (Q1) is 3.92.
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