Linde: Q4 Sales Flat, but Margins Widen
Linde posted strong earnings per share, yet revenue fell short of expectations due to currency fluctuations.
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Linde (NASDAQ:LIN), a leading industrial gases company, revealed its fourth-quarter results on Feb. 6. While it exceeded bottom-line estimates by reporting earnings per share (EPS) of $3.97 against the $3.94 that analysts forecast, it fell short on revenue, posting $8.28 billion compared to the expected $8.42 billion.
Source: Analysts' estimates for the quarter provided by FactSet.
Linde is the world’s largest industrial gas company, offering a comprehensive range of gases used in diverse industries. Its core business revolves around atmospheric gases like oxygen and nitrogen, and process gases such as carbon dioxide and hydrogen. These are vital in sectors including healthcare, chemicals, manufacturing, and electronics. The company is also a pioneer in innovative gas technologies, which enhance its service delivery.