Income Statement
Quarterly Data

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Linde plc, consolidated income statement (quarterly data)

US$ in millions

3 months ended:	Dec 31, 2025	Sep 30, 2025	Jun 30, 2025	Mar 31, 2025	Dec 31, 2024	Sep 30, 2024	Jun 30, 2024	Mar 31, 2024	Dec 31, 2023	Sep 30, 2023	Jun 30, 2023	Mar 31, 2023	Dec 31, 2022	Sep 30, 2022	Jun 30, 2022	Mar 31, 2022	Dec 31, 2021	Sep 30, 2021	Jun 30, 2021	Mar 31, 2021
Sales	8,764)	8,615)	8,495)	8,112)	8,282)	8,356)	8,267)	8,100)	8,302)	8,155)	8,204)	8,193)	7,899)	8,797)	8,457)	8,211)	8,298)	7,668)	7,584)	7,243)
Cost of sales, exclusive of depreciation and amortization	(4,547)	(4,379)	(4,306)	(4,157)	(4,320)	(4,356)	(4,251)	(4,216)	(4,431)	(4,314)	(4,316)	(4,431)	(4,427)	(5,285)	(4,940)	(4,798)	(4,927)	(4,368)	(4,194)	(4,054)
Gross margin	4,217)	4,236)	4,189)	3,955)	3,962)	4,000)	4,016)	3,884)	3,871)	3,841)	3,888)	3,762)	3,472)	3,512)	3,517)	3,413)	3,371)	3,300)	3,390)	3,189)
Selling, general and administrative	(880)	(897)	(870)	(786)	(814)	(823)	(840)	(860)	(832)	(808)	(833)	(822)	(764)	(770)	(771)	(802)	(787)	(793)	(822)	(787)
Depreciation and amortization	(950)	(961)	(942)	(910)	(913)	(960)	(958)	(949)	(949)	(959)	(960)	(948)	(956)	(1,045)	(1,091)	(1,112)	(1,135)	(1,163)	(1,171)	(1,166)
Research and development	(35)	(36)	(38)	(38)	(39)	(37)	(36)	(38)	(39)	(36)	(35)	(36)	(36)	(35)	(37)	(35)	(38)	(36)	(34)	(35)
Cost reduction program and other charges	(229)	11)	—)	(55)	—)	(145)	—)	—)	2)	(2)	(22)	(18)	(25)	(15)	(993)	4)	(51)	(26)	(204)	8)
Other income (expense), net	(105)	14)	15)	18)	74)	51)	2)	58)	(25)	16)	(27)	(5)	(4)	(34)	(36)	12)	(23)	10)	(17)	4)
Operating profit	2,018)	2,367)	2,354)	2,184)	2,270)	2,086)	2,184)	2,095)	2,028)	2,052)	2,011)	1,933)	1,687)	1,613)	589)	1,480)	1,337)	1,292)	1,142)	1,213)
Interest expense, net	(64)	(64)	(67)	(60)	(53)	(68)	(70)	(65)	(71)	(40)	(52)	(37)	(31)	(18)	(5)	(9)	(31)	(8)	(18)	(20)
Net pension and OPEB benefit, excluding service cost	57)	57)	59)	56)	46)	45)	49)	50)	39)	35)	45)	45)	58)	53)	62)	64)	49)	45)	49)	49)
Income before income taxes and equity investments	2,011)	2,360)	2,346)	2,180)	2,263)	2,063)	2,163)	2,080)	1,996)	2,047)	2,004)	1,941)	1,714)	1,648)	646)	1,535)	1,355)	1,329)	1,173)	1,242)
Income taxes	(481)	(424)	(573)	(511)	(533)	(498)	(508)	(463)	(459)	(487)	(438)	(430)	(388)	(391)	(286)	(369)	(339)	(321)	(334)	(268)
Income from continuing operations before equity investments	1,530)	1,936)	1,773)	1,669)	1,730)	1,565)	1,655)	1,617)	1,537)	1,560)	1,566)	1,511)	1,326)	1,257)	360)	1,166)	1,016)	1,008)	839)	974)
Income from equity investments	43)	36)	33)	38)	39)	38)	45)	48)	39)	41)	46)	41)	35)	43)	50)	44)	38)	1)	37)	43)
Income from continuing operations, including noncontrolling interests	1,573)	1,972)	1,806)	1,707)	1,769)	1,603)	1,700)	1,665)	1,576)	1,601)	1,612)	1,552)	1,361)	1,300)	410)	1,210)	1,054)	1,009)	876)	1,017)
Income from discontinued operations, net of tax	—)	—)	—)	—)	—)	—)	—)	—)	—)	—)	—)	—)	—)	—)	—)	—)	2)	1)	1)	1)
Net income, including noncontrolling interests	1,573)	1,972)	1,806)	1,707)	1,769)	1,603)	1,700)	1,665)	1,576)	1,601)	1,612)	1,552)	1,361)	1,300)	410)	1,210)	1,056)	1,010)	877)	1,018)
Noncontrolling interests	(43)	(43)	(40)	(34)	(44)	(53)	(37)	(38)	(33)	(36)	(37)	(36)	(33)	(27)	(38)	(36)	(30)	(31)	(36)	(38)
Net income, Linde plc	1,530)	1,929)	1,766)	1,673)	1,725)	1,550)	1,663)	1,627)	1,543)	1,565)	1,575)	1,516)	1,328)	1,273)	372)	1,174)	1,026)	979)	841)	980)

The financial performance presented demonstrates fluctuating results over the analyzed period, spanning from March 2021 to December 2025. Sales exhibited a general upward trend, though not consistently linear, with periods of decline, particularly noticeable in late 2022 and early 2023. Gross margin followed a similar pattern, increasing overall but experiencing quarterly variations. Operating profit showed significant volatility, with a substantial dip in the first half of 2022 before recovering and generally trending upward through 2025. Net income, inclusive of noncontrolling interests, mirrored the operating profit trend, indicating a strong correlation between operational performance and overall profitability.

Sales Performance: Sales began at $7.243 billion in March 2021 and generally increased, peaking at $8.764 billion in September 2023. A decline was observed in December 2022 to $7.899 billion, followed by a recovery. The most recent reported sales figure for December 2025 is $8.764 billion, indicating a return to growth after a slight dip in early 2025.
Profitability Analysis: Gross margin demonstrated an overall increase from $3.189 billion in March 2021 to $4.217 billion in September 2025. However, quarterly fluctuations were present. Operating profit experienced a significant decrease in the first half of 2022, largely attributable to increased cost of sales and other charges. The recovery in operating profit from late 2022 through 2025 suggests successful cost management or increased pricing power. Net income followed a similar trajectory, with a low point in the first half of 2022 and a subsequent rise.
Cost Management: Cost of sales, exclusive of depreciation and amortization, consistently represented a substantial portion of sales revenue. A notable increase in cost of sales occurred throughout 2021 and into 2022, contributing to the decline in operating profit during that period. While costs remained high, they appeared to stabilize and even decrease slightly in later periods, potentially reflecting successful cost control measures. Selling, general and administrative expenses remained relatively stable throughout the period. Depreciation and amortization expenses showed a gradual decline.
Specific Charge Impacts: The "Cost reduction program and other charges" line item had a significant impact, particularly in June 2021 and June 2022, with substantial negative values. These charges likely represent restructuring costs or other one-time expenses. The presence of positive values in some quarters suggests reversals or benefits from these programs. "Other income (expense), net" also exhibited volatility, with both positive and negative impacts on profitability.
Financial Expenses & Benefits: Interest expense remained relatively consistent, while net pension and OPEB benefit exhibited fluctuations, generally providing a positive offset to expenses. Income taxes varied with profitability, representing a significant expense in most quarters.

Overall, the financial performance demonstrates resilience and a capacity for recovery. While challenges related to cost management and specific charges were evident, the company generally maintained and improved its profitability over the analyzed period. The upward trend in sales and net income, particularly in the later quarters, suggests a positive outlook.

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