What to Expect From Linde's Next Quarterly Earnings Report

Core Insights - Linde plc, with a market cap of $214.1 billion, is a leading global industrial gases and engineering company serving various industries including healthcare, chemical, energy, manufacturing, and electronics [1] Financial Performance - Linde is expected to announce fiscal Q3 2025 results on October 31, with analysts predicting an adjusted EPS of $4.18, reflecting a 6.1% increase from $3.94 in the same quarter last year [2] - For fiscal 2025, analysts forecast an adjusted EPS of $16.46, a 6.1% growth from $15.51 in fiscal 2024, and a further increase to $17.97 in fiscal 2026, representing a 9.2% year-over-year growth [3] Stock Performance - Over the past 52 weeks, Linde's shares have declined nearly 5%, underperforming the S&P 500 Index's 14.4% return, but faring better than the Materials Select Sector SPDR Fund's 9.4% decrease [4] - Despite reporting better-than-expected Q2 2025 adjusted EPS of $4.09 and revenues of $8.5 billion, Linde's shares fell slightly due to a disappointing operating profit in the Engineering segment and lower volumes in key markets [5] Analyst Ratings - The consensus among analysts is bullish, with a "Strong Buy" rating for Linde stock; 18 out of 27 analysts recommend a "Strong Buy," 2 suggest a "Moderate Buy," and 7 recommend a "Hold" [6] - The average analyst price target for Linde is $518.30, indicating a potential upside of 13.5% from current levels [6]