Linde Increases Dividend 7%

Core Viewpoint - Linde plc has announced a 7% increase in its quarterly dividend to $1.60 per share, marking the 33rd consecutive year of dividend increases [1] Financial Performance - For the fourth quarter of 2025, Linde reported a net income of $1,530 million, which is a decrease of 11% year-over-year, and diluted earnings per share of $3.26, down 9% [1] - Adjusted net income for the same period was $1,968 million, reflecting a 4% increase compared to the previous year, while adjusted earnings per share was $4.20, up 6% [1] - Linde's sales for the fourth quarter reached $8,764 million, representing a 6% increase year-over-year [1] Company Overview - Linde is a leading global industrial gases and engineering company with sales of $34 billion in 2025 [1] - The company serves various end markets, including chemicals & energy, food & beverage, electronics, healthcare, manufacturing, metals, and mining [1] - Linde's technologies are utilized in applications such as space exploration, semiconductor manufacturing, medical oxygen delivery, clean hydrogen production, and carbon capture [1]