Linde's (LIN) Q4 Earnings Beat Estimates on Higher Prices

Linde plc (LIN) reported fourth-quarter 2023 adjusted earnings of $3.59 per share, surpassing the Zacks Consensus Estimate of$3.50. The bottom line improved from the year-ago quarter figure of $3.16.Total quarterly revenues of$8.3 billion beat the consensus estimate of $8.1 billion and increased from the year-ago quarter’s$7.9 billion.Strong quarterly earnings were driven by higher pricing and volumes from the Americas segment.Segmental HighlightsThe operating profit of Linde’s Americas segment was up al ...