Linde plc(US:LIN)2025-05-01 11:03First Quarter 2025 Financial Performance - Sales for Q1 2025 were $8112 million, a 0% change compared to Q1 2024[8] - Operating profit for Q1 2025 was $2438 million, a 4% increase compared to Q1 2024[8] - Diluted EPS for Q1 2025 was $395, a 5% increase compared to Q1 2024[8] - The company's ROC was 257%, a 10 bps increase year-over-year[8] - Operating cash flow was $2161 million, an 11% increase year-over-year[8] - Base capex was $636 million, a 2% decrease year-over-year[8] - Project capex was $634 million, a 58% increase year-over-year[8] 2025 Guidance - The company expects adjusted EPS to be in the range of $395 to $405 for the second quarter of 2025, representing a 3% to 5% increase versus 2024[18] - The company expects adjusted EPS to be in the range of $1620 to $1650 for the full year 2025, representing a 4% to 6% increase versus 2024[18] - The company anticipates a currency headwind of -2% for both the second quarter and full year 2025[18] - The company projects capital expenditures between $50 billion and $55 billion for the full year[18] Capital Allocation - The company secured growth investments of $07 billion[13] - The company returned $18 billion to shareholders through dividends ($07 billion) and net share buybacks ($11 billion)[13] - The company invested $13 billion in business investments[13]