Linde plc Overview
Pro stress-test →Linde is the largest industrial gas supplier in the world, with operations in over 100 countries. The firm's main products are atmospheric gases (including oxygen, nitrogen, and argon) and process gases (including hydrogen, carbon dioxide, and helium), as well as equipment used in industrial gas production. Linde revenue for the twelve months ending March 31, 2026 was $34.655B, a 4.96% increase year-over-year.
Strategic Profile
Pro stress-test →Linde serves a wide variety of end markets, including chemicals, manufacturing, healthcare, and steelmaking. The company helps avoid >2X its own GHG emissions through its products and services. Full-year 2026 adjusted EPS guidance is $17.60–$17.90, representing 7–9% growth.
Competitive Landscape
Pro stress-test →Linde is the global market leader in industrial gases ahead of its French competitor Air Liquide. Competitors in the industrial gas and chemical sectors include Air Products, Messer Americas, and Kion Group. Linde's scale, geographic footprint, and diversified end-market exposure provide durable competitive advantages in a consolidating sector.
Industry Context
Linde plc operates in Industrial gases and engineering.
Key facts
Founded: 1879 · Headquarters: Woking, Ireland · Employees: 10000+ · Revenue: $34.7B · Market cap: $231B