EPS (Diluted) for Linde (LIN)
According to Linde's latest reported financial statements, the company's current diluted EPS (TTM) is $14.59. Diluted earnings per share (EPS) is net income divided by the diluted weighted-average shares outstanding over the period. It expresses profit on a per-share basis — the figure investors use to value an individual share — and accounts for potential dilution from options, RSUs, and convertible securities.
Headline TTM above sums the four reported quarters through (reported ). Chart and table below cover the full reported history back to .
LIN
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TTM (last 4 quarters)
$14.59
YoY change
+7.1%
5Y CAGR
+25.4%
Peak year (2025)
$14.59
Latest annual
$14.59
EPS (Diluted) history chart for Linde (LIN) from 1991 to 2025
EPS (Diluted) history table for Linde (LIN) from 1991 to 2025
| Fiscal year | Period ended | Reported | EPS (Diluted) | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $14.59 | +7.1% | ||
| 2024 | $13.62 | +8.2% | ||
| 2023 | $12.59 | +53.0% | ||
| 2022 | $8.23 | +12.3% | ||
| 2021 | $7.33 | +55.6% | ||
| 2020 | $4.71 | +12.4% | ||
| 2019 | $4.19 | -68.0% | ||
| 2018 | $13.11 | +203.5% | ||
| 2017 | $4.32 | -17.1% | ||
| 2016 | $5.21 | -2.6% | ||
| 2015 | $5.35 | -6.6% | ||
| 2014 | $5.73 | -2.4% | ||
| 2013 | $5.87 | +4.6% | ||
| 2012 | $5.61 | +2.9% | ||
| 2011 | $5.45 | +41.9% | ||
| 2010 | $3.84 | -4.2% | ||
| 2009 | $4.01 | +5.5% | ||
| 2008 | $3.80 | +5.0% | ||
| 2007 | $3.62 | +20.7% | ||
| 2006 | $3.00 | +36.4% | ||
| 2005 | $2.20 | +4.8% | ||
| 2004 | $2.10 | +18.6% | ||
| 2003 | $1.77 | +42.7% | ||
| 2002 | $1.24 | -5.3% | ||
| 2001 | $1.31 | +15.9% | ||
| 2000 | $1.13 | -15.0% | ||
| 1999 | $1.33 | +2.3% | ||
| 1998 | $1.30 | +5.7% | ||
| 1997 | $1.23 | +38.2% | ||
| 1996 | $0.89 | -2.2% | ||
| 1995 | $0.91 | +24.7% | ||
| 1994 | $0.73 | +65.9% | ||
| 1993 | $0.44 | -291.3% | ||
| 1992 | $-0.23 | -154.8% | ||
| 1991 | $0.42 | — |
EPS (Diluted) values are taken from Linde's reported income statements (10-Q quarterly and 10-K annual filings with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission). Each row shows the period end date and the date the filing was reported; YoY compares each figure to the same period one year earlier. Amounts are in USD as filed.
Analysis
Linde (LIN) most recent annual diluted EPS stands at $14.59 (2025) – grew 7.1% year-over-year.
Linde diluted EPS has grown for 6 consecutive years, with a +25.4% compound annual growth rate over 2020–2025 (5 years).
Across the available history, diluted EPS reached its high of $14.59 in 2025 and its low of $-0.23 in 1992.
Among 8 Basic Materials peers, Linde (LIN) ranks 1st; the peer median for diluted EPS is $5.83.
Linde EPS (Diluted) by Year
Linde EPS (Diluted) 2025: $14.59
Linde diluted EPS in 2025 was $14.59, grew 7.1% from 2024. This figure represents the highest annual value in the available history.
Linde EPS (Diluted) 2024: $13.62
Linde diluted EPS in 2024 was $13.62, grew 8.2% from 2023.
Linde EPS (Diluted) 2023: $12.59
Linde diluted EPS in 2023 was $12.59, surged 53.0% from 2022.
Linde EPS (Diluted) 2022: $8.23
Linde diluted EPS in 2022 was $8.23, grew 12.3% from 2021.
Linde EPS (Diluted) 2021: $7.33
Linde diluted EPS in 2021 was $7.33.
See more financial history for Linde (LIN).
Sector peers — EPS (Diluted)
Companies in the same sector as Linde, ranked by their latest diluted EPS.
| Company | EPS (Diluted) | Sector |
|---|---|---|
| The Sherwin-Williams Company (SHW) | $10.27 | Basic Materials |
| Agnico Eagle Mines Limited (AEM) | $8.86 | Basic Materials |
| Ecolab Inc. (ECL) | $7.28 | Basic Materials |
| Newmont Corporation (NEM) | $6.41 | Basic Materials |
| Southern Copper Corporation (SCCO) | $5.24 | Basic Materials |
| CRH plc (CRH) | $4.69 | Basic Materials |
| Freeport-McMoRan Inc. (FCX) | $1.52 | Basic Materials |
| Air Products and Chemicals, Inc. (APD) | $-1.77 | Basic Materials |
Frequently asked questions
What is Linde's diluted EPS?
- Latest reported diluted EPS for Linde (LIN) is $14.59 (period ending December 31, 2025).
How has Linde diluted EPS changed year-over-year?
- Linde (LIN) diluted EPS changed +7.1% year-over-year on the latest annual filing.
What is the long-term growth rate of Linde diluted EPS?
- Linde (LIN) diluted EPS compound annual growth rate is +25.4% over the most recent 5 years available.
When did Linde diluted EPS hit its highest annual value?
- Linde diluted EPS reached its highest annual value of $14.59 in 2025.
What was Linde diluted EPS in 2024?
- Linde (LIN) diluted EPS in 2024 was $13.62.
What was Linde diluted EPS in 2025?
- Linde (LIN) diluted EPS in 2025 was $14.59.
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