What one share of Linde holds
Linde plc is a public limited company formed under the laws of Ireland with its principal offices in the United Kingdom and United States. Linde is the largest industrial gas company worldwide and is a major technological innovator in the industrial gases industry.
Linde’s numbers from its SEC filings, divided by its shares. Results cover the last 12 months to 2026-06-30; the balance sheet is as of 2026-06-30.
| Sales | $75.82 |
|---|---|
| Profit | $15.49 |
| Capex (buildings and equipment) | $11.79 |
| Free cash flow | $10.64 |
| Dividends | $6.20 |
| Cash and investments | $10.63 |
| Debt | $60.77 |
| Book value | $84.78 |
Per share by fiscal year
| Year | Sales | Profit | Capex | Free cash | Dividends | Book value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | $36.61 | $5.21 | $5.09 | $4.60 | $3.00 | $19.05 |
| 2017 | $39.29 | $4.31 | $4.53 | $5.98 | $3.15 | — |
| 2018 | $44.40 | $13.11 | $5.64 | $5.30 | $3.30 | $94.28 |
| 2019 | $51.78 | $4.19 | $6.75 | $4.47 | $3.50 | $91.83 |
| 2020 | $51.29 | $4.71 | $6.40 | $7.59 | $3.85 | $90.42 |
| 2021 | $59.00 | $7.33 | $5.91 | $12.72 | $4.24 | $86.57 |
| 2022 | $66.19 | $8.23 | $6.30 | $11.29 | $4.68 | $81.28 |
| 2023 | $66.74 | $12.59 | $7.69 | $11.21 | $5.10 | $82.33 |
| 2024 | $68.46 | $13.62 | $9.33 | $10.22 | $5.56 | $80.49 |
| 2025 | $71.97 | $14.61 | $11.14 | $10.78 | $6.00 | $82.48 |
Common questions about Linde
How much does one share of Linde earn?
Over the last 12 months, each share of Linde earned $15.49 of profit on $75.82 of sales, keeping about 20¢ of every $1 (profit margin).
Does Linde pay a dividend?
Yes. Linde paid $6.20 per share in dividends over the last 12 months, and it paid a dividend in every year from 2016 to 2025 in StockSlicer’s data. That’s about 40¢ of each $1 of profit (payout ratio).
What is Linde’s book value per share?
Linde’s book value is $84.78 per share: what would be left for each share if it sold everything at the values on its books and paid every debt, as of June 30, 2026.
How much cash and debt does each share of Linde have?
Each share of Linde has $10.63 of cash and investments and $60.77 of debt, as of June 30, 2026.
What is Linde’s free cash flow per share?
$10.64 per share over the last 12 months. Free cash flow is the cash left over after spending on buildings and equipment.
How has Linde’s profit per share changed over time?
Profit per share went from $5.21 in 2016 to $14.61 in 2025, growing about 12.1% a year (adjusted for stock splits).
Has Linde bought back shares?
Linde’s share count rose about 64% from 2016 to 2025. That dilution means each share owns a smaller slice of the company.
From its SEC filings. For education only, not investment advice. New to these words? See the StockSlicer glossary.