Linde said full-year 2024 sales were $33.0 billion, flat versus prior year, adjusted operating profit was $9.7 billion, up 7%, and adjusted operating profit margin was 29.5%, 190 basis points higher than 2023.

1. 01

   Linde said full-year 2024 sales were $33.0 billion, flat versus prior year, adjusted operating profit was $9.7 billion, up 7%, and adjusted operating profit margin was 29.5%, 190 basis points higher than 2023.

2. 02

   The company said Q4 2024 sales were $8,282 million, flat versus prior year, adjusted operating profit was $2,480 million, up 9%, diluted EPS was $3.60, and adjusted EPS was $3.97.

3. 03

   Linde said 2024 operating cash flow was $9.4 billion, capital expenditures were $4.5 billion, and it returned $7.1 billion to shareholders through dividends and share repurchases, net of issuances.

4. 04

   The company said it expects full-year 2025 adjusted diluted EPS to be $16.15 to $16.55, up 8% to 11% excluding currency impact, and Q1 adjusted EPS to be $3.85 to $3.95.

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