WOKING, England–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Linde plc (Nasdaq: LIN) today reported second-quarter 2026 net income of $1,928 million and diluted earnings per share of $4.15, up 9% and up 11%, respectively. Excluding Linde AG purchase accounting impacts, adjusted net income was $2,089 million, up 8% versus prior year. Adjusted diluted earnings per share was $4.50, 10% above prior year. Linde’s sales for the second quarter were $9,289 million, up 9% versus prior year including 2% favorable currency impact.