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Linde is the 'secret, quiet' data center play that keeps winning for investors
Linde's top- and bottom-line beats were driven by year-over-year sales growth across all of its end markets and key operating regions.
TL;DR
- Linde beat first-quarter earnings estimates, with revenue up over 8% to $8.78 billion and adjusted EPS up over 9% to $4.33.
- Sales growth was strong across all end markets, including electronics (10%), aerospace (significant double-digit growth), and food and beverage (5%).
- Geographically, the Americas saw 10% sales growth, Asia Pacific 11%, and EMEA 7%.
- The company's business model, particularly long-term contracts, allows it to pass through energy and feedstock costs, stabilizing cash flows.
- Linde raised its full-year earnings guidance and reiterated capital expenditure plans, showing confidence in continued growth despite conservative assumptions.