Linde plc reported earnings results for the fourth quarter and full year ended December 31, 2023. For the fourth quarter, the company reported sales was USD 8,302 million compared to USD 7,899 million a year ago. Net income was USD 1,543 million compared to USD 1,328 million a year ago. Basic earnings per share from continuing operations was USD 3.19 compared to USD 2.69 a year ago. Diluted earnings per share from continuing operations was USD 3.16 compared to USD 2.67 a year ago.
For the full year, sales was USD 32,854 million compared to USD 33,364 million a year ago. Net income was USD 6,199 million compared to USD 4,147 million a year ago. Basic earnings per share from continuing operations was USD 12.7 compared to USD 8.3 a year ago. Diluted earnings per share from continuing operations was USD 12.59 compared to USD 8.23 a year ago.