Linde plc (LIN) Retained Earnings
The retained earnings for Linde plc (LIN) is $16.61 Billion with a year-over-year change of +31.45%. Retained earnings represent the cumulative net income that has been kept by the company rather than distributed to shareholders as dividends. It's a key component of shareholders' equity.
LIN Retained Earnings Chart
Current Retained Earnings
$16.61B
$16.61 Billion
Year-over-Year Change
+31.45%
vs. $12.63B prior year
Historical Data
30
Years of data available
Annual Retained Earnings History
| Year | Retained Earnings | YoY Change | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $16.61B | +$3.97B | +31.45% |
| 2024 | $12.63B | +$3.79B | +42.84% |
| 2023 | $8.85B | $-11.70B | -56.94% |
| 2022 | $20.54B | +$1.83B | +9.79% |
| 2021 | $18.71B | +$1.53B | +8.92% |
| 2020 | $17.18B | +$336.00M | +2.00% |
| 2019 | $16.84B | +$313.00M | +1.89% |
| 2018 | $16.53B | +$3.31B | +24.99% |
| 2017 | $13.22B | +$345.00M | +2.68% |
| 2016 | $12.88B | +$650.00M | +5.32% |
| 2015 | $12.23B | +$768.00M | +6.70% |
| 2014 | $11.46B | +$933.00M | +8.86% |
| 2013 | $10.53B | +$994.00M | +10.43% |
| 2012 | $9.53B | +$1.02B | +12.03% |
| 2011 | $8.51B | +$1.03B | +13.85% |
| 2010 | $7.47B | +$644.00M | +9.43% |
| 2009 | $6.83B | +$763.00M | +12.57% |
| 2008 | $6.07B | +$743.00M | +13.95% |
| 2007 | $5.33B | +$638.00M | +13.61% |
| 2006 | $4.69B | +$665.00M | +16.53% |
| 2005 | $4.02B | +$493.00M | +13.97% |
| 2004 | $3.53B | +$502.00M | +16.58% |
| 2003 | $3.03B | +$434.00M | +16.74% |
| 2002 | $2.59B | +$286.00M | +12.40% |
| 2001 | $2.31B | +$320.00M | +16.10% |
| 2000 | $1.99B | +$265.00M | +15.39% |
| 1999 | $1.72B | +$342.00M | +24.78% |
| 1998 | $1.38B | +$346.00M | +33.46% |
| 1997 | $1.03B | +$336.00M | +48.14% |
| 1996 | $698.00M | — | — |
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About Linde plc
Linde plc functions as a global industrial gas and engineering powerhouse, extending its operations throughout North and South America, Europe, the Middle East, Africa, and the Asia Pacific. The company's comprehensive product line features atmospheric gases like oxygen, nitrogen, argon, and various rare gases, alongside a diverse array of process gases such as carbon dioxide, helium, hydrogen, specialized electronic gases, and acetylene. Beyond gas supply, Linde is also adept at designing and constructing turnkey process plants. These engineering solutions serve both third-party customers and its own gas business facilities, covering types like olefin, natural gas, air separation, hydrogen, and synthesis gas plants. Linde's extensive client base spans numerous sectors, including healthcare, energy, general manufacturing, food and beverage carbonation, fiber-optics, steel production, aerospace, chemicals, and water treatment. Established in 1879, the company is headquartered in Woking, United Kingdom.
- Sector
- Basic Materials
- Industry
- Chemicals - Specialty
- CEO
- Sanjiv Lamba