Company / Share Buybacks
Linde plc Share Buybacks History
FY2016-FY2025 · Annual data · Source: SEC filings
At a glance
Latest annual filing availableLatest Share Buybacks
$4.6B
FY2025
5-year range
$2.5B / $4.6B
FY2021-FY2025
Trend
+2.7%
vs FY2024
Sector context
#1 of 72
Materials
What the data says
Among 72 Materials companies, Linde plc is in the top 1% for share buybacks. Share Buybacks has fluctuated over the past 10 years, ranging from $12M in FY2019 to $4.6B in FY2023.
Based on SEC 10-K filings.
$4.6B in FY2025 with a 5-year CAGR of +50.3%. Ranks 1st among 72 companies in Materials.
Remained stable around $4.6B over the past 2 years.
Materials sector context is included.
Share Buybacks over time
Growth rates
- 3-Year CAGR
- +23.3%
- 5-Year CAGR
- +50.3%
- 10-Year CAGR
- -
Sector benchmark
Top 1% in MaterialsTop 1% of 72This company $4.6B Sector average $314.4M
▼
+1363.3% above sector average
Key checks
Key Insights
- 5-year CAGR of +50.3%, indicating consistent growth.
- In FY2025, share buybacks increased 2.7% year-over-year.
- Ranks #1 out of 72 companies in the Materials sector.
- Peak share buybacks was recorded in FY2023.
Company context
Key Data Points
- Altman Z-Score 1.19 (distress zone, below 1.8 threshold)
- Strong profit margin: 21.2%
- High earnings quality (cash-backed earnings)
Data sourced from SEC EDGAR filings. Not investment advice.
Annual data
| Year | Share BuybacksValue | YoY GrowthYoY |
|---|---|---|
| FY2025 | $4.6B | +2.7% |
| FY2024 | $4.5B | -2.8% |
| FY2023 | $4.6B | +87.7% |
| FY2022 | $2.5B | -7.6% |
| FY2021 | $2.7B | +343.7% |
| FY2020 | $599.0M | +4891.7% |
| FY2019 | $12.0M | -94.7% |
| FY2018 | $228.0M | +1800.0% |
| FY2017 | $12.0M | -94.7% |
| FY2016 | $228.0M | - |
As of FY2025 · SEC 10-K · Updated Jun 30, 2026