Company / Capital Returned to Shareholders
Linde plc Capital Returned to Shareholders History
FY2016-FY2025 · Annual data · Source: SEC filings
At a glance
Latest annual filing availableLatest Capital Returned to Shareholders
$7.4B
FY2025
5-year range
$4.5B / $7.4B
FY2021-FY2025
Trend
+3.9%
vs FY2024
Sector context
#1 of 95
Materials
What the data says
Among 95 Materials companies, Linde plc is in the top 1% for capital returned to shareholders. Capital Returned to Shareholders has increased for 3 consecutive years, from $4.5B in FY2022 to $7.4B in FY2025.
Based on SEC 10-K filings.
$7.4B in FY2025 with a 5-year CAGR of +33.2%. Ranks 1st among 95 companies in Materials.
Improved from $6.8B to $7.4B over the past 2 years.
Materials sector context is included.
Capital Returned to Shareholders over time
Growth rates
- 3-Year CAGR
- +18.2%
- 5-Year CAGR
- +33.2%
- 10-Year CAGR
- -
Sector benchmark
+1325.7% above sector average
Key checks
Key Insights
- Linde plc's capital returned to shareholders has grown for 3 consecutive years.
- 5-year CAGR of +33.2%, indicating consistent growth.
- In FY2025, capital returned to shareholders increased 3.9% year-over-year.
- Ranks #1 out of 95 companies in the Materials sector.
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 | Capital Returned to ShareholdersValue | YoY GrowthYoY |
|---|---|---|
| FY2025 | $7.4B | +3.9% |
| FY2024 | $7.1B | +4.9% |
| FY2023 | $6.8B | +51.6% |
| FY2022 | $4.5B | -1.4% |
| FY2021 | $4.5B | +157.7% |
| FY2020 | $1.8B | +93.3% |
| FY2019 | $913.0M | -15.8% |
| FY2018 | $1.1B | +18.7% |
| FY2017 | $913.0M | -15.8% |
| FY2016 | $1.1B | - |
As of FY2025 · SEC 10-K · Updated Jun 30, 2026