Company / Capital Returned to Shareholders per Share
Linde plc Capital Returned to Shareholders per Share History
FY2016-FY2025 · Annual data · Source: SEC filings
At a glance
Latest annual filing availableLatest Capital Returned to Shareholders per Share
$15.06
FY2025
5-year range
$8.44 / $15.06
FY2021-FY2025
Trend
+6.3%
vs FY2024
Sector context
#2 of 91
Materials
What the data says
Among 91 Materials companies, Linde plc is in the top 2% for capital returned to shareholders per share. Capital Returned to Shareholders per Share has increased for 3 consecutive years, from $8.44 in FY2022 to $15.06 in FY2025.
Based on SEC 10-K filings.
15.06 in FY2025 with a 5-year CAGR of +35.4%. Ranks 2nd among 91 companies in Materials.
Improved from $13.03 to $15.06 over the past 2 years.
Materials sector context is included.
Capital Returned to Shareholders per Share over time
Growth rates
- 3-Year CAGR
- +21.3%
- 5-Year CAGR
- +35.4%
- 10-Year CAGR
- -
Sector benchmark
+414.1% above sector average
Key checks
Key Insights
- Linde plc's capital returned to shareholders per share has grown for 3 consecutive years.
- In FY2025, capital returned to shareholders per share increased 6.3% year-over-year.
- Ranks #2 out of 91 companies in the Materials sector.
- Lowest capital returned to shareholders per share in the period was in FY2019.
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 Shareholders per ShareValue | YoY GrowthYoY |
|---|---|---|
| FY2025 | $15.06 | +6.3% |
| FY2024 | $14.16 | +8.7% |
| FY2023 | $13.03 | +54.3% |
| FY2022 | $8.44 | -2.9% |
| FY2021 | $8.69 | +163.2% |
| FY2020 | $3.30 | +98.0% |
| FY2019 | $1.67 | -55.7% |
| FY2018 | $3.77 | +19.3% |
| FY2017 | $3.16 | -16.2% |
| FY2016 | $3.77 | - |
As of FY2025 · SEC 10-K · Updated Jun 30, 2026