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Linde plc

Linde plc

LINNASDAQBasic Materials● Active
$501.92
$-5.98(-1.18%)
Market Cap$232.2B
P/E Ratio—
52W High$521.28
52W Low$387.78
Cash on HandFinancialsRevenue

Linde plc (LIN) Cash on Hand — Cash & Short-Term Investments

Cash & cash equivalents plus short-term investments from the balance sheet, YoY change, and net cash vs debt context.

LIN · cash on hand · updated Dec 31, 2025

Core cash position

Cash & Short-Term Investments (CCE + ST Investments)
$5.06B▲ +4.2% vs prior year
FY · as of Dec 31, 2025 · Reported in USD
Cash & Cash Equiv. (CCE)
$5.06B
cashAndCashEquivalents
Short-Term Investments
$0
shortTermInvestments
YoY Change vs Prior Year
+4.2%
vs prior fiscal year
Latest Quarter
$3.96B
Q1 2026
Data Scope & Methodology

Cash on Hand = Cash & Cash Equivalents (CCE) + Short-Term Investments, as reported on the balance sheet (10-K/10-Q). Also referred to as cash reserves or cash position. Not free cash flow.

Source: FMP /balance-sheet-statement · SEC 10-K / 10-Q · Reported in USD

Source: FMP /balance-sheet-statement · SEC 10-K / 10-Q · USDUpdated: December 31, 2025

Net cash vs debt

Cash & ST Investments$5.06BCash on Hand
Total Debt$26.99BTotal Debt
Net Cash / Net Debt−$21.93BNet Debt Position
Cash vs Debt Ratio
Cash 16%Debt 84%

Linde plc carries a net debt position of $21.93B. Total debt ($26.99B) exceeds cash on hand ($5.06B). Linde plc cash vs debt ratio: 16% cash / 84% debt.

Net Cash = Cash & ST Investments − Total Debt$5.06B − $26.99B = −$21.93B

Cash on hand history

YoY Increase
YoY Decrease
Latest Year
LIN annual cash on hand history · Cash & Short-Term Investments · Source: FMP /balance-sheet-statement

Annual cash on hand by year

DateCash & ST InvestmentsYoY Change
Dec 31, 2025Latest$5.06B+4.2%
Dec 31, 2024$4.85B+4.0%
Dec 31, 2023$4.66B-14.2%
Dec 31, 2022$5.44B+92.6%
Dec 31, 2021$2.82B-24.8%
LIN cash on hand annual historical data · Cash & Short-Term Investments per balance sheet (10-K/10-Q) · Reported in USD · Source: FMP /balance-sheet-statement

Basic Materials Sector Cash Reserves Comparison

#CompanyCash & ST Inv.Cash/MCap
#1
BHP Group Limited
BHP Group Limited
BHP
$12.17B5.7%#2
Rio Tinto Group
Rio Tinto Group
RIO
$9.45B5.8%
#3
Linde plc
Linde plcYOU
LIN
$5.06B2.2%
#4
Southern Copper Corporation
Southern Copper Corporation
SCCO
$4.91B3.5%#5
Agnico Eagle Mines Limited
Agnico Eagle Mines Limited
AEM.TO
$2.87B2.5%
Basic Materials sector cash reserves · Source: FMP /balance-sheet-statement + /profile · Sorted by Cash desccompanies with most cash on hand →

About cash on hand & methodology

Linde plc (LIN) cash on hand as of December 31, 2025 is $5.06B, comprising $5.06B in cash and cash equivalents (CCE) plus $0 in short-term investments — reported as Linde plc cash and short-term investments on the balance sheet (10-K filing). Also referred to as Linde plc cash reserves or cash position.

Linde plc annual cash on hand history shows increased +4.2% in 2025: increased +4.2% in 2025. Linde plc cash reserves in 2025 reflect the company's capital allocation strategy.

Linde plc carries total debt of $26.99B against cash of $5.06B, resulting in a net debt position of -$21.93B. For the full balance sheet, see the Financials → Balance Sheet tab.

Figures tie to SEC 10-K/10-Q balance sheet disclosures and FMP /balance-sheet-statement where noted.
Financial statementsFree cash flowNet incomeRevenueMarket capP/E ratioEarningsPrice history

Frequently asked questions

LIN cash on hand · 5 questions

As of December 31, 2025, Linde plc (LIN) has $5.06B in cash on hand — defined as cash and short-term investments on the balance sheet. This includes $5.06B in cash and cash equivalents (CCE) plus $0 in short-term investments. Latest quarter (March 31, 2026): $3.96B. Data sourced from the annual 10-K filing via FMP.

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▸ Source: FMP /balance-sheet-statement · US GAAP · Linde plc · Linde plc SEC 10-K & 10-Q filings · US GAAP · Last updated: December 31, 2025