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SEC filingLinde delivered a strong quarter with revenue growth of 8.2% to $8.8B and operating margin expansion to 27.8%, driven by pricing, currency tailwinds, and productivity initiatives.
Revenue for the first quarter of 2026 was $8.8 billion, an increase of 8.2% compared to $8.1 billion in the prior-year quarter. The growth was primarily driven by favorable currency translation, higher pricing, and continued productivity initiatives, which more than offset cost inflation and lower volumes. The company's ability to pass through pricing in a challenging cost environment underscores its market position and operational discipline.