Linde plc (LIN) reported second-quarter 2024 adjusted earnings of $3.85 per share, which surpassed the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $3.79. The bottom line improved from the year-ago quarter's figure of $3.57. Total quarterly revenues of $8.27 billion missed the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $8.33 billion. However, the top line increased from the year-ago quarter's $8.20 billion. The solid quarterly earnings were driven by higher pricing from the Americas segment, offset partially by lower contributions from th ...