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Earnings Per Share – Linde plc Shareholders
 3 Months Ended
Mar. 31, 2024
Earnings Per Share [Abstract]  
Earnings Per Share – Linde plc Shareholders Earnings Per Share – Linde plc Shareholders
Basic and diluted earnings per share is computed by dividing Net income – Linde plc for the period by the weighted average number of either basic or diluted shares outstanding, as follows:
 Quarter Ended March 31,
 20242023
Numerator (Millions of dollars)
Net Income – Linde plc$1,627 $1,516 
Denominator (Thousands of shares)
Weighted average shares outstanding481,398 491,321 
Shares earned and issuable under compensation plans551 496 
Weighted average shares used in basic earnings per share481,949 491,817 
Effect of dilutive securities
Stock options and awards3,643 3,859 
Weighted average shares used in diluted earnings per share
485,592 495,676 
Basic Earnings Per Share$3.38 $3.08 
Diluted Earnings Per Share$3.35 $3.06 
There were no antidilutive shares for any period presented.