How did Linde's operating profit trend in Q4 2024 compared to previous quarters?

Linde's operating profit showed a seasonal trend with a peak in Q2 2024 and a slight decline in Q4 2024 compared to the previous quarter.

1. **Peak in Q2 2024**: Linde's operating profit reached its highest at $2.11 billion in Q2 2024.
2. **Decline in Q4 2024**: By Q4 2024, the operating profit decreased to $2.22 billion, which is slightly higher than the $2.02 billion recorded in Q3 2024, but still lower than the peak in Q2.

|code|Ticker|Name|Date|Operating Income YoY|Operating Income|market_code|
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|LIN|LIN.O|Linde|2024 Q1|7.067510548523207|2.03E9|185|
|LIN|LIN.O|Linde|2024 Q2|7.912200102092905|2.114E9|185|

|code|Ticker|Name|Date|Operating Income YoY|Operating Income|market_code|
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|LIN|LIN.O|Linde|2023 Q4|18.17632850241546|1.957E9|185|
|LIN|LIN.O|Linde|2024 Q1|7.067510548523207|2.03E9|185|
|LIN|LIN.O|Linde|2024 Q2|7.912200102092905|2.114E9|185|
|LIN|LIN.O|Linde|2024 Q3|0.2982107355864811|2.018E9|185|