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Commercial paper borrowings outstanding

Linde Commercial paper borrowings outstanding increased by 6.8% to $4.51B in Q1 2026 compared to the prior quarter. This increase may warrant attention — for this metric, lower values are generally preferred.

Analysis

StatementBalance Sheet Statement
SectionOther
CategoryLiquidity
SignalLower is better
VolatilityVolatile
First reportedQ4 2025
Last reportedQ1 2026May 1, 2026

How to read this metric

An increase suggests higher short-term financing needs, while a decrease indicates reduced reliance on short-term debt markets.

Detailed definition

This represents short-term, unsecured promissory notes issued by the company to meet immediate working capital needs. It...

Peer comparison

Common among large-cap firms with high credit ratings; peers often maintain similar commercial paper programs for treasury management.

Metric ID: other_commercial_paper

Historical Data

2 periods
 Q4 '25Q1 '26
Value$4.23B$4.51B
QoQ Change+6.8%
Range$4.23B$4.51B

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Linde's commercial paper borrowings outstanding?
Linde (LIN) reported commercial paper borrowings outstanding of $4.51B in Q1 2026.
What does commercial paper borrowings outstanding mean?
Short-term debt issued to cover immediate cash needs.