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Air Liquide posts slight Q1 revenue miss

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Posted on April 28, 2026

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Air Liquide posts slight Q1 revenue miss

First Quarter Financial Results Overview

Clarification on Financial Impacts

(Corrects to clarify that the company was impacted by unfavourable currency and energy costs not higher energy costs)

Reported Revenue Performance

April 28 (Reuters) - French industrial gases group Air Liquide on Tuesday reported slightly lower than expected revenue for the first quarter.

Revenue Figures and Key Products

The company, which supplies gases such as oxygen, nitrogen and hydrogen to factories and hospitals, said its revenue rose to 6.79 billion euros ($7.95 billion) in the quarter, excluding the impact of unfavourable currency movements and energy costs.

Analyst Expectations

Analysts polled by Vara Research were expecting sales of 6.83 billion euros on average.

Additional Information

($1 = 0.8539 euros)

(Reporting by Olivier Cherfan, editing by Matt Scuffham)

Key Takeaways

  • Q1 revenue of €6.79 billion fell marginally below expectations of €6.83 billion (Vara Research) (airliquide.com)
  • Figures exclude the drag from unfavorable currency movements and higher energy costs, underscoring underlying operational resilience (airliquide.com)
  • Air Liquide had published a Pre‑Q1 2026 sales communication on April 1 ahead of the full Q1 revenue release on April 28, helping investors model expectations (airliquide.com)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What was Air Liquide's revenue in the first quarter?
Air Liquide reported a first quarter revenue of 6.79 billion euros.
How did Air Liquide's Q1 revenue compare to analyst expectations?
Analysts expected 6.83 billion euros, but Air Liquide posted 6.79 billion euros, slightly below expectations.
Which gases does Air Liquide supply?
Air Liquide supplies industrial gases such as oxygen, nitrogen, and hydrogen.
What factors were excluded from Air Liquide's reported revenue?
The reported revenue excluded the impact of unfavorable currency movements and higher energy costs.

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