Air Liquide Achieves Record Net Profit in 2024
Air Liquide has reported a record net profit of €3.31 billion in 2024, representing a 7.4% increase.
Key Results
- Revenue stands at €27.06 billion, down 2% due to currency fluctuations and energy costs. On a comparable basis, revenue grows by 2.6%.
- Operating margin reaches 19.9%, up 110 basis points excluding energy costs.
Growth by Activity
- Gas & Services (95% of sales) grow by 2.7% on a comparable basis.
- Healthcare increases by 8.6%.
- Electronics rises by 3.3%.
- The Americas drive growth (+7.3%), followed by Asia-Pacific (+1.6%).
Outlook
- Air Liquide aims to increase its margin by 200 basis points for 2025-2026, representing a total increase of 460 basis points over 5 years.
- The group is confident about 2025 despite uncertainty, supported by record investments of €4.4 billion to drive the energy transition.
