Air Products and Chemicals Inc (APD)

Currency in USD
314.19
+7.79(+2.54%)
Closed·
313.96-0.23(-0.07%)
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Trading near 52-week High
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Fair Value
Day's Range
303.83314.28
52 wk Range
229.11314.28
Key Statistics
Prev. Close
306.4
Open
306.46
Day's Range
303.83-314.28
52 wk Range
229.11-314.28
Volume
1.85M
Average Volume (3m)
1.26M
1-Year Change
7.6583%
Book Value / Share
70.29
Fair Value
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Fair Price
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Price Target
327.86
Upside
+4.35%
Members' Sentiments
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RSI suggests the stock is in overbought territory
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Technical Analysis

Summary
Strong Sell
Sell
Neutral
Buy
Strong Buy
Strong Buy
Technical Indicators
Strong Buy
Moving Averages
Strong Buy

Analyst Ratings

14 Buy
9 Hold
0 Sell
Ratings:
23 analysts
Overall Consensus
Buy

Analysts 12-Month Price Target:

Average 327.86
(+4.35% Upside)
Firm
ArticlePositionPrice TargetUpside / DownsideFrom Price TargetActionDate
Bernstein SocGen Group
Buy344.00+9.49%-MaintainJul 01, 2026
Morgan Stanley
Hold310.00-1.33%290.00MaintainMay 05, 2026
RBC Capital
Buy341.00+8.53%338.00MaintainMay 05, 2026
UBS
Hold316.00+0.58%307.00MaintainMay 01, 2026
JPMorgan
Buy330.00+5.03%310.00MaintainMay 01, 2026

Air Products and Chemicals Inc SWOT Analysis


Strategic Pivot
Explore Air Products & Chemicals' shift towards core business activities and green hydrogen projects, signaling a new direction under fresh leadership
Financial Crossroads
Delve into APD's mixed financial performance, with recent earnings surpassing guidance but future projections falling short of market expectations
Market Positioning
Learn how APD maintains its strong position in the resilient industrial gases sector, leveraging its expertise to navigate competitive pressures
Future Outlook
Analyst price targets range from $295 to $366, reflecting varied opinions on APD's potential amid strategic changes and industry challenges
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Air Products and Chemicals Inc Earnings Call Summary for Q2/2026

  • Air Products Q2 2026 EPS of $3.20 beat forecast of $3.05; revenue of $3.2B exceeded expectations by 4.23%, though shares fell 0.47%.
  • Operating income surged 19% year-over-year, outpacing 9% revenue growth; operating margin expanded 200+ basis points to 23.7%.
  • Company projects EPS of $3.39-$3.56 for upcoming quarters; fiscal 2026-2027 revenue forecasts set at $12.79B and $13.49B respectively.
  • CEO Ghasemi emphasized strategic growth initiatives in Asia and productivity improvements despite geopolitical tensions in Middle East.
  • Key risks include helium pricing volatility, energy cost fluctuations, and currency headwinds; 56-year dividend streak maintained with 2.4% yield.
Last Updated: 2026-05-04, 09:16 a/m
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Earnings

Latest Release
Apr 30, 2026
EPS / Forecast
3.20 / 3.05
Revenue / Forecast
3.2B / 3.07B
EPS Revisions
Last 90 days

Dividends

Payout Ratio
Payout ratio (TTM)
Earnings retained
EPS 9.49%
Dividend Yield
2.36%
Industry Median 2.24%
Annualized payout
7.24
Paid quarterly
5-Years Growth
+5.40%
Growth Streak

APD Income Statement

Compare APD to Peers and Sector

Metrics to compare
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Peers
Sector
Relationship
P/E Ratio
33.1x21.7x3.5x
PEG Ratio
0.880.510.00
Price/Book
4.5x1.4x1.6x
Price / LTM Sales
5.6x0.9x1.3x
Upside (Analyst Target)
5.0%27.3%36.8%
Fair Value Upside
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Air Products and Chemicals, Inc. provides atmospheric gases, process and specialty gases, equipment, and related services in the Americas, Asia, Europe, the Middle East, India, and internationally. The company produces atmospheric gases, including oxygen, nitrogen, and argon; process gases, such as hydrogen, helium, carbon dioxide, carbon monoxide, and syngas; and specialty gases for customers in various industries, including refining, chemical, metals, manufacturing, electronics, energy production, medical, food, chemical and petrochemical manufacturing, oil and gas recovery and processing, and steel and primary metals processing. It also designs and manufactures equipment for air separation, hydrocarbon recovery and purification, natural gas liquefaction, and liquid helium and liquid hydrogen transport and storage. Air Products and Chemicals, Inc. was founded in 1940 and is headquartered in Allentown, Pennsylvania.

Industry
Chemicals
Employees
21194

Ownership

Ownership Overview

Type
Common Stock Held% of Shares OutstandingMarket Value
Mutual Funds & ETFs
101.62M45.63%31.93B
Other Institutional Investors
104.50M46.93%32.83B
Public Companies & Retail Investors
16.57M7.44%5.21B
Total
222.68M100.00%69.96B

Top Holders

Holder
% of holding
Shares Held
Date Reported
Value (In 1,000s)
Capital Research and Management Company9.26%20,626,1876,480,542
BlackRock, Inc.8.10%18,031,4495,665,301

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FAQ

What Is the Air Products (APD) Stock Price Today?

The Air Products stock price today is 314.19 USD.

What Stock Exchange Does Air Products Trade On?

Air Products is listed and trades on the New York Stock Exchange.

What Is the Stock Symbol for Air Products?

The stock symbol for Air Products is "APD."

Does Air Products Pay Dividends? What’s The Current Dividend Yield?

The Air Products dividend yield is 2.36%.

What Is the Air Products Market Cap?

As of today, Air Products market cap is 69.96B USD.

What Is Air Products's Earnings Per Share (TTM)?

The Air Products EPS (TTM) is 9.49.

When Is the Next Air Products Earnings Date?

Air Products will release its next earnings report on Jul 30, 2026.

From a Technical Analysis Perspective, Is APD a Buy or Sell?

Based on moving averages and other technical indicators, the daily buy/sell signal is Strong Buy.

How Many Times Has Air Products Stock Split?

Air Products has split 15 times.

How Many Employees Does Air Products Have?

Air Products has 21194 employees.

What is the current trading status of Air Products (APD)?

As of Jul 05, 2026, Air Products (APD) is trading at a price of 314.19 USD, with a previous close of 306.40 USD. The stock has fluctuated within a day range of 303.83 USD to 314.28 USD, while its 52-week range spans from 229.11 USD to 314.28 USD.

What Is Air Products (APD) Price Target According to Analysts?

The average 12-month price target for Air Products is 327.86 USD, with a high estimate of 360 USD and a low estimate of 275 USD. 14 analysts recommend buying the stock, while 0 suggest selling, leading to an overall rating of Buy. The stock has an +4.35% Upside potential.

What Is the APD After Hours Price?

APD's last after hours stock price is 313.96 USD, the stock has decreased by -0.23, or -0.07%.
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