How have APD shares performed this year?

Air Products and Chemicals' stock was trading at $273.80 on January 1st, 2024. Since then, APD stock has increased by 0.7% and is now trading at $275.82. View the best growth stocks for 2024 here .

How were Air Products and Chemicals' earnings last quarter?

Air Products and Chemicals, Inc. (NYSE:APD) posted its earnings results on Tuesday, April, 30th. The basic materials company reported $2.85 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, topping analysts' consensus estimates of $2.70 by $0.15. The business's quarterly revenue was down 8.4% on a year-over-year basis. Read the conference call transcript .

What is Seifi Ghasemi's approval rating as Air Products and Chemicals' CEO?

226 employees have rated Air Products and Chemicals Chief Executive Officer Seifi Ghasemi on Glassdoor.com . Seifi Ghasemi has an approval rating of 79% among the company's employees.

Does Air Products and Chemicals have any subsidiaries?

Air Products and Chemicals subsidiaries include Oxygen & Argon Works, EPCO Carbon Dioxide Products, Indura, DuPont Air Products NanoMaterials, CryoService, ROVI Cosmetics International, S.I.Q. Beteiligungs, and more.

Who are Air Products and Chemicals' major shareholders?

Air Products and Chemicals' top institutional investors include Barrow Hanley Mewhinney & Strauss LLC (1.38%), Massachusetts Financial Services Co. MA (1.26%), Bank of New York Mellon Corp (0.92%) and Raymond James & Associates (0.90%). Insiders that own company stock include Seifi Ghasemi , Sean D Major , Wayne Thomas Smith , Edward L Monser and Melissa N Schaeffer . View institutional ownership trends .

How do I buy shares of Air Products and Chemicals?

Shares of APD stock can be purchased through any online brokerage account. Popular online brokerages with access to the U.S. stock market include Charles Schwab, E*TRADE, Fidelity, and Vanguard Brokerage Services. Compare Top Brokerages Here .

What other stocks do shareholders of Air Products and Chemicals own?

Based on aggregate information from My MarketBeat watchlists, some other companies that Air Products and Chemicals investors own include AT&T (T) , AbbVie (ABBV) , Johnson & Johnson (JNJ) , Exxon Mobil (XOM) , McDonald's (MCD) , PepsiCo (PEP) and Home Depot (HD) .

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Air Products and Chemicals (APD) Stock Price, News & Analysis

$275.82

+2.40 (+0.88%)

(As of 08/21/2024 ET)

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Volume: 598,612 shs
Average Volume: 1.70 million shs
Market Capitalization: $61.32 billion

P/E Ratio: 24.89
Dividend Yield: 2.57%
Price Target: $297.40

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Air Products and Chemicals MarketRank™ Stock Analysis

Analyst Rating: Hold
2.47 Rating Score
Upside/Downside: 7.8% Upside
$297.40 Price Target
Short Interest: Healthy
1.60% of Float Sold Short
Dividend Strength: Strong
Based on Four Factors
Sustainability: -4.55
Upright™ Environmental Score
News Sentiment: 0.72
Based on 15 Articles This Week
Insider Trading: N/A
Proj. Earnings Growth: 9.68%
From $12.29 to $13.48 Per Share

Overall MarketRank^™

New Rank-Based ScoringMarketRank^™ is calculated by averaging available category scores (with extra weight given to analysis and valuation), then ranking the company's weighted average against that of other companies.

4.29 out of 5 stars

Basic Materials Sector

43rd out of 178 stocks

Industrial Inorganic Chemicals Industry

2nd out of 10 stocks

2.2

Analyst's Opinion

Consensus Rating
Air Products and Chemicals has received a consensus rating of Hold. The company's average rating score is 2.47, and is based on 9 buy ratings, 7 hold ratings, and 1 sell rating.
Amount of Analyst Coverage
Air Products and Chemicals has been the subject of 10 research reports in the past 90 days, demonstrating strong analyst interest in this stock.
Read more about Air Products and Chemicals' stock forecast and price target.

3.0

Short Interest

Percentage of Shares Shorted
1.60% of the float of Air Products and Chemicals has been sold short.
Short Interest Ratio / Days to Cover
Air Products and Chemicals has a short interest ratio ("days to cover") of 2, which is generally considered an acceptable ratio of short interest to trading volume.
Change versus previous month
Short interest in Air Products and Chemicals has recently increased by 24.30%, indicating that investor sentiment is decreasing significantly.

4.2

Dividend Strength

Dividend Yield
Air Products and Chemicals pays a meaningful dividend of 2.59%, higher than the bottom 25% of all stocks that pay dividends.
Dividend Growth
Air Products and Chemicals has been increasing its dividend for 49 years.
Dividend Coverage
The dividend payout ratio of Air Products and Chemicals is 63.90%. This payout ratio is at a healthy, sustainable level, below 75%.
Dividend Sustainability
Based on earnings estimates, Air Products and Chemicals will have a dividend payout ratio of 52.52% next year. This indicates that Air Products and Chemicals will be able to sustain or increase its dividend.
Read more about Air Products and Chemicals' dividend.

0.8

Sustainability and ESG

Overall ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) Score
Air Products and Chemicals has received a -60.45% net impact score from Upright. The largest negative impact of Air Products & Chemicals in category "GHG emissions" seems to be driven mostly by its "Natural gas distribution equipment", "Natural gas distribution services", "Carbon dioxide", "Nitrogen", and "Carbon monoxide" products. See details.
Environmental Sustainability
The Environmental Impact score for Air Products and Chemicals is -4.55.

3.2

News and Social Media Coverage

News Sentiment
Air Products and Chemicals has a news sentiment score of 0.72. This score is calculated as an average of sentiment of articles about the company over the last seven days and ranges from 2 (good news) to -2 (bad news). This is a higher news sentiment than the 0.37 average news sentiment score of Basic Materials companies.
News Coverage This Week
MarketBeat has tracked 15 news articles for Air Products and Chemicals this week, compared to 11 articles on an average week.
Search Interest
Only 19 people have searched for APD on MarketBeat in the last 30 days. This is a decrease of -60% compared to the previous 30 days.
MarketBeat Follows
17 people have added Air Products and Chemicals to their MarketBeat watchlist in the last 30 days. This is an increase of 143% compared to the previous 30 days.

1.7

Company Ownership

Insider Buying vs. Insider Selling
In the past three months, Air Products and Chemicals insiders have not sold or bought any company stock.
Percentage Held by Insiders
Only 0.41% of the stock of Air Products and Chemicals is held by insiders.
Percentage Held by Institutions
81.66% of the stock of Air Products and Chemicals is held by institutions. High institutional ownership can be a signal of strong market trust in this company.
Read more about Air Products and Chemicals' insider trading history.

2.5

Earnings and Valuation

Earnings Growth
Earnings for Air Products and Chemicals are expected to grow by 9.68% in the coming year, from $12.29 to $13.48 per share.
Price to Earnings Ratio vs. the Market
The P/E ratio of Air Products and Chemicals is 24.89, which means that it is trading at a less expensive P/E ratio than the market average P/E ratio of about 145.43.
Price to Earnings Ratio vs. Sector
The P/E ratio of Air Products and Chemicals is 24.89, which means that it is trading at a less expensive P/E ratio than the Basic Materials sector average P/E ratio of about 127.44.
Price to Earnings Growth Ratio
Air Products and Chemicals has a PEG Ratio of 3.17. PEG Ratios above 1 indicate that a company could be overvalued.
Price to Book Value per Share Ratio
Air Products and Chemicals has a P/B Ratio of 3.67. P/B Ratios above 3 indicate that a company could be overvalued with respect to its assets and liabilities.
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About Air Products and Chemicals Stock (NYSE:APD)

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, manufacturing, electronics, energy production, medical, food, and metals. 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. The company was founded in 1940 and is headquartered in Allentown, Pennsylvania.

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APD Stock News Headlines

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Air Products and Chemicals, Inc. (NYSE:APD) Receives $296.53 Consensus PT from Analysts

August 17, 2024 | forbes.com

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Air Products Publishes 2024 Sustainability Report - "Generating a Cleaner Future"

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Company Calendar

Last Earnings: 4/30/2024
Ex-Dividend for 8/12 Dividend: 7/01/2024
Dividend Payable: 8/12/2024
Today: 8/21/2024
Fiscal Year End: 9/30/2024
Next Earnings (Estimated): 11/05/2024

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Industry, Sector and Symbol

Stock Exchange: NYSE
Sector: Basic Materials
Industry: Industrial inorganic chemicals
Sub-Industry: Industrial Gases
Current Symbol: NYSE:APD
CUSIP: 00915810
CIK: 2969
Web: www.airproducts.com
Phone: (610) 481-4911
Fax: 610-481-5900
Employees: 21,900
Year Founded: 1940

Price Target and Rating

Average Stock Price Target: $297.40
High Stock Price Target: $340.00
Low Stock Price Target: $240.00
Potential Upside/Downside: +7.8%
Consensus Rating: Hold
Rating Score (0-4): 2.47
Research Coverage: 17 Analysts

Profitability

EPS (Most Recent Fiscal Year): $11.08
Trailing P/E Ratio: 24.89
Forward P/E Ratio: 22.44
P/E Growth: 3.17
Net Income: $2.30 billion
Net Margins: 21.24%
Pretax Margin: 26.10%
Return on Equity: 16.53%
Return on Assets: 7.70%

Debt

Debt-to-Equity Ratio: 0.77
Current Ratio: 1.27
Quick Ratio: 1.31

Sales & Book Value

Annual Sales: $12.10 billion
Price / Sales: 5.07
Cash Flow: $16.93 per share
Price / Cash Flow: 16.29
Book Value: $75.06 per share
Price / Book: 3.67

Miscellaneous

Outstanding Shares: 222,306,000
Free Float: 221,395,000
Market Cap: $61.32 billion
Optionable: Optionable
Beta: 0.81

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Key Executives

Mr. Seifollah Ghasemi (Age 80)
Chairman, President & CEO
Comp: $4.99M
Ms. Melissa N. Schaeffer (Age 43)
Senior VP & CFO
Comp: $1.64M
Dr. Samir Jawdat Serhan (Age 63)
Executive VP & COO
Comp: $2.86M
Mr. Sean D. Major (Age 60)
Executive VP, General Counsel & Secretary
Comp: $1.76M
Mr. William J. Pellicciotti Jr. (Age 44)
VP, Controller & Chief Accounting Officer
Mr. Roger Dewing
Executive Director of Technology
Mr. Brian Galovich
Senior VP & Chief Information Officer
Mr. Siddharth Manjeshwar
Vice President of Treasury & Investor Relations
Ms. Katie McDonald
Vice President of Corporate Communications & Corporate Relations
Ms. Victoria Brifo (Age 54)
Senior VP & Chief Human Resources Officer

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Should I Buy Air Products and Chemicals Stock? APD Pros and Cons Explained

Pros

Here are some ways that investors could benefit from investing in Air Products and Chemicals, Inc.:

Air Products and Chemicals, Inc. reported a strong EPS of $2.85 for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate by $0.15, indicating solid financial performance.
The company has a healthy return on equity of 16.56%, showcasing efficient utilization of shareholder funds to generate profits.
Despite a slight revenue decline, Air Products and Chemicals maintains a robust net margin of 20.32%, reflecting effective cost management.
With a dividend payout ratio of 63.90%, the company offers a stable dividend yield of 2.46%, providing investors with a source of income.
Recent analyst ratings show a positive sentiment towards the stock, with an average target price of $289.29, suggesting growth potential.

Cons

Investors should be bearish about investing in Air Products and Chemicals, Inc. for these reasons:

Air Products and Chemicals, Inc. had revenue below analyst estimates, indicating potential challenges in revenue generation and market competitiveness.
Some analysts have downgraded the stock rating, with a few issuing a sell rating, signaling concerns about the company's future performance.
The company's revenue was down 8.4% on a year-over-year basis, highlighting a decline in top-line growth.
Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft lowered the price target for Air Products and Chemicals, suggesting a cautious outlook on the stock's valuation.
The stock's 50-day moving average price is $264.99, potentially indicating short-term price volatility and market uncertainty.

These pros and cons were generated based on recent news and financial data from MarketBeat in order to provide readers with the fastest and most accurate insights. They were last updated on Thursday, August 8, 2024. Please send any questions or comments about these Air Products and Chemicals pros and cons to contact@marketbeat.com.

APD Stock Analysis - Frequently Asked Questions

How have APD shares performed this year?: Air Products and Chemicals' stock was trading at $273.80 on January 1st, 2024. Since then, APD stock has increased by 0.7% and is now trading at $275.82.
View the best growth stocks for 2024 here.
How were Air Products and Chemicals' earnings last quarter?: Air Products and Chemicals, Inc. (NYSE:APD) posted its earnings results on Tuesday, April, 30th. The basic materials company reported $2.85 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, topping analysts' consensus estimates of $2.70 by $0.15. The business's quarterly revenue was down 8.4% on a year-over-year basis.
Read the conference call transcript.
What is Seifi Ghasemi's approval rating as Air Products and Chemicals' CEO?: 226 employees have rated Air Products and Chemicals Chief Executive Officer Seifi Ghasemi on Glassdoor.com. Seifi Ghasemi has an approval rating of 79% among the company's employees.
Does Air Products and Chemicals have any subsidiaries?: Air Products and Chemicals subsidiaries include Oxygen & Argon Works, EPCO Carbon Dioxide Products, Indura, DuPont Air Products NanoMaterials, CryoService, ROVI Cosmetics International, S.I.Q. Beteiligungs, and more.
Who are Air Products and Chemicals' major shareholders?: Air Products and Chemicals' top institutional investors include Barrow Hanley Mewhinney & Strauss LLC (1.38%), Massachusetts Financial Services Co. MA (1.26%), Bank of New York Mellon Corp (0.92%) and Raymond James & Associates (0.90%). Insiders that own company stock include Seifi Ghasemi, Sean D Major, Wayne Thomas Smith, Edward L Monser and Melissa N Schaeffer.
View institutional ownership trends.
How do I buy shares of Air Products and Chemicals?: Shares of APD stock can be purchased through any online brokerage account. Popular online brokerages with access to the U.S. stock market include Charles Schwab, E*TRADE, Fidelity, and Vanguard Brokerage Services.
Compare Top Brokerages Here.
What other stocks do shareholders of Air Products and Chemicals own?: Based on aggregate information from My MarketBeat watchlists, some other companies that Air Products and Chemicals investors own include AT&T (T), AbbVie (ABBV), Johnson & Johnson (JNJ), Exxon Mobil (XOM), McDonald's (MCD), PepsiCo (PEP) and Home Depot (HD).

This page (NYSE:APD) was last updated on 8/22/2024 by MarketBeat.com Staff

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Air Products and Chemicals (APD) Stock Price, News & Analysis

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Consensus Rating

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Short Interest

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Short Interest Ratio / Days to Cover

Change versus previous month

Dividend Strength

Dividend Yield

Dividend Growth

Dividend Coverage

Dividend Sustainability

Sustainability and ESG

Overall ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) Score

Environmental Sustainability

News and Social Media Coverage

News Sentiment

News Coverage This Week

Search Interest

MarketBeat Follows

Company Ownership

Insider Buying vs. Insider Selling

Percentage Held by Insiders

Percentage Held by Institutions

Earnings and Valuation

Earnings Growth

Price to Earnings Ratio vs. the Market

Price to Earnings Ratio vs. Sector

Price to Earnings Growth Ratio

Price to Book Value per Share Ratio

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APD Stock Price History

APD Stock News Headlines

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Industry, Sector and Symbol

Price Target and Rating

Profitability

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Sales & Book Value

Miscellaneous

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Key Executives

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Insiders & Institutions

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