Air Products & Chemicals
About: Since its founding in 1940, Air Products has become one of the leading industrial gas suppliers globally, with operations in 50 countries and 19,000 employees. The company is the largest supplier of hydrogen and helium in the world. It has a unique portfolio serving customers in a number of industries, including chemicals, energy, healthcare, metals, and electronics. Air Products generated $12.1 billion in revenue in fiscal 2024.
Employees: 23,000
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Funds holding %
of 7,407 funds
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Analysts bullish %
of 6 analysts
Fund manager confidence
Based on 2024 Q4 regulatory disclosures by fund managers ($100M+ AUM)
149% more first-time investments, than exits
New positions opened: 227 | Existing positions closed: 91
7% more funds holding in top 10
Funds holding in top 10: 28 [Q3] → 30 (+2) [Q4]
7% more funds holding
Funds holding: 1,646 [Q3] → 1,753 (+107) [Q4]
1.22% more ownership
Funds ownership: 88.61% [Q3] → 89.83% (+1.22%) [Q4]
1% more capital invested
Capital invested by funds: $58.6B [Q3] → $59.2B (+$601M) [Q4]
8% less repeat investments, than reductions
Existing positions increased: 595 | Existing positions reduced: 649
10% less call options, than puts
Call options by funds: $350M | Put options by funds: $388M
Research analyst outlook
6 Wall Street Analysts provided 1 year price targets over the past 3 months
Low target
$282
7%
upside
Avg. target
$326
24%
upside
High target
$355
35%
upside
6 analyst ratings
4 positive
67%
1 neutral
17%
1 negative
17%
B of A Securities Steve Byrne 50% 1-year accuracy 13 / 26 met price target | 7%upside $282 | Underperform Downgraded | 15 Apr 2025 |
UBS Joshua Spector 29% 1-year accuracy 15 / 52 met price target | 27%upside $335 | Buy Maintained | 15 Apr 2025 |
Wells Fargo Michael Sison 25% 1-year accuracy 13 / 53 met price target | 22%upside $320 | Overweight Maintained | 9 Apr 2025 |
Barclays Duffy Fischer 40% 1-year accuracy 8 / 20 met price target | 35%upside $355 | Overweight Maintained | 1 Apr 2025 |
Citigroup Patrick Cunningham 34% 1-year accuracy 12 / 35 met price target | 31%upside $345 | Buy Maintained | 25 Mar 2025 |
Financial journalist opinion
Based on 8 articles about APD published over the past 30 days
Positive
Zacks Investment Research
3 days ago
Why Investors Need to Take Advantage of These 2 Basic Materials Stocks Now
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Neutral
Seeking Alpha
1 week ago
Linde Vs. Air Products And Chemicals: It Goes Well Beyond Dividends
This article compares Linde and Air Products and Chemicals, focusing on growth catalysts, shareholder returns, and key valuation metrics. Linde offers stronger fundamentals and broader diversification. Air Products is in more of a reset period, but may offer greater long-term upside. Linde's backlog should support steady growth, but its valuation multiples leave little room for error. Air Products is trading at a deeper discount but faces more uncertainty.
Neutral
PRNewsWire
2 weeks ago
Air Products to Broadcast Fiscal 2025 Second Quarter Earnings Teleconference on May 1, 2025
LEHIGH VALLEY, Pa. , April 1, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Air Products (NYSE:APD) will hold a conference call to discuss its fiscal 2025 second quarter financial results on Thursday, May 1, 2025 at 8:00 a.m.
Positive
The Motley Fool
2 weeks ago
All It Takes Is $4,000 Invested in Each of These 3 Dividend Stocks to Help Generate Over $300 in Passive Income per Year
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Neutral
Zacks Investment Research
3 weeks ago
Here's Why You Should Retain Air Products Stock in Your Portfolio
While the softness in China and Europe is a concern, APD benefits from its investments in high-return industrial gas projects and productivity actions.
Positive
Seeking Alpha
3 weeks ago
21 Upcoming Dividend Increases To Finish Q1
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Negative
Zacks Investment Research
3 weeks ago
3 Diversified Chemical Stocks to Escape Demand Headwinds
Soft demand in specific markets and the sluggishness in China and Europe pose headwinds for the Zacks Chemicals Diversified industry. APD, DD and EMN are poised to navigate the industry challenges.
Positive
Seeking Alpha
4 weeks ago
Air Products and Chemicals: Why I'm Bullish On This Hydrogen Stock
Air Products and Chemicals, Inc.'s recent price pullback offers a growth opportunity, driven by its strategic focus on the expanding hydrogen market and solid financial performance. Upcoming projects like the NEOM green hydrogen facility and Louisiana blue hydrogen project highlight APD's growth potential and commitment to clean energy. Cost-saving initiatives, reasonable debt levels, and a well-covered dividend support APD's positive outlook and justify its current valuation.
Positive
Seeking Alpha
1 month ago
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Positive
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