Air Products and Chemicals (APD) Stock Forecast & Price Target

$294.99 +1.82 (+0.62%)

(As of 12/20/2024 05:31 PM ET)

Air Products and Chemicals - Analysts' Recommendations and Stock Price Forecast (2025)

MarketBeat calculates consensus analyst ratings for stocks using the most recent rating from each Wall Street analyst that has rated a stock within the last twelve months. Each analyst's rating is normalized to a standardized rating score of 1 (sell), 2 (hold), 3 (buy) or 4 (strong buy). Analyst consensus ratings scores are calculated using the mean average of the number of normalized sell, hold, buy and strong buy ratings from Wall Street analysts. Each stock's consensus analyst rating is derived from its calculated consensus ratings score (0 to .5 = Strong Sell, .5 to 1 = Sell, 1 to 1.5 = Reduce, 1.5 to 2.5 = Hold, 2.5 to 3.0 = Moderate Buy, 3.0 to 3.5 = Buy, >3.5 = Strong Buy). MarketBeat's consensus price targets are a mean average of the most recent available price targets set by each analyst that has set a price target for the stock in the last twelve months. MarketBeat's consensus ratings and consensus price targets may differ from those calculated by other firms due to differences in methodology and available data.

Consensus Rating

Moderate Buy

Based on 19 Analyst Ratings

Sell
0

Hold
7

Buy
12

Based on 19 Wall Street analysts who have issued ratings for Air Products and Chemicals in the last 12 months, the stock has a consensus rating of "Moderate Buy." Out of the 19 analysts, 7 have given a hold rating, and 12 have given a buy rating for APD.

Consensus Price Target

$331.53
12.39% Upside

According to the 19 analysts' twelve-month price targets for Air Products and Chemicals, the average price target is $331.53. The highest price target for APD is $375.00, while the lowest price target for APD is $279.00. The average price target represents a forecasted upside of 12.39% from the current price of $294.99.

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APD Analyst Ratings Over Time

Type	Current Forecast 12/23/23 to 12/22/24	1 Month Ago 11/23/23 to 11/22/24	3 Months Ago 9/24/23 to 9/23/24	1 Year Ago 12/23/22 to 12/23/23
Strong Buy	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)
Buy	12 Buy rating(s)	12 Buy rating(s)	9 Buy rating(s)	6 Buy rating(s)
Hold	7 Hold rating(s)	7 Hold rating(s)	7 Hold rating(s)	4 Hold rating(s)
Sell	0 Sell rating(s)	0 Sell rating(s)	1 Sell rating(s)	1 Sell rating(s)
Consensus Price Target	$331.53	$331.53	$297.40	$317.42
Forecasted Upside	12.39% Upside	-0.09% Downside	1.85% Upside	16.34% Upside
Consensus Rating	Moderate Buy	Moderate Buy	Hold	Hold

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APD Analyst Recommendations By Month

The chart below shows how a company's ratings by analysts have changed over time. Each bar represents the previous year of ratings for that month. Within each bar, the sell ratings are shown in red, the hold ratings are shown in yellow, the buy ratings are shown in green, and the strong buy ratings are shown in dark green.

APD Price Targets by Month

The chart below shows how a company's share price and consensus price target have changed over time. The dark blue line represents the company's actual price. The lighter blue line represents the stock's consensus price target. The even lighter blue range in the background of the two lines represents the low price target and the high price target for each stock.

Air Products and Chemicals Stock vs. The Competition

Type	Air Products and Chemicals	Basic Materials Companies	S&P 500
Consensus Rating Score	2.63	2.76	2.51
Consensus Rating	Moderate Buy	Moderate Buy	Moderate Buy
Predicted Upside	12.39% Upside	139.04% Upside	14.53% Upside
News Sentiment Rating	Positive News See Recent APD News	Positive News	Positive News

Recent Analyst Forecasts and Stock Ratings

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Date	Brokerage	Analyst Name	Action	Rating	Price Target	Upside/Downside on Report Date
11/18/2024	UBS Group 4 of 5 stars	J. Spector Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Upgrade	Neutral ➝ Buy	$375.00	+18.26%
11/14/2024	BMO Capital Markets 4 of 5 stars		Boost Target	Outperform ➝ Outperform	$323.00 ➝ $350.00	+11.23%
11/11/2024	Citigroup 3 of 5 stars		Boost Target	Buy ➝ Buy	$345.00 ➝ $365.00	+16.78%
11/8/2024	Barclays Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Boost Target	Equal Weight ➝ Equal Weight	$295.00 ➝ $315.00	+1.03%
11/8/2024	JPMorgan Chase & Co. Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Lower Target	Overweight ➝ Overweight	$350.00 ➝ $345.00	+10.33%
10/25/2024	Redburn Atlantic Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	C. Isaac Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Upgrade	Sell ➝ Neutral	$330.00	+2.48%
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10/11/2024	Wells Fargo & Company Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	M. Sison Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Boost Target	Equal Weight ➝ Equal Weight	$280.00 ➝ $330.00	+4.30%
10/9/2024	Mizuho Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Boost Target	Outperform ➝ Outperform	$308.00 ➝ $360.00	+16.04%
10/7/2024	Evercore ISI Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	S. Richardson Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Upgrade	In-Line ➝ Outperform	$305.00 ➝ $365.00	+20.07%
10/7/2024	Jefferies Financial Group Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Upgrade	Hold ➝ Buy	$295.00 ➝ $364.00	+19.74%
10/7/2024	Vertical Research Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Upgrade	Hold ➝ Buy	$336.00	+10.53%
8/5/2024	The Goldman Sachs Group Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Boost Target	Buy ➝ Buy	$291.00 ➝ $330.00	+17.13%
7/22/2024	Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Downgrade	Buy ➝ Hold	$310.00 ➝ $280.00	+7.80%
6/10/2024	Bank of America Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Boost Target	Buy ➝ Buy	$275.00 ➝ $312.00	+11.47%
6/5/2024	Morgan Stanley Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Boost Target	Equal Weight ➝ Equal Weight	$240.00 ➝ $280.00	+3.59%
5/1/2024	TD Cowen Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Boost Target	Buy ➝ Buy	$305.00 ➝ $320.00	+33.66%
3/1/2024	Wolfe Research Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Initiated Coverage	Outperform	$279.00	+19.21%
2/26/2024	Argus Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Downgrade	Buy ➝ Hold
2/6/2024	Seaport Res Ptn Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	M. Harrison Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Downgrade	Buy ➝ Neutral
1/12/2023	Societe Generale Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Downgrade	Buy ➝ Hold	$340.00	+8.71%

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

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 Friday, December 6, 2024. Please send any questions or comments about these Air Products and Chemicals pros and cons to contact@marketbeat.com.

Air Products and Chemicals
Bull Case

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

The stock has a current price of $333.22, which is close to its 52-week high of $336.42, indicating strong market performance and investor confidence.
With a consensus rating of "Moderate Buy" from analysts, there is a positive outlook for the stock, suggesting potential for price appreciation.
The company has a solid market capitalization of approximately $74.10 billion, reflecting its stability and ability to withstand market fluctuations.
Air Products and Chemicals, Inc. has announced a quarterly dividend of $1.77, translating to an annualized yield of 2.12%, providing a steady income stream for investors.
The company maintains a healthy debt-to-equity ratio of 0.72, indicating a balanced approach to leveraging debt while minimizing financial risk.

Air Products and Chemicals
Bear Case

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

The stock has a relatively high price-to-earnings (P/E) ratio of 19.40, which may suggest that the stock is overvalued compared to its earnings, potentially limiting future price growth.
Despite a strong market position, the company has a price-to-earnings-growth (PEG) ratio of 3.35, indicating that the stock may be expensive relative to its growth rate.
The beta of 0.81 suggests that the stock is less volatile than the market, which may limit potential gains during bullish market conditions.
Analysts have assigned a hold rating to eight of the research analysts, indicating some uncertainty about the stock's short-term performance.
The company’s quick ratio of 1.34, while above 1, suggests that it may face challenges in meeting short-term liabilities without selling inventory, which could be a concern for liquidity.

APD Forecast - Frequently Asked Questions

: According to the research reports of 19 Wall Street equities research analysts, the average twelve-month stock price forecast for Air Products and Chemicals is $331.53, with a high forecast of $375.00 and a low forecast of $279.00.
: 19 Wall Street equities research analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Air Products and Chemicals in the last twelve months. There are currently 7 hold ratings and 12 buy ratings for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street equities research analysts is that investors should "moderate buy" APD shares.
: According to analysts, Air Products and Chemicals's stock has a predicted upside of 12.39% based on their 12-month stock forecasts.
: Over the previous 90 days, Air Products and Chemicals's stock had 5 upgrades by analysts.
: Air Products and Chemicals has been rated by research analysts at Barclays, BMO Capital Markets, Citigroup, Evercore ISI, Jefferies Financial Group, JPMorgan Chase & Co., Mizuho, Redburn Atlantic, UBS Group, Vertical Research, and Wells Fargo & Company in the past 90 days.
: Analysts like Air Products and Chemicals less than other "basic materials" companies. The consensus rating score for Air Products and Chemicals is 2.63 while the average consensus rating score for "basic materials" companies is 2.76. Learn more on how APD compares to other companies.

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Air Products and Chemicals (APD) Stock Forecast & Price Target