Air Products and Chemicals (APD) Stock Forecast & Price Target $293.47 -1.45 (-0.49%) Closing price 04/1/2025 03:59 PM EasternExtended Trading$293.38 -0.09 (-0.03%) As of 04/1/2025 07:33 PM Eastern Extended trading is trading that happens on electronic markets outside of regular trading hours. This is a fair market value extended hours price provided by Polygon.io. Learn more. Add Compare Share Share Analyst Forecasts Stock AnalysisAnalyst ForecastsChartCompetitorsDividendEarningsFinancialsHeadlinesInsider TradesOptions ChainOwnershipSEC FilingsShort InterestSustainabilityTrendsBuy This Stock Air Products and Chemicals - Analysts' Recommendations and Stock Price Forecast (2025) How MarketBeat Calculates Price Target and Consensus Rating 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 BuyBased on 18 Analyst RatingsSell0Hold6Buy12 Based on 18 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 18 analysts, 6 have given a hold rating, 11 have given a buy rating, and 1 has given a strong buy rating for APD. Consensus Price Target $340.8816.16% Upside According to the 18 analysts' twelve-month price targets for Air Products and Chemicals, the average price target is $340.88. The highest price target for APD is $375.00, while the lowest price target for APD is $280.00. The average price target represents a forecasted upside of 16.16% from the current price of $293.47. Get the Latest News and Ratings for APD and Related Stocks Enter your email address to receive the latest news and analysts' ratings for Air Products and Chemicals and its competitors. Enter your email to sign up for newsletter Sign Up APD Analyst Ratings Over TimeTypeCurrent Forecast4/2/24 to 4/2/251 Month Ago3/3/24 to 3/3/253 Months Ago1/3/24 to 1/2/251 Year Ago4/3/23 to 4/2/24Strong Buy1 Strong Buy rating(s)1 Strong Buy rating(s)0 Strong Buy rating(s)0 Strong Buy rating(s)Buy11 Buy rating(s)11 Buy rating(s)12 Buy rating(s)7 Buy rating(s)Hold6 Hold rating(s)6 Hold rating(s)7 Hold rating(s)7 Hold rating(s)Sell0 Sell rating(s)0 Sell rating(s)0 Sell rating(s)1 Sell rating(s)Consensus Price Target$340.88$343.53$331.53$280.29Forecasted Upside16.16% Upside10.71% Upside17.03% Upside16.86% UpsideConsensus RatingModerate BuyModerate BuyModerate BuyHold Remove Ads APD Analyst Recommendations By MonthAnalyst Ratings Chart DescriptionThe 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.Skip Chart & View Analyst Rating History APD Price Targets by MonthAverage Share Price and Price Target by Month Chart DescriptionThe 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.Skip Chart and View Analyst Price Target HistorySkip Chart & View Price History Table Air Products and Chemicals Stock vs. The CompetitionTypeAir Products and ChemicalsBasic Materials CompaniesS&P 500Consensus Rating Score 2.72 2.78 2.54Consensus RatingModerate BuyModerate BuyModerate BuyPredicted Upside16.16% Upside150.40% Upside19.03% UpsideNews Sentiment RatingPositive NewsSee Recent APD NewsNeutral NewsPositive News Remove Ads Recent Analyst Forecasts and Stock Ratings All Ratings Strong Buy Buy Hold Sell Rating Show All Upside > 100% Upside 50% - 100% Upside 20% - 50% Upside 10% - 20% Upside 0% - 10% Downside 0% - 10% Downside 10% - 20% Downside 20% - 50% Downside 50% - 100% Downside > 100% Upside/Downside All Actions Upgrades Downgrades Initiates Coverage Raises Target Lowers Target Reiterates Rating Action Custom Range 1 Month 3 Months 6 Months Year-to-Date 1 Year 3 Years 5 Years Time Frame Start Date End Date Most Recent from Each Brokerage All Show Export to Excel DateBrokerageAnalyst NameActionRatingPrice TargetUpside/Downside on Report DateDetails4/1/2025Barclays3 of 5 starsM. LeitheadSubscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy ratingLower TargetOverweight ➝ Overweight$365.00 ➝ $355.00+22.60%3/25/2025Citigroup3 of 5 starsPatrick CunninghamSubscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy ratingLower TargetBuy ➝ Buy$373.00 ➝ $345.00+17.99%3/14/2025UBS Group4 of 5 starsJ. SpectorSubscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy ratingLower TargetBuy ➝ Buy$395.00 ➝ $370.00+26.41%2/11/2025BNP ParibasSubscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy ratingL. FavreSubscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy ratingUpgradeStrong-Buy2/7/2025BMO Capital MarketsSubscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy ratingJ. McnultySubscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy ratingDowngradeOutperform ➝ Market Perform2/7/2025Wells Fargo & CompanySubscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy ratingM. SisonSubscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy ratingBoost TargetOverweight ➝ Overweight$350.00 ➝ $365.00+16.65%2/7/2025JPMorgan Chase & Co.Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy ratingJeffrey ZekauskasSubscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy ratingReiterated RatingOverweight ➝ Neutral$345.00 ➝ $320.00-2.53%1/31/2025Sanford C. BernsteinSubscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy ratingP. ClarkSubscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy ratingUpgradeMarket Perform ➝ Outperform$375.00+11.91%1/27/2025Bank of AmericaSubscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy ratingSteve ByrneSubscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy ratingDowngradeBuy ➝ Neutral$350.00 ➝ $350.00+6.29%10/25/2024Redburn AtlanticSubscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy ratingC. IsaacSubscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy ratingUpgradeSell ➝ Neutral$330.00+2.48% Get the Latest News and Ratings for APD and Related StocksEnter your email address below to receive the latest news and analysts' ratings for Air Products and Chemicals and its competitors with MarketBeat's FREE daily newsletter. 10/9/2024MizuhoSubscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating Boost TargetOutperform ➝ Outperform$308.00 ➝ $360.00+16.04%10/7/2024Evercore ISISubscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy ratingS. RichardsonSubscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy ratingUpgradeIn-Line ➝ Outperform$305.00 ➝ $365.00+20.07%10/7/2024Jefferies Financial GroupSubscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating UpgradeHold ➝ Buy$295.00 ➝ $364.00+19.74%10/7/2024Vertical ResearchSubscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating UpgradeHold ➝ Buy$336.00+10.53%8/5/2024The Goldman Sachs GroupSubscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating Boost TargetBuy ➝ Buy$291.00 ➝ $330.00+17.13%7/22/2024Deutsche Bank AktiengesellschaftSubscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating DowngradeBuy ➝ Hold$310.00 ➝ $280.00+7.80%6/5/2024Morgan StanleySubscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating Boost TargetEqual Weight ➝ Equal Weight$240.00 ➝ $280.00+3.59%5/1/2024TD CowenSubscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating Boost TargetBuy ➝ Buy$305.00 ➝ $320.00+33.66%3/1/2024Wolfe ResearchSubscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating Initiated CoverageOutperform$279.00+19.21%2/26/2024ArgusSubscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating DowngradeBuy ➝ Hold2/6/2024Seaport Res PtnSubscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy ratingM. HarrisonSubscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy ratingDowngradeBuy ➝ NeutralAnalyst ratings data on MarketBeat is provided by Benzinga and other data providers. This page was last refreshed on Wednesday at 03:34 AM ET. 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 Saturday, March 29, 2025. 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 company has a strong market capitalization of $65.72 billion, indicating a solid position in the market and potential for growth. Air Products and Chemicals, Inc. recently increased its quarterly dividend to $1.79, reflecting a commitment to returning value to shareholders. This results in an annualized dividend of $7.16, providing a dividend yield of 2.42%. The stock is currently trading around $312.18, which is close to its 50-day simple moving average, suggesting stability in its recent price performance. With a net margin of 31.88%, the company demonstrates strong profitability, which can be attractive for investors looking for financially healthy companies. Analysts have a consensus rating of "Moderate Buy" with an average price target of $341.47, indicating potential upside for investors. Air Products and Chemicals Bear Case Investors should be bearish about investing in Air Products and Chemicals, Inc. for these reasons: The company reported earnings per share (EPS) of $2.86, which missed the consensus estimate of $3.13 by $0.27, indicating potential challenges in meeting market expectations. Air Products and Chemicals, Inc. has a P/E ratio of 17.15, which may suggest that the stock is relatively expensive compared to its earnings, potentially limiting future price appreciation. The stock has a beta of 0.85, indicating lower volatility compared to the market, which may not appeal to investors seeking high-risk, high-reward opportunities. Recent downgrades from analysts, including a reduction in target prices by firms like JPMorgan Chase & Co. and BMO Capital Markets, may signal a lack of confidence in the stock's near-term performance. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.71, which, while manageable, indicates that it is not entirely free from debt, potentially posing risks in a rising interest rate environment. APD Forecast - Frequently Asked Questions What is Air Products and Chemicals' forecast for 2025? According to the research reports of 18 Wall Street equities research analysts, the average twelve-month stock price forecast for Air Products and Chemicals is $340.88, with a high forecast of $375.00 and a low forecast of $280.00. Should I buy or sell Air Products and Chemicals stock right now? 18 Wall Street research analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Air Products and Chemicals in the last year. There are currently 6 hold ratings, 11 buy ratings and 1 strong buy rating for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street research analysts is that investors should "moderate buy" APD shares. Does Air Products and Chemicals's stock price have much upside? According to analysts, Air Products and Chemicals's stock has a predicted upside of 16.16% based on their 12-month stock forecasts. Has Air Products and Chemicals been upgraded or downgraded by Wall Street analysts recently? Over the previous 90 days, Air Products and Chemicals's stock had 4 upgrades and 2 downgrades by analysts. What analysts cover Air Products and Chemicals? Air Products and Chemicals has been rated by research analysts at Bank of America, Barclays, BMO Capital Markets, BNP Paribas, Citigroup, JPMorgan Chase & Co., Sanford C. Bernstein, UBS Group, and Wells Fargo & Company in the past 90 days. Do Wall Street analysts like Air Products and Chemicals more than its competitors? Analysts like Air Products and Chemicals less than other "basic materials" companies. The consensus rating score for Air Products and Chemicals is 2.72 while the average consensus rating score for "basic materials" companies is 2.78. Learn more on how APD compares to other companies. 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