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

$284.13
+4.11 (+1.47%)
(As of 09/13/2024 ET)
Today's Range
$279.74
$286.49
50-Day Range
$248.54
$287.47
52-Week Range
$212.24
$307.71
Volume
1.04 million shs
Average Volume
1.63 million shs
Market Capitalization
$63.16 billion
P/E Ratio
25.64
Dividend Yield
2.49%
Price Target
$297.40

Air Products and Chemicals MarketRank™ Stock Analysis

Analyst Rating
Hold
2.47 Rating Score
Upside/​Downside
4.7% Upside
$297.40 Price Target
Short Interest
Healthy
1.49% of Float Sold Short
Dividend Strength
Strong
Based on Four Factors
Sustainability
-4.55
Upright™ Environmental Score
News Sentiment
0.94mentions of Air Products and Chemicals in the last 14 days
Based on 10 Articles This Week
Insider Trading
N/A
Proj. Earnings Growth
8.52%
From $12.32 to $13.37 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.

4.32 out of 5 stars

Basic Materials Sector

45th out of 178 stocks

Industrial Inorganic Chemicals Industry

1st out of 10 stocks

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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.

APD Stock Price History

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Company Calendar

Ex-Dividend for 8/12 Dividend
7/01/2024
Last Earnings
8/01/2024
Dividend Payable
8/12/2024
Today
9/15/2024
Fiscal Year End
9/30/2024
Ex-Dividend for 11/12 Dividend
10/01/2024
Next Earnings (Estimated)
11/05/2024
Dividend Payable
11/12/2024

Industry, Sector and Symbol

Industry
Industrial inorganic chemicals
Sub-Industry
Industrial Gases
CUSIP
00915810
CIK
2969
Employees
23,000
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
+4.7%
Consensus Rating
Hold
Rating Score (0-4)
2.47
Research Coverage
17 Analysts

Profitability

Net Income
$2.30 billion
Pretax Margin
26.10%

Debt

Sales & Book Value

Annual Sales
$12.60 billion
Cash Flow
$18.06 per share
Book Value
$70.50 per share

Miscellaneous

Free Float
221,395,000
Market Cap
$63.16 billion
Optionable
Optionable
Beta
0.82

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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. has shown consistent growth in revenue and earnings, indicating a strong financial performance.
  • The company has a solid dividend payout ratio of 63.90%, providing investors with a steady income stream.
  • Recent analyst ratings have been positive, with multiple firms giving the company a "buy" rating and raising their price targets, suggesting confidence in its future performance.
  • The stock price has been on an upward trend, with a 52-week high of $307.71, indicating potential for capital appreciation.
  • Institutional investors have been increasing their stakes in Air Products and Chemicals, Inc., reflecting confidence in the company's long-term prospects.

Cons

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

  • Despite positive analyst ratings, there is always a level of risk associated with investing in any company, including Air Products and Chemicals, Inc.
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 Sunday, September 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 shares have increased by 3.8% and is now trading at $284.13.
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How were Air Products and Chemicals' earnings last quarter?

Air Products and Chemicals, Inc. (NYSE:APD) posted its quarterly earnings data on Thursday, August, 1st. The basic materials company reported $3.20 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, topping the consensus estimate of $3.04 by $0.16. The basic materials company had revenue of $2.99 billion for the quarter, compared to analysts' expectations of $3.04 billion. Air Products and Chemicals had a trailing twelve-month return on equity of 16.53% and a net margin of 21.24%.

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 others.

Who are Air Products and Chemicals' major shareholders?

Air Products and Chemicals' top institutional shareholders 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.
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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.
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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 9/15/2024 by MarketBeat.com Staff

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