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

$326.71

+3.48 (+1.08%)

(As of 11:48 AM ET)

Air Products and Chemicals - Analysts' Recommendations and Stock Price Forecast (2024)

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
1

Hold
7

Buy
11

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, 1 has given a sell rating, 7 have given a hold rating, and 11 have given a buy rating for APD.

Consensus Price Target

$320.24
-2.29% Downside

According to the 19 analysts' twelve-month price targets for Air Products and Chemicals, the average price target is $320.24. The highest price target for APD is $365.00, while the lowest price target for APD is $240.00. The average price target represents a forecasted downside of -2.29% from the current price of $326.71.

APD Analyst Ratings Over Time

Type	Current Forecast 10/17/23 to 10/16/24	1 Month Ago 9/17/23 to 9/16/24	3 Months Ago 7/19/23 to 7/18/24	1 Year Ago 10/17/22 to 10/17/23
Strong Buy	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)
Buy	11 Buy rating(s)	9 Buy rating(s)	8 Buy rating(s)	7 Buy rating(s)
Hold	7 Hold rating(s)	7 Hold rating(s)	7 Hold rating(s)	4 Hold rating(s)
Sell	1 Sell rating(s)	1 Sell rating(s)	1 Sell rating(s)	0 Sell rating(s)
Consensus Price Target	$320.24	$297.40	$291.43	$326.93
Forecasted Upside	-2.29% Downside	2.95% Upside	9.32% Upside	12.36% Upside
Consensus Rating	Moderate Buy	Hold	Hold	Moderate Buy

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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	2.53	2.76	2.50
Consensus Rating	Moderate Buy	Moderate Buy	Hold
Predicted Upside	-0.93% Downside	119.29% Upside	6.72% Upside
News Sentiment Rating	Positive News See Recent APD News	Neutral 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
10/15/2024	UBS Group 4 of 5 stars		Boost Target	Neutral ➝ Neutral	$307.00 ➝ $345.00	+7.56%
10/11/2024	Wells Fargo & Company 3 of 5 stars	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 2 of 5 stars		Boost Target	Outperform ➝ Outperform	$308.00 ➝ $360.00	+16.04%
10/7/2024	Citigroup Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Boost Target	Buy ➝ Buy	$330.00 ➝ $345.00	+10.33%
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%
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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	Barclays Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Boost Target	Equal Weight ➝ Equal Weight	$290.00 ➝ $295.00	+5.86%
8/5/2024	BMO Capital Markets Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Boost Target	Outperform ➝ Outperform	$300.00 ➝ $323.00	+14.64%
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%
8/2/2024	JPMorgan Chase & Co. Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Boost Target	Overweight ➝ Overweight	$300.00 ➝ $340.00	+21.35%
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
11/17/2023	Redburn Atlantic Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Downgrade	Buy ➝ Sell	$240.00	-12.28%
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

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Air Products and Chemicals
Bull Case

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

Air Products and Chemicals, Inc. has consistently shown strong financial performance with a solid net margin of 21.24% and a return on equity of 16.53%, indicating efficient use of shareholder funds.
The company has a stable dividend payout ratio of 63.90%, offering investors a reliable income stream with a dividend yield of 2.48%, providing potential for passive income generation.
Air Products and Chemicals, Inc. has a diverse geographic presence in the Americas, Asia, Europe, the Middle East, India, and internationally, reducing exposure to regional economic fluctuations.
The stock price of Air Products and Chemicals, Inc. has been showing a positive trend, reaching $291.99 on the latest trading day, indicating potential for capital appreciation.
Analysts anticipate Air Products and Chemicals, Inc. to post strong earnings per share of 12.32 for the current fiscal year, reflecting positive growth prospects.

Air Products and Chemicals
Bear Case

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

Despite positive aspects, the stock of Air Products and Chemicals, Inc. has received mixed ratings from analysts, with two sell ratings, seven hold ratings, and nine buy ratings, indicating uncertainty in market sentiment.

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 $320.24, with a high forecast of $365.00 and a low forecast of $240.00.
: 19 Wall Street analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Air Products and Chemicals in the last year. There is currently 1 sell rating, 7 hold ratings and 11 buy ratings for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street analysts is that investors should "moderate buy" APD shares.
: According to analysts, Air Products and Chemicals's stock has a predicted downside of -1.98% based on their 12-month stock forecasts.
: Over the previous 90 days, Air Products and Chemicals's stock had 3 upgrades and 1 downgrade by analysts.
: Air Products and Chemicals has been rated by research analysts at Barclays, BMO Capital Markets, Citigroup, Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft, Evercore ISI, Jefferies Financial Group, JPMorgan Chase & Co., Mizuho, The Goldman Sachs Group, 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 2.53 while the average consensus rating score for "basic materials" companies is 2.75. Learn more on how APD compares to other companies.

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This page (NYSE:APD) was last updated on 10/16/2024 by MarketBeat.com Staff

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