Air Liquide (AIQUY) Stock Price, News & Analysis

Company Overview

Air Liquide is a French multinational company specializing in the production and distribution of industrial gases and related services. Founded in 1902, the company has grown to become one of the world’s leading suppliers of oxygen, nitrogen, hydrogen and other specialty gases. Air Liquide serves a broad range of industries, including chemicals, energy, metallurgy, electronics and healthcare, delivering both bulk gas supply and on-site gas generation solutions tailored to clients’ operational needs.

In its industrial segment, Air Liquide designs, builds and operates gas production units and distribution networks, leveraging cryogenic and non-cryogenic technologies to ensure continuous supply. The company’s hydrogen business supports the energy transition through hydrogen fueling stations, mobility solutions and supply chains for low-carbon hydrogen. In the healthcare sector, Air Liquide provides medical gases, home healthcare services and respiratory equipment, partnering with hospitals and patients to deliver critical care and home treatment solutions.

With operations spanning more than 80 countries, Air Liquide has expanded its global footprint through organic growth and strategic acquisitions. A notable milestone was the 2016 acquisition of Airgas in the United States, which significantly strengthened its distribution network across North America. The company also invests in research and innovation centers worldwide, focusing on carbon capture, energy efficiency and digitalization to enhance service reliability and reduce environmental impact.

Headquartered in Paris, Air Liquide is led by a Board of Directors chaired by long-time executive Benoît Potier and guided by an Executive Committee responsible for day-to-day operations. The company’s strategic priorities include advancing the hydrogen economy, fostering sustainable development, and delivering long-term value through technological innovation and operational excellence. Its commitment to safety, environmental stewardship and social responsibility underpins Air Liquide’s efforts to address global energy and healthcare challenges.

Key Stats

• Today's Range: $40.16 to $40.41
• 50-Day Range: $40.11 to $42.54
• 52-Week Range: $31.68 to $42.68
• Volume: 158,537 shs
• Average Volume: 265,121 shs
• Market Capitalization: $116.79 billion
• P/E Ratio: N/A
• Dividend Yield: 1.19%
• Price Target: N/A
• Consensus Rating: Moderate Buy

Air Liquide Stock Analysis - MarketRank™

Air Liquide scored higher than 22% of companies evaluated by MarketBeat. Scores are calculated by averaging available category scores, with extra weight given to analysis and valuation.

Analyst's Opinion

• Score: N/A
• Analyst Rating: N/A

Consensus Rating

There is not enough analysis data for Air Liquide.

Earnings and Valuation

• Score: 1.3 / 5
• Proj. Earnings Growth: 14.67%

Earnings Growth

Earnings for Air Liquide are expected to grow by 14.67% in the coming year, from $1.50 to $1.72 per share.

Price to Earnings Growth Ratio

Air Liquide has a PEG Ratio of 2.40. PEG Ratios above 1 indicate that a company could be overvalued.

Price to Book Value per Share Ratio

Air Liquide has a P/B Ratio of 3.90. P/B Ratios above 3 indicate that a company could be overvalued with respect to its assets and liabilities.

Short Interest

• Score: 3.0 / 5
• Short Interest Level: Healthy

Percentage of Shares Shorted

0.01% of the float of Air Liquide has been sold short.

Short Interest Ratio / Days to Cover

Air Liquide has a short interest ratio ("days to cover") of 0.8, which is generally considered an acceptable ratio of short interest to trading volume.

Change versus previous month

Short interest in Air Liquide has recently increased by 17.61%, indicating that investor sentiment is decreasing significantly.

Dividend

• Score: 1.7 / 5
• Dividend Strength: Weak

Dividend Yield

Air Liquide pays a meaningful dividend of 1.20%, higher than the bottom 25% of all stocks that pay dividends.

Dividend Growth

Air Liquide does not have a long track record of dividend growth.

Dividend Sustainability

Based on earnings estimates, Air Liquide will have a dividend payout ratio of 27.91% next year. This indicates that Air Liquide will be able to sustain or increase its dividend.

Sustainability and ESG

• Score: N/A
• Environmental Score: N/A

Percentage of Shares Shorted

0.01% of the float of Air Liquide has been sold short.

Short Interest Ratio / Days to Cover

Air Liquide has a short interest ratio ("days to cover") of 0.8, which is generally considered an acceptable ratio of short interest to trading volume.

Change versus previous month

Short interest in Air Liquide has recently increased by 17.61%, indicating that investor sentiment is decreasing significantly.

News and Social Media

• Score: 1.8 / 5
• News Sentiment: 0.26

News Sentiment

Air Liquide has a news sentiment score of 0.26. This score is calculated as an average of sentiment of articles about the company over the last seven days and ranges from 2 (good news) to -2 (bad news). This is a lower news sentiment than the 0.59 average news sentiment score of Basic Materials companies.

News Coverage This Week

MarketBeat has tracked 2 news articles for Air Liquide this week, compared to 1 article on an average week.

Company Ownership

• Score: 0.0 / 5
• Insider Trading: N/A

Insider Buying vs. Insider Selling

In the past three months, Air Liquide insiders have not sold or bought any company stock.

Percentage Held by Institutions

Only 0.01% of the stock of Air Liquide is held by institutions.

AIQUY Stock Analysis - Frequently Asked Questions

How have AIQUY shares performed this year?

Air Liquide's stock was trading at $32.25 at the beginning of the year. Since then, AIQUY shares have increased by 24.9% and is now trading at $40.2850.

When did Air Liquide's stock split?

Air Liquide's stock split on Monday, June 24th 2024.The 11-10 split was announced on Monday, June 24th 2024. The newly minted shares were issued to shareholders after the closing bell on Monday, June 24th 2024. An investor that had 100 shares of stock prior to the split would have 110 shares after the split.

Does Air Liquide have any subsidiaries?

Air Liquide subsidiaries include these companies: H2V Normandy, Betamed SA, Cryoconcept, Southern Industrial Gases Sdn Bhd, Medidis, DiaLibre, Tech Air, and more.

Who are Air Liquide's major shareholders?

Air Liquide's top institutional shareholders include GAMMA Investing LLC.

How do I buy shares of Air Liquide?

Shares of AIQUY 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.

Company Calendar

• Ex-Dividend for 6/12 Dividend: 5/16/2025
• Record date for 6/12 Dividend: 5/19/2025
• Dividend Payable: 6/12/2025
• Today: 7/17/2025
• Next Earnings (Estimated): 7/24/2025
• Fiscal Year End: 12/31/2025

Industry, Sector and Symbol

• Stock Exchange: OTCMKTS
• Sector: Basic Materials
• Industry: CHEM - DIVERSIFD
• Sub-Industry: N/A
• Current Symbol: OTCMKTS:AIQUY
• CIK: 1161167
• Web: www.airliquide.com
• Phone: (314) 062-5555
• Fax: N/A
• Employees: 66,500
• Year Founded: 1902

Profitability

• EPS (Trailing Twelve Months): N/A
• Trailing P/E Ratio: N/A
• Forward P/E Ratio: 26.79
• P/E Growth: 2.4
• Net Income: N/A
• Net Margins: N/A
• Pretax Margin: N/A
• Return on Equity: N/A
• Return on Assets: N/A

Debt

• Debt-to-Equity Ratio: 0.30
• Current Ratio: 0.88
• Quick Ratio: 0.65

Sales & Book Value

• Annual Sales: $29.28 billion
• Price / Sales: 3.97
• Cash Flow: $2.18 per share
• Price / Cash Flow: 18.44
• Book Value: $10.34 per share
• Price / Book: 3.89

Miscellaneous

• Outstanding Shares: 2,892,390,000
• Free Float: N/A
• Market Cap: $116.25 billion
• Optionable: Not Optionable
• Beta: 0.90