Air Liquide (AIQUY) - What Are Analysts Thinking About This Stock?

Key Points

• Analysts are broadly positive on Air Liquide, with an average “Buy” rating: three analysts recommend buying, two rate it a strong buy, and one advises holding.
• Recent research actions were favorable overall: Morgan Stanley upgraded the stock to “overweight,” Mizuho raised it to “strong buy,” and Citigroup reaffirmed its “buy” rating, while Zacks Research upgraded it to “hold.”
• AIQUY opened at $38.88, near its 50-day average of $38.64 and below its 200-day average of $40.10; the stock has traded between $32.88 and $41.24 over the past year.

Air Liquide (OTCMKTS:AIQUY - Get Free Report) has been given an average recommendation of "Buy" by the six analysts that are currently covering the firm, Marketbeat Ratings reports. One analyst has rated the stock with a hold rating, three have assigned a buy rating and two have assigned a strong buy rating to the company.

A number of research firms have recently commented on AIQUY. Morgan Stanley upgraded Air Liquide from an "underweight" rating to an "overweight" rating in a research report on Monday, July 20th. Citigroup reissued a "buy" rating on shares of Air Liquide in a research report on Wednesday, July 29th. Mizuho raised Air Liquide to a "strong-buy" rating in a research report on Monday, August 31st. Finally, Zacks Research upgraded Air Liquide from a "strong sell" rating to a "hold" rating in a research note on Wednesday, July 29th.

Hedge Funds Weigh In On Air Liquide

A hedge fund recently raised its position in Air Liquide stock. GAMMA Investing LLC grew its holdings in Air Liquide (OTCMKTS:AIQUY - Free Report) by 22.8% in the 3rd quarter, according to its most recent 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The firm owned 13,484 shares of the basic materials company's stock after buying an additional 2,507 shares during the quarter. GAMMA Investing LLC's holdings in Air Liquide were worth $519,000 at the end of the most recent quarter. Institutional investors own 0.03% of the company's stock.

Air Liquide Stock Performance

AIQUY stock opened at $38.88 on Thursday. The business has a 50 day moving average price of $38.64 and a 200 day moving average price of $40.10. Air Liquide has a fifty-two week low of $32.88 and a fifty-two week high of $41.24. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.41, a quick ratio of 0.68 and a current ratio of 0.87.

About Air Liquide

Air Liquide is a global supplier of industrial, medical and specialty gases, along with related technologies and services. The company produces and distributes gases such as oxygen, nitrogen, hydrogen, argon, carbon dioxide and helium for use in industries including manufacturing, chemicals, energy, electronics, food and beverages, and scientific research. Its offerings also include gas-management systems, equipment and process solutions designed to support customers' production and safety requirements.

Through its healthcare activities, Air Liquide supplies medical gases, respiratory-care products and services to hospitals, healthcare professionals and patients receiving care at home.

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