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

Air Products and Chemicals (NYSE:APD) Frequently Asked Questions

Is Air Products and Chemicals a buy right now?

14 Wall Street equities research analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Air Products and Chemicals in the last year. There are currently 5 hold ratings and 9 buy ratings for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street equities research analysts is that investors should "buy" Air Products and Chemicals stock.
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Are investors shorting Air Products and Chemicals?

Air Products and Chemicals saw a drop in short interest in the month of April. As of April 30th, there was short interest totaling 1,930,000 shares, a drop of 17.9% from the April 15th total of 2,350,000 shares. Based on an average trading volume of 1,530,000 shares, the days-to-cover ratio is currently 1.3 days. Currently, 0.9% of the company's shares are sold short.
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When is Air Products and Chemicals' next earnings date?

Air Products and Chemicals is scheduled to release its next quarterly earnings announcement on Monday, August 8th 2022.
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How were Air Products and Chemicals' earnings last quarter?

Air Products and Chemicals, Inc. (NYSE:APD) posted its earnings results on Thursday, May, 5th. The basic materials company reported $2.38 EPS for the quarter, topping the consensus estimate of $2.35 by $0.03. The basic materials company had revenue of $2.95 billion for the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $3 billion. Air Products and Chemicals had a trailing twelve-month return on equity of 15.32% and a net margin of 19.63%. Air Products and Chemicals's quarterly revenue was up 17.7% compared to the same quarter last year. During the same quarter last year, the business posted $2.08 earnings per share.
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How often does Air Products and Chemicals pay dividends? What is the dividend yield for Air Products and Chemicals?

Air Products and Chemicals announced a quarterly dividend on Thursday, May 19th. Shareholders of record on Friday, July 1st will be given a dividend of $1.62 per share on Monday, August 8th. This represents a $6.48 dividend on an annualized basis and a dividend yield of 2.73%. The ex-dividend date is Thursday, June 30th.
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Is Air Products and Chemicals a good dividend stock?

Air Products and Chemicals pays an annual dividend of $6.48 per share and currently has a dividend yield of 2.77%. Air Products and Chemicals has been increasing its dividend for 41 consecutive years, indicating the company has a strong committment to maintain and grow its dividend. The dividend payout ratio of Air Products and Chemicals is 64.54%. This payout ratio is at a healthy, sustainable level, below 75%. Based on earnings estimates, Air Products and Chemicals will have a dividend payout ratio of 55.67% next year. This indicates that Air Products and Chemicals will be able to sustain or increase its dividend.
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What guidance has Air Products and Chemicals issued on next quarter's earnings?

Air Products and Chemicals updated its third quarter 2022 earnings guidance on Thursday, May, 19th. The company provided earnings per share guidance of $2.55-$2.65 for the period, compared to the consensus earnings per share estimate of $2.60. The company issued revenue guidance of -.

What price target have analysts set for APD?

14 brokers have issued 12 month price targets for Air Products and Chemicals' stock. Their forecasts range from $255.00 to $350.00. On average, they anticipate Air Products and Chemicals' share price to reach $303.87 in the next year. This suggests a possible upside of 27.9% from the stock's current price.
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Who are Air Products and Chemicals' key executives?

Air Products and Chemicals' management team includes the following people:

• Mr. Seifollah Ghasemi, Chairman, Pres & CEO (Age 78, Pay $3.57M)
• Ms. Melissa N. Schaeffer, Sr. VP & CFO (Age 42, Pay $2.93M) (LinkedIn Profile)
• Dr. Samir J. Serhan, Chief Operating Officer (Age 61, Pay $1.62M)
• Mr. Sean D. Major, Exec. VP, Gen. Counsel & Sec. (Age 58, Pay $1.11M)
• Mr. Michael Scott Crocco, Exec. Officer (Age 58, Pay $1.24M)
• Mr. Russell A. Flugel, SVP, Corp. Controller & Principal Accounting Officer (Age 52)
• Mr. William Karlson, Exec. Director of Technology
• Mr. Brian Galovich, Sr. VP & Chief Information Officer
• Mr. Simon R. Moore, VP of Investor Relations, Corp. Relations & Sustainability
• Ms. Katie McDonald, VP of Corp. Communications

What is Seifi Ghasemi's approval rating as Air Products and Chemicals' CEO?

226 employees have rated Air Products and Chemicals CEO Seifi Ghasemi on Glassdoor.com. Seifi Ghasemi has an approval rating of 79% among Air Products and Chemicals' employees.

Who are some of Air Products and Chemicals' key competitors?

Some companies that are related to Air Products and Chemicals include Linde (LIN), JSR (JSCPY), Tronox (TROX), Minerals Technologies (MTX), Kronos Worldwide (KRO), LSB Industries (LXU), Valhi (VHI), Luxfer (LXFR), NL Industries (NL), Polydex Pharmaceuticals (POLXF), Beard (BRCOQ), China Sun Group High-Tech (CSGH), Lithium & Boron Technology (LBTI), The General Chemical Group (GNMP) and TOR Minerals International (TORM).
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What other stocks do shareholders of Air Products and Chemicals own?

Based on aggregate information from My MarketBeat watchlists, some companies that other Air Products and Chemicals investors own include AT&T (T), AbbVie (ABBV), Johnson & Johnson (JNJ), Exxon Mobil (XOM), McDonald's (MCD), PepsiCo (PEP), Home Depot (HD), JPMorgan Chase & Co. (JPM), Procter & Gamble (PG) and Intel (INTC).

What is Air Products and Chemicals' stock symbol?

Air Products and Chemicals trades on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) under the ticker symbol "APD."

Who are Air Products and Chemicals' major shareholders?

Air Products and Chemicals' stock is owned by a number of retail and institutional investors. Top institutional shareholders include Vanguard Group Inc. (9.00%), BlackRock Inc. (6.56%), State Street Corp (4.75%), Northern Trust Corp (1.79%), Capital International Investors (1.55%) and Bank of New York Mellon Corp (0.95%). Company insiders that own Air Products and Chemicals stock include Edward L Monser, Melissa N Schaeffer, Sean D Major and Wayne Thomas Smith.
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Which major investors are selling Air Products and Chemicals stock?

APD stock was sold by a variety of institutional investors in the last quarter, including Capital International Investors, Capital World Investors, Bank of New York Mellon Corp, First Trust Advisors LP, Lord Abbett & CO. LLC, Bahl & Gaynor Inc., State Street Corp, and Canada Pension Plan Investment Board. Company insiders that have sold Air Products and Chemicals company stock in the last year include Melissa N Schaeffer, and Sean D Major.
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Which major investors are buying Air Products and Chemicals stock?

APD stock was acquired by a variety of institutional investors in the last quarter, including Invesco Ltd., Vanguard Group Inc., Ensign Peak Advisors Inc, BlackRock Inc., TD Asset Management Inc., Massachusetts Financial Services Co. MA, National Bank of Canada FI, and Mar Vista Investment Partners LLC. Company insiders that have bought Air Products and Chemicals stock in the last two years include Edward L Monser, and Wayne Thomas Smith.
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How do I buy shares of Air Products and Chemicals?

Shares of APD can be purchased through any online brokerage account. Popular online brokerages with access to the U.S. stock market include WeBull, Vanguard Brokerage Services, TD Ameritrade, E*TRADE, Robinhood, Fidelity, and Charles Schwab.
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What is Air Products and Chemicals' stock price today?

One share of APD stock can currently be purchased for approximately $237.59.

How much money does Air Products and Chemicals make?

Air Products and Chemicals has a market capitalization of $52.69 billion and generates $10.32 billion in revenue each year. The basic materials company earns $2.10 billion in net income (profit) each year or $10.04 on an earnings per share basis.

How many employees does Air Products and Chemicals have?

Air Products and Chemicals employs 20,875 workers across the globe.

Does Air Products and Chemicals have any subsidiaries?

The following companies are subsidiares of Air Products and Chemicals: 7001 Hamilton Properties LLC, ACP Europe SA, ACP Zolder Invest NV, AJWAA Gases LLC, AP Services South America SpA, APCI (U.K.) Inc., Air Products (Anshan) Gases Co. Ltd., Air Products (BR) Limited, Air Products (Cangzhou) Co. Ltd., Air Products (Changsha) Co. Ltd., Air Products (Chongqing) Chem-Materials Co. Ltd., Air Products (Dongguan) Gases Co. Ltd., Air Products (Guangzhou) Electronics Gases Co. Ltd., Air Products (Hangjin Qi) Co. Ltd., Air Products (Hefei) Electronics Gases Co. Ltd., Air Products (Hong Kong) Co. Ltd., Air Products (Huaibei) Gases Co. Ltd., Air Products (Jiangxi) Co. Ltd., Air Products (Jincheng) Co. Ltd., Air Products (Jinjiang) Electronics Gases Co. Ltd., Air Products (Kunshan) Gases Co. Ltd., Air Products (Linfen) Co. Ltd., Air Products (Middle East) FZE, Air Products (Nanjing) Electronics Gases Co. Ltd., Air Products (Ningbo) Hi-Tech Gases Co. Ltd., Air Products (Rozenburg) B.V., Air Products (Shenyang) Gases Co. Ltd., Air Products (Tianjin) Co. Ltd., Air Products (Xi'an) Gases Co. Ltd, Air Products (Xia’men) Electronics Gases Co. Ltd., Air Products (Zhongshan) Gases Co. Ltd, Air Products (Zhumadian) Gases Co. Ltd., Air Products A/S, Air Products Advanced Materials LLC, Air Products Asia Inc., Air Products Asia Inc. Taiwan Branch, Air Products Bahrain W.L.L, Air Products Brasil Ltda., Air Products Canada Ltd./Prodair Canada Ltee, Air Products Caribbean Holdings Inc., Air Products Central Asia Group LLC, Air Products China Inc., Air Products Debang (Lianyungang) Co. Ltd., Air Products Ecuador S.A., Air Products Emirates Gases LLC, Air Products Equipment Limited, Air Products Gas O.O.O., Air Products Gases Holdings B.V., Air Products Gases S.A.E., Air Products Gesellschaft mbH, Air Products GmbH, Air Products Group Limited, Air Products Gulf Gas LLC, Air Products Helium Inc., Air Products Helium Inc. 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When was Air Products and Chemicals founded?

Air Products and Chemicals was founded in 1940.

What is Air Products and Chemicals' official website?

The official website for Air Products and Chemicals is www.airproducts.com.

How can I contact Air Products and Chemicals?

Air Products and Chemicals' mailing address is 7201 HAMILTON BOULEVARD, ALLENTOWN PA, 18195. The basic materials company can be reached via phone at (610) 481-4911, via email at [email protected], or via fax at 610-481-5900.