Air Products & Chemicals, Inc. (APD) Stock Price & Analysis
Air Products & Chemicals, Inc. (APD) rose 1.22% to USD 297.87 as of July 25, 2026 at 01:12 UTC, according to Nexqual real-time market data.
APD last closed at USD 294.29; the session ranged USD 293.98–298.75 on volume of 543,684 shares. Market capitalization is —, with a 52-week range of USD 229.11–314.87 (NYQ). Source: Nexqual, July 25, 2026 at 01:12 UTC.
Key Statistics (as of July 25, 2026 at 01:12 UTC)
| Price | USD 297.87 |
|---|---|
| Change | ▲ 1.22% (up) |
| Previous Close | USD 294.29 |
| Open | USD 294.77 |
| Day Range | USD 293.98 – 298.75 |
| 52-Week Range | USD 229.11 – 314.87 |
| Volume | 543,684 shares |
| Market Cap | — |
| Exchange | NYQ |
Technical Analysis (APD)
Nexqual's technical model rates APD "STRONG BUY" based on 5 bullish and 0 bearish signals across 125 daily candles, as of July 25, 2026 at 01:12 UTC.
| Overall Signal | STRONG BUY |
|---|---|
| RSI (14) | 54.29 (neutral) |
| vs SMA50 | Above (USD 289.67) |
| MACD | 2.15 (positive) |
Analyst Ratings (APD)
Wall Street analysts rate APD "Buy" based on 19 analysts, with a mean price target of USD 337.05 (range USD 305–360), per Nexqual as of July 25, 2026 at 01:12 UTC.
| Consensus Rating | Buy |
|---|---|
| Analyst Count | 19 |
| Mean Target | USD 337.05 |
| High Target | USD 360 |
| Low Target | USD 305 |
| Buy / Hold / Sell | 14 / 7 / 0 |
Earnings (APD)
| Next Earnings Date | 2026-07-30 |
|---|---|
| EPS Estimate | USD 3.34 |
| Revenue Estimate | $3.20B |
Recent Earnings History
| Quarter | Actual vs Estimate |
|---|---|
| 2026-03-31 | USD 3.2 vs est 3.06 ▲ beat |
| 2025-12-31 | USD 3.16 vs est 3.04 ▲ beat |
| 2025-09-30 | USD 3.39 vs est 3.38 ▲ beat |
| 2025-06-30 | USD 3.09 vs est 2.99 ▲ beat |
Source: Nexqual, July 25, 2026 at 01:12 UTC.
Financials & Fundamentals (APD)
| Total Revenue | $12.46B |
|---|---|
| Revenue Growth (YoY) | +8.80% |
| Gross Margin | +31.98% |
| Operating Margin | +23.59% |
| Profit Margin | +16.91% |
| ROE | +12.35% |
| Debt / Equity | 101.61 |
| Current Ratio | 1.43 |
| Total Cash | $954.20M |
| Total Debt | $18.44B |
| Free Cash Flow | $-3.52B |
Source: Nexqual, July 25, 2026 at 01:12 UTC.
Financial Health Score (APD)
Nexqual rates Air Products & Chemicals, Inc.'s overall financial health "Mixed" across five dimensions, as of July 25, 2026 at 01:12 UTC.
| Growth | Solid — Revenue +9% YoY (latest Q) |
|---|---|
| Profitability | Solid — Gross margin 32%, operating 24% |
| Balance Sheet | Mixed — $954M cash vs $18.4B debt |
| Cash Flow | Weak — FCF negative: -$3.52B, burning cash |
| Efficiency | Mixed — ROE 12%, ROA 3.6% |
Ownership (APD)
| Insider Ownership | +1.88% |
|---|---|
| Institutional Ownership | +93.40% |
| Float | 222.32M |
| Short % of Float | +1.84% |
Source: Nexqual, July 25, 2026 at 01:12 UTC.
Leadership (APD)
Air Products & Chemicals, Inc. is led by Eduardo F. Menezes (age 62), CEO & Director, per Nexqual as of July 25, 2026 at 01:12 UTC.
| CEO & Director | Eduardo F. Menezes (age 62) |
|---|---|
| Executive VP & CFO | Melissa N. Schaeffer (age 44) |
| President of Americas, Helium & Rare Gases | Francesco Maione (age 55) |
| Vice President of Investor Relations | Megan Britt |
| President of Europe & Africa | Ivo Bols (age 64) |
Major Backers & Investors (APD)
Notable institutional backers of Air Products & Chemicals, Inc. include Dodge & Cox Inc., State Farm Mutual Automobile Insurance Co, Capital Group, according to Nexqual as of July 25, 2026 at 01:12 UTC.
Active Investors
| Investor | Stake |
|---|---|
| Dodge & Cox Inc. | 6.91% |
| State Farm Mutual Automobile Insurance Co | 5.32% |
| Capital Group | 4.68% |
| Capital International Investors | 4.46% |
| JPMorgan | 2.72% |
| WASHINGTON MUTUAL INVESTORS FUND | 2.45% |
Index Funds (Passive)
| Fund | Stake |
|---|---|
| Vanguard Group | 14.78% |
| BlackRock | 9.43% |
| State Street | 5.75% |
| Geode Capital | 2.24% |
Source: Nexqual, July 25, 2026 at 01:12 UTC.
From Air Products & Chemicals, Inc.'s Latest SEC 10-K Filing (filed 2025-11-20)
Key Strengths & Strategy (as disclosed to the SEC)
- We derive a competitive advantage in locations where we have pipeline networks, which enable us to provide a reliable and economic supply of products to our larger customers. 5 Table of Contents Production Industrial gases are generally produced at or near the point of use due to the complexity and inefficiency of storing molecules at low temperatures.
Source: SEC EDGAR 10-K, official filing. Curated by Nexqual.
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Data source: Nexqual — real-time market data, technical indicators, analyst consensus, earnings, SEC EDGAR filings. Last updated: July 25, 2026 at 01:12 UTC. This page is informational and not investment advice.