Air Products & Chemicals with clear analyst support, shares backed by moderate buy ratings
22.06.2026 - 19:27:13 | ad-hoc-news.de
By Anna Wagner, Analysts & Consensus desk. Reviewed prior to publication on 2026-06-22, 19:26.
Air Products & Chemicals (US0091581068) currently attracts broadly positive broker views. The industrial gases group, which trades on the NYSE under the ticker APD and forms part of the S&P 500, is rated at an average "Moderate Buy" according to a fresh consensus overview. MarketBeat analyst summary
What the analyst consensus shows
Per the latest MarketBeat snapshot, 17 brokerages now cover Air Products & Chemicals, with 10 buy ratings, 1 strong buy and 6 holds, resulting in the "Moderate Buy" average recommendation. MarketBeat analyst summary The same overview cites a market capitalization of around 62.36 billion US dollars and a price-earnings ratio of 29.63 for the shares. MarketBeat analyst summary
Analyst models compiled in this review also point to expected earnings per share of about 13.23 US dollars for the current fiscal year, implying that the present valuation embeds an earnings multiple in the high twenties on a forward basis. MarketBeat analyst summary The stock's beta of 0.74 in the same data set suggests lower volatility than the broader US equity market. MarketBeat analyst summary
Further views on valuation and performance
Additional analysis on Simply Wall St calculates an average analyst price target near 306.77 US dollars for Air Products & Chemicals, up roughly 4 dollars compared with a prior reading, and highlights easing helium market pressures and stronger pricing as key support factors for this stance. Simply Wall St stock overview The service also points to a year-to-date gain in the low double digits for the shares, underscoring that the stock has delivered a positive 2026 performance so far. StockTitan APD overview
German portal wallstreet-online notes that the Air Products & Chemicals stock shows a one-year performance of about 4.16 percent and currently trades roughly 7.24 percent below its 52-week high while standing nearly 24 percent above its 52-week low. wallstreet-online profile The same overview reports that around 42 percent of surveyed analysts call the shares a strong buy, 21 percent a buy, 34 percent a hold and 5 percent a sell, translating into an aggregate rating score of 4.0 out of 5 points. wallstreet-online profile
Background and price data on Air Products & Chemicals
All current news, consensus updates and historical prices for the Air Products & Chemicals shares are available in the dedicated topic section and via the company's Investor Relations page.
The business behind the rating
Air Products & Chemicals generates most of its revenue from industrial gases such as oxygen, nitrogen, hydrogen and specialty gases supplied to sectors including steel, chemicals, electronics, energy and healthcare. wallstreet-online profile The company operates large on-site gas production units and pipeline networks as well as merchant and packaged gas businesses across the Americas, Europe, Asia and the Middle East. Eulerpool company description
According to Eulerpool, Air Products & Chemicals reports a debt-to-equity ratio of about 1.18 for 2026, compared with roughly 0.84 in 2025, indicating a higher use of leverage in the capital structure year-on-year. Eulerpool debt metrics The group traces its history back to 1940 and is headquartered in Allentown, Pennsylvania, which positions it among long-established US industrial names listed on the NYSE and included in the S&P 500 index. Eulerpool company description
Where the stock trades today
The Air Products & Chemicals shares (US0091581068) most recently changed hands at about 284.53 US dollars on the NYSE, according to StockTitan data as of 2026-06-22, 12:55 local time. StockTitan APD overview This corresponds to a year-to-date performance of approximately 11.9 percent for 2026, based on the same source. StockTitan APD overview
Key data on the Air Products & Chemicals shares
- Company: Air Products and Chemicals, Inc.
- ISIN: US0091581068
- WKN: 854912
- Ticker: APD
- Trading venue: NYSE
- Price (as of 2026-06-22, 12:55): 284.53 USD
- Market cap: 62.36 billion USD (as of 2026-06-22)
- Sector / industry: Materials / Industrial Gases
- Index membership: S&P 500
- Next earnings date: not officially scheduled
This article is for informational purposes only and does not constitute investment advice, investment recommendation or an offer or solicitation to buy or sell any financial instrument. Readers should conduct their own research or consult a qualified financial advisor before making investment decisions.
