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Air Products & Chemicals Inc. (APD)
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Jun 12, 2026, 12:00 amThis summary was created by AI, based on 1 opinions in the last 12 months.
Air Products & Chemicals Inc. has strategically divested from non-performing businesses outside the U.S., focusing on those that generate consistent cash flow. This strategic move not only solidifies their financial stability but also enhances their core business operations. The company benefits from long-term contracts, which provide a reliable stream of future revenues and act as a hedge against inflation, adding to their financial robustness. Furthermore, investors can appreciate a dividend yield of 2.5%, offering a reasonable return while they hold the stock. Collectively, these factors contribute to the company being seen as deserving a valuation premium, making it an appealing investment choice in the current market landscape.
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Jason Mann(A Top Pick Dec 5/13. Up 41.5%.) Continues to increase its dividend year after year. It has had 4 consecutive quarters of no dividend increases, so probably in the next quarter it increases. Some of the gain since 2012 was a catch-up because they had a fouled-up acquisition with (?). Likes this longer-term. Dividend yield of 2%.
Darren Sissons(Top Pick Dec 05/13, Up 36.72%) He likes this longer term. Great balance sheet.
Darren SissonsAn industrial gas company. There are 4 global competitors and this one is more US centric. A serial dividend increaser that has done it for a substantial period of time. It will benefit from the price of shale gas in the US. Good, long-term story.
Darren Sissons(A Top Pick April 12/12. Down 1.26%.) Provide industrial gases for oil cracking, welding, etc. Industrial production is fairly weak at the moment. Has 30 years of dividend increases.
Darren Sissons(A To Pick April 12/13. Down 4.07%.) Have long-term (20-30 years) contracts of a heavy recurring nature. Exposed to China, Brazil and Latin American markets. Effectively a play on industrial production. 20-30 year contracts. Has raised its dividend consecutively for a significant period of time. Still a Buy.
Darren SissonsExposed to industrial gases market. Long term contracts up to 20 years. Increased dividend for a substantial period of time and will benefit from low natural gas products as companies move there to take advance. Good dividend but it is a stock price appreciate story.
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Air Products & Chemicals Inc. (APD) Frequently Asked Questions
What is Air Products & Chemicals Inc. stock symbol?
Air Products & Chemicals Inc. is a American stock, trading under the symbol APD (previously APD-N on Stockchase) on the New York Stock Exchange (APD). It is usually referred to as NYSE:APD or APD
Is Air Products & Chemicals Inc. a buy or a sell?
In the last year, 1 stock analyst issued a Buy, Sell, or Hold rating on APD (previously APD-N on Stockchase). 1 analyst recommended to BUY and 0 analysts recommended to SELL the stock. The latest stock analyst rating is TOP PICK. Read the latest stock experts' ratings for Air Products & Chemicals Inc..
Is Air Products & Chemicals Inc. a good investment or a top pick?
Air Products & Chemicals Inc. was recommended as a Top Pick by Darren Sissons on 2012-04-12. Read the latest stock experts ratings for Air Products & Chemicals Inc..
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Air Products & Chemicals Inc. is followed by 15 investors on Stockchase and is a trending stock that is worth watching.
What is Air Products & Chemicals Inc. stock price?
On 2026-06-12, Air Products & Chemicals Inc. (APD) stock closed at a price of $281.62.
They got rid of businesses outside the US that were not producing cash. They have long-term contracts, which ensures future revenues and serves as an inflation hedge. They deserve a valuation premium. And you get paid 2.5% in dividends to wait.