NYSE:APD
Air Products & Chemicals Inc. (APD)
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Jun 6, 2026, 12:00 amThis summary was created by AI, based on 1 opinions in the last 12 months.
Air Products & Chemicals Inc. has strategically streamlined its portfolio by divesting non-performing businesses outside the US, which enhances its focus on cash-generating operations. The company benefits from long-term contracts that not only ensure steady future revenues but also act as a buffer against inflation, making it a resilient player in the market. With a dividend yield of 2.5%, investors are compensated while awaiting potential capital appreciation. The company's prudent management and focus on long-term value generation position it favorably in a competitive landscape, warranting consideration for a valuation premium. Overall, the outlook for Air Products appears promising, reflecting a solid business model.
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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 published opinions about APD (previously APD-N on Stockchase). 1 analyst recommended to BUY the stock. 0 analysts recommended to SELL the stock. The latest stock analyst recommendation 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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1 stock analyst on Stockchase covered Air Products & Chemicals Inc. in the last year. It is a trending stock that is worth watching.
What is Air Products & Chemicals Inc. stock price?
On 2026-06-05, Air Products & Chemicals Inc. (APD) stock closed at a price of $282.35.
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.