Air Products and Chemicals, Inc. (APD) Stock Analysis
Over the past 10 years, Air Products and Chemicals (APD) earnings per share (EPS) declined 13.0% a year, revenue grew 4.4% a year and free cash flow declined 55.8% a year, with an average return on invested capital (ROIC) of 7.0%. APD stock trades at $301.00, a P/E of 23.0, in line with its historical average of 23.7. Analysts' average 12-month price target is $341.08 (+13.3%).
Operating globally, Air Products and Chemicals, Inc. (APD) is a prominent supplier of industrial gases, specialized equipment, and associated services.
Exhibit A Growth Dossier
| Metric | 10yr | 5yr | 1yr | Grade |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Book Value/Share GrowthBV/S | 7.3% | 4.4% | -10.6% | F |
| EPS GrowthEPS | -13.0% | -24.1% | 7.1% | F |
| Revenue GrowthRevenue | 4.4% | 6.3% | 4.5% | C |
| Cash Flow GrowthCash Flow | -55.8% | -119.7% | 144.5% | F |
| ROICROIC | 7.0% | 6.1% | -1.8% | C |
Exhibit B Valuation Ledger
- Current EPS
- $13.09
- Historical Avg P/E
- 23.7
- Future P/E (used for sticker price)
- Projected EPS (10yr)
- Sticker Price (10yr)
- Price for 15% Annual Return
- Expected Annual Return
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Exhibit C Raw Data (last 10 years)
| Metric | Trend | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | TTM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Book Value / ShareBV/S | $33.36 | $32.43 | $45.89 | $49.17 | $49.88 | $54.34 | $60.85 | $59.07 | $64.27 | $76.47 | $67.41 | $62.32 | |
| Basic EPSEPS | $5.95 | $2.92 | $13.76 | $6.83 | $7.99 | $8.59 | $9.16 | $10.11 | $10.31 | $17.21 | -$1.77 | $13.09 | |
| RevenueRevenue | $7,824,300,000 | $7,503,700,000 | $8,187,600,000 | $8,930,200,000 | $8,918,900,000 | $8,856,300,000 | $10,323,000,000 | $12,698,600,000 | $12,600,000,000 | $12,100,600,000 | $12,037,300,000 | $12,602,200,000 | |
| Free Cash FlowCash Flow | $823,000,000 | $1,753,000,000 | $528,200,000 | $973,500,000 | $980,200,000 | $755,700,000 | $877,700,000 | $303,700,000 | $-1,420,100,000 | $-3,150,000,000 | $-3,765,800,000 | $2,057,400,000 | |
| ROIC (%)ROIC | 6.0% | 6.9% | 7.1% | 8.4% | 9.8% | 7.7% | 7.6% | 7.9% | 6.9% | 9.9% | -1.8% | — |
The exact underlying data used to compute the growth rates and grades above. The highlighted TTM column is the trailing twelve months through the most recently reported quarter.
Ticker INVESTigator Price Target
Analyst Data
Price Target
Where the stock trades today vs. the range of 12-month price targets from covering analysts.
42 firms rate it — 22 buy, 20 hold · Most recent Oct 2026
APD Stock FAQ
What is APD's stock price target?
The average 12-month analyst price target for APD is $341.08, with a range of $305.00 to $373.00. That is +13.3% from the current price of $301.00.
Do analysts rate APD a buy?
Most rate it a buy. Of 42 firms covering Air Products and Chemicals, the ratings are 22 buy or strong buy, 20 hold and 0 sell or strong sell.
How fast is Air Products and Chemicals growing?
Annual growth rates for APD. EPS: -13.0% over 10 years, -24.1% over 5 years, 7.1% over 1 year. Revenue: 4.4% over 10 years, 6.3% over 5 years, 4.5% over 1 year. Free cash flow: -55.8% over 10 years, -119.7% over 5 years, 144.5% over 1 year. Book value per share: 7.3% over 10 years, 4.4% over 5 years, -10.6% over 1 year.
What is APD's ROIC?
Air Products and Chemicals' return on invested capital (ROIC) was -1.8% in fiscal 2025. Its 10-year average ROIC is 7.0%. ROIC above 10% is generally a sign of a business with a durable competitive advantage.
What is APD's P/E ratio?
APD's current P/E ratio is 23.0, compared with a historical average of 23.7. Trailing earnings per share are $13.09.
What is Air Products and Chemicals' market cap and stock price?
APD last traded at $301.00 as of October 19, 2026. Its 52-week range is $229.11 to $314.87. Air Products and Chemicals has a market cap of $67.03B.
Exhibit D Related Coverage
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