Air Products and Chemicals, Inc. (APD) is expected to gain from its project investments, productivity actions and new business deals amid the softness in China and Europe.The company’s shares have lost 9.6% over a year compared with a 10.6% decline of its industry. Image Source: Zacks Investment ResearchLet’s find out why this Zacks Rank #3 (Hold) stock is worth retaining at the moment.High-return Projects and Productivity Actions Aid APD StockAir Products is well-placed to benefit from its investments in h ...

Air Products and Chemicals, Inc. (NYSE:APD) Jefferies Industrials Conference Call September 4, 2024 8:05 AM ET Company Participants Sidd Manjeshwar - Vice President, Investor Relations Conference Call Participants Laurence Alexander - Jefferies Laurence Alexander So good morning. It's Laurence Alexander with the Jefferies Chemicals team at the Jefferies Industrials Conference on the first day. And joining us right now is Air Products. And with us is Sidd Manjeshwar from Investor Relations. Thank you very mu ...

aluxum/E+ via Getty Images Introduction On August 30, I wrote an article titled "Dividend Kings Are Overrated." In that article, I explained that although dividend consistency is a great thing, dividend stocks should never be selected based on Dividend Aristocrat or Dividend King status. That said, there are plenty of good Dividend Aristocrats on the market who are still capable of elevated growth. One of them is Air Products & Chemicals (NYSE:APD). I was "lucky" to call the bottom on February 6, when ...

Core Insights - Air Products San Fu Co. Ltd. has signed a 10-year Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) for solar electricity with Tatung Forever Energy, emphasizing the company's commitment to climate change and sustainable development in Taiwan's industrial gases sector [1][2] - The PPA will allow Air Products San Fu to source renewable energy for its industrial gases production, avoiding CO2 emissions equivalent to that of over 80,000 households in Taiwan during the agreement's duration [1] Company Overview - Air Products has been operating in Taiwan for over 70 years, holding leading positions in key science industry parks and serving diverse markets including semiconductor and TFT-LCD sectors [2] - The company operates more than 60 production facilities and is recognized for its certifications, including ISO9002, ISO14000, and ISO17034 [2] - Air Products is a global leader in industrial gases, with fiscal 2023 sales of $12.6 billion and a market capitalization of approximately $60 billion [4]

Company Overview - Air Products is a leading industrial gases company with over 80 years of operation, focusing on energy, environmental, and emerging markets [2] - The company operates in approximately 50 countries and had fiscal 2023 sales of $12.6 billion, with a current market capitalization of around $60 billion [3] - Air Products employs approximately 23,000 individuals dedicated to creating innovative solutions that enhance sustainability and address global challenges [3] Business Segments - The company has two growth pillars driven by sustainability, providing essential industrial gases and related equipment across various industries, including refining, chemicals, metals, electronics, manufacturing, and food [2] - Air Products is a leader in developing, engineering, building, owning, and operating large clean hydrogen projects, supporting the transition to low- and zero-carbon energy in heavy-duty transportation and industrial sectors [2] - The company is also recognized as the world leader in liquefied natural gas process technology and equipment, offering turbomachinery, membrane systems, and cryogenic containers globally [2] Upcoming Events - Sidd Manjeshwar, vice president of Investor Relations, will speak at the Jefferies Industrials Conference on September 4, 2024, at 8:05 a.m. US ET [1]

Air Products and Chemicals, Inc.’s (APD) shares have popped 19.9% over the past six months. The company has also outperformed its industry’s rise of 4.1% over the same time frame. APD has also topped the S&P 500’s roughly 11.2% rise over the same period.Let’s take a look into the factors that are driving this Zacks Rank #3 (Hold) stock. Image Source: Zacks Investment Research What’s Going in APD’s Favor?Forecast-topping earnings performance in the fiscal third quarter and upbeat prospects have contributed t ...

Air Products and Chemicals, Inc. (APD) is expected to benefit from its project investments, productivity actions and new business deals. However, the softness in China and Europe is a concern.The company’s shares have lost 3.7% over a year, compared with an 8% decline of its industry. Image Source: Zacks Investment ResearchLet’s find out why this Zacks Rank #3 (Hold) stock is worth retaining at the moment.APD Gains on High-return Projects and Productivity ActionsAir Products is well-placed to gain from its ...

Air Products & Chemicals has been named to the Dividend Channel ''S.A.F.E. 25'' list, signifying a stock with above-average ''DividendRank'' statistics including a strong 2.6% yield, as well as a superb track record of at least two decades of dividend growth, according to the most recent ''DividendRank'' report.According to the ETF Finder at ETF Channel, Air Products & Chemicals Inc is a member of the iShares S&P 1500 Index ETF (ITOT), and is also an underlying holding representing 1.31% of the SPDR S&P Div ...

Hydrogen is quickly becoming an essential part of the green energy matrix. For this reason, I recommend that investors consider the best hydrogen stocks to buy.The hydrogen market is expected to expand in the future, with estimates placing it at $410 billion by 2030. This growth is due to increased innovation and significant spending on hydrogen infrastructure globally, especially from entities such as the U.S. Department of Energy, which has spent $1 billion on hydrogen production projects​.Hydrogen has hu ...

The emergence of clean energy and the concurrent pushback from fossil fuel enthusiasts show that the global energy mix has reached a pivotal moment. Therefore, opportunities are abundant in the energy sector. One such opportunity is hydrogen, and moreso green hydrogen, a market forecasted to grow by 39.5% per year until 2030.Although hydrogen stocks have systematic support, prudent screening is critical as numerous growth traps exist. As such, I embarked on a robust screening process, emphasizing company fu ...