Air Products and Chemicals (APD) Q2 2025 Earnings Call May 01, 2025 08:00 AM ET Speaker0 EBITDA, the effective tax rate and ROCE either on a total company or segment basis. Unless we specifically state otherwise, statements regarding these measures refer to our adjusted non GAAP financial measures. Reconciliations of these measures to our most directly comparable GAAP financial measures can be found on our investor website in the relevant earnings release section. Now I'll turn the call over to Eduardo. Spe ...

Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - The second quarter adjusted earnings per share (EPS) was $2.69, below previous guidance of $2.75 to $2.85, primarily due to changes in cost estimates and lower helium contributions [20][24] - Sales volume decreased by 3%, with 2% attributed to the LNG business divestment, while total company price increased by 1% [20][21] - Adjusted operating income decreased by 9%, mainly due to LNG divestiture and unfavorable helium impact, with operating margin down by 210 basis points [21][22] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - The core industrial gas business generated approximately $12 billion in sales with an operating margin of 24% [6] - The LNG business divestiture accounted for a $0.12 headwind on EPS, while helium volume was down, offset by favorable on-site volumes [22][23] - The company anticipates base business growth of 2% to 5% for the fiscal year despite a 5% headwind in helium [24] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - The company has become the leading supplier of hydrogen and high purity gases for the electronics industry, with significant pipeline networks in the U.S. Gulf Coast [4][5] - The company expects to unlock significant potential with projects in Saudi Arabia and Louisiana, aiming for a 30% adjusted operating margin by 2030 [17][18] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company plans to refocus on its core industrial gas business and invest approximately $1.5 billion per year in industrial gas projects [10][11] - The strategy includes canceling underperforming projects and prioritizing high-return opportunities with contracted take-or-pay agreements [12][14] - The company aims to maximize profitability through operational excellence and rightsizing the organization [15][17] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management expressed cautious optimism regarding green hydrogen projects in Saudi Arabia and Louisiana, focusing on derisking strategies [11][12] - The company anticipates high single-digit adjusted EPS growth and improved operating margins in the coming years, despite challenges from underperforming projects [17][18] - Management emphasized the importance of transparent communication with investors and a disciplined approach to capital allocation [18] Other Important Information - The company has identified approximately 2,400 positions for reduction, aiming for a run rate of around $100 million in savings from FY 2025 actions [50][51] - The total cost for the net zero hydrogen project in Edmonton is now expected to be $3.3 billion, with a projected on-stream date between late 2027 and early 2028 [14] Q&A Session Summary Question: What is the EBITDA contribution from underperforming projects? - Management expects to recover capital on an undiscounted basis, indicating a challenging situation with significant increases in capital costs [28][29] Question: What is the status of the Alberta project? - The Alberta project has faced delays and cost overruns due to construction challenges and contractor productivity issues [29][31] Question: What is the rationale for pursuing ammonia in Louisiana? - The company is considering focusing solely on hydrogen, aiming to reduce total CapEx while securing firm offtake agreements [40][41] Question: What is the expected contribution from helium? - Helium remains a volatile earnings contributor, with expectations of continued headwinds in pricing through 2026 and 2027 [78][80] Question: What are the cash flow expectations for 2026? - The company anticipates being cash flow positive, including dividends, with a focus on managing capital expenditures effectively [74][86]

Exhibit 99.1 News Release Air Products Reports Fiscal 2025 Second Quarter Results Second quarter sales of $2.9 billion were flat as four percent higher energy cost pass-through and one percent higher pricing were offset by three percent lower volumes, primarily due to the LNG divestiture, and two percent unfavorable currency. -more- • GAAP results, including loss per share of $7.77 and net loss of $1.7 billion, driven by an after-tax charge attributable to Air Products of $2.3 billion for business and asset ...

Fiscal Second Quarter 2025 Earnings Results Teleconference May 1, 2025 Forward-Looking Statements This presentation contains "forward-looking statements" within the safe harbor provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, including statements about earnings guidance, business outlook and investment opportunities. These forward-looking statements are based on management's expectations and assumptions as of the date of this presentation and are not guarantees of future performance. Whil ...

Core Insights - Air Products reported a significant net loss of $1.7 billion for Q2 FY25, compared to a net income of $581 million in the same quarter of the previous year, primarily due to a $2.3 billion after-tax charge related to strategic business and asset actions [4][8][28] - The adjusted earnings per share (EPS) for Q2 FY25 was $2.69, a decrease of 6% from the prior year, driven by lower volumes and higher costs, partially offset by favorable pricing [5][9] - The company announced the exit from three U.S. projects and revised its full-year adjusted EPS guidance to a range of $11.85 to $12.15 [8][9] Financial Performance - Q2 FY25 GAAP results included a loss per share of $7.77, compared to earnings per share of $2.57 in Q2 FY24 [4][8] - Adjusted EBITDA for the quarter was $1.2 billion, down 3% year-over-year [5][9] - Total sales for Q2 FY25 were $2.9 billion, flat compared to the previous year, with a 4% increase in energy cost pass-through and a 1% increase in pricing offset by a 3% decline in volumes [6][9] Business Segment Analysis - Sales in the Americas increased by 3% to $1.3 billion, while sales in Asia decreased by 1% to $774 million, and sales in Europe increased by 9% to $727 million [12][19] - Operating income in the Americas was $366 million, down 2%, while operating income in Asia decreased by 6% to $191 million, and Europe saw a 3% decrease in operating income to $196 million [12][19] Strategic Actions - The company initiated a global cost reduction plan in June 2023, incurring costs of $66.1 million in Q2 FY25 related to severance and other post-employment benefits [32] - Air Products appointed Eduardo F. Menezes as the new CEO and increased its quarterly dividend to $1.79 per share, marking the 43rd consecutive year of dividend increases [8][9] Outlook - The company expects capital expenditures of approximately $5 billion for the full fiscal year 2025 [9][10] - For Q3 FY25, Air Products' adjusted EPS guidance is projected to be between $2.90 and $3.00 [9][10]

Air Products and Chemicals (APD) is expected to deliver a year-over-year decline in earnings on higher revenues when it reports results for the quarter ended March 2025. This widely-known consensus outlook gives a good sense of the company's earnings picture, but how the actual results compare to these estimates is a powerful factor that could impact its near-term stock price.The stock might move higher if these key numbers top expectations in the upcoming earnings report, which is expected to be released o ...

Company Overview - Air Products is a world-leading industrial gases company with over 80 years of operation, focusing on energy, environmental, and emerging markets to generate a cleaner future [3] - The company supplies essential industrial gases and related equipment to various industries, including refining, chemicals, metals, electronics, manufacturing, medical, and food [3] - Air Products is the leading global supplier of hydrogen and develops large clean hydrogen projects to support the transition to low- and zero-carbon energy [3] Financial Performance - In fiscal 2024, Air Products reported sales of $12.1 billion from operations in approximately 50 countries [4] - The current market capitalization of the company is about $65 billion [4] Workforce and Corporate Purpose - Air Products employs approximately 23,000 individuals from diverse backgrounds, driven by a higher purpose to create innovative solutions that benefit the environment and enhance sustainability [4]

Group 1: Lockheed Martin - Lockheed Martin has a record backlog of $176 billion, representing 2.4 years of sales based on 2025 guidance [4] - The company has a book-to-bill ratio of 1.2 times in 2024, indicating strong order momentum across all business areas [5] - Management expects mid-single-digit sales growth in 2025, with earnings per share guidance of $27-$27.30, comfortably covering the dividend per share of $13.20 [5] - Lockheed Martin's customers are primarily governments, ensuring reliable demand even during economic slowdowns [8] Group 2: Air Products & Chemicals - Air Products has increased its dividend for over 43 consecutive years, with a forward dividend yield of 2.4% [9][11] - The company has a strong infrastructure, including 1,800 miles of industrial gas pipeline and over 750 production facilities, creating high barriers to entry [10] - Air Products has achieved an approximately 8% compound annual growth rate in dividends from 2014 to 2025, with a payout ratio averaging 61% over the past five years [11] - The stock is currently trading at 17 times trailing earnings, below its historic P/E of 27, making it an attractive option for passive income [12] Group 3: FedEx - FedEx reported adjusted revenue of $22.2 billion, a 2.3% increase year-over-year, but has faced challenges with a poor near-term outlook [13] - The company has lowered its full-year guidance, projecting adjusted earnings per share of $18 to $18.60, which is below previous forecasts [14] - Despite near-term challenges, FedEx offers a dividend yield of 2.3%, comparable to well-known dividend stocks like Procter & Gamble and McDonald's [17] - The dividend payout of $5.52 per share is less than a third of its earnings guidance, indicating a safe payout ratio [18] - FedEx is considered a value stock for long-term investors with a three to five-year investment horizon [19]

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The Zacks Chemicals Diversified industry is mired in demand headwinds in certain markets, including consumer durables and building & construction. Lower consumer spending due to inflationary pressures in Europe and a slow recovery in China are impacting demand.Industry players like Air Products and Chemicals, Inc. (APD) , DuPont de Nemours, Inc. (DD) and Eastman Chemical Company (EMN) are banking on strategic measures, including operating cost reductions and aggressive price hikes, to tide over the challeng ...