Valued at a market cap of $56.7 billion, Air Products and Chemicals, Inc. (APD) is a global leader in industrial gases and related equipment, headquartered in Allentown, Pennsylvania. Founded in 1940, the company produces and supplies atmospheric and process gases, performance materials, and equipment to a wide range of industries, including chemicals, refining, metals, electronics, food and beverage, and healthcare. The chemical company is ready to post its Q4 earnings on Thursday, Nov. 6, before the mar ...

Core Insights - Linde plc, with a market cap of $214.1 billion, is a leading global industrial gases and engineering company serving various industries including healthcare, chemical, energy, manufacturing, and electronics [1] Financial Performance - Linde is expected to announce fiscal Q3 2025 results on October 31, with analysts predicting an adjusted EPS of $4.18, reflecting a 6.1% increase from $3.94 in the same quarter last year [2] - For fiscal 2025, analysts forecast an adjusted EPS of $16.46, a 6.1% growth from $15.51 in fiscal 2024, and a further increase to $17.97 in fiscal 2026, representing a 9.2% year-over-year growth [3] Stock Performance - Over the past 52 weeks, Linde's shares have declined nearly 5%, underperforming the S&P 500 Index's 14.4% return, but faring better than the Materials Select Sector SPDR Fund's 9.4% decrease [4] - Despite reporting better-than-expected Q2 2025 adjusted EPS of $4.09 and revenues of $8.5 billion, Linde's shares fell slightly due to a disappointing operating profit in the Engineering segment and lower volumes in key markets [5] Analyst Ratings - The consensus among analysts is bullish, with a "Strong Buy" rating for Linde stock; 18 out of 27 analysts recommend a "Strong Buy," 2 suggest a "Moderate Buy," and 7 recommend a "Hold" [6] - The average analyst price target for Linde is $518.30, indicating a potential upside of 13.5% from current levels [6]