Air Products and Chemicals Trading Volume Plummets 65.34% to 479th Position

On July 21, 2025, Air Products and Chemicals (APD) experienced a significant drop in trading volume, with a turnover of $215 million, marking a 65.34% decrease from the previous day. This decline placed APD at the 479th position in terms of trading volume among all stocks for the day. The stock price of APD also decreased by 0.54%.

Air Products and Chemicals is set to release its third-quarter earnings later this month. Analysts predict a single-digit decline in the company's bottom line. The company has a history of meeting or exceeding earnings expectations in three of the past four quarters, although it fell short in the previous quarter.

Air Products and Chemicals, Inc. (APD) is scheduled to announce its Q3 earnings on July 31, 2025, before the market opens. Analysts project an earnings per share (EPS) of $2.98, which is a 6.9% decrease from the $3.20 reported in the same quarter last year. Looking ahead, analysts forecast APD's EPS for fiscal 2025 to be $12.03, a 3.2% decline from the $12.43 expected in fiscal 2024. However, a rebound is anticipated for fiscal 2026, with an adjusted EPS growth of 7.9% year-over-year to $12.98.

On July 18, APD's shares saw a modest increase following the announcement of a quarterly dividend of $1.79 per share, payable on November 10, 2025, to shareholders recorded by October 1, 2025. This dividend announcement underscores Air Products' commitment to providing shareholder value through consistent dividend payouts.

Air Products and Chemicals has appointed Matthew Lepore as Executive Vice President. This strategic move is expected to strengthen the company's leadership and operational efficiency, potentially influencing investor sentiment and stock performance.