Air Products Shares Rise 2.03% with $240M in Volume Ranking 452nd on Strong Earnings and Hydrogen Push

Air Products and Chemicals (APD) rose 2.03% on August 4, 2025, with a trading volume of $0.24 billion, ranking 452nd in market activity. The stock’s performance followed the release of its Q3 2025 earnings, which beat estimates. The company reported adjusted earnings per share of $3.09, exceeding the $2.98 consensus, and revenue of $3.02 billion, surpassing the $2.96 billion forecast. Despite volume declines due to the September 2024 LNG business sale and weaker helium demand, higher energy cost pass-through and favorable pricing offset these headwinds.

Analysts highlighted Air Products’ strategic focus on hydrogen and LNG solutions, with recent projects including a contract to supply oxygen equipment for a major wastewater treatment plant in Montreal. The company also announced a $1.79 per share quarterly dividend, payable on November 10. Institutional investors have shown increased interest, with several firms bolstering their holdings in recent weeks. However, challenges persist, including sluggish U.S. manufacturing and weaker demand in key markets like China and Europe.

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