Air Products and Chemicals, Inc (APD) is currently trading at $281.76. Based on 19 Wall Street analysts, the average target price is $345.11, implying a 22.5% upside. The consensus recommendation is BUY.

Over the past 30 days, the feed records 1 target raise and 0 target cuts for APD. Over the past 90 days, the feed records 7 target raises and 0 target cuts for APD.

APD

Air Products and Chemicals, Inc

MaterialsOpinion: buy

Opinion Criteria: Based on the consensus of Wall Street analysts. Strong Buy (1.0-1.5), Buy (1.5-2.5), Hold (2.5-3.5), Sell (3.5-4.5), Strong Sell (4.5-5.0).

Price (USD)

$281.76

Consensus target price range

Low–high band from analyst PT changes in the last 3 months; median & sample mean vs current price

LowHigh
$329.00$360.00
Current $281.76
Median: $344.50Mean: $343.63Current: $281.76

Recent price target updates (latest 80)

  • KeybancSep 11, 2026

    PT action: —

    $0.00 → $0.00

  • Argus ResearchSep 9, 2026

    PT action: Raises

    $316.00 → $329.00

  • RBC CapitalAug 6, 2026

    PT action: Raises

    $358.00 → $360.00

  • UBSJul 31, 2026

    PT action: Raises

    $330.00 → $336.00

  • CitigroupJul 31, 2026

    PT action: Raises

    $315.00 → $330.00

  • MizuhoJul 31, 2026

    PT action: Raises

    $345.00 → $355.00

  • Wells FargoJul 31, 2026

    PT action: Raises

    $340.00 → $350.00

  • BernsteinJul 17, 2026

    PT action: Raises

    $344.00 → $345.00

  • BernsteinJul 1, 2026

    PT action: Maintains

    $344.00 → $344.00

  • Morgan StanleyMay 5, 2026

    PT action: Raises

    $290.00 → $310.00

  • RBC CapitalMay 5, 2026

    PT action: Raises

    $338.00 → $341.00

  • UBSMay 1, 2026

    PT action: Raises

    $307.00 → $316.00

  • JP MorganMay 1, 2026

    PT action: Raises

    $310.00 → $330.00

  • Wells FargoMay 1, 2026

    PT action: Raises

    $325.00 → $340.00

  • RBC CapitalApr 24, 2026

    PT action: Raises

    $325.00 → $338.00

  • B of A SecuritiesApr 21, 2026

    PT action: Raises

    $280.00 → $303.00

  • CitigroupApr 13, 2026

    PT action: Raises

    $285.00 → $315.00

  • BMO CapitalApr 13, 2026

    PT action: Raises

    $282.00 → $325.00

  • UBSApr 9, 2026

    PT action: Raises

    $285.00 → $307.00

  • JP MorganMar 20, 2026

    PT action: Raises

    $280.00 → $310.00

Band uses only the revised target (Current column) from firm actions dated within the last 3 months—not the Prior price.

Avg Target

$345.11

Based on 19 analysts

Analyst Recommendations

Buy (15)Hold (7)Sell (0)

Upside

+22.48%

Market Cap

$62.74B

Financial & Investment Metrics

Next Earnings Date
Nov 5, 2026D-40
P/E Ratio (TTM)19.52
Forward P/E19.52
P/B Ratio4.52
Dividend Yield2.57%
Return on Equity (ROE)0.02%
Operating Margin25.54%
Debt to Equity110.09
Beta (Volatility)0.75
52 Week Range$229.11 - $314.87
LowCurrent: $281.76High

Insider Sentiment Index (Last 6 Months)

Counts and listings exclude stock awards, gifts, and option exercises—open-market purchases and sales only.

Buy vs Sell (Count)

Insider Buys: 1Insider Sells: 9

Whale Trades (C-Level Large Buys)

Major insider buying detected recently.

EVANS ANDREW W (Director) - 5 shares

Recent Insider Transactions

DateNamePositionTransactionShares
5/1/2026SCHAEFFER MELISSA NChief Financial OfficerSale at price 303.76 per share.2,714
2/12/2026MANTLE RIDGE, L.P.Beneficial Owner of more than 10% of a Class of SecuritySale at price 284.21 per share.70,175
8/5/2025BRIFO VICTORIAOfficerSale at price 292.38 per share.1,359
4/3/2025EVANS ANDREW WDirectorSale at price 283.20 per share.5
4/2/2025EVANS ANDREW WDirectorPurchase at price 294.96 per share.5
3/5/2025NELSON WALTER LOfficerSale at price 308.50 per share.589
2/20/2025KURT LEFEVEREOfficerSale at price 316.17 per share.1,500
2/18/2025BRIFO VICTORIAOfficerSale at price 315.82 per share.2,362
2/18/2025MOK WILBUROfficerSale at price 315.88 per share.1,300
2/18/2025BOLS IVOOfficerSale at price 313.82 per share.18,000

Frequently Asked Questions

Q. What is the current target price and upside for APD?

A. The current target price for Air Products and Chemicals, Inc is $345.11, which implies a 22.5% upside from the current price of $281.76. This is based on the consensus of 19 Wall Street analysts.

Q. What is the current analyst recommendation for APD?

A. Currently, there are 4 Strong Buy, 11 Buy, 7 Hold, 0 Sell, and 0 Strong Sell ratings. The overall consensus is BUY.

Q. Are insiders buying APD stock recently?

A. Over the past 6 months, there have been 1 insider buys and 9 insider sells. Insider selling is more prominent recently.

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