Last update: May 9, 2026 at 09:32
Dividend Safety Rating
APD's dividend shows some areas that warrant monitoring. Strengths include a 12.3% return on equity & 23.6% operating margin. Areas of concern: 127.4% fcf payout ratio & 1153.8% cfo payout ratio. As a Dividend Aristocrat with 25+ consecutive years of increases, APD has a proven commitment to shareholders.
Based on 15 of 15 metrics
Strengths
- Dividend Streak: Aristocrat (25+ yrs)Long, uninterrupted dividend track record.
- Dividend Cut: NoneNo dividend cut in recent history.
- Return on Equity: 12.3%Strong return on equity reflects efficient profit generation.
Risks
- FCF Payout Ratio: 127.4%Free cash flow is tight relative to the dividend.
- CFO Payout Ratio: 1153.8%Operating cash flow leaves little room for the payout.
- Interest Coverage: -1.1xInterest coverage is thin relative to debt servicing.
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SafeAbout Air Products and Chemicals Inc.
Air Products and Chemicals Inc. is a leading industrial gases company that manufactures and distributes atmospheric, process, and specialty gases worldwide. It produces essential gases such as oxygen, nitrogen, argon, hydrogen, helium, carbon dioxide, carbon monoxide, and syngas, serving diverse industries including refining, chemicals, metals, electronics, manufacturing, medical, food, energy production, chemical and petrochemical manufacturing, oil and gas recovery and processing, and steel and primary metals processing. The company operates through key geographic segments: Americas, Asia, Europe, Middle East and India, focusing on producing and selling gases to industrial customers, while its Corporate and Other segment handles sales of cryogenic and gas processing equipment for air separation, sold globally to sectors like chemical processing and primary metals. Additionally, Air Products and Chemicals Inc. designs and manufactures equipment for air separation, hydrocarbon recovery and purification, natural gas liquefaction, and transport and storage of liquid helium and liquid hydrogen. Founded in 1940 and headquartered in Allentown, Pennsylvania, it plays a critical role in enabling essential industrial processes across multiple sectors.
Dividend Overview
Dividend Yield
2.43%
Annual Dividend
$7.18
Frequency
Quarterly
Payout Ratio
75.66%
FCF Payout Ratio
127.40%
Stock Price
$295.41
52-Week Range
$229.11 – $307.29
Dividend History (2016–2025)
APD annual dividend per share and yield history
Earnings & Profitability
APD earnings per share and net profit margin
Key Dates
Next Ex-Dividend Date
July 1, 2026
Next Payment Date
August 10, 2026
Dividend Growth
3-Year Dividend CAGR
3.29%
5-Year Dividend CAGR
5.90%
10-Year Dividend CAGR
9.07%
3-Year Total Growth
10.19%
5-Year Total Growth
33.21%
10-Year Total Growth
138.22%
Dividend Aristocrat (25+ yrs)
This company has increased its dividend for 25+ consecutive years.
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