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APD

Air Products and Chemicals Inc.

Dividend AristocratS&P 500
APD|Basic Materials|Specialty Chemicals|$286.25|P/E 33.6|MCap 64.4B|NYSE

Last update: Mar 25, 2026 at 04:53

About 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

2.48%

Annual Dividend

$7.16

Frequency

Quarterly

Payout Ratio

100.99%

FCF Payout Ratio

-42.07%

Stock Price

$286.25

52-Week Range

$229.11 $301.11

Dividend Health Score

42/ 100Caution

APD's dividend shows some areas that warrant monitoring. Strengths include a 24.3% operating margin & Aristocrat (25+ yrs) dividend streak. Areas of concern: 101.0% earnings payout ratio & -42.1% fcf 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

Payout & Coverage

Danger
Earnings Payout Ratio
101.0%Danger
FCF Payout Ratio
-42.1%Danger
CFO Payout Ratio
1153.8%Danger
Interest Coverage
-1.1xDanger

Balance Sheet

Caution
Net Debt / Total Assets
40.3%Caution
Current Ratio
1.5xCaution
Debt-to-Equity
102.0Caution

Profitability

Caution
Return on Equity
-1.7%Danger
Operating Margin
24.3%Safe
Gross Margin
32.1%Caution
Profit Margin Stability
VolatileWarning

Dividend Track Record

Safe
Dividend Streak
Aristocrat (25+ yrs)Very Safe
Dividend Cut
NoneVery Safe
5-Year Dividend CAGR
5.9%Safe
Earnings Stability
Mostly StableCaution

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

April 1, 2026

Next Payment Date

May 11, 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.

Income Calculator

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Total Investment

$28,625.00

Annual Income

$716.00

Quarterly Income

$179.00

Monthly Income

$59.67

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is APD's current dividend yield?
Air Products and Chemicals Inc. (APD) currently has a dividend yield of 2.48%, based on a stock price of $286.25 and an annual dividend of $7.16.
When is APD's next dividend payment date?
APD's next ex-dividend date is 2026-04-01 and the next payment date is 2026-05-11. You must own the stock before the ex-dividend date to receive the upcoming payment.
How much does APD pay in dividends per year?
Air Products and Chemicals Inc. paid $7.14 per share in annual dividends in 2025. The dividends are paid quarterly.
Has APD been increasing its dividend?
Yes, Air Products and Chemicals Inc. is a Dividend Aristocrat (25+ yrs). Its dividend has grown at a 5-year CAGR of 5.90%, a 3-year CAGR of 3.29% and a 10-year CAGR of 9.07%.
Is APD's dividend safe?
Air Products and Chemicals Inc. has a payout ratio of 100.99%. The payout ratio is above 100%, which may indicate the company is paying more in dividends than it earns. This could be unsustainable long-term.
How is APD's Dividend Health Score calculated?
The Dividend Health Score evaluates Air Products and Chemicals Inc.'s dividend sustainability across four categories: Payout & Coverage (40%), Balance Sheet (20%), Profitability (20%), and Dividend Track Record (20%). Each metric is rated from "Very Safe" to "Danger" based on industry-standard thresholds, with sector-specific adjustments for basic materials companies. The overall score ranges from 0 to 100.

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