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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
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.
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APD annual dividend per share and yield history
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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.
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