Is APD stock a Buy, Sell, or Hold?

Based on our analysis, APD is currently a WAIT with low confidence. 📊 MIXED SIGNALS: APD shows conflicting indicators. Wait for confirmation before entering.

What is the fair value of APD stock?

Our analysis estimates the fair value range for APD to be between $298.23 and $308.09. The current price is $291.43.

What is the analyst price target for APD?

The average Wall Street analyst price target for APD is $343.63. This implies a potential upside of 17.9% from current levels.

Air Products & Chemicals (APD) Stock: Buy, Sell, or Hold?

APD - Air Products & Chemicals, Inc.

INDUSTRIAL INORGANIC CHEMICALS

$291.43

-2.22 (-0.76%) ▼

5d: -4.2%

30d: -4.16%

90d: +4.79%

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Analysis Updated: Sep 11, 2026 12:00 AM ET

Earnings: Nov 05, 2026

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Signal fired Sep 3, 2026 at $304.22 · last confirmed Sep 9, 2026

Strength: 5.7/10

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Long-Term Wealth Forecast (2031)

Based on Analyst Consensus Growth & Historical Valuation

Adjust Growth Assumption: 7.4%

0% (Stagnation) 50% (Hyper Growth)

EST. PRICE IN 2031

$386.51

Based on 5.7% avg growth

INTRINSIC VALUE TODAY

$239.99

Trading above historical range

How this is calculated: We use a Growth Decay Model: starting with analyst consensus growth (adjusted above) and gradually slowing it down to a long-term terminal rate (4%) by Year 5. This provides a more realistic valuation than assuming constant hyper-growth. We then apply a 20.3x Exit PE.

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In-depth Analysis How we analyze

Valuation Analysis: APD is currently trading at $291.43, which is considered oversold relative to its 30-day fair value range of $298.23 to $308.09. The stock's valuation (Forward PE: 20.2) is in line with its historical norms (20.3). Remarkably, the market is currently pricing in an annual earnings decline of 0.1% over the next few years. This pessimistic expectation contrasts with the company's recent 9.7% earnings growth, suggesting potential undervaluation if the company simply maintains stability.

Technical Outlook: Technically, APD is in a uptrend. The price is currently testing key support at $288.96. A bounce from this level would confirm strength, while a break below could signal further downside.

Market Sentiment: The stock scores a mixed 44/100 on our bottoming-setup gauge, with only partial signs of a stabilized entry point. In the options market, Implied Volatility is low (0th percentile), suggesting options premiums are relatively cheap. This makes it an attractive time for long options strategies if you have a directional bias. Wall Street analysts see significant upside, with an average price target of $343.63 (+17.9%). Current signals suggest waiting for a better entry point before initiating new positions.

Quick Decision Summary

Current Position OVERSOLD

Historical Trading Range $298.23 - $308.09

Company Quality Score 52/100 (HOLD)

Volume Confirmation HIGH

Confidence Score 81.5%

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All Signals

BULLISH: Price oversold vs 30-day range
BULLISH: Options cheap (IV 0th percentile)
NEUTRAL: Mixed technical signals (44/100)
BULLISH: High volume confirmation
BULLISH: Trading below Wall St target ($343.63)
WARNING: Composite score 52/100 in the bottom quintile — this cohort historically lags the market

Trading Range Analysis

30-Day Trading Range $298.23 - $308.09

Current vs Trading Range OVERSOLD

Expected Move (7 Days) ±$9.39 (3.2%)

Support & Resistance Levels

Support Level $288.96

Resistance Level $313.93

Current Trend Uptrend

Technical data as of Sep 11, 2026

Fundamental Context

Forward P/E (Next Year Est.) 20.19

Wall Street Target $343.63 (+17.9%)

Revenue Growth (YoY) 4.6%

Earnings Growth (YoY) 9.7%

Profit Margin -0.4%

Valuation Discount vs History -0.1% cheaper

PE vs Historical 20.2 vs 20.3 FAIR

Market-Implied Price Targets If current PE multiple persists

Implied Growth (YoY): -0.1% (market-implied from PE analysis)

1-Year Target $291.14 (0%)

2-Year Target $290.85 (0%)

3-Year Target $290.56 (0%)

3-Yr Target (if PE normalizes) (PE: 20→20) $292.16 (+0%)

3-Year Scenarios Using analyst projected EPS growth

Bull: (PE: 20.2, Growth: 7.4%) $360.92 (+24%)

Base: (SPY PE: 20.2, Growth: 7.4%) $360.59 (+24%)

Bear: (PE: 17.1, Growth: 7.4%) $306.50 (+5%)

💡 Upside Surprise Potential

If earnings stabilize (0% growth), PE could expand from 20.2 to 20.3

Stabilization Target: $293.04 (+0.6%)

PE Expansion Potential: +0.6%

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