Air Prods & Chems Inc Stock Price, News & Analysis

Air Products (NYSE: APD) announced a contract to supply four end flash coil wound heat exchangers for the North Field East LNG Project in Qatar. These units will support the construction of four mega LNG trains, each with a capacity of eight million tons per annum, already under development by Chiyoda Corporation and Technip Energies. This marks the first deployment of Air Products' end flash CWHE technology in Qatar, further solidifying its leadership in LNG technology. The first LNG train is expected to start up by late 2025.

Air Products reported Q3 FY22 results with a GAAP EPS of $2.62, an 11% increase year-over-year, and GAAP net income of $587 million, up 10%. Sales reached $3.2 billion, a 22% increase, driven by higher pricing and volumes, despite challenges like inflation and unfavorable currency. The adjusted EBITDA was $1,081 million, up 11%, while the adjusted EBITDA margin declined to 33.9%. The company maintains its FY22 adjusted EPS guidance of $10.20 to $10.40 and capital expenditures exceeding $4.5 billion.

Dr. Mary Haas has been appointed as the CEO of Sustaera, effective immediately. She brings nearly 20 years of experience from Air Products and Chemicals (APD), where she significantly boosted the Global Equipment Division's EBITDA by over 150% in four years. Dr. Haas aims to advance Sustaera's Direct Air Capture technology targeting the removal of 500 million tons of CO2 by 2040. Her leadership is expected to enhance Sustaera’s growth trajectory and innovation while collaborating on multiple direct air capture plants globally.

Air Products (NYSE: APD) has announced significant sustainability commitments, including a new goal to reduce Scope 3 CO₂ emissions intensity by one-third by 2030, and a pledge to achieve net-zero carbon emissions by 2050. The company will invest at least $4 billion in clean energy initiatives over the next five years, increasing its total commitment to $15 billion by 2027. This strategy aims to enhance environmental benefits while supporting customers in their sustainability efforts, with a focus on hydrogen and carbon capture technologies.

The Board of Directors of Air Products (NYSE: APD) declared a quarterly dividend of $1.62 per share, payable on November 14, 2022 to shareholders on record as of October 3, 2022. The company generated $10.3 billion in fiscal 2021 sales, operating in over 50 countries, with a market capitalization of approximately $55 billion. Air Products specializes in industrial gases, serving various sectors including energy, chemicals, and more, while leading in liquefied natural gas technology.

Air Products (NYSE:APD) and VPI have entered into a joint development agreement to create the Humber Hydrogen Hub (H3) in Immingham, UK. This initiative targets an 800MW low-carbon hydrogen production facility aimed at decarbonizing VPI's existing power operations. The facility plans to capture up to two million tonnes of CO₂ annually, contributing to Net Zero goals by 2040. The project also seeks funding under the UK Government's Net Zero Hydrogen Fund to bolster hydrogen production initiatives, potentially generating hundreds of jobs during its construction and operation.

Air Products (NYSE: APD) is set to release its fiscal 2022 third quarter financial results on August 4, 2022, before market opening. The company will host a teleconference at 8:30 a.m. ET for public and media access. Information on accessing the live event and replay options is provided, including a dedicated teleconference number and internet broadcast. With fiscal 2021 sales at $10.3 billion and a market cap of approximately $55 billion, Air Products continues to lead in industrial gases and sustainable energy solutions.