Air Products and Chemicals, Inc. (APD) Stock Forecast
APD analyst forecast
as of October 18, 2026- Analyst consensus
- Buy 4.17 / 5 from 23 analysts
- Price target
- $342.35 average of analyst targets
- Upside to target
- +14.3% from the latest close
- Next earnings
- November 5, 2026 EPS estimate $3.60
- 52-week range
- $230.76 – $314.19
APD analyst ratings
23 analystsNumber of analysts at each rating.
APD price target
The average of analyst 12-month price targets compared with the latest close and the 52-week range.
APD earnings per share estimates
| Period | Average | Low | High | Year ago | Growth | Analysts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Next quarter (Dec '26) | $3.48 | $3.45 | $3.52 | $3.16 | +10.1% | 10 |
| Current fiscal year (FY2026) | $13.45 | $13.40 | $13.50 | $12.03 | +11.8% | 23 |
| Next fiscal year (FY2027) | $14.45 | $14.10 | $14.75 | $13.45 | +7.4% | 23 |
Consensus EPS estimates; growth compares the average estimate with the year-ago EPS.
APD revenue estimates
| Period | Average | Low | High | Growth | Analysts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Next quarter (Dec '26) | $3.33B | $3.26B | $3.42B | +7.3% | 5 |
| Current fiscal year (FY2026) | $12.77B | $12.69B | $12.86B | +6.0% | 20 |
| Next fiscal year (FY2027) | $13.50B | $13.18B | $13.83B | +5.7% | 20 |
APD EPS: reported and forecast
Fiscal years; "E" marks estimates, the line shows the range from the lowest to the highest estimate.
APD revenue: reported and forecast
APD EPS estimate revisions
| Period | 90 days ago | 60 days ago | 30 days ago | 7 days ago | Now | Change (90 d) | Revisions (30 d) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Next quarter (Dec '26) | $3.45 | $3.47 | $3.47 | $3.47 | $3.48 | +1.0% | 6 up · 1 down |
| Current fiscal year (FY2026) | $13.22 | $13.44 | $13.45 | $13.45 | $13.45 | +1.8% | 2 up · 1 down |
| Next fiscal year (FY2027) | $14.28 | $14.44 | $14.44 | $14.44 | $14.45 | +1.2% | 3 up · 1 down |
How the consensus EPS estimate changed over the last 90 days, and how many analysts raised or lowered it in the last 30 days.
APD earnings surprises
Reported EPS vs the consensus estimate for the last 12 quarters; APD beat in 10 of 12.
What analysts expect from APD
23 analysts cover Air Products; their consensus rating is buy (4.17 on a 1–5 scale, where 5 is a strong buy). The average price target is $342.35, 14.3% above the latest close of $299.59. Analysts expect earnings of $13.45 per share for FY2026, +11.8% from a year earlier. For FY2027 the average estimate is $14.45 per share on revenue of $13.5 billion. Air Products beat the EPS estimate in 10 of the last 12 quarters.
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APD forecast FAQ
What is Air Products's price target?
The average analyst price target for Air Products is $342.35, 14.3% above the latest close of $299.59.
Is Air Products a buy, hold or sell?
Of 23 analysts covering Air Products, 11 rate it a strong buy, 5 a buy, 7 a hold, 0 a sell and 0 a strong sell, a consensus of buy. Ratings are opinions, not a recommendation from Quotelinks.
What is Air Products's EPS forecast?
Analysts forecast $13.45 per share for FY2026 (range $13.40 to $13.50); for FY2027 the estimate is $14.45.
What is Air Products's revenue forecast?
The average revenue estimate for FY2026 is $12.8 billion, growth of 6.0%; for FY2027 it is $13.5 billion.
When does Air Products report earnings?
Air Products is expected to report results for the quarter ending September 30, 2026 on November 5, 2026 before the market opens; the EPS estimate is $3.60.
Does Air Products usually beat earnings estimates?
Air Products reported EPS at or above the analyst estimate in 10 of the last 12 quarters.