King Luther Capital Management Corp reduced its Air Products and Chemicals (NYSE:APD) stake by 2.8% in Q4, selling 2,837 shares to hold 97,035 shares, worth $23.97 million at quarter-end, according to its latest 13F. The article also notes APD’s Q1 results ($3.20 EPS, $3.17B revenue), FY2026 EPS guidance (13.000–13.250), and a $1.81 quarterly dividend.
Air Products & Chemicals Inc. has attracted new institutional investors following better-than-expected quarterly earnings and strong revenue growth. The company reported earnings per share of $3.20, beating estimates, and revenue of $3.17 billion, up 8.8% year over year. Institutional interest is growing, with firms like Handelsbanken Fonder AB and Leonteq Securities AG acquiring shares, reinforcing a "Moderate Buy" consensus rating from analysts.
Handelsbanken Fonder AB has increased its stake in Air Products and Chemicals, Inc. (NYSE:APD) by 6.0% in the fourth quarter, now owning 89,517 shares valued at $22.11 million. Other institutional investors also adjusted their positions in the company. Air Products and Chemicals recently announced a quarterly dividend of $1.81 per share, and its stock has a consensus rating of "Moderate Buy" with an average target price of $323.12.