Air Products and Chemicals, Inc. Dividend Yield
Data as of June 01, 2026
Dividend Yield
2.60%
Annual Dividend
$7.24
Stock Price
$278.62
Market Cap
$62.04B
How It's Calculated
2.60% = $7.24 ÷ $278.62 × 100
What This Means
Air Products and Chemicals, Inc.'s dividend yield of 2.60% is in the typical range for established companies. It provides a modest income stream alongside potential capital appreciation.
About Air Products and Chemicals, Inc.
Air Products and Chemicals, Inc. (APD) operates in the Basic Materials sector, specifically in Specialty Chemicals. With a market capitalization of about $62.04B, it ranks as a large-cap stock — a major established company.
Shares recently traded near $278.62, within a 52-week range of $229.11 to $307.96 (-9.5% from the high, +21.6% from the low). Beta of 0.78 indicates relatively lower volatility versus the market.
Trailing profit margin is about 16.9%, signaling a solid profit margin for its industry.
Understanding This Metric
Dividend yield measures annual cash distributions relative to share price. For Air Products and Chemicals, Inc., yield should be read alongside payout sustainability and free cash flow. In Basic Materials, income investors often compare yield with peers, but a very high yield can sometimes signal payout stress rather than value.
Sector Comparison
Among Basic Materials names on our S&P 100 coverage, Air Products and Chemicals, Inc.'s dividend yield of 2.60% can be compared with peers such as LIN (1.29%), SHW (1.05%), DOW (4.15%). Sector context helps interpretation, but each company's growth profile and balance sheet differ — use multiple metrics before drawing conclusions. View all Basic Materials stocks.
Key Takeaways
- APD is grouped in the Basic Materials sector for peer comparisons.
- Recent beta of 0.78 suggests lower-than-market price sensitivity.
- Trailing profit margin of 16.9% provides context for how much earnings support the headline multiple.
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Payout per Share
$7.24
Sector
Basic Materials
Other APD Metrics
Frequently Asked Questions
Does APD pay a dividend?
Yes — Air Products and Chemicals, Inc. currently shows an annual dividend rate of about $7.24 per share on this data snapshot.
How is dividend yield calculated for APD?
Dividend yield = annual dividend per share ÷ stock price × 100. With price and dividend inputs here, APD's yield is about 2.60%. Verify ex-dividend dates and payout changes on the issuer's investor relations site.
How does 2.60% compare to sector peers?
In Basic Materials, peer yields such as DOW (4.15%), LIN (1.29%), SHW (1.05%) help frame APD's 2.60%. Very high yields can signal value or payout stress.
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