With a market cap of $65.3 billion, Air Products and Chemicals, Inc. (APD) is a global leader in industrial gases, offering process and specialty gases along with advanced equipment and services. The Allentown, Pennsylvania-based company serves a diverse range of industries, specializing in the design and production of air separation units, natural gas liquefaction systems, and cryogenic storage solutions.
Shares of APD have underperformed the broader market over the past 52 weeks, gaining 9.1%, while the broader S&P 500 Index ($SPX) has gained 16.1%. In addition, APD stock is up 3.2% on a YTD basis, compared to SPX's 10% gain.
