APD Should I Buy
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Air Products and Chemicals Inc (APD) is not a strong buy at the moment for a beginner investor with a long-term focus. Despite solid financial performance in the latest quarter, the stock is facing selling pressure from hedge funds, insiders, and Congress members. Additionally, the stock's price trend and analyst ratings suggest a neutral sentiment. The lack of Intellectia Proprietary Trading Signals further supports a cautious approach.
The stock is showing bullish moving averages (SMA_5 > SMA_20 > SMA_200), and the MACD is positive, indicating a potential upward trend. However, the RSI is neutral, and the stock is currently trading below its previous close, suggesting mixed signals. Key support is at 268.017, and resistance is at 293.835.
Strong financial performance in Q1 2026, with revenue, net income, EPS, and gross margin all showing YoY growth. Analysts have raised price targets slightly, reflecting some confidence in the company's operations.
Hedge funds, insiders, and Congress members are selling the stock. Analyst ratings remain neutral, with concerns about project backlogs and potential drags from Louisiana and NEOM. The broader market sentiment is negative, with SP500 down 1.54%.
In Q1 2026, APD reported a revenue increase of 5.83% YoY to $3.1B, net income growth of 9.85% YoY to $678.2M, and EPS growth of 9.75% YoY to $3.04. Gross margin improved by 2.76% YoY to 32.07%, indicating strong operational performance.
Analysts have maintained neutral ratings on the stock, with minor upward revisions in price targets. JPMorgan, BofA, UBS, and Citi have raised their targets to $280-$285, but concerns about project backlogs and macroeconomic headwinds persist.
