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Sign InIn a move reflecting optimism within the industrial gases sector, Evercore ISI has raised its price target for Air Products and Chemicals (APD) to $342 from $325. This adjustment stems from an updated valuation outlook by the analyst firm regarding the company's future performance. According to reports, this positive revision serves as a minor bullish catalyst for the stock amid steady demand for core chemical products.
This revision occurs as the industrial gases and chemicals sector faces robust competition, with major players like Linde and Air Liquide striving to expand market share. Per market data, the upward target adjustment by Evercore analysts positions APD favorably against its peers, particularly as global focus intensifies on clean hydrogen projects where the company maintains a leading role.
Regarding stock performance, APD closed at $308.86 (as of July 06, 2026), having traded between a low of $305.02 and a high of $314.87 during that session. Traders are currently monitoring broader US economic data, such as the ISM Services PMI which recently printed at 54, to gauge industrial sector resilience and its impact on long-term demand.