About Air Products and Chemicals, Inc. (APD)
Air Products and Chemicals, Inc. is a Specialty Chemicals company operating in the Basic Materials sector.
APD trades on the US stock exchanges (NYSE/NASDAQ) and is classified as a large-cap stock .
Key Statistics
- Current Price
- $316.43
- Market Cap
- $70.46B
- 52-Week High
- $316.64
- 52-Week Low
- $229.11
- Sector
- Basic Materials
- Industry
- Specialty Chemicals
$1,000 Invested in Air Products and Chemicals, Inc. (APD)
How much would $1,000 invested in APD be worth today?
What would $1,000 invested in APD 1 year ago be worth today?
A $1,000 investment in Air Products and Chemicals, Inc. (APD) in 2025 would be worth $1,328 as of November 2026, representing a +32.8% total return.
What would $1,000 invested in APD 3 years ago be worth today?
A $1,000 investment in Air Products and Chemicals, Inc. (APD) in 2023 would be worth $1,232 as of November 2026, representing a +23.2% total return.
What would $1,000 invested in APD 5 years ago be worth today?
A $1,000 investment in Air Products and Chemicals, Inc. (APD) in 2021 would be worth $1,222 as of November 2026, representing a +22.2% total return.
What would $1,000 invested in APD 10 years ago be worth today?
A $1,000 investment in Air Products and Chemicals, Inc. (APD) in 2016 would be worth $3,007 as of November 2026, representing a +200.7% total return.
What would $1,000 invested in APD at IPO be worth today?
A $1,000 investment in Air Products and Chemicals, Inc. (APD) at IPO would be worth $214,306 as of November 2026, representing a +21330.6% total return.
Monthly Returns Heatmap
Over the past 46+ years (559 months), Air Products and Chemicals, Inc. (APD) has averaged a monthly return of +1.23% with a median return of +1.12%. The stock had 325 positive months (58%) and 231 negative months (41%). The best month in APD's history was April 1999 with a +37.2% return, while the worst was October 1987 at -30.6%. Historically, November tends to be the strongest month (averaging +3.3%), and September the weakest (-1.8%).
APD's longest winning streak was 8 consecutive months of gains, while its longest losing streak was 6 consecutive months of losses. The best full year was 2009 with a cumulative return of +55.7%, and the worst was 2008 at -57.0%.
Annual Returns
Over 46 years of trading history, Air Products and Chemicals, Inc. (APD) has delivered an average annual return of +13.80% with a median return of +15.83%. The compound annual growth rate (CAGR) is +11.93%. The stock posted gains in 35 years (76%) and losses in 11 years (24%).
APD's best year was 2009 with a +65.47% gain, while the worst was 2008 at -47.76%. The longest streak of consecutive positive years was 10, and the longest losing streak was 2 years. APD achieved double-digit gains (10%+) in 27 years. It suffered double-digit losses in 3 years.
| Year | Return | Start | End |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | +31.51% | $240.62 | $316.43 |
| 2025 | -12.66% | $275.51 | $240.62 |
| 2024 | +8.09% | $254.89 | $275.51 |
| 2023 | -8.95% | $279.96 | $254.89 |
| 2022 | +3.91% | $269.41 | $279.96 |
| 2021 | +13.75% | $236.84 | $269.41 |
| 2020 | +18.82% | $199.33 | $236.84 |
| 2019 | +50.02% | $132.87 | $199.33 |
| 2018 | +0.26% | $132.53 | $132.87 |
| 2017 | +17.04% | $113.23 | $132.53 |
| 2016 | +22.45% | $92.47 | $113.23 |
| 2015 | -7.63% | $100.11 | $92.47 |
| 2014 | +32.09% | $75.79 | $100.11 |
| 2013 | +36.86% | $55.38 | $75.79 |
| 2012 | +1.70% | $54.45 | $55.38 |
| 2011 | -3.79% | $56.60 | $54.45 |
| 2010 | +15.05% | $49.19 | $56.60 |
| 2009 | +65.47% | $29.73 | $49.19 |
| 2008 | -47.76% | $56.91 | $29.73 |
| 2007 | +42.82% | $39.85 | $56.91 |
| 2006 | +21.18% | $32.88 | $39.85 |
| 2005 | +4.34% | $31.52 | $32.88 |
| 2004 | +12.01% | $28.14 | $31.52 |
| 2003 | +26.08% | $22.32 | $28.14 |
| 2002 | -7.21% | $24.05 | $22.32 |
| 2001 | +16.61% | $20.62 | $24.05 |
| 2000 | +24.91% | $16.51 | $20.62 |
| 1999 | -14.33% | $19.27 | $16.51 |
| 1998 | -0.98% | $19.46 | $19.27 |
| 1997 | +20.78% | $16.11 | $19.46 |
| 1996 | +33.48% | $12.07 | $16.11 |
| 1995 | +20.55% | $10.01 | $12.07 |
| 1994 | +3.02% | $9.72 | $10.01 |
| 1993 | -3.28% | $10.05 | $9.72 |
| 1992 | +29.03% | $7.79 | $10.05 |
| 1991 | +37.99% | $5.65 | $7.79 |
| 1990 | +17.23% | $4.82 | $5.65 |
| 1989 | +19.81% | $4.02 | $4.82 |
| 1988 | +3.89% | $3.87 | $4.02 |
| 1987 | +18.45% | $3.27 | $3.87 |
| 1986 | +11.44% | $2.93 | $3.27 |
| 1985 | +42.88% | $2.05 | $2.93 |
| 1984 | +5.68% | $1.94 | $2.05 |
| 1983 | +24.68% | $1.56 | $1.94 |
| 1982 | -3.32% | $1.61 | $1.56 |
| 1981 | -9.06% | $1.77 | $1.61 |
Frequently Asked Questions: APD
What sector is APD in? ▼
APD operates in the Basic Materials sector, specifically in the Specialty Chemicals industry.
How has APD performed historically? ▼
Over 46 years of trading history, APD has posted gains in 35 years (76% of the time). The best year was 2009 with a +65.5% return. Past performance does not guarantee future results.
How can I invest in APD? ▼
You can invest in APD through any brokerage account that offers access to US stock exchanges. Popular options include commission-free brokers like Fidelity, Charles Schwab, or Robinhood (US), or international brokers like Interactive Brokers. You can buy individual shares or invest through ETFs that hold APD.
Last updated: 11/1/2026