Short Interest in Air Products and Chemicals, Inc. (NYSE:APD) Declines By 12.4%

NodeGuardian · 2026-03-18T05:01:51+00:00

Air Products and Chemicals, Inc. saw a 12.4% decrease in short interest in February, with notable insider selling. Despite this, the company reported strong earnings and increased its dividend, maintaining a "Moderate Buy" rating from analysts.

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2026-03-18 05:01:51

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Short interest in Air Products and Chemicals, Inc. (NYSE:APD) decreased by 12.4% in February, totaling 4,461,380 shares, which represents about 2.0% of the stock. Director Ridge Lp Mantle sold a significant number of shares, reducing their stake by over 42%. The company reported strong quarterly earnings, beating expectations, and announced a dividend increase, while analysts maintain a “Moderate Buy” consensus rating with a $299.12 target price.

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