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APD Q1 EPS $3.04 +10% YoY → 44th Consecutive Dividend Increase to $1.81/Quarter

Air Products reported Q1 fiscal 2026 EPS of $3.04, a 10% increase year-over-year, driven by industrial gas pricing strength and contributions from ongoing hydrogen project ramp-ups. The company raised its quarterly dividend for the 44th consecutive time to $1.81 per share, reinforcing its Dividend Aristocrat status and commitment to shareholder returns. Risks include capital-intensive hydrogen megaprojects facing potential cost overruns and execution delays, though 12 analysts maintain a Buy consensus with an average price target of $304.86.