财务状况 - 2023年第四季度净收入为621.6亿美元，较2022年同期的583.8亿美元增长[9] - 2023年第四季度现金及现金等价物为1,962.6亿美元，较2023年9月底的1,617.0亿美元增长[10] - 公司截至2023年12月31日资产总额为341.18亿美元，较上一季度增长6.42%[10] - 公司截至2023年12月31日负债总额为179.89亿美元，较上一季度增长10.58%[10] - 公司2023年12月31日现金及现金等价物为19.63亿美元，较上一季度增长21.06%[11] - 公司2023年12月31日净利润为6.21亿美元，较去年同期增长6.2%[11] - 公司2023年12月31日股东权益为161.29亿美元，较上一季度增长3.01%[12] 资产管理 - NGHC的资产总额在2023年12月达到了2751.8亿美元[25] - 公司2023年12月31日资产中投资及股权投资为46.85亿美元，占总资产的13.72%[10] - NGHC的存货总额在2023年12月达到了709.3亿美元[38] - 公司的存货总额在2023年12月达到了709.3亿美元[38] - NGHC的净商誉在2023年12月达到了899.4亿美元[39] - 公司的净商誉在2023年12月达到了899.4亿美元[39] 资金流动 - 2023年第四季度营运活动现金流为626.6亿美元，较2022年同期的719.3亿美元下降[11] - 2023年第四季度投资活动现金流为-1,665.6亿美元，主要由于投资于固定资产和长期存款[11] - 2023年第四季度融资活动现金流为1,362.8亿美元，主要由长期债务增加和商业票据及短期借款净增加[11] - 公司2023年12月31日现金流量表显示，经营活动产生的现金为6.27亿美元，投资活动使用现金为16.66亿美元，融资活动产生现金为13.63亿美元[11] 风险管理 - 公司使用远期汇率合同来降低与外币波动相关的现金流风险[1] - 公司还利用远期汇率合同对某些外国子公司和联营公司的投资价值进行对冲[4] - 公司还使用未指定为对冲的远期汇率合同，主要用于经济对冲外币计价的货币资产和负债[6] - 公司的远期汇率合同组合包括现金流对冲、净投资对冲和未指定对冲，截至2023年12月31日，总远期汇率合同金额为6142.2亿美元，平均剩余期限为0.8年[8] 公司业务 - 我们的销售收入主要来自区域工业气体部门的气体销售[31] - 公司的主要收入来自区域工业气体部门的气体销售，占总销售额的大部分[31] - NGHC的主要收入来自区域工业气体部门的气体销售，占总销售额的大部分[31]

化工多元化行业挑战 - 化工多元化行业面临需求放缓的挑战，主要受到消费耐用品、建筑和消费品库存减少的影响[1] - 化工多元化行业面临来自终端市场疲软需求的挑战，尤其是建筑和消费电子市场的不景气[4] 化工多元化行业战略措施 - 化工多元化行业的公司采取战略措施，包括降低运营成本和积极提高价格，以应对挑战环境[2] - 行业参与者正在采取一系列战略措施，包括削减成本、提高生产效率和加强资产负债表，以帮助行业在当前挑战中维持利润[6] 化工多元化行业概况 - 化工多元化行业由基础化学品、塑料、特种化学品和农用化学品制造商组成，服务于多个终端市场[3] - 化工多元化行业的Zacks行业排名显示前景不佳，排名在250个行业中的倒数11%[7] 化工多元化行业表现 - 行业在过去一年中表现不佳，股价下跌19.5%，低于S&P 500指数和更广泛的基础材料部门[8] - 行业目前的企业价值与EBITDA比率为9.79X，低于S&P 500的14.05X和部门的11.09X[9] 值得关注的化工公司 - Air Products是一家领先的工业气体公司，受益于高回报项目、新业务交易和生产力举措[11] - Dow是一家材料科学公司，受益于成本协同效益和生产力举措，预期2024年收益增长40.6%[13] - Eastman Chemical是一家专业材料公司，预期2024年收益增长24%，并且在过去四个季度中超过了Zacks预期[14]

As we forge into 2024, the imperative for a global energy transition is more pressing than ever. Consequently, clean energy stocks 2024 isn’t just a buzzword; it’s an investment beacon for investors looking to make a difference while potentially reaping substantial returns. These renewable energy stocks for 2024, despite the collective tardiness in addressing climate change, are poised to deliver powerful results for savvy investors. Furthermore, companies specializing in solar, wind, hydroelectric, and geo ...

The upcoming report from Air Products and Chemicals (APD) is expected to reveal quarterly earnings of $2.99 per share, indicating an increase of 13.3% compared to the year-ago period. Analysts forecast revenues of $3.31 billion, representing an increase of 4.2% year over year. Over the last 30 days, there has been an upward revision of 0.3% in the consensus EPS estimate for the quarter, leading to its current level. This signifies the covering analysts' collective reconsideration of their initial forecasts ...

With the world going green, keep an eye on hydrogen energy stocks. While you won’t get rich overnight trading them, they could offer explosive opportunities down the line. We already know Bank of America and Goldman Sachs believe hydrogen could create a potential $11 trillion market opportunity. We also know President Joe Biden could ease up on current hydrogen tax credits, which are seen as too restrictive. In fact, companies, like Plug Power (NASDAQ:PLUG) expect the restrictions to be loosened. According ...

Wall Street expects a year-over-year increase in earnings on higher revenues when Air Products and Chemicals (APD) reports results for the quarter ended December 2023. While this widely-known consensus outlook is important in gauging the company's earnings picture, a powerful factor that could impact its near-term stock price is how the actual results compare to these estimates. The earnings report, which is expected to be released on February 5, 2024, might help the stock move higher if these key numbers a ...

2024 is set to be one of the most unpredictable years in recent memory. A historic election year, geopolitical conflicts and their spillover effects and an uncertain economic backdrop are all in the cards. In this dynamic world, dividend stocks for long-term income are a solid bet. This year, more than 2 billion people will vote in elections in the U.S., U.K., European Union, India, Pakistan, Indonesia, Mexico and South Africa, among others. Of course, the most consequential for investors will be the U.S. e ...

Freshline®智能技术 - 公司的Freshline®智能技术允许客户远程控制和监控食品制造过程[1] Freshline® IQF+隧道冷冻机 - Freshline® IQF+隧道冷冻机提供高效设计，可生产一致高质量的快速冷冻产品[2] Freshline®底部注入冷却系统 - Air Products还将展示Freshline®底部注入冷却系统，可在混合、搅拌或研磨过程中卫生地注入液氮或二氧化碳[2] 低温冷冻和冷却解决方案 - 公司提供氮气或二氧化碳的低温冷冻和冷却解决方案，可为肉类和禽肉加工商提供多种优势[3] 食品实验室 - Air Products在美国、欧洲和亚洲设有食品实验室，可测试客户产品以确定使用低温冷冻或冷却的可行性[5]

SHANGHAI, Jan. 25, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Air Products (NYSE: APD), a world-leading industrial gases company serving China for 37 years, won both the Overall Community Care Award and the Dual Carbon Contribution Award for 2023 at the 13th China Philanthropy Festival and 2023 ESG Summit in Beijing on January 23-24. Air Products was among 15 leading companies from various industries that received the Overall Community Care Award and one of 15 winners of the Dual Carbon Contribution Award. Air Products has been ...

Marks 42nd Consecutive Year of Quarterly Dividend Increases on Company's Common Stock LEHIGH VALLEY, Pa., Jan. 25, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The Board of Directors of Air Products (NYSE:APD) has increased the quarterly dividend on the Company's common stock to $1.77 per share. This marks the 42nd consecutive year the Company has increased its dividend payment. The dividend is payable on May 13, 2024 to shareholders of record at the close of business on April 1, 2024. Air Products Chairman, President and Chief Ex ...