Air Products closes FY2026 with growth, larger backlog and FY2027 plans

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What changed

Compared with the prior quarter's analysis, management now describes the industrial-gas backlog at $3.3 billion, versus about $3 billion previously, and highlights electronics and space demand. The current call also adds FY2027 EPS guidance of $14.15–$14.50 and a planned helium inventory-accounting change that is expected to create a modest non-cash headwind in FY2027.

Guidance delta

The analysis describes FY2027 EPS guidance of $14.15–$14.50 and capital expenditures of $3–$3.5 billion, focused on traditional industrial-gas projects. The prior quarter's analysis described raised FY2026 earnings guidance and capex of about $3.5 billion; these are different periods, not a directly comparable revision.

Key takeaways

• FY2026 revenue grew 8% and adjusted EPS was $13.45, up 12% year over year, according to the call analysis.
• The industrial-gas project backlog is reported at $3.3 billion, with electronics and space among the cited demand areas.
• Management described FY2027 EPS guidance of $14.15–$14.50 and expects margin expansion from pricing, productivity and new-asset ramp-ups.
• The analysis says FY2027 capital expenditures are expected at $3–$3.5 billion, focused on traditional industrial-gas projects.
• Helium market challenges and a change to average-cost inventory accounting remain relevant to the FY2027 outlook.

Management priorities

• Pursue pricing, productivity and portfolio optimization to improve operating margins.
• Win industrial-gas projects in electronics and space and ramp new hydrogen and helium assets.
• Prioritize traditional industrial-gas projects in FY2027 capital spending.
• Advance NEOM and other energy-transition projects while managing their financial and execution exposure.