Air Products Q2 2021 Earnings Report
Key Takeaways
Air Products reported a decrease in GAAP EPS by four percent to $2.13, and an increase in adjusted EPS by two percent to $2.08. Sales increased thirteen percent due to higher energy cost pass-through, favorable currency impacts, and increased pricing.
Delivered base business excellence by bringing onstream sixth air separation unit in Chandler, Arizona and first cryogenic nitrogen plant in the Bayan Lepas Free Industrial Zone, Penang, Northern Malaysia.
Extended gasification leadership by acquiring remaining 50 percent equity stake in gasification technology joint venture from China Shenhua Coal to Liquid and Chemical Co. Ltd.
Advanced the energy transition by inaugurating state-of-the-art hydrogen fueling station for Ulsan City, South Korea.
Continued sustainability commitments and growth by signing long-term, virtual power purchase agreement in Poland.
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Forward Guidance
Air Products expects full-year fiscal 2021 adjusted EPS guidance of $8.95 to $9.10, up seven to nine percent over prior year adjusted EPS. For the fiscal 2021 third quarter, Air Products' adjusted EPS guidance is $2.30 to $2.40, up 14 to 19 percent over fiscal 2020 third quarter adjusted EPS. Air Products expects capital expenditures of approximately $2.5 billion for full-year fiscal 2021.
Positive Outlook
- Full-year fiscal 2021 adjusted EPS guidance of $8.95 to $9.10, up seven to nine percent over prior year adjusted EPS.
- Fiscal 2021 third quarter adjusted EPS guidance of $2.30 to $2.40, up 14 to 19 percent over fiscal 2020 third quarter adjusted EPS.
- Expects capital expenditures of approximately $2.5 billion for full-year fiscal 2021.
Challenges Ahead
- Guidance does not include the Jazan transaction.
- Guidance does not include the expected restart of the Lu’An facility.
Revenue & Expenses
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