Air Products and Chemicals, Inc. (APD) Shareholders & Insider Trades
Air Products and Chemicals shareholders at a glance
The largest holder of Air Products and Chemicals stock is Vanguard Capital Management LLC, with 14.5 million shares (6.53% of the company), worth about $4.50 billion as of September 25, 2026. The 10 largest holders together own 44.6%.
In Q2 2026, 1,854 institutional holdings reports listed shares worth $60.40 billion.
Insiders reported 44 transactions in the last two years: 14 sales worth $32.81 million and 1 purchase. The newest one on file is from May 1, 2026 (Schaeffer Melissa N, Chief Financial Officer).
Major holders as of September 25, 2026; quarterly totals from institutional holdings reports (latest Q2 2026); insider transactions on file through May 1, 2026.
Air Products and Chemicals, Inc.
Shareholders Summary
2026Q2
Ownership by Type
Geographic Distribution
Largest Air Products and Chemicals shareholders
| Holder | Shares | % of company | Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vanguard Capital Management LLC | 14.5 million | 6.53% | $4.5B |
| BlackRock Advisors LLC | 14.0 million | 6.26% | $4.3B |
| State Farm Investment Management Corp. | 11.8 million | 5.32% | $3.7B |
| Capital Research & Management Co. (Global Investors) | 10.6 million | 4.76% | $3.3B |
| State Street Corporation | 10.3 million | 4.61% | $3.2B |
| Capital Research & Management Co. (International Investors) | 9.6 million | 4.30% | $3.0B |
| Dodge & Cox | 9.4 million | 4.22% | $2.9B |
| Vanguard Portfolio Management LLC | 8.8 million | 3.97% | $2.7B |
| JPMorgan Investment Management, Inc. | 5.3 million | 2.36% | $1.6B |
| Geode Capital Management LLC | 5.0 million | 2.25% | $1.6B |
As of September 25, 2026.
Air Products and Chemicals institutional holdings by quarter
| Quarter | Reports | Shares | Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Q2 2026 | 1,854 | – | $60.4B |
| Q1 2026 | 1,874 | 200.0 million | $58.5B |
| Q4 2025 | 1,737 | 210.0 million | $51.9B |
| Q3 2025 | 1,793 | 212.0 million | $57.7B |
| Q2 2025 | 1,830 | 210.0 million | $59.3B |
| Q1 2025 | 1,881 | 206.0 million | $60.6B |
| Q4 2024 | 1,896 | 201.0 million | $58.3B |
| Q3 2024 | 1,772 | 206.0 million | $61.2B |
Shares and value held by institutions that file quarterly holdings reports (options not included).
Air Products and Chemicals insider trades
| Insider | Date | Title | Transaction | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Schaeffer Melissa N | May 1, 2026 | Chief Financial Officer | Sale at price 303.76 per share. | $824,405 |
| Mantle Ridge, L.P. | Feb 12, 2026 | Beneficial Owner of more than 10% of a Class of Security | Sale at price 284.21 per share. | $19.9M |
| Mantle Ridge, L.P. | Feb 12, 2026 | Beneficial Owner of more than 10% of a Class of Security | Stock Gift at price 0.00 per share. | – |
| Kurt Lefevere | Dec 15, 2025 | Officer | Stock Award(Grant) at price 0.00 per share. | – |
| Kurt Lefevere | Dec 3, 2025 | Officer | Stock Award(Grant) at price 0.00 per share. | – |
| Schaeffer Melissa N | Dec 2, 2025 | Chief Financial Officer | Stock Award(Grant) at price 0.00 per share. | – |
| Maione Francesco | Dec 2, 2025 | Officer | Stock Award(Grant) at price 0.00 per share. | – |
| Bols Ivo | Dec 2, 2025 | Officer | Stock Award(Grant) at price 0.00 per share. | – |
| Menezes Eduardo F | Dec 1, 2025 | Chief Executive Officer | Stock Award(Grant) at price 0.00 per share. | – |
| Lepore Matthew | Dec 1, 2025 | General Counsel | Stock Award(Grant) at price 0.00 per share. | – |
| Pellicciotti William J Jr | Dec 1, 2025 | Officer | Stock Award(Grant) at price 0.00 per share. | – |
| Lepore Matthew | Aug 18, 2025 | General Counsel | Stock Award(Grant) at price 0.00 per share. | – |
Newest 12 of 44 insider transactions in the last two years.
Questions and answers
Who owns the most Air Products and Chemicals stock?
Vanguard Capital Management LLC, with 6.53% of the company (as of September 25, 2026). Next: BlackRock Advisors LLC (6.26%) and State Farm Investment Management Corp. (5.32%).
How many institutions own Air Products and Chemicals stock?
1,854 institutional holdings reports listed Air Products and Chemicals shares in Q2 2026 worth $60.40 billion.
Are Air Products and Chemicals insiders buying or selling the stock?
In the last two years insiders reported 14 sales and 1 purchase (44 transactions in all); the newest on file is from May 1, 2026.
