Air Products and Chemicals (APD) Q1 Earnings Match Estimates

Air Products and Chemicals (APD) came out with quarterly earnings of $2.86 per share, in line with the Zacks Consensus Estimate. This compares to earnings of$2.82 per share a year ago. These figures are adjusted for non-recurring items.A quarter ago, it was expected that this seller of gases for industrial, medical and other uses would post earnings of $3.44 per share when it actually produced earnings of$3.56, delivering a surprise of 3.49%.Over the last four quarters, the company has surpassed consensus ...