Air Liquide Unveils 2030 Plan: 5% Sales Growth, €4B Buyback, €40B Capex
AIQUY sits 16% above its 52-week low of $32.881 on elevated volume (3.9× avg).
Summary
Air Liquide announced a new strategic plan through 2030 targeting 5% annual compound sales growth, 10% CAGR net EPS growth from €6.10 in 2025, and a 400-600 bps margin improvement. The company also plans a €4B share buyback over 2027-28 and a capital budget exceeding €40B through 2030, with over half earmarked for industrial investments and strategic acquisitions. The plan signals confidence in sustained profitability and a shift toward shareholder returns. The stock gained 2% in European trading on the news. The OTC tickers AIQUY and AIQUF both reflect the same underlying company; AIQUY is the more liquid ADR.
At the time of this announcement, AIQUY was trading at $38.25 on OTC in the Industrial Applications And Services sector, with a market capitalization of approximately $121.9B. The 52-week trading range was $32.88 to $41.24. This news item was assessed with positive market sentiment and an importance score of 7 out of 10. Source: Seeking Alpha.