Air Liquide (AIQUY) – What Are Analysts Saying About This Stock?

Air Liquide (OTCMKTS:AIQUY) has been given an average rating of “Buy” by the six ratings firms that are presently covering the firm, MarketBeat Ratings reports. One equities research analyst has rated the stock with a hold recommendation, three have issued a buy recommendation and two have assigned a strong buy recommendation to the company.

Several analysts have issued reports on the stock. Morgan Stanley raised shares of Air Liquide from an “underweight” rating to an “overweight” rating in a report on Monday, July 20th. Citigroup reiterated a “buy” rating on shares of Air Liquide in a research report on Wednesday, July 29th. Zacks Research raised shares of Air Liquide from a “strong sell” rating to a “hold” rating in a research note on Wednesday, July 29th. Finally, Mizuho raised shares of Air Liquide to a “strong-buy” rating in a research note on Monday, August 31st.

Air Liquide Price Performance

AIQUY stock opened at $38.88 on Thursday. The firm has a 50 day moving average of $38.64 and a 200-day moving average of $40.10. Air Liquide has a 12-month low of $32.88 and a 12-month high of $41.24. The company has a current ratio of 0.87, a quick ratio of 0.68 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.41.

Institutional Investors Weigh In On Air Liquide

An institutional investor recently raised its stake in Air Liquide stock. Madison Asset Management LLC boosted its holdings in Air Liquide (OTCMKTS:AIQUY) by 6.8% during the first quarter, according to the company in its most recent filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The fund owned 32,573 shares of the basic materials company’s stock after buying an additional 2,061 shares during the period. Madison Asset Management LLC’s holdings in Air Liquide were worth $1,352,000 at the end of the most recent reporting period. Institutional investors and hedge funds own 0.03% of the company’s stock.

About Air Liquide

Air Liquide is a global supplier of industrial, medical and specialty gases, along with related technologies and services. The company produces and distributes gases such as oxygen, nitrogen, hydrogen, argon, carbon dioxide and helium for use in industries including manufacturing, chemicals, energy, electronics, food and beverages, and scientific research. Its offerings also include gas-management systems, equipment and process solutions designed to support customers’ production and safety requirements.

Through its healthcare activities, Air Liquide supplies medical gases, respiratory-care products and services to hospitals, healthcare professionals and patients receiving care at home.