Air Liquide’s Share Performance and Analyst Outlook
The French gas‑producer Air Liquide SA (PAR: 160.26 EUR on 2025‑12‑30) has shown modest growth over the past year.
- Year‑to‑date return: An investment of 1 000 EUR at the closing price of 156.92 EUR on 2024‑12‑31 would have yielded 1 021.28 EUR on 31 12 2025, a gain of 2.13 %.
- Market value: The company’s market capitalisation stands at 92.563 billion EUR.
Analyst Consensus (December 2025)
Three analysts recommended a Buy rating for the stock.
| Analyst | Target price | Distance to target | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| DZ Bank | 210.00 EUR | 30.74 EUR | 08.12.2025 |
| Bernstein Research | 199.00 EUR | 23.89 EUR | 04.12.2025 |
| Bernstein Research | 199.00 EUR | 23.89 EUR | 03.12.2025 |
The average target price is 202.67 EUR, implying a potential upside of roughly 26 % from the current price.
Recent Market Activity
- On 30 Dec 2025, Air Liquide was among the French stocks that were mildly lower in the early session, alongside major banks and industrial groups.
- The CAC 40 index advanced 0.27 % to 8 133.32 points that day, while sector groups such as banking, technology, and defense gained modestly.
Contextual Notes
- Air Liquide’s core business involves the production and sale of industrial and healthcare gases (liquid nitrogen, argon, CO₂, oxygen) and related equipment.
- The company operates globally, serving markets in Europe, the United States, Canada, Africa, and Asia.
- Its financial metrics include a price‑earnings ratio of 26.93 and a 52‑week high of 187.12 EUR (15 May 2025) and a low of 154.28 EUR (2 Jan 2025).
These data points provide a snapshot of Air Liquide’s performance and the prevailing analyst expectations at the end of 2025.
