Barrow Hanley Mewhinney & Strauss LLC Increases Stake in Air Products and Chemicals

Investment firm grows position in major industrial gas supplier

Mar. 11, 2026 at 7:33am

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Barrow Hanley Mewhinney & Strauss LLC, an investment management firm, has increased its stake in Air Products and Chemicals, Inc. (NYSE: APD) by 0.9% during the third quarter. The firm now owns approximately 2.3 million shares, or 1.03% of the basic materials company.

Why it matters

Air Products and Chemicals is a major global supplier of industrial gases and related equipment, making it a key player in various industrial and manufacturing sectors. Institutional investors like Barrow Hanley closely monitor and adjust their positions in companies like Air Products, which can signal broader market trends and investor sentiment.

The details

According to a recent SEC filing, Barrow Hanley Mewhinney & Strauss LLC grew its stake in Air Products and Chemicals by 21,479 shares during the third quarter of 2026. The firm now owns a total of 2,299,299 shares, valued at approximately $627 million, or 1.03% of the company's outstanding stock.

  • Barrow Hanley increased its stake in Air Products and Chemicals during the third quarter of 2026.

The players

Barrow Hanley Mewhinney & Strauss LLC

An investment management firm that has increased its stake in Air Products and Chemicals, Inc.

Air Products and Chemicals, Inc.

A global supplier of industrial gases and related equipment and services, headquartered in Allentown, Pennsylvania.

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The takeaway

The increase in Barrow Hanley's position in Air Products and Chemicals suggests the investment firm sees continued growth potential in the industrial gas supplier, which could signal broader optimism about the company's outlook and the industrial sector as a whole.