Air Liquide launches EUR 2 billion bond. Air Liquide stock sits below its high
Published on 10/27/2026 at 09:05 | Editorial responsibility: Rafael Müller, Editor-in-Chief AD HOC NEWSBond issuance supports capital plans
- Air Liquide issued EUR 2.00 billion of bonds on October 6, 2026.
- The BEYOND plan targets 5.00 percent annual sales growth through 2030.
- Air Liquide stock traded at EUR 174.93 at 9:03 a.m. CET at Lang & Schwarz on October 27, 2026.
Air Liquide (ISIN FR0000120073) issued EUR 2.00 billion of bonds on October 6, 2026, adding fresh financing capacity after unveiling its BEYOND strategy. The company said the bonds carry two-, five- and ten-year maturities, while the weighted average interest rate is below 4.00 percent per year, according to Air Liquide.
Why the financing matters
The proceeds will fund general corporate purposes and debt refinancing. The issue was significantly oversubscribed, and the bonds are expected to receive A ratings from Standard & Poor's and Scope Ratings and an A2 rating from Moody's, according to the company release.
The financing follows Air Liquide's October 5 BEYOND announcement. That plan targets compound annual growth of 10.00 percent in recurring net earnings per share through 2030, sales growth of 5.00 percent, and operating margin improvement of 400 to 600 basis points over the period, according to Air Liquide.
What comes next for revenue
Air Liquide is scheduled to publish third-quarter 2026 revenue on October 29, 2026. The company made the date public on October 7, 2026, when it announced the availability of its pre-quarter sales communication, according to Air Liquide.
Stock stays below its yearly high
Air Liquide stock was trading at EUR 174.93 at Lang & Schwarz on October 27, 2026 at 9:03 a.m. CET. The price was 4.02 percent below the EUR 182.26 52-week high reported for the same market-data period. The bond sale gives investors a new financing datapoint before the next revenue update.
The further course of trading is shown by the continuously updated real-time quote of Air Liquide stock.
Air Liquide stock facts
- Company: L'Air Liquide S.A.
- ISIN: FR0000120073
- Ticker: AI
- Primary exchange: Euronext Paris
- Price Lang & Schwarz as of October 27, 2026, 9:03 a.m. CET: EUR 174.93
- 52-week range: EUR 140.78-EUR 182.26
- Sector / Industry: Basic Materials / Specialty Chemicals
- Index membership: CAC 40
Market context: Market report CAC 40.
