** Industrial gases maker Air Products and Chemicals' APD.N shares down 1.3% to $269.17
** BofA Global Research cuts rating on company's shares to "underperform" from "neutral"
** BofA says ADP's clean hydrogen platform faces increased risks from U.S. President Donald Trump's tariffs and modifications to climate change programs
** Brokerage adds that target market Europe is likely to delay clean hydrogen initiative
** BofA lowers its estimates for company's FY EPS to $12.65 from $12.85, citing slower growth in energy, chemicals, metals and manufacturing; cuts price objective to $282 from $330
** While the Alberta project expected to start late-2025 is likely to be delayed, it has best potential to secure long-term offtakes and provide support for shares - BofA
** Median PT $335, 15 of 25 analysts covering stock have a "buy" or "strong buy" rating, 9 "hold" and 1 "sell" - LSEG
** Including session's moves, APD down 7.6% YTD
(Reporting by Twesha Dikshit)
((Twesha.Dikshit@thomsonreuters.com))
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