Earnings per Share (Tables)

3 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2017

Earnings Per Share [Abstract]

Schedule of Computation of Basic and Diluted Earnings Per Share

The following table sets forth the computation of basic and diluted earnings per share:

	Three Months Ended
	31 December
	2017			2016
Numerator
Income from continuing operations	$	155.6		$	251.6
Income (Loss) from discontinued operations	(1.0		)	48.2
Net Income Attributable to Air Products	$	154.6		$	299.8
Denominator (in millions)
Weighted average common shares — Basic	218.9			217.7
Effect of dilutive securities
Employee stock option and other award plans	1.5			2.0
Weighted average common shares — Diluted	220.4			219.7
Basic Earnings Per Common Share Attributable to Air Products
Income from continuing operations	$	.71		$	1.16
Income from discontinued operations	—			.22
Net Income Attributable to Air Products	$	.71		$	1.38
Diluted Earnings Per Common Share Attributable to Air Products
Income from continuing operations	$	.70		$	1.15
Income from discontinued operations	—			.22
Net Income Attributable to Air Products	$	.70		$	1.37