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AIT Stock Chart & Stats
$291.03
-$1.06(-0.43%)
At close: 4:00 PM EST
$291.03
-$1.06(-0.43%)
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week Range$238.34 - $345.48
Previous CloseN/A
Volume81.32K
Average Volume (3M)279.95K
Market Cap
$12.17B
Enterprise Value$12.39B
Total Cash (Recent Filing)$171.58M
Total Debt (Recent Filing)$365.30M
Price to Earnings (P/E)30.5
Beta1.08
Next Earnings
Aug 06, 2026EPS Estimate
2.92Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend Yield0.7%
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)10.73
Shares Outstanding36,959,540
10 Day Avg. Volume244,962
30 Day Avg. Volume279,947
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio8.08
Price to Book (P/B)4.83
Price to Sales (P/S)1.95
P/FCF Ratio19.13
Enterprise Value/Market Cap1.02
Enterprise Value/Revenue2.56
Enterprise Value/Gross Profit8.52
Enterprise Value/Ebitda20.62
Forecast
1Y Price Target
$350.40Price Target Upside20.40% Upside
Rating ConsensusStrong Buy
Number of Analyst Covering6
EPS Forecast (FY)11.78
Revenue Forecast (FY)$5.18B
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Revenue & Margin ImprovementConsistent multi-year revenue expansion and a near-doubling of net margin show the business has scaled while improving efficiency and pricing power. That durable improvement supports sustained cash generation, reinvestment capacity and resilience across industrial cycles over the next several months.
Engineered Solutions StrengthDouble-digit growth and high incremental margins in Engineered Solutions reflect a structural shift to higher-value, project-based revenue. This durable mix increases stickiness, cross-sell opportunities and margin stability versus pure distribution, bolstering long-term returns and differentiation.
Improved Leverage & Balance SheetMaterial deleveraging and a stronger equity base provide financial flexibility for tuck-in M&A, buybacks and dividend support. Lower leverage reduces interest burden and enhances the company's ability to withstand cyclical weakness while preserving capital allocation optionality over the medium term.
Bears Say
Top-Line SlowdownThe shift to low-single-digit revenue growth signals maturation and reduced organic momentum. Over a 2–6 month horizon this constrains operating leverage and makes management more reliant on M&A or share buybacks to meet growth targets, increasing execution risk and sensitivity to cyclical demand.
LIFO-Driven Margin VolatilityRising LIFO costs have trimmed reported gross margin and reduced EBITDA growth; expected further LIFO pressure creates recurring volatility in reported profitability. This accounting-driven swing can obscure underlying operating trends and intermittently compress margins and comparability across quarters.
Uneven End-Market Demand & Segment PressureExposure to weak pockets (chemicals, lumber, transportation and others) and a noticeable Service Center margin decline create uneven demand and margin pressure. Structural cyclicality in end markets increases revenue volatility and reduces predictability of cash flows and near-term margin expansion.
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AIT FAQ
What was Applied Industrial Technologies, Inc.’s price range in the past 12 months?
Applied Industrial Technologies, Inc. lowest stock price was $238.34 and its highest was $345.48 in the past 12 months.
What is Applied Industrial Technologies, Inc.’s market cap?
Applied Industrial Technologies, Inc.’s market cap is $12.17B.
When is Applied Industrial Technologies, Inc.’s upcoming earnings report date?
Applied Industrial Technologies, Inc.’s upcoming earnings report date is Aug 06, 2026 which is in 21 days.
How were Applied Industrial Technologies, Inc.’s earnings last quarter?
Applied Industrial Technologies, Inc. released its earnings results on Apr 28, 2026. The company reported $2.65 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $2.648 by $0.002.
Is Applied Industrial Technologies, Inc. overvalued?
According to Wall Street analysts Applied Industrial Technologies, Inc.’s price is currently Undervalued.
Does Applied Industrial Technologies, Inc. pay dividends?
Applied Industrial Technologies, Inc. pays a Quarterly dividend of $0.51 which represents an annual dividend yield of 0.7%. See more information on Applied Industrial Technologies, Inc. dividends here
What is Applied Industrial Technologies, Inc.’s EPS estimate?
Applied Industrial Technologies, Inc.’s EPS estimate is 2.92.
How many shares outstanding does Applied Industrial Technologies, Inc. have?
Applied Industrial Technologies, Inc. has 36,959,540 shares outstanding.
What happened to Applied Industrial Technologies, Inc.’s price movement after its last earnings report?
Applied Industrial Technologies, Inc. reported an EPS of $2.65 in its last earnings report, beating expectations of $2.648. Following the earnings report the stock price went up 1.053%.
Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of Applied Industrial Technologies, Inc.?
Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in AIT
What is the TipRanks Smart Score and how is it calculated?
Smart Score combines eight research factors - such as analyst recommendations, hedge fund trends, and technical indicators - to measure a stock’s outlook. These signals are unified into a single score that reflects bullish or bearish momentum. See detailed methodology
Applied Industrial Technologies Stock Smart Score
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Analyst Consensus
Strong Buy
Average Price Target:
$350.40 (20.40% Upside)
$350.40 (20.40% Upside)
Blogger Sentiment
Bullish
AIT Sentiment 70%
Sector Average 65%
Sector Average 65%
Hedge Fund Trend
Increased
By 48.5K Shares
Last Quarter.
Last Quarter.
Insider Transactions
Sold Shares
Worth $3.7M over
the Last 3 Months
the Last 3 Months
Crowd Wisdom
Very Positive
Last 7 Days ▲ 1.3%
Last 30 Days ▲ 9.5%
Last 30 Days ▲ 9.5%
News Sentiment
Very Bullish
Bullish news 100%
Bearish news 0%
Bearish news 0%
Technicals
SMA
Positive
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
28.32%
12-Months-Change
Fundamentals
Return on Equity
21.64%
Trailing 12-Months
Asset Growth
-4.07%
Trailing 12-Months
Company Description
Applied Industrial Technologies, Inc.
Applied Industrial Technologies, Inc. (AIT) is a prominent distributor specializing in advanced solutions for industrial motion, power, control, and automation. Its operational footprint extends across North America, Australia, New Zealand, and Singapore. The company structures its operations into two main divisions: Service Center Based Distribution and Fluid Power & Flow Control. AIT's extensive product portfolio encompasses a wide range of industrial components and systems, including bearings, power transmission equipment, engineered fluid power systems, specialized flow control mechanisms, cutting-edge automation products, various industrial rubber items, linear motion components, and essential tools, safety gear, and oilfield provisions. Furthermore, it supplies motors, belting, drives, couplings, pumps, hydraulic and pneumatic parts, filtration products, valves, fittings, process instrumentation, actuators, and hoses, alongside other crucial supplies necessary for the general operational upkeep of customer machinery. Beyond product distribution, AIT offers robust service capabilities, including operating specialized fabricated rubber workshops and deploying field crews for the installation, modification, and repair of conveyor belts and rubber linings. The company also provides custom hose assemblies, comprehensive equipment repair, and valuable technical support services. Products are channeled to customers via an expansive network of strategically located service centers. Its diverse clientele spans numerous sectors such as agriculture and food processing, cement, chemicals and petrochemicals, fabricated metals, forest products, industrial machinery, life sciences, mining, oil and gas, primary metals, technology, transportation, utilities, and governmental bodies. Established in 1923 under its original name, Bearings, Inc., the company adopted its current moniker, Applied Industrial Technologies, Inc., in 1997. Its corporate headquarters are situated in Cleveland, Ohio.
AIT Stock 12 Month Forecast
Average Price Target
$350.40
▲(20.40% Upside)
Technical Analysis
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Ownership Overview
0.90% Insiders
37.22% Mutual Funds
1.16% Other Institutional Investors
37.35% Public Companies and
Individual Investors