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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)307.21K
Market Cap
$12.43B
Enterprise Value$10.19K
Total Cash (Recent Filing)$171.58M
Total Debt (Recent Filing)$365.30M
Price to Earnings (P/E)31.4
Beta1.07
Next Earnings
Aug 13, 2026EPS Estimate
2.92Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend Yield0.58%
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)10.73
Shares Outstanding36,959,540
10 Day Avg. Volume324,403
30 Day Avg. Volume307,207
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 Cap<0.01
Enterprise Value/Revenue<0.01
Enterprise Value/Gross Profit<0.01
Enterprise Value/Ebitda<0.01
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 ImprovementSustained multi-year revenue expansion alongside materially higher net margins indicates durable demand and improving cost/operational leverage. Higher margins expand free cash flow potential and provide flexibility to invest in services, fund M&A, and support shareholder returns across business cycles.
Improved Leverage & Cash ConversionMarked reduction in leverage and strong cash conversion enhance financial resilience and strategic optionality. Low net leverage and reliable FCF support sustained buybacks, tuck-in acquisitions and capital expenditure without materially increasing financial risk over the medium term.
Higher‑Value Engineered SolutionsGrowing engineered solutions and automation exposure diversifies revenue toward higher‑margin, technical services. This structural shift increases customer stickiness, cross‑sell potential and incremental margins versus commodity distribution, supporting more stable long‑term earnings.
Bears Say
Top‑Line DecelerationA material slowdown in organic growth suggests the core distribution business may be maturing and more cyclical. That constrains sustainable organic upside, increases reliance on engineered services and tuck‑ins for growth, and necessitates disciplined capital allocation to maintain long‑term expansion.
LIFO & SG&A PressureRising LIFO inventory expense and persistent SG&A growth compress reported margins and limit operating leverage. If structural cost inflation or higher incentive spend persists, margin sustainability could be challenged, reducing cash flow available for reinvestment or shareholder returns over time.
End‑Market CyclicalityConcentration in cyclical industrial end markets creates revenue volatility and working‑capital swings through economic cycles. This uneven demand profile makes planning, margin consistency and acquisition integration outcomes less predictable over a 2–6 month horizon.
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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 $12.43B.
When is Applied Industrial Technologies, Inc.’s upcoming earnings report date?
Applied Industrial Technologies, Inc.’s upcoming earnings report date is Aug 13, 2026 which is in 23 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 0.58%. 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 62%
Sector Average 62%
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 ▲ 1.6%
Last 30 Days ▲ 5.4%
Last 30 Days ▲ 5.4%
Technicals
SMA
Positive
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
29.33%
12-Months-Change
Fundamentals
Return on Equity
0.58%
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
1.68% Other Institutional Investors
36.81% Public Companies and Individual Investors