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Applied Industrial Technologies (AIT) Stock Price, News & Analysis

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$241.74 +9.29 (+4.00%)
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About Applied Industrial Technologies Stock (NYSE:AIT)

Key Stats

Today's Range
$231.61
$242.73
50-Day Range
$215.77
$243.07
52-Week Range
$182.21
$282.98
Volume
132,546 shs
Average Volume
424,347 shs
Market Capitalization
$9.21 billion
P/E Ratio
24.26
Dividend Yield
0.76%
Price Target
$285.00
Consensus Rating
Buy

Company Overview

Applied Industrial Technologies, Inc. (NYSE: AIT) is a global distributor of industrial products and services, providing essential components and solutions to maintenance, repair and operations (MRO) and original equipment manufacturer (OEM) customers. Founded in 1923, the company has grown from a regional bearing supplier into a diversified industrial distributor with a broad portfolio of bearings, power transmission products, fluid power components, sealing solutions and lubrication systems.

The company operates through two primary business segments. Its Industrial Components & Services segment offers a wide range of bearings, power transmission products, fluid power solutions and filtration technologies, complemented by inventory management services and e-commerce platforms. The Engineered Solutions segment provides custom-engineered products, automation assemblies, system integration and field support, delivering turnkey solutions for demanding industrial applications.

With more than 1,000 branch and service center locations across the United States, Canada, Mexico, Australia and New Zealand, Applied Industrial Technologies serves diverse end markets including manufacturing, food and beverage, energy, mining, pulp and paper and transportation. The company’s extensive distribution network and technical sales force enable rapid response, on-site support and localized inventory management to optimize customer operations and minimize downtime.

Led by President and Chief Executive Officer Scott D. Barnhart and an experienced executive team, Applied Industrial Technologies continues to expand through targeted acquisitions, strategic investments in digital tools and enhancements to its engineered solutions capabilities. The company’s nearly century-long history reflects a commitment to innovation, technical expertise and customer-centric service in the global industrial sector.

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Applied Industrial Technologies Stock Analysis - MarketRank™

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93rd Percentile Overall Score

AIT MarketRank™: 

Applied Industrial Technologies scored higher than 93% of companies evaluated by MarketBeat, and ranked 20th out of 182 stocks in the industrials sector. Scores are calculated by averaging available category scores, with extra weight given to analysis and valuation.

  • Consensus Rating

    Applied Industrial Technologies has received a consensus rating of Buy. The company's average rating score is 3.00, and is based on 7 buy ratings, no hold ratings, and no sell ratings.

  • Amount of Analyst Coverage

    Applied Industrial Technologies has only been the subject of 2 research reports in the past 90 days.

  • Read more about Applied Industrial Technologies' stock forecast and price target.
  • Earnings Growth

    Earnings for Applied Industrial Technologies are expected to grow by 8.79% in the coming year, from $9.90 to $10.77 per share.

  • Price to Earnings Ratio vs. the Market

    The P/E ratio of Applied Industrial Technologies is 23.36, which means that it is trading at a less expensive P/E ratio than the market average P/E ratio of about 24.81.

  • Price to Earnings Ratio vs. Sector

    The P/E ratio of Applied Industrial Technologies is 23.36, which means that it is trading at a less expensive P/E ratio than the Industrials sector average P/E ratio of about 24.55.

  • Price to Earnings Growth Ratio

    Applied Industrial Technologies has a PEG Ratio of 2.99. PEG Ratios above 1 indicate that a company could be overvalued.

  • Price to Book Value per Share Ratio

    Applied Industrial Technologies has a P/B Ratio of 5.31. P/B Ratios above 3 indicate that a company could be overvalued with respect to its assets and liabilities.

  • Read more about Applied Industrial Technologies' valuation and earnings.
  • Percentage of Shares Shorted

    2.87% of the float of Applied Industrial Technologies has been sold short.
  • Short Interest Ratio / Days to Cover

    Applied Industrial Technologies has a short interest ratio ("days to cover") of 2.7, which is generally considered an acceptable ratio of short interest to trading volume.
  • Change versus previous month

    Short interest in Applied Industrial Technologies has recently decreased by 2.70%, indicating that investor sentiment is improving.
  • Dividend Yield

    Applied Industrial Technologies has a dividend yield of 0.79%, which is in the bottom 25% of all stocks that pay dividends.

  • Dividend Growth

    Applied Industrial Technologies has been increasing its dividend for 16 years.

  • Dividend Coverage

    The dividend payout ratio of Applied Industrial Technologies is 18.47%. This payout ratio is at a healthy, sustainable level, below 75%.

  • Dividend Sustainability

    Based on earnings estimates, Applied Industrial Technologies will have a dividend payout ratio of 17.08% next year. This indicates that Applied Industrial Technologies will be able to sustain or increase its dividend.

  • Read more about Applied Industrial Technologies' dividend.
  • Percentage of Shares Shorted

    2.87% of the float of Applied Industrial Technologies has been sold short.
  • Short Interest Ratio / Days to Cover

    Applied Industrial Technologies has a short interest ratio ("days to cover") of 2.7, which is generally considered an acceptable ratio of short interest to trading volume.
  • Change versus previous month

    Short interest in Applied Industrial Technologies has recently decreased by 2.70%, indicating that investor sentiment is improving.
  • News Sentiment

    Applied Industrial Technologies has a news sentiment score of 0.75. This score is calculated as an average of sentiment of articles about the company over the last seven days and ranges from 2 (good news) to -2 (bad news). This is a higher news sentiment than the 0.63 average news sentiment score of Industrials companies.
  • News Coverage This Week

    MarketBeat has tracked 13 news articles for Applied Industrial Technologies this week, compared to 9 articles on an average week.
  • Search Interest

    3 people have searched for AIT on MarketBeat in the last 30 days. This is an increase of 50% compared to the previous 30 days.
  • MarketBeat Follows

    Only 1 people have added Applied Industrial Technologies to their MarketBeat watchlist in the last 30 days. This is a decrease of -50% compared to the previous 30 days.
  • Insider Buying vs. Insider Selling

    In the past three months, Applied Industrial Technologies insiders have not sold or bought any company stock.

  • Percentage Held by Insiders

    Only 1.67% of the stock of Applied Industrial Technologies is held by insiders.

  • Percentage Held by Institutions

    93.52% of the stock of Applied Industrial Technologies is held by institutions. High institutional ownership can be a signal of strong market trust in this company.

  • Read more about Applied Industrial Technologies' insider trading history.
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AIT Stock Analysis - Frequently Asked Questions

Applied Industrial Technologies' stock was trading at $239.47 at the beginning of the year. Since then, AIT shares have decreased by 3.0% and is now trading at $232.1940.
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Applied Industrial Technologies, Inc. (NYSE:AIT) announced its quarterly earnings data on Thursday, May, 1st. The industrial products company reported $2.57 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, topping analysts' consensus estimates of $2.40 by $0.17. The business's revenue for the quarter was up 1.8% on a year-over-year basis.
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Applied Industrial Technologies' Board of Directors approved a stock buyback plan on Thursday, May 1st 2025, which allows the company to repurchase 1,500,000 shares, according to EventVestor. This allows the company to repurchase shares of its stock through open market purchases. Shares buyback plans are typically a sign that the company's board of directors believes its stock is undervalued.

Shares of AIT stock can be purchased through any online brokerage account. Popular online brokerages with access to the U.S. stock market include Charles Schwab, E*TRADE, Fidelity, and Vanguard Brokerage Services.

Based on aggregate information from My MarketBeat watchlists, some other companies that Applied Industrial Technologies investors own include Humana (HUM), American Water Works (AWK), Waste Connections (WCN), Voyager Therapeutics (VYGR), The RMR Group (RMR), TotalEnergies (TTE) and Southern First Bancshares (SFST).

Company Calendar

Last Earnings
5/01/2025
Record date for 5/30 Dividend
5/15/2025
Ex-Dividend for 5/30 Dividend
5/15/2025
Dividend Payable
5/30/2025
Today
7/01/2025
Next Earnings (Estimated)
8/13/2025
Record date for 8/29 Dividend
8/15/2025
Ex-Dividend for 8/29 Dividend
8/15/2025
Dividend Payable
8/29/2025
Fiscal Year End
6/30/2026

Industry, Sector and Symbol

Stock Exchange
NYSE
Industry
MACH - GENL INDL
Sub-Industry
Trading Companies & Distributors
Current Symbol
NYSE:AIT
Employees
6,500
Year Founded
N/A

Price Target and Rating

Average Stock Price Target
$285.00
High Stock Price Target
$315.00
Low Stock Price Target
$250.00
Potential Upside/Downside
+22.5%
Consensus Rating
Buy
Rating Score (0-4)
3.00
Research Coverage
7 Analysts

Profitability

Trailing P/E Ratio
23.36
Forward P/E Ratio
23.50
P/E Growth
2.99
Net Income
$385.76 million
Pretax Margin
11.27%

Debt

Sales & Book Value

Annual Sales
$4.48 billion
Cash Flow
$11.40 per share
Price / Cash Flow
20.40
Book Value
$43.75 per share
Price / Book
5.32

Miscellaneous

Free Float
37,449,000
Market Cap
$8.86 billion
Optionable
Optionable
Beta
0.93

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This page (NYSE:AIT) was last updated on 7/1/2025 by MarketBeat.com Staff
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