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Applied Industrial Technologies

273.62 USD
+1.22
0.45%
At close Jul 30, 4:00 PM EDT
After hours
273.62
+0.00
0.00%
1 day
0.45%
5 days
2.51%
1 month
17.71%
3 months
12.47%
6 months
3.79%
Year to date
14.67%
1 year
26.17%
5 years
332.33%
10 years
612.37%
 

About: Applied Industrial Technologies Inc is a distributor of industrial products to the maintenance, repair, and operations market and the original equipment manufacturing industry. Further, the company provides engineering and design services for industrial and fluid power applications. The products include bearings, power transmission components, fluid power components and systems, industrial rubber products, linear motion components, safety products, oilfield supplies, and other industrial and maintenance supplies. The company's reportable segments are; Service Center Based Distribution which derives key revenue, and Engineered Solutions. Geographically, the company derives its key revenue from the United States and the rest from Canada and other countries.

Employees: 6,818

0
Funds holding %
of 7,323 funds
Analysts bullish %

Fund manager confidence

Based on 2025 Q1 regulatory disclosures by fund managers ($100M+ AUM)

35% more repeat investments, than reductions

Existing positions increased: 211 | Existing positions reduced: 156

33% more first-time investments, than exits

New positions opened: 76 | Existing positions closed: 57

31% more call options, than puts

Call options by funds: $20.5M | Put options by funds: $15.7M

2% more funds holding

Funds holding: 495 [Q4 2024] → 505 (+10) [Q1 2025]

0.51% more ownership

Funds ownership: 93.57% [Q4 2024] → 94.09% (+0.51%) [Q1 2025]

4% less capital invested

Capital invested by funds: $8.62B [Q4 2024] → $8.32B (-$302M) [Q1 2025]

20% less funds holding in top 10

Funds holding in top 10: 5 [Q4 2024] → 4 (-1) [Q1 2025]

Research analyst outlook

1 Wall Street Analyst provided 1 year price targets over the past 3 months

Low target
$250
9%
downside
Avg. target
$250
9%
downside
High target
$250
9%
downside

1 analyst rating

positive
100%
neutral
0%
negative
0%
Raymond James
Sam Darkatsh
9%downside
$250
Outperform
Reiterated
2 May 2025

Financial journalist opinion

Based on 3 articles about AIT published over the past 30 days

Neutral
Business Wire
2 days ago
Applied Industrial Technologies to Report Fiscal Fourth Quarter Earnings and Conduct Conference Call on August 14, 2025
CLEVELAND--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Applied Industrial Technologies (NYSE: AIT) today announced it will release its fiscal 2025 fourth quarter results on Thursday, August 14, 2025, before the market opens. The Company's fiscal 2025 fourth quarter ended June 30, 2025. The Company will host a conference call at 10 a.m. ET that day to discuss the quarter's results and outlook. A live audio webcast and supplemental presentation can be accessed on our Investor Relations site at https://ir.applied.com. To jo.
Applied Industrial Technologies to Report Fiscal Fourth Quarter Earnings and Conduct Conference Call on August 14, 2025
Positive
Zacks Investment Research
2 weeks ago
Applied Industrial Gains From Business Strength Amid Headwinds
AIT shares surge in three months as Engineered Solutions' growth and acquisitions offset distribution headwinds.
Applied Industrial Gains From Business Strength Amid Headwinds
Positive
Seeking Alpha
3 weeks ago
Applied Industrial Technologies: Which Direction Will The Stock Go?
Applied Industrial Technologies has outperformed the market long-term, but recent earnings and organic growth are showing signs of weakness. Financial metrics like revenue per share, gross margin, and ROIC are trending positively, but dividend growth has historically lagged despite a recent large increase. The stock is currently trading at a 23% premium to fair value, resulting in a mediocre long-term expected return of just 2.6%.
Applied Industrial Technologies: Which Direction Will The Stock Go?
Neutral
Business Wire
1 month ago
Applied Industrial Technologies Declares Quarterly Dividend
CLEVELAND--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Applied Industrial Technologies (NYSE: AIT) announced today that its Board of Directors declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.46 per common share. The dividend is payable on August 29, 2025, to shareholders of record on August 15, 2025. About Applied® Applied Industrial Technologies is a leading value-added distributor and technical solutions provider of industrial motion, fluid power, flow control, automation technologies, and related maintenance supplies. Our le.
Applied Industrial Technologies Declares Quarterly Dividend
Positive
Zacks Investment Research
1 month ago
Here's Why Applied Industrial Technologies (AIT) is a Strong Growth Stock
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Here's Why Applied Industrial Technologies (AIT) is a Strong Growth Stock
Neutral
Zacks Investment Research
1 month ago
Applied Industrial Exhibits Strong Prospects Amid Persisting Headwinds
AIT's growth surges on strength in the Engineered Solutions unit and strategic buyouts, despite rising costs and soft MRO trends.
Applied Industrial Exhibits Strong Prospects Amid Persisting Headwinds
Neutral
Zacks Investment Research
1 month ago
Is the Options Market Predicting a Spike in Applied Industrial Technologies Stock?
Investors need to pay close attention to AIT stock based on the movements in the options market lately.
Is the Options Market Predicting a Spike in Applied Industrial Technologies Stock?
Positive
Seeking Alpha
2 months ago
Applied Industrial Technologies: Well Positioned To Capitalize On Automation In U.S. Manufacturing
AIT has transformed from a parts distributor to a value-added engineering services firm, driving higher margins and a premium valuation. The company is well-positioned to benefit from automation, reshoring, and supply chain modernization trends in US manufacturing. Disciplined capital allocation, strong balance sheet, and strategic acquisitions support long-term growth and shareholder value.
Applied Industrial Technologies: Well Positioned To Capitalize On Automation In U.S. Manufacturing
Positive
Zacks Investment Research
2 months ago
Why Applied Industrial Technologies (AIT) is a Top Growth Stock for the Long-Term
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Why Applied Industrial Technologies (AIT) is a Top Growth Stock for the Long-Term
Neutral
Zacks Investment Research
2 months ago
Stock Buyback Bonanza: 3 Companies Scooping Up Shares
Though stock buybacks are criticized by some, they make great sense for mature companies with little growth left to squeeze.
Stock Buyback Bonanza: 3 Companies Scooping Up Shares
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