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AIT·Applied Industrial Technologies Inc.

$337.78
+4.93 (+1.48%)
High
$339.01
Open
$330.41
Market Cap
12.31B
52W High
$374.80
Low
$329.03
P. Close
$337.78
P/E
29.70
52W Low
$238.72
Fwd P/E
25.16
DailyIQ Est.
$402.84
Inst. Ownership
45.9%
Short Interest
2.23%
Days to Cover
2.5
Div. Yield
0.60%
Next Ex-Div
~Nov 13
Div. Growth
16+ yrs
NewEarnings release, scored · filed Aug 13, 2026New outlook issued · tone +9.8 vs prior release · 43 lines scoredSee the breakdown
Technical Score (1D)
50
NEUTRAL
News Sentiment
90
BULLISH
AIT scores 50 on the 1D technical view with a NEUTRAL signal and mixed momentum. Price action is in a neutral range - the market is coiling, and neither side has been willing to push to a definitive break. Sentiment at 90 is diverging from the flat technical backdrop, removing sentiment as a directional catalyst for now. Consolidations like this are often a sign that the market is waiting for new information before committing capital in either direction. The range between $320.46 and $347.16 is well-defined. When this kind of compression resolves - particularly if it resolves with a gap or range-expansion bar - the follow-through tends to be more sustained than a typical breakout because of the energy that builds during the quiet phase. Coiled setups like this are as much about time as they are about price - the longer AIT compresses between $320.46 and $347.16 without a catalyst, the more the eventual move tends to compensate. Watching for a volume spike on the actual break, rather than trying to anticipate direction from the shape of the range, has historically been the more reliable approach.
LOW TARGET
$390 +15.5%
2 analysts
MEAN TARGET
$400 +18.4%
5 analysts
HIGH TARGET
$420 +24.3%
8 analysts
PRICE RANGE
$390.00 - $420.00
SB / B / H / S / SS
4/6/3/1/1
DAILYIQ EST.
$402.84 (+19.3%)
Bought (1Y)
0 shares
$0
Sold (1Y)
21,694 shares
$7.6M
Wallace Peter C-
Award/Grant4.21 shares2026-09-30
Wallace Peter C-
Sell1,904 shares2026-08-26
Vasquez Jason WVP-Sales & Marketing-USSC
Option Exercise7,700 shares2026-08-18
Vasquez Jason WVP-Sales & Marketing-USSC
Tax Withholding2,774 shares2026-08-18
Vasquez Jason WVP-Sales & Marketing-USSC
Option Exercise7,700 shares2026-08-18
75/ 100
Bullish
Overall: Bullish
✓Revenue growing year over year
✓Positive net margin
✓Positive operating cash flow
Gross Margin
30.3%
Net Margin
8.3%
Revenue CAGR
5.7%
Current Ratio
2.58x
Debt / Equity
0.14x
Return on Equity
22.3%

EPS

EstBeatMiss
$2.42$2.55$2.68$2.81$2.94Q3'25Q1'27
QtrEstActual+/−
Q1'27$2.88 - -
Q3'25$2.48$2.63+5.9%

Revenue

EstBeatMiss
$1.2B$1.2B$1.3B$1.3B$1.3BQ3'25Q1'27
QtrEstActual+/−
Q1'27$1.3B - -
Q3'25 - $1.2B -

Market Data

AIT Stock Snapshot

NEUTRAL50/100
$337.78+$4.93 (1.5%)
Market cap
12.31B
P/E ratio
29.7
Day range
$329.03 – $339.01
News sentiment
90/100 · Bullish
Analyst target
$400.00 (+18.4%)
Consensus
Buy · 15 analysts
52-week range+41.5% off low · -9.9% from high
$238.72$374.80
Price $337.78 DailyIQ Est. $402.84

Neither side has the upper hand on AIT right now, and its momentum ranks near the middle of DailyIQ's universe. Earnings and guidance carry more weight than macro data at this capitalisation.

Reverse DCF

What growth is priced into AIT?

RICH

At today's price, Applied Industrial Technologies Inc. needs to grow free cash flow about 20.0% a year for the next 10 years to justify its valuation at a 10.11% cost of capital. Over its actual history it has compounded free cash flow at 11.0% a year, so the market is asking for 9.0 percentage points above its own delivered rate. On that basis AIT looks priced above what its own growth record supports.

Implied FCF growth
20.0%
Historical FCF CAGR
11.0%
Growth gap
+9.0 pts
Verdict
RICH
Discount rate (WACC)
10.11%
Beta
1.00

Behaviour On Record

What AIT's own history says about today's numbers

Realized volatility (21d)
20.1% 27th pct
Below its peak
-8.0%
vs 200-day average
+8.8%
Up days (1y)
54%

Applied Industrial Technologies Inc. is currently running 20.1% annualised volatility over the last 21 sessions. Measured against AIT's own 13 years of daily returns rather than a market-wide average, that is the 27th percentile — on the quiet side for this stock, against a typical reading of 24.7%. The distinction matters because a number that looks calm for one stock is turbulent for another, and the absolute figure on its own tells you neither.

AIT is trading -8.0% below its running peak. Across 12 full years on file, its median worst-drawdown-in-a-year was -19.1%, and the deepest was -54.5% in 2020. The current pullback is therefore shallower than what this stock gives back in a typical year, which is context worth having before treating it as a dislocation.

Price sits +8.8% from its 200-day moving average. Against every other day in its history, that gap ranks at the 57th percentile — a somewhat wider gap than its own norm. Over the past year AIT closed higher on 54% of sessions, and it is currently 2 sessions into a falling streak.

On October specifically: over 13 years of records, AIT finished the month higher 8 of 13 times, with a median return of +6.2% and an average of +3.6%. Its strongest month historically has been November at +5.0% on average, its weakest December at -1.1%. Seasonality is a weak signal on its own — a decade is a small sample and regimes change — but it is a real distribution rather than a rule of thumb.

Overnight risk is measurable too: AIT has opened more than 2% away from the prior close in 154 of 3,268 sessions (4.7% of the time), with the largest gaps running +9.6% and -10.8%. For anyone holding through an event, that rate is a better guide to overnight exposure than the intraday range.

All figures computed from 3,269 daily closes between 2013-10-15 and 2026-10-13, split-adjusted, recomputed daily. Percentiles are against AIT's own 13-year history, not a peer group or index.

Sector Rotation

Is money rotating into or out of AIT's sector?

Applied Industrial Technologies Inc. sits in the Consumer Discretionary sector, currently ranked 7th of 12 GICS sectors by relative-strength rotation score (improving).

Sector rank
#7 of 12
Sector state
Improving
Sector rotation score
64

Options Market

What is the options market pricing for AIT?

CallsPuts

For Applied Industrial Technologies Inc.'s nearest expiry (2026-10-16, 2 days out), open interest is call-heavy, a bullish tilt (put/call ratio of 0.13), with at-the-money implied volatility around 45.7%. The options market is pricing roughly a ±3.2% move by that expiry — a range of about $324.48–$346.10.

Put/call ratio (2026-10-16)
0.13
ATM implied volatility
45.7%
Total open interest
310
Expected move by 2026-10-16
±3.2% ($324.48–$346.10)

Analyst Rating Changes

Are analysts turning bullish or bearish on AIT?

B of A Securities most recently reiterated its rating on Applied Industrial Technologies Inc. to Buy on Aug 14, 2026 with a price target of $390 (from $380). Over the last 90 days, coverage has run 0 upgrades against 0 downgrades, a net mixed lean.

Latest action
B of A Securities — Buy
90-day upgrades
0
90-day downgrades
0
Net rating momentum
0
DateFirmActionRatingPrice target
Aug 14, 2026B of A SecuritiesMaintainedBuy$380 → $390
Aug 14, 2026OppenheimerMaintainedOutperform$350 → $390
Aug 14, 2026DA DavidsonMaintainedBuy$380 → $400
Aug 14, 2026KeybancMaintainedOverweight$375 → $420
Aug 14, 2026BairdMaintainedOutperform$317 → $400
Aug 14, 2026MizuhoMaintainedOutperform$355 → $400
Jul 21, 2026MizuhoMaintainedOutperform$330 → $355
Jul 13, 2026KeybancMaintainedOverweight$350 → $375
Jun 16, 2026DA DavidsonInitiatedBuy$380
Apr 29, 2026OppenheimerMaintainedOutperform$300 → $350
Feb 26, 2026KeybancMaintainedOverweight$300 → $330
Jan 28, 2026KeybancMaintainedOverweight$310 → $300

Earnings Release, Scored

What did Applied Industrial Technologies Inc.'s latest earnings release say?

Filed Aug 13, 2026 · SEC Form 8-K, Exhibit 99

New outlook issued
Tone83.5/ 100+9.8 vs prior release
Hedging words0.71per 100 words-0.60 vs prior release
Tone, last 2 releasesScale 50–89

Most important lines

  1. 1

    In addition, the Company is increasing its intermediate financial objectives and now targets sales of $7 billion and EBITDA margins of 14%.

    Guidance raisedNew this quarter
  2. 2

    For the twelve months ended June 30, 2026, sales of $5.0 billion increased 8.8% compared with the prior year.

    New this quarter
  3. 3

    Organic sales growth of 10% was the strongest in more than three years with trends strengthening across both segments.

    New this quarter

ETF holders

ETFs holding AIT

News Sentiment Analysis

Sentiment gathered from recent headlines

90/100
Strong NegativeNeutralStrong Positive
BULLISH

Recent News Coverage

Most recent articles, ranked by recency (click to expand).

10+ articles
What did this article say?
Applied Industrial Technologies received a Hold rating from analysts, citing solid operational performance but a high valuation at 27.6 times forward earnings. The assessment indicates that while the company’s execution remains strong, the current price reflects a premium that limits potential upside.
What did this article say?
Applied Industrial Technologies (AIT) announced that it would release its fiscal 2027 first quarter earnings on October 27, 2026, before the market opened. The company also scheduled a conference call at 10 a.m. ET to discuss the results and outlook. A live audio webcast and supplemental presentation would be available on the Investor Relations site. The announcement was a routine update of upcoming financial reporting.
What did this article say?
Applied Industrial Technologies (AIT) has outperformed the broader market over the past two decades, achieving an average annual return of 13.6%, 4.53 percentage points above the market. The company’s long‑term performance underscores its ability to generate consistent value for shareholders. This historical outperformance signals a robust business model and effective execution. Investors may view AIT as a solid long‑term holding within the industrial technology sector. The data highlights AIT’s resilience and growth potential relative to peers.
What did this article say?
In August, U.S. factory orders increased 0.1% sequentially and 6.8% year‑over‑year, driven by robust demand for electrical equipment and appliances. The manufacturing sector’s recovery amid inflationary pressures supports the outlook for companies in the industry, including Applied Industrial Technologies. The rise in orders suggests continued demand for AIT’s industrial products, potentially boosting its revenue prospects.
What did this article say?
Applied Industrial Technologies (AIT) achieved a strong year‑to‑date performance, ranking second in the Zacks Sector Rank for Industrial Products. The company’s buy rating reflects improving earnings outlooks and positive estimate revisions. AIT’s performance outpaces many peers, positioning it as a top performer in the sector for the year.
What did this article say?
Applied Industrial Technologies (AIT) delivered strong long‑term performance, turning a $1,000 investment into substantial gains over the past decade. The company’s consistent revenue growth and solid dividend policy contributed to the impressive cumulative return. Investors benefited from AIT’s focus on industrial automation and infrastructure, which has driven demand for its products. The historical performance underscores AIT’s resilience in cyclical markets and its capacity to generate shareholder value.
What did this article say?
Applied Industrial Technologies (AIT) released its fourth‑quarter 2026 financial results and conducted an earnings call on September 28. The company presented its revenue, earnings, and guidance figures, and management discussed operational highlights and future outlook. No material surprises or guidance revisions were disclosed, and the call focused on routine updates and Q&A with analysts.
What did this article say?
Applied Industrial Technologies (AIT) is highlighted as a top performer within the Industrial Products sector, holding a Zacks Rank of #2 (Buy). The article compares AIT’s year‑to‑date returns against the broader sector, noting its position among 186 companies. No new earnings guidance or material catalysts are disclosed, and the piece primarily serves as a performance snapshot rather than a forward‑looking forecast.
What did this article say?
Applied Industrial Technologies (AIT) delivered its best-ever fiscal fourth‑quarter results, with sales up 10.4% YoY to $1.4 billion and organic growth of 9.7%. Both Engineered Solutions and Service Center segments expanded, underscoring diversified momentum. However, the company trimmed its 2027 sales‑growth guidance to 4.0%‑6.5%, signaling a potential slowdown in acceleration. The contrast between historic earnings and cautious outlook creates a mild tailwind‑headwind mix for investors.
What did this article say?
Applied Industrial Techs (AIT) has delivered an average annual return of 29.9% over the past five years, outperforming the broader market by 18.7% on an annualized basis. The company’s growth trajectory has been driven by robust demand for its industrial automation solutions and continued expansion into new geographic markets.

Technical Analysis

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Institutional & Hedge Fund Ownership
25 tracked managers · $5.31B combined position · 15 adding, 10 trimming, 0 unchanged (latest 13F filings)
ManagerTrendShares Held% of Co.Position ValueFiled
BlackRock, Inc.▲ Buy3,953,29010.69%$1.34B2026-08-07
Vanguard Group Inc▼ Sell4,078,31911.03%$1.05B2026-01-29
AQR Capital Management LLC▲ Buy1,343,3973.63%$451.64M2026-08-14
Geode Capital Management, LLC▲ Buy939,3182.54%$317.69M2026-08-12
Wellington Management Group LLP▼ Sell631,5621.71%$213.56M2026-08-14
Norges Bank▲ Buy579,7461.57%$196.04M2026-08-12
FMR LLC (Fidelity)▲ Buy574,4021.55%$194.23M2026-08-13
Two Sigma Investments, LP▲ Buy519,0661.40%$175.52M2026-08-14
Capital Research Global Investors▼ Sell462,1551.25%$156.28M2026-08-12
Invesco Ltd.▲ Buy442,9091.20%$149.77M2026-08-14
JPMorgan Chase & Co▼ Sell430,4951.16%$144.43M2026-08-12
Capital World Investors▲ Buy406,1261.10%$137.33M2026-08-12
Goldman Sachs Group Inc▲ Buy363,5620.98%$122.94M2026-08-14
Morgan Stanley▲ Buy360,2870.97%$121.83M2026-08-13
Northern Trust Corp▲ Buy309,0220.84%$104.50M2026-08-13
Artisan Partners Limited Partnership▲ Buy223,0250.60%$75.42M2026-08-13
Bank of America Corp▼ Sell209,8130.57%$70.95M2026-08-14
Millennium Management LLC▼ Sell194,8720.53%$65.90M2026-08-14
AllianceBernstein L.P.▼ Sell245,4330.66%$65.12M2026-08-14
Loomis Sayles & Co L P▼ Sell113,0580.31%$38.23M2026-08-14
Adage Capital Partners GP, L.L.C.▼ Sell98,8540.27%$33.43M2026-08-14
William Blair Investment Management, LLC▼ Sell82,7170.22%$27.97M2026-08-12
Renaissance Technologies LLC▲ Buy72,1100.19%$24.38M2026-08-13
Neuberger Berman Group LLC▲ Buy59,5270.16%$20.13M2026-08-13
Gotham Asset Management, LLC▲ Buy49,5260.13%$16.75M2026-08-14
Q2 2026 flow:1.04M sh bought ($350.60M)418.5K sh sold ($139.79M)net +620.8K sh (+$210.81M)
Congressional Trading Activity
1 disclosed trades · ~$8.0K est. traded value · 0 buys, 1 sells
MemberChamberStateTypeAmountTradedFiled
Susan M. CollinsSenateME▼ Sell$1K - $15K2014-06-192015-07-20