Applied Industrial Technologies, Inc. Common Stock (AIT)
263.58
-2.89 (-1.08%)
NYSE · Last Trade: Sep 1st, 2:34 PM EDT
Detailed Quote
Previous Close
266.47
Open
265.73
Bid
194.67
Ask
277.00
Day's Range
262.57 - 269.75
52 Week Range
191.31 - 282.98
Volume
154,024
Market Cap
10.15B
PE Ratio (TTM)
26.44
EPS (TTM)
10.0
Dividend & Yield
1.840 (0.70%)
1 Month Average Volume
295,498
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About Applied Industrial Technologies, Inc. Common Stock (AIT)
Applied Industrial Technologies is a leading distributor of industrial products and services, specializing in the supply of a wide range of mechanical and electrical components. The company serves various sectors, including manufacturing, construction, and energy, providing solutions that encompass bearings, power transmission, fluid power, and other maintenance and repair products. In addition to its extensive product offerings, Applied Industrial Technologies also offers value-added services such as inventory management, custom fabrication, and technical support to help customers improve efficiency and operational performance in their industrial operations. Read More
Applied Industrial Technologies (AIT) excels in quality investing with high ROIC, strong cash flow, low debt, and robust profitability, making it a top long-term candidate.
Wrapping up Q2 earnings, we look at the numbers and key takeaways for the engineered components and systems stocks, including Applied Industrial (NYSE:AIT) and its peers.
A number of stocks jumped in the afternoon session after the major indices rebounded, as Fed Chair Jerome Powell delivered dovish remarks at the much-awaited Jackson Hole symposium. Powell suggested that with inflation risks moderating and unemployment remaining low, the Federal Reserve might consider a shift in its monetary policy stance, including potential interest rate cuts. This outlook eased market concerns about prolonged high interest rates and their impact on economic growth. The prospect of lower borrowing costs bolstered investor confidence, particularly in sectors that have lagged, leading to a broad rally across the market.
Whether you see them or not, industrials businesses play a crucial part in our daily activities. They are also bound to benefit from a friendlier regulatory environment with the Trump administration,
and this excitement has led to a six-month gain of 11.7% for the sector - higher than the S&P 500’s 6.2% return.
The stocks in this article are all trading near their 52-week highs.
This strength often reflects positive developments such as new product launches, favorable industry trends, or improved financial performance.
Shares of industrial products distributor Applied Industrial (NYSE:AIT) fell 3.2% in the morning session after the company released fiscal 2026 earnings guidance that fell short of analyst expectations, compounding broader market fears sparked by a hotter-than-expected inflation report. Despite beating Wall Street's quarterly earnings forecasts, the industrial distributor's outlook for fiscal 2026 disappointed investors. Applied Industrial projected earnings between $10.00 and $10.75 per share, with the midpoint falling below the analyst consensus of $10.65. The company's cautious guidance cited ongoing "economic, trade and interest rate uncertainty."
These company-specific concerns were amplified by troubling macroeconomic data released the same day. The U.S. Producer Price Index (PPI), which tracks inflation for businesses, surged 0.9% in July, far higher than the 0.2% expected. This sharp increase in wholesale costs sparked fears of shrinking corporate profit margins and dimmed hopes for near-term interest rate cuts by the Federal Reserve, putting additional pressure on cyclical sectors like industrials.
Industrial products distributor Applied Industrial (NYSE:AIT) reported revenue ahead of Wall Street’s expectations in Q2 CY2025, with sales up 5.5% year on year to $1.22 billion. Its GAAP profit of $2.80 per share was 6.4% above analysts’ consensus estimates.
Applied Industrial Technologies (NYSE: AIT), a leading value-added distributor and technical solutions provider of industrial motion, fluid power, flow control, automation technologies, and related maintenance supplies, today reported results for its fiscal 2025 fourth quarter and full year ended June 30, 2025.
While strong cash flow is a key indicator of stability, it doesn’t always translate to superior returns.
Some cash-heavy businesses struggle with inefficient spending, slowing demand, or weak competitive positioning.
When Wall Street turns bearish on a stock, it’s worth paying attention.
These calls stand out because analysts rarely issue grim ratings on companies for fear their firms will lose out in other business lines such as M&A advisory.
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 Caviar Cruise strategy identifies high-quality stocks like AIT, with strong EBIT growth, high ROIC, low debt, and solid cash flow for long-term returns.
