Applied Industrial Technologies, Inc.

NYSE:AIT Stock Report

Market Cap: US$11.2b

Applied Industrial Technologies Dividends and Buybacks

Dividend criteria checks 0/6

Applied Industrial Technologies is a dividend paying company with a current yield of 0.67%.

Key information

0.7%

Dividend yield

2.9%

Buyback Yield

Total Shareholder Yield3.5%
Future Dividend Yield0.8%
Dividend Growth4.3%
Next dividend pay daten/a
Ex dividend daten/a
Dividend per sharen/a
Payout ratio18%

Recent dividend and buyback updates

Analysis Article Feb 10

Applied Industrial Technologies (NYSE:AIT) Has Announced That It Will Be Increasing Its Dividend To $0.51

Applied Industrial Technologies, Inc. ( NYSE:AIT ) has announced that it will be increasing its dividend from last...

Recent updates

Narrative Update May 29

AIT: Guidance And Buybacks Will Shape Measured Long Term Return Profile

Analysts have maintained their fair value estimate for Applied Industrial Technologies at $330 while adjusting assumptions such as the discount rate and future P/E. This has supported a reaffirmed price target that reflects updated views on the stock's long-term risk and valuation profile.
Analysis Article May 01

Earnings Update: Here's Why Analysts Just Lifted Their Applied Industrial Technologies, Inc. (NYSE:AIT) Price Target To US$330

Investors in Applied Industrial Technologies, Inc. ( NYSE:AIT ) had a good week, as its shares rose 3.9% to close at...
Narrative Update May 01

AIT: Buybacks And Updated Guidance Will Support Measured Long Term Upside

Analysts have adjusted the price target for Applied Industrial Technologies to $330 from $309.17, reflecting updated assumptions for revenue, profit margin, discount rate, and future P/E that together suggest a slightly stronger long term outlook for the business. What's in the News Applied Industrial Technologies issued earnings guidance for the fiscal fourth quarter ending June 30, 2026, with EPS projected between $2.85 and $2.96 and total sales growth in a range of 4.5% to 6.0% (corporate guidance).
Seeking Alpha Apr 08

Applied Industrial: Growth Is Not Enticing Right Now

Summary Applied Industrial continues steady performance, but current growth and margin expansion do not justify a buy at present valuations. Top-line growth is primarily acquisition-driven; organic growth remains weak, especially in Service Center-Based distribution, while Engineered Solutions benefits from automation demand. Management tightened FY26 guidance, projecting EPS of $10.45-$10.75 and sales growth of 5.5%-7%, with EBITDA margins essentially flat. Valuation estimates AIT's fair value at $220 per share, suggesting the stock is currently a bit pricey and requires stronger operational improvements for upside. Read the full article on Seeking Alpha
Narrative Update Mar 13

AIT: Dividend Hike And Active M&A Plans Will Support Future Upside

Analysts kept their price target for Applied Industrial Technologies steady at $309.17, citing only minor tweaks to underlying model inputs such as the discount rate, revenue growth, profit margin, and future P/E assumptions, rather than any material shift in their view of the stock. What's in the News Updated fiscal 2026 EPS guidance to a range of $10.45 to $10.75, with assumed sales growth of 5.5% to 7.0% and organic sales growth of 2.5% to 4.0% following first half results (Corporate guidance).
Narrative Update Feb 27

AIT: Dividend Increase And M&A Pipeline Will Shape A Measured Outlook

Analysts have raised their price target on Applied Industrial Technologies by about $6. This reflects updated assumptions that balance a slightly lower profit margin outlook with modest adjustments to expectations for revenue growth, the discount rate, and the future P/E multiple.
Analysis Article Feb 10

Applied Industrial Technologies (NYSE:AIT) Has Announced That It Will Be Increasing Its Dividend To $0.51

Applied Industrial Technologies, Inc. ( NYSE:AIT ) has announced that it will be increasing its dividend from last...
Analysis Article Jan 12

Here's Why We Think Applied Industrial Technologies (NYSE:AIT) Is Well Worth Watching

For beginners, it can seem like a good idea (and an exciting prospect) to buy a company that tells a good story to...
Analysis Article Dec 18

Does Applied Industrial Technologies (NYSE:AIT) Have A Healthy Balance Sheet?

Legendary fund manager Li Lu (who Charlie Munger backed) once said, 'The biggest investment risk is not the volatility...
Analysis Article Nov 26

What Does Applied Industrial Technologies, Inc.'s (NYSE:AIT) Share Price Indicate?

While Applied Industrial Technologies, Inc. ( NYSE:AIT ) might not have the largest market cap around , it saw...
Analysis Article Sep 22

Applied Industrial Technologies, Inc.'s (NYSE:AIT) Share Price Could Signal Some Risk

With a price-to-earnings (or "P/E") ratio of 25x Applied Industrial Technologies, Inc. ( NYSE:AIT ) may be sending...
Narrative Update Aug 16

Hydradyne And IRIS Acquisitions Will Boost Fluid Power Markets

The consensus analyst price target for Applied Industrial Technologies has increased, primarily reflecting a higher future P/E multiple, raising fair value from $280.71 to $300.83. What's in the News Applied Industrial Technologies provided fiscal 2026 EPS guidance of $10.00 to $10.75, with expected sales growth of 4% to 7% (1% to 4% organic).
Analysis Article Aug 12

Is Now The Time To Look At Buying Applied Industrial Technologies, Inc. (NYSE:AIT)?

Applied Industrial Technologies, Inc. ( NYSE:AIT ) led the NYSE gainers with a relatively large price hike in the past...
Analysis Article Jul 29

A Look At The Intrinsic Value Of Applied Industrial Technologies, Inc. (NYSE:AIT)

Key Insights Applied Industrial Technologies' estimated fair value is US$230 based on 2 Stage Free Cash Flow to Equity...
Analysis Article Jul 02

Investors Will Want Applied Industrial Technologies' (NYSE:AIT) Growth In ROCE To Persist

If we want to find a potential multi-bagger, often there are underlying trends that can provide clues. In a perfect...
Seeking Alpha Mar 09

Applied Industrial Technologies: Surprisingly Resilient Share Performance

Summary Shares of Applied Industrial Technologies have seen gains despite negative organic growth, as expanding valuation multiples prompt caution on my part. The company's acquisition of Hydradyne is compelling, contributing significantly to sales while Applied maintains modest leverage, but organic growth remains underwhelming. Valued at 23 times earnings, amidst negative organic growth, shares look less attractive compared to better risk-reward opportunities elsewhere. Despite a solid track record and modest net debt, the recent strong price action contrasts with the broader industrial sector's performance. Read the full article on Seeking Alpha
Seeking Alpha Jan 06

Applied Industrial Technologies: A Disciplined Growth Story

Summary Applied Industrial Technologies leverages M&A for growth, focusing on high-margin segments like flow control and engineered solutions to drive long-term profitability. AIT benefits from reshoring trends and increasing investment into production automation, with 88% of revenue generated in the U.S., positioning it well for future growth. Strong financial performance in FY2023, with 15.8% YoY revenue growth and a 34.3% increase in EPS, highlights effective strategic acquisitions and robust demand. Risks include supplier relationship management and M&A execution, but AIT's disciplined financial strategy and focus on industry consolidation offer promising growth potential. Read the full article on Seeking Alpha
Seeking Alpha Nov 06

Applied Industrial Technologies Can Continue To Outperform

Summary AIT's organic growth is expected to accelerate due to pent-up demand, reshoring, automation trends, and a strong acquisition pipeline. Margins should improve from operating leverage, productivity initiatives, and focus on high-margin markets, despite recent headwinds from volume deleverage and higher costs. AIT trades at a discount to peers like W.W. Grainger and Fastenal, with potential for upward estimate revisions and continued valuation re-rating. Read the full article on Seeking Alpha

Stability and Growth of Payments

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Stable Dividend: AIT is not paying a notable dividend for the US market, therefore no need to check if payments are stable.

Growing Dividend: AIT is not paying a notable dividend for the US market, therefore no need to check if payments are increasing.


Dividend Yield vs Market

Applied Industrial Technologies Dividend Yield vs Market
How does AIT dividend yield compare to the market?
SegmentDividend Yield
Company (AIT)0.7%
Market Bottom 25% (US)1.4%
Market Top 25% (US)4.2%
Industry Average (Trade Distributors)1.4%
Analyst forecast (AIT) (up to 3 years)0.8%

Notable Dividend: AIT's dividend (0.67%) isn’t notable compared to the bottom 25% of dividend payers in the US market (1.41%).

High Dividend: AIT's dividend (0.67%) is low compared to the top 25% of dividend payers in the US market (4.2%).


Earnings Payout to Shareholders

Earnings Coverage: AIT is not paying a notable dividend for the US market.


Cash Payout to Shareholders

Cash Flow Coverage: AIT is not paying a notable dividend for the US market.


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Company Analysis and Financial Data Status

DataLast Updated (UTC time)
Company Analysis2026/05/31 05:15
End of Day Share Price 2026/05/29 00:00
Earnings2026/03/31
Annual Earnings2025/06/30

Data Sources

The data used in our company analysis is from S&P Global Market Intelligence LLC. The following data is used in our analysis model to generate this report. Data is normalised which can introduce a delay from the source being available.

PackageDataTimeframeExample US Source *
Company Financials10 years
  • Income statement
  • Cash flow statement
  • Balance sheet
Analyst Consensus Estimates+3 years
  • Forecast financials
  • Analyst price targets
Market Prices30 years
  • Stock prices
  • Dividends, Splits and Actions
Ownership10 years
  • Top shareholders
  • Insider trading
Management10 years
  • Leadership team
  • Board of directors
Key Developments10 years
  • Company announcements

* Example for US securities, for non-US equivalent regulatory forms and sources are used.

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Analyst Sources

Applied Industrial Technologies, Inc. is covered by 17 analysts. 7 of those analysts submitted the estimates of revenue or earnings used as inputs to our report. Analysts submissions are updated throughout the day.

AnalystInstitution
David MantheyBaird
Sabrina AbramsBofA Global Research
Andrew ObinBofA Global Research