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Is Applied Industrial Technologies (AIT) a buy or sell?
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Consensus target for Applied Industrial Technologies Inc is $302.50, which is $32.37 (11.98%) above the current price today's price.
Low target: $300.00 | High target: $305.00
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Company snapshot
A quick overview of the business and its public profile.
Applied Industrial Technologies Inc distributes industrial motion power control and automation technology solutions in North America Australia New Zealand and Singapore It operates through two segments Service Center Based Distribution and Fluid Power Flow Control The company distributes bearings power transmission products engineered fluid power components and systems specialty flow control solutions advanced automation products industrial rubber products linear motion components automation solutions tools safety products oilfield supplies and other industrial and maintenance supplies and motors belting drives couplings pumps hydraulic and pneumatic components filtration supplies valves fittings process instrumentation actuators and hoses filtration supplies as well as other related supplies for general operational needs of customers machinery and equipment It also operates fabricated rubber shops and service field crews that install modify and repair conveyor belts and rubber linings as well as offer hose assemblies In addition the company provides equipment repair and technical support services It distributes industrial products through a network of service centers The company serves various industries including agriculture and food processing cement chemicals and petrochemicals fabricated metals forest products industrial machinery and equipment life sciences mining oil and gas primary metals technology transportation and utilities as well as government entities The company was formerly known as Bearings Inc and changed its to name to Applied Industrial Technologies Inc in 1997 The company was founded in 1923 and is headquartered in Cleveland Ohio
Website: https://www.applied.com
Rates and inflation backdrop
US inflation for January 2026 was 0.17%. Over the last 12 months, inflation is 2.83%. The 10-year yield is 4.15 and is up 0.120 over the last 30 days.
Inflation sensitivity
Debt ratio: 0.18. Cash flow to debt ratio: 0.85. Net profit margin: 8.49%. Inflation risk score: low (0.25/1).
Dividend history check
Yes, Applied Industrial Technologies pays dividends. Last payment was 2025-11-28 for holders on 2025-11-14. Over 166 payments between 1985 and 2025, total $46.44 with an average of $0.280 per share. Last dividend was $0.460.
Trading liquidity
Yes, the average daily trading liquidity for Applied Industrial Technologies is $82.9M. You should therefore be able to get in and out of your positions relatively fast.
10-year return check
On Applied Industrial Technologies, 2016-03-11 had a stock price of $40.11. If you invested back then, your return now would be a profit of $230.02 per share or 573.47%.
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Analyst consensus
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