Applied Industrial Technologies, Inc. (ait)

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AIT — Company Overview

Applied Industrial Technologies, Inc. (AIT) is a large-cap company in the Industrials sector, operating in Industrial Distribution.

Ticker	AIT
Sector	Industrials
Industry	Industrial Distribution
Exchange	NYQ
Market cap	$12.25B
Last price	$333.47
Size category	Large Cap

AIT — Business Description

Applied Industrial Technologies, Inc. (AIT) operates in Industrial Distribution within the broader Industrials market. Applied Industrial Technologies, Inc. distributes industrial motion, fluid power, flow control, automation technologies, and related maintenance supplies in the United States, Canada, Mexico, Australia, New Zealand, Singapore, and Costa Rica. It operates in two segments, Service Center and Engineered Solutions. The Service Center segment distributes industrial bearings, power transmission, fluid power components and systems, specialty flow control, and advanced factory automation solutions, as well as general maintenance products; and motors, belting, drives, couplings, pumps, linear motion, hydraulic and pneumatic components, filtration supplies, hoses, and other related supplies. It also installs, modifies,…

Official website: https://www.applied.com.

AIT — Investment Thesis

The investment thesis for Applied Industrial Technologies, Inc. (AIT) rests on how Industrials dynamics, profitability, and valuation interact at today's price.

Revenue is expanding at roughly 10.4% year-over-year (public data).
Trailing P/E of 29.56× sits in a moderate band relative to high-growth peers.
Forward P/E (25.21×) is below trailing P/E — earnings may be expected to improve.
Dividend yield near 0.6% adds an income component to total return.
Equity market capitalization is approximately $12.25B.

See the free estimates and earnings pages for public targets and growth metrics. Ownership, live news, and deeper models remain in Vest Terminal.

AIT — Financial Health

Financial health for Applied Industrial Technologies, Inc. (AIT) is summarized from publicly reported profitability, leverage, and cash-flow metrics.

Profit margin near 8.3% leaves a narrower cushion versus higher-margin peers. Positive free cash flow of $362.84M supports balance-sheet flexibility.

Trailing P/E	29.56×
Forward P/E	25.21×
Price / Sales	2.47×
Price / Book	6.77×
Gross margin	30.3%
Operating margin	11.8%
Profit margin	8.3%
Return on equity	22.4%
Debt / Equity	25.97
Free cash flow	$362.84M

AIT — Growth Outlook

Growth outlook for Applied Industrial Technologies, Inc. (AIT) depends on demand trends in Industrial Distribution and the company's ability to convert revenue into sustainable earnings.

Revenue growth of 10.4% indicates strong top-line momentum.
Earnings growth of 13.4% year-over-year supports improving profitability.
Price is 11.0% below the 52-week high.

AIT — Competitive Position

Applied Industrial Technologies, Inc. (AIT) is evaluated against peers on scale, margin structure, and capital efficiency within Industrials.

Competes within Industrials, specifically in Industrial Distribution.
Market capitalization of $12.25B places AIT among large-cap peers.
Gross margin of 30.3% should be benchmarked against direct competitors.

AIT — Strengths

Strengths for Applied Industrial Technologies, Inc. (AIT) inferred from public financial metrics:

Revenue growth of 10.4% year-over-year.
Earnings growth of 13.4% year-over-year.
Return on equity near 22.4% — efficient use of shareholder capital.
Positive free cash flow ($362.84M).
Moderate leverage (debt/equity 25.97).
Large Cap scale ($12.25B) may provide distribution and funding advantages.

AIT — Weaknesses

Weaknesses and pressure points for Applied Industrial Technologies, Inc. (AIT) based on available data:

Insufficient public data to assess this factor.

AIT — Opportunities

Sustained revenue growth (10.4%) could support multiple expansion if margins hold.
Positive free cash flow enables reinvestment, debt reduction, or shareholder returns.

AIT — Risks

Standard market, regulatory, competitive, and execution risks apply to all public equities.

AIT — Summary

Applied Industrial Technologies, Inc. (AIT) is a large-cap Industrials company focused on Industrial Distribution, listed on NYQ. Last price $333.47 with market cap $12.25B. Trailing P/E 29.56×. Revenue grew 10.4% year-over-year per public data. Notable strengths include revenue growth of 10.4% year-over-year. Public estimates and earnings snapshots for Applied Industrial Technologies, Inc. are on this site; ownership, live news, and deeper models remain in Vest Terminal.

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Applied Industrial Technologies, Inc. FAQ

What does Applied Industrial Technologies, Inc. (AIT) do?

Applied Industrial Technologies, Inc. distributes industrial motion, fluid power, flow control, automation technologies, and related maintenance supplies in the United States, Canada, Mexico, Australia, New Zealand, Singapore, and Costa Rica. It operates in two segments, Service…

What is AIT's P/E ratio?

Applied Industrial Technologies, Inc. has a trailing P/E of 29.56× based on publicly available market data.

Does AIT pay a dividend?

Indicated dividend yield: 0.6%. Confirm ex-dates and payout history in Vest Terminal.

What sector is AIT in?

Applied Industrial Technologies, Inc. is classified in Industrials (Industrial Distribution) on NYQ.

What is AIT's market capitalization?

Approximate market cap: $12.25B.

What are the main risks for AIT?

Standard market, competitive, and execution risks apply; see the Risks section.

What are the strengths of AIT?

Potential positives include revenue growth of 10.4% year-over-year, earnings growth of 13.4% year-over-year.

Where can I get analyst estimates for AIT?

Public analyst price targets and consensus for Applied Industrial Technologies, Inc. are on the free /stocks/ait/estimates page. Deeper estimate history and models are available in Vest Terminal.