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Applied Industrial Technologies Inc is a distributor of industrial products to the maintenance, repair, and operations market and the original equipment manufacturing industry. Further, the company provides engineering and design services for industrial and fluid power applications. The products include bearings, power transmission components, fluid power components and systems, industrial rubber products, linear motion components, safety products, oilfield supplies, and other industrial and maintenance supplies. The company's reportable segments are; Service Center Based Distribution which derives key revenue, and Engineered Solutions. Geographically, the company derives its key revenue from the United States and the rest from Canada and other countries.

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Applied Industrial Techs's (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AIT#NYSE">AIT</a>) short percent of float has fallen 16.03% since its last report. The company recently reported that it has 534 thousand shares sold short, which is 1.99% of all regular shares that are available for trading. Based on its trading volume, it would take traders 2.6 days to cover their short positions on average.
<h3>Why Short Interest Matters</h3>
Short interest is the number of shares that have been sold short but have not yet been covered or closed out. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/how-to-short-a-stock/">Short selling</a> is when a trader sells shares of a company they do not own, with the hope that the price will fall. Traders make money from short selling if the price of the stock falls and they lose if it rises.
Short interest is important to track because it can act as an indicator of market sentiment towards a particular stock. An increase in short interest can signal that investors have become more bearish, while a decrease in short interest can signal they have become more bullish.
See Also: <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/short-interest">List of the most shorted stocks</a>
<h3>Applied Industrial Techs Short Interest Graph (3 Months)</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1727892922_0.png" alt="short_fig" />
As you can see from the chart above the percentage of shares that are sold short for Applied Industrial Techs has declined since its last report. This does not mean that the stock is going to rise in the near-term but traders should be aware that less shares are being shorted.
<h3>Comparing Applied Industrial Techs's Short Interest Against Its Peers</h3>
Peer comparison is a popular technique amongst analysts and investors for gauging how well a company is performing. A company's peer is another company that has similar characteristics to it, such as industry, size, age, and financial structure. You can find a company's peer group by reading its 10-K, proxy filing, or by doing your own similarity analysis.
According to <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/">Benzinga Pro</a>, Applied Industrial Techs's peer group average for short interest as a percentage of float is 4.64%, which means the company has less short interest than most of its peers.
Did you know that increasing short interest can actually be bullish for a stock? <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/how-to-make-money-on-a-short-squeeze/">This post by Benzinga Money explains how you can profit from it.</a>
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How Is The Market Feeling About Applied Industrial Techs?

Applied Industrial Techs (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AIT#NYSE">AIT</a>) has outperformed the market over the past 5 years by 18.17% on an annualized basis producing an average annual return of 32.41%. Currently, Applied Industrial Techs has a market capitalization of $8.55 billion. 
Buying $100 In AIT: If an investor had bought $100 of AIT stock 5 years ago, it would be worth $389.67 today based on a price of $222.46 for AIT at the time of writing.
<h3>Applied Industrial Techs's Performance Over Last 5 Years</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1727281815_0.png" alt="comp_fig" />
Finally -- what's the point of all this? The key insight to take from this article is to note how much of a difference compounded returns can make in your cash growth over a period of time.
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$100 Invested In Applied Industrial Techs 5 Years Ago Would Be Worth This Much Today

Keybanc analyst Steve Barger maintains Applied Industrial Techs (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AIT#NYSE">AIT</a>) with a Overweight and raises the price target from $215 to $245.

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Keybanc Maintains Overweight on Applied Industrial Techs, Raises Price Target to $245

It has been about a month since the last earnings report for Nordson (NASDAQ: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ndsn#NASDAQ">NDSN</a>). Shares have added about 1.6% in that time frame, underperforming the S&amp;P 500.
Will the recent positive trend continue leading up to its next earnings release, or is Nordson due for a pullback? Before we dive into how investors and analysts have reacted as of late, let&#39;s take a quick look at the most recent earnings report in order to get a better handle on the important catalysts.
<h3>Nordson Beats on Q3 Earnings, Sales Rise Y/Y</h3>
Nordson&#39;s third-quarter fiscal 2024 (ended Jul 31, 2024) adjusted earnings of $2.41 per share surpassed the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $2.33. The bottom line decreased 6% year over year.
<h3>Quarterly Results of Nordson</h3>
Nordson&#39;s revenues were $661.6 million, up 2% from the year-ago fiscal quarter&#39;s number driven by solid momentum in the Industrial Precision Solutions segment. Revenues beat the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $655 million.
Organic sales declined 1% year over year due to softness in the electronics and medical product lines. Acquisitions had a positive impact of 4% while foreign currency translation had a negative impact of 1%.
On a regional basis, revenues from the Asia Pacific region increased 2.4% year over year to $195.2 million. Revenues generated from Europe increased 7.1% to $179.4 million while the metric in the Americas decreased 1.2% to $287 million.
Nordson reports revenues under three segments. The segments are Industrial Precision Solutions, Medical and Fluid Solutions and Advanced Technology Solutions. A brief snapshot of the segmental sales is provided below:
Revenues from Industrial Precision Solutions amounted to $370.6 million, up 9.6% from the year-ago fiscal quarter&#39;s level. The segment contributed 56% to NORDSON&#39;s top line in the quarter.
Organic sales increased 3.6% from the year-ago fiscal quarter&#39;s level. Acquisitions had a positive impact of 7.4% while foreign currency translation had a negative impact of 1.4%.
Revenues from Medical and Fluid Solutions amounted to $166.7 million, down 2.4% from the year-ago fiscal quarter&#39;s level. The segment contributed 25.2% to Nordson&#39;s top line.
Organic sales decreased 2% from the year-ago fiscal quarter&#39;s level. Foreign currency translation had a negative impact of 0.4%.
Advanced Technology Solutions&#39; sales were $124.3 million, down 10.9% from the year-ago fiscal quarter&#39;s figure. The metric represented 18.8% of Nordson&#39;s revenues in the period.
Organic sales decreased 10.2% from the year-ago fiscal quarter&#39;s level. Foreign currency translation had a negative impact of 0.7%.
<h3>Margin Profile</h3>
Nordson&#39;s cost of sales increased 1.5% from the year-ago fiscal quarter&#39;s level to $292.6 million. Gross profit was $369 million, up 2.4% from the year-ago fiscal quarter&#39;s level. The gross margin increased 30 basis points (bps) to 55.8%.
Selling and administrative expenses increased 6.7% year over year to $201.9 million. Adjusted EBITDA was $208.1 million, the margin being 31%. Operating income was $167.1 million, down 2.3% year on year. Operating margin of 25.3% decreased 110 bps from the year-ago period.
Net interest expenses totaled $17.8 million, reflecting a 54.8% increase from the year-ago fiscal quarter&#39;s level.
<h3>Balance Sheet &amp; Cash Flow</h3>
At the time of exiting the third quarter, Nordson&#39;s cash and cash equivalents were $165.3 million compared with $115.7 million recorded at the end of the fourth quarter of fiscal 2023. Long-term debt was $1.4 billion compared with $1.6 billion recorded at the end of fourth-quarter fiscal 2023.
In the first nine months of fiscal 2024, Nordson generated net cash of $459.8 million from operating activities, down 3.8% from the last fiscal year period&#39;s tally. Capital invested in purchasing property, plant and equipment totaled $43.8 million, up 81% from the year-ago fiscal period.
<h3>Dividends/Share Buyback</h3>
In the first nine months of fiscal 2024, Nordson paid out dividends of $116.8 million, up 4.8% from $111.5 million in the same period of the previous fiscal year.
Treasury purchase shares amounted to $34.1 million in the first nine months of the fiscal year, down from $78.2 million in the last fiscal year.
<h3>Outlook</h3>
For fiscal 2024 (ending October 2024), Nordson anticipates adjusted earnings to be in the range of $9.45-$9.65 per share compared with $9.35-$9.75 predicted earlier. Sales are expected to be in the range of $2.665-$2.705 billion compared with $2.630-$2.680 billion anticipated earlier.
<h2>How Have Estimates Been Moving Since Then?</h2>
In the past month, investors have witnessed a downward trend in fresh estimates.
<h2>VGM Scores</h2>
Currently, Nordson has an average Growth Score of C, a grade with the same score on the momentum front. Charting a somewhat similar path, the stock was allocated a grade of D on the value side, putting it in the bottom 40% for this investment strategy.
Overall, the stock has an aggregate VGM Score of D. If you aren&#39;t focused on one strategy, this score is the one you should be interested in.
<h2>Outlook</h2>
Estimates have been broadly trending downward for the stock, and the magnitude of these revisions indicates a downward shift. Notably, Nordson has a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold). We expect an in-line return from the stock in the next few months.
<h2>Performance of an Industry Player</h2>
Nordson belongs to the Zacks Manufacturing - General Industrial industry. Another stock from the same industry, Applied Industrial Technologies (NYSE: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ait#NYSE">AIT</a>), has gained 10.5% over the past month. More than a month has passed since the company reported results for the quarter ended June 2024.
Applied Industrial Technologies reported revenues of $1.16 billion in the last reported quarter, representing a year-over-year change of +0.2%. EPS of $2.64 for the same period compares with $2.35 a year ago.
For the current quarter, Applied Industrial Technologies is expected to post earnings of $2.28 per share, indicating a change of -4.6% from the year-ago quarter. The Zacks Consensus Estimate has changed -0.5% over the last 30 days.
Applied Industrial Technologies has a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold) based on the overall direction and magnitude of estimate revisions. Additionally, the stock has a VGM Score of B.
<a href="https://www.zacks.com/stock/news/2339318/why-is-nordson-ndsn-up-1-6-since-last-earnings-report?cid=CS-BENZ-FT-realtime_blog-2339318">To read this article on Zacks.com click here.</a>

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Applied Industrial Techs (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AIT#NYSE">AIT</a>) has outperformed the market over the past 10 years by 4.74% on an annualized basis producing an average annual return of 15.5%. Currently, Applied Industrial Techs has a market capitalization of $7.75 billion. 
Buying $1000 In AIT: If an investor had bought $1000 of AIT stock 10 years ago, it would be worth $4,273.98 today based on a price of $202.02 for AIT at the time of writing.
<h3>Applied Industrial Techs's Performance Over Last 10 Years</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1726236040_0.png" alt="comp_fig" />
Finally -- what's the point of all this? The key insight to take from this article is to note how much of a difference compounded returns can make in your cash growth over a period of time.
This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and reviewed by an editor.

If You Invested $1000 In This Stock 10 Years Ago, You Would Have $4,300 Today

Applied Industrial Techs's (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AIT#NYSE">AIT</a>) short percent of float has fallen 13.5% since its last report. The company recently reported that it has 618 thousand shares sold short, which is 2.37% of all regular shares that are available for trading. Based on its trading volume, it would take traders 2.26 days to cover their short positions on average.
<h3>Why Short Interest Matters</h3>
Short interest is the number of shares that have been sold short but have not yet been covered or closed out. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/how-to-short-a-stock/">Short selling</a> is when a trader sells shares of a company they do not own, with the hope that the price will fall. Traders make money from short selling if the price of the stock falls and they lose if it rises.
Short interest is important to track because it can act as an indicator of market sentiment towards a particular stock. An increase in short interest can signal that investors have become more bearish, while a decrease in short interest can signal they have become more bullish.
See Also: <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/short-interest">List of the most shorted stocks</a>
<h3>Applied Industrial Techs Short Interest Graph (3 Months)</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1726160421_0.png" alt="short_fig" />
As you can see from the chart above the percentage of shares that are sold short for Applied Industrial Techs has declined since its last report. This does not mean that the stock is going to rise in the near-term but traders should be aware that less shares are being shorted.
<h3>Comparing Applied Industrial Techs's Short Interest Against Its Peers</h3>
Peer comparison is a popular technique amongst analysts and investors for gauging how well a company is performing. A company's peer is another company that has similar characteristics to it, such as industry, size, age, and financial structure. You can find a company's peer group by reading its 10-K, proxy filing, or by doing your own similarity analysis.
According to <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/">Benzinga Pro</a>, Applied Industrial Techs's peer group average for short interest as a percentage of float is 4.49%, which means the company has less short interest than most of its peers.
Did you know that increasing short interest can actually be bullish for a stock? <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/how-to-make-money-on-a-short-squeeze/">This post by Benzinga Money explains how you can profit from it.</a>
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Applied Industrial Techs (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AIT#NYSE">AIT</a>) underwent analysis by 4 analysts in the last quarter, revealing a spectrum of viewpoints from bullish to bearish.
The table below provides a snapshot of their recent ratings, showcasing how sentiments have evolved over the past 30 days and comparing them to the preceding months.
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<th style="text-align: right;">Somewhat Bearish</th>
<th style="text-align: right;">Bearish</th>
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<td>Total Ratings</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">1</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">3</td>
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<td>1M Ago</td>
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The 12-month price targets assessed by analysts reveal further insights, featuring an average target of $220.0, a high estimate of $230.00, and a low estimate of $210.00. Surpassing the previous average price target of $210.00, the current average has increased by 4.76%.
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1725476456_0.png" alt="price target chart" />
<h2>Analyzing Analyst Ratings: A Detailed Breakdown</h2>
An in-depth analysis of recent analyst actions unveils how financial experts perceive Applied Industrial Techs. The following summary outlines key analysts, their recent evaluations, and adjustments to ratings and price targets.
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<th>Prior Price Target</th>
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<td>Sam Darkatsh</td>
<td>Raymond James</td>
<td>Announces</td>
<td>Outperform</td>
<td>$225.00</td>
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<td>David Manthey</td>
<td>Baird</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Outperform</td>
<td>$210.00</td>
<td>$205.00</td>
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<td>Ken Newman</td>
<td>Keybanc</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Overweight</td>
<td>$215.00</td>
<td>$210.00</td>
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<td>Chris Dankert</td>
<td>Loop Capital</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$230.00</td>
<td>$215.00</td>
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</tbody>
</table>
<h3>Key Insights:</h3>
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<li>Action Taken: Analysts adapt their recommendations to changing market conditions and company performance. Whether they 'Maintain', 'Raise' or 'Lower' their stance, it reflects their response to recent developments related to Applied Industrial Techs. This information provides a snapshot of how analysts perceive the current state of the company.</li>
<li>Rating: Analyzing trends, analysts offer qualitative evaluations, ranging from 'Outperform' to 'Underperform'. These ratings convey expectations for the relative performance of Applied Industrial Techs compared to the broader market.</li>
<li>Price Targets: Gaining insights, analysts provide estimates for the future value of Applied Industrial Techs's stock. This comparison reveals trends in analysts' expectations over time.</li>
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Considering these analyst evaluations in conjunction with other financial indicators can offer a comprehensive understanding of Applied Industrial Techs's market position. Stay informed and make well-informed decisions with our Ratings Table.
<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/AIT/analyst-ratings?utm_source=Benzinga Insights">Stay up to date on Applied Industrial Techs analyst ratings.</a>
<h2>Unveiling the Story Behind Applied Industrial Techs</h2>
Applied Industrial Technologies Inc is a distributor of industrial products to the maintenance, repair, and operations market and the original equipment manufacturing industry. Further, the company provides engineering and design services for industrial and fluid power applications. The products include bearings, power transmission components, fluid power components and systems, industrial rubber products, linear motion components, safety products, oilfield supplies, and other industrial and maintenance supplies. The company's reportable segments are; Service Center Based Distribution which derives key revenue, and Engineered Solutions. Geographically, the company derives its key revenue from the United States and the rest from Canada and other countries.
<h3>A Deep Dive into Applied Industrial Techs's Financials</h3>
Market Capitalization Analysis: The company exhibits a lower market capitalization profile, positioning itself below industry averages. This suggests a smaller scale relative to peers.
Revenue Growth: Applied Industrial Techs's remarkable performance in 3 months is evident. As of 30 June, 2024, the company achieved an impressive revenue growth rate of 0.22%. This signifies a substantial increase in the company's top-line earnings. As compared to competitors, the company encountered difficulties, with a growth rate lower than the average among peers in the Industrials sector.
Net Margin: Applied Industrial Techs's net margin is impressive, surpassing industry averages. With a net margin of 8.92%, the company demonstrates strong profitability and effective cost management.
Return on Equity (ROE): Applied Industrial Techs's ROE excels beyond industry benchmarks, reaching 6.16%. This signifies robust financial management and efficient use of shareholder equity capital.
Return on Assets (ROA): The company's ROA is a standout performer, exceeding industry averages. With an impressive ROA of 3.56%, the company showcases effective utilization of assets.
Debt Management: Applied Industrial Techs's debt-to-equity ratio is below the industry average at 0.35, reflecting a lower dependency on debt financing and a more conservative financial approach.
<h2>Analyst Ratings: What Are They?</h2>
Within the domain of banking and financial systems, analysts specialize in reporting for specific stocks or defined sectors. Their work involves attending company conference calls and meetings, researching company financial statements, and communicating with insiders to publish "analyst ratings" for stocks. Analysts typically assess and rate each stock once per quarter.
Some analysts also offer predictions for helpful metrics such as earnings, revenue, and growth estimates to provide further guidance as to what to do with certain tickers. It is important to keep in mind that while stock and sector analysts are specialists, they are also human and can only forecast their beliefs to traders.
This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and reviewed by an editor.

Analyst Ratings For Applied Industrial Techs

Raymond James analyst Sam Darkatsh initiates coverage on Applied Industrial Techs (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AIT#NYSE">AIT</a>) with a Outperform rating and announces Price Target of $225.

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Raymond James Initiates Coverage On Applied Industrial Techs with Outperform Rating, Announces Price Target of $225

Baird analyst David Manthey maintains Applied Industrial Techs (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AIT#NYSE">AIT</a>) with a Outperform and raises the price target from $205 to $210.

Baird Maintains Outperform on Applied Industrial Techs, Raises Price Target to $210

Revealing a significant insider sell on August 21, Neil A Schrimsher, President and CEO at Applied Industrial Techs (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AIT#NYSE">AIT</a>), as per the latest SEC filing.
What Happened: After conducting a thorough analysis, Schrimsher sold 3,703 shares of Applied Industrial Techs. This information was disclosed in a Form 4 filing with the <a href="https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/0000109563/000010956324000080//Archives/edgar/data/109563/000010956324000080/0000109563-24-000080-index.htm">U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission</a> on Wednesday. The total transaction value is $748,894.
Tracking the Thursday's morning session, Applied Industrial Techs shares are trading at $204.51, showing a down of 0.0%.
<h3>Discovering Applied Industrial Techs: A Closer Look</h3>
Applied Industrial Technologies Inc is a distributor of industrial products to the maintenance, repair, and operations market and the original equipment manufacturing industry. Further, the company provides engineering and design services for industrial and fluid power applications. The products include bearings, power transmission components, fluid power components and systems, industrial rubber products, linear motion components, safety products, oilfield supplies, and other industrial and maintenance supplies. The company's reportable segments are; Service Center Based Distribution which derives key revenue, and Engineered Solutions. Geographically, the company derives its key revenue from the United States and the rest from Canada and other countries.
<h3>Key Indicators: Applied Industrial Techs's Financial Health</h3>
Revenue Growth: Over the 3 months period, Applied Industrial Techs showcased positive performance, achieving a revenue growth rate of 0.22% as of 30 June, 2024. This reflects a substantial increase in the company's top-line earnings. As compared to competitors, the company encountered difficulties, with a growth rate lower than the average among peers in the Industrials sector.
Key Insights into Profitability Metrics:
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Gross Margin: The company faces challenges with a low gross margin of 30.69%, suggesting potential difficulties in cost control and profitability compared to its peers.
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Earnings per Share (EPS): Applied Industrial Techs's EPS is a standout, portraying a positive bottom-line trend that exceeds the industry average with a current EPS of 2.68.
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Debt Management: Applied Industrial Techs's debt-to-equity ratio is below industry norms, indicating a sound financial structure with a ratio of 0.35.
Valuation Analysis:
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Price to Earnings (P/E) Ratio: The current P/E ratio of 20.8 is below industry norms, indicating potential undervaluation and presenting an investment opportunity.
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Price to Sales (P/S) Ratio: With a lower-than-average P/S ratio of 1.79, the stock presents an attractive valuation, potentially signaling a buying opportunity for investors interested in sales performance.
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EV/EBITDA Analysis (Enterprise Value to its Earnings Before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation &amp; Amortization): The company's EV/EBITDA ratio 13.98 is above the industry average, suggesting that the market values the company more highly for each unit of EBITDA. This could be attributed to factors such as strong growth prospects or superior operational efficiency.
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Market Capitalization Perspectives: The company's market capitalization falls below industry averages, signaling a relatively smaller size compared to peers. This positioning may be influenced by factors such as perceived growth potential or operational scale.
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<h3>Delving Into the Significance of Insider Transactions</h3>
Considering insider transactions is valuable, but it's crucial to evaluate them in conjunction with other investment factors.
When discussing legal matters, the term "insider" refers to any officer, director, or beneficial owner holding more than ten percent of a company's equity securities, as stipulated in Section 12 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. This includes executives in the c-suite and significant hedge funds. Such insiders are required to report their transactions through a Form 4 filing, which must be completed within two business days of the transaction.
A new purchase by a company insider is a indication that they anticipate the stock will rise.
On the other hand, insider sells may not necessarily indicate a bearish view and can be motivated by various factors.
<h3>A Deep Dive into Insider Transaction Codes</h3>
Surveying the realm of stock transactions, <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/investing-tools">investors</a> often give prominence to those unfolding in the open market, systematically detailed in Table I of the Form 4 filing. A P in Box 3 indicates a purchase, while S signifies a sale. Transaction code C denotes the conversion of an option, and transaction code A denotes a grant, award, or other acquisition of securities from the company.
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Applied Industrial Techs President and CEO Sold $748K In Company Stock

Dover Corporation (NYSE: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/dov#NYSE">DOV</a>) announced the acquisition of Criteria Labs, Inc., which would be integrated into DOV&#39;s Microwave Products Group (&quot;MPG&quot;) within the Engineered Products segment. This move will enable MPG to develop more compact and lightweight designs while maintaining performance and durability.
Criteria Labs is a pioneer in radio frequency devices and microelectronic engineering solutions for high-reliability applications. The company is primarily based in Austin, TX, where it operates a massive clean room dedicated to space test engineering, assembly and packaging. Criteria Labs&#39; facility in Penrose, CO, specializes in electronic component tape and reel packaging.
The acquisition of Criteria Labs will improve MPG&#39;s ability to achieve stringent Size, Weight and Power (SWaP) specifications. SWap specifications are critical for electronic warfare and communications systems.
The Engineered Products segment accounts for around 23% of Dover&#39;s revenues. In the second quarter of 2024, the Engineered Products segment&#39;s revenues rose 8.7% year over year to $515 million. The reported figure surpassed our expectation of $491 million. The segment&#39;s adjusted EBITDA grew 33.9% year over year to $107.6 million. The figure missed our estimate of $111 million.
DOV reported second-quarter 2024 adjusted earnings per share from continuing operations of $2.36, beating the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $2.21. The bottom line increased 15% year over year. 
Total revenues in the second quarter increased 3.7% year over year to $2.18 billion. The top line surpassed the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $2.15 billion. Organic growth was 4.8% in the quarter.
<h3>Price Performance</h3>
DOV shares have gained 31.6% in the past year compared with the industry&#39;s growth of 24.3%.
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<h3>Zacks Rank &amp; Stocks to Consider</h3>
Dover currently has a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold).&nbsp;
Some better-ranked stocks from the Industrial Products sector are Crane Company (NYSE: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/cr#NYSE">CR</a>), Applied Industrial Technologies (NYSE: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ait#NYSE">AIT</a>) and Cintas Corporation (NASDAQ: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ctas#NASDAQ">CTAS</a>). These three companies carry a Zacks Rank #2 (Buy) at present.
The Zacks Consensus Estimate for Crane&#39;s 2024 earnings is pegged at $5.07 per share. The consensus estimate for 2024 earnings has moved north by 6% in the past 60 days. The company has a trailing four-quarter average earnings surprise of 11.2%. CR shares have gained 75.2% in a year.
Applied Industrial has an average trailing four-quarter earnings surprise of 7.4%. The Zacks Consensus Estimate for AIT&#39;s 2024 earnings is pinned at $10.15 per share, which indicates year-over-year growth of 4.1%. Estimates have been constant in the past 60 days. The company&#39;s shares have gained 36% in a year.
The Zacks Consensus Estimate for Cintas&#39; 2024 earnings is pegged at $16.64 per share. The consensus estimate for 2024 earnings has moved north by 1% in the past 60 days. The company has a trailing four-quarter average earnings surprise of 4%. CTAS shares have gained 60.4% in a year.
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Dover Boosts Portfolio With Criteria Labs Acquisition

Applied Industrial Techs (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AIT#NYSE">AIT</a>) has outperformed the market over the past 20 years by 6.08% on an annualized basis producing an average annual return of 14.48%. Currently, Applied Industrial Techs has a market capitalization of $7.91 billion. 
Buying $100 In AIT: If an investor had bought $100 of AIT stock 20 years ago, it would be worth $1,496.21 today based on a price of $204.99 for AIT at the time of writing.
<h3>Applied Industrial Techs's Performance Over Last 20 Years</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1724086811_0.png" alt="comp_fig" />
Finally -- what's the point of all this? The key insight to take from this article is to note how much of a difference compounded returns can make in your cash growth over a period of time.
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Here's How Much You Would Have Made Owning Applied Industrial Techs Stock In The Last 20 Years

Applied Industrial Technologies (NYSE: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ait#NYSE">AIT</a>) came out with quarterly earnings of $2.64 per share, beating the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $2.52 per share. This compares to earnings of $2.35 per share a year ago. These figures are adjusted for non-recurring items.
This quarterly report represents an earnings surprise of 4.76%. A quarter ago, it was expected that this industrial products company would post earnings of $2.40 per share when it actually produced earnings of $2.48, delivering a surprise of 3.33%.
Over the last four quarters, the company has surpassed consensus EPS estimates four times.
Applied Industrial Technologies, which belongs to the Zacks Manufacturing - General Industrial industry, posted revenues of $1.16 billion for the quarter ended June 2024, missing the Zacks Consensus Estimate by 2.20%. This compares to year-ago revenues of $1.16 billion. The company has topped consensus revenue estimates two times over the last four quarters.
The sustainability of the stock&#39;s immediate price movement based on the recently-released numbers and future earnings expectations will mostly depend on management&#39;s commentary on the earnings call.
Applied Industrial Technologies shares have added about 15.2% since the beginning of the year versus the S&amp;P 500&#39;s gain of 14.4%.
<h2>What&#39;s Next for Applied Industrial Technologies?</h2>
While Applied Industrial Technologies has outperformed the market so far this year, the question that comes to investors&#39; minds is: what&#39;s next for the stock?
There are no easy answers to this key question, but one reliable measure that can help investors address this is the company&#39;s earnings outlook. Not only does this include current consensus earnings expectations for the coming quarter(s), but also how these expectations have changed lately.
Empirical research shows a strong correlation between near-term stock movements and trends in earnings estimate revisions. Investors can track such revisions by themselves or rely on a tried-and-tested rating tool like the Zacks Rank, which has an impressive track record of harnessing the power of earnings estimate revisions.
Ahead of this earnings release, the estimate revisions trend for Applied Industrial Technologies: favorable. While the magnitude and direction of estimate revisions could change following the company&#39;s just-released earnings report, the current status translates into a Zacks Rank #2 (Buy) for the stock. So, the shares are expected to outperform the market in the near future.
It will be interesting to see how estimates for the coming quarters and current fiscal year change in the days ahead. The current consensus EPS estimate is $2.35 on $1.12 billion in revenues for the coming quarter and $10.15 on $4.64 billion in revenues for the current fiscal year.
Investors should be mindful of the fact that the outlook for the industry can have a material impact on the performance of the stock as well. In terms of the Zacks Industry Rank, Manufacturing - General Industrial is currently in the bottom 32% of the 250 plus Zacks industries. Our research shows that the top 50% of the Zacks-ranked industries outperform the bottom 50% by a factor of more than 2 to 1.
Nordson (NASDAQ: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ndsn#NASDAQ">NDSN</a>), another stock in the same industry, has yet to report results for the quarter ended July 2024. The results are expected to be released on August 21.
This maker of adhesives and industrial coatings is expected to post quarterly earnings of $2.33 per share in its upcoming report, which represents a year-over-year change of -0.9%. The consensus EPS estimate for the quarter has remained unchanged over the last 30 days.
Nordson&#39;s revenues are expected to be $655.23 million, up 1% from the year-ago quarter.
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Applied Industrial Technologies Q4 Earnings Surpass Estimates

Keybanc analyst Ken Newman maintains Applied Industrial Techs (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AIT#NYSE">AIT</a>) with a Overweight and raises the price target from $210 to $215.

Keybanc Maintains Overweight on Applied Industrial Techs, Raises Price Target to $215

Loop Capital analyst Chris Dankert maintains Applied Industrial Techs (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AIT#NYSE">AIT</a>) with a Buy and raises the price target from $215 to $230.

Loop Capital Maintains Buy on Applied Industrial Techs, Raises Price Target to $230

Fiscal 2025&nbsp;Guidance&nbsp;and&nbsp;Outlook
Today the Company is introducing fiscal 2025 EPS&nbsp;guidance&nbsp;in the range of&nbsp;$9.20&nbsp;to&nbsp;$9.95&nbsp;based on assumptions for total sales of down&nbsp;2.5%&nbsp;to up&nbsp;2.5%&nbsp;including down&nbsp;4.0%&nbsp;to up&nbsp;1.0%&nbsp;on an organic daily basis, as well as EBITDA margins of&nbsp;12.1%&nbsp;to&nbsp;12.3%.&nbsp;Guidance&nbsp;incorporates current economic uncertainty and assumes end-market demand slows further through the first half of the year, followed by stabilization in the second half of the year.&nbsp;Guidance&nbsp;also incorporates potential margin pressures early in the year reflecting some expense deleveraging on sales declines, ongoing inflationary headwinds, and growth positioning.&nbsp;Guidance&nbsp;does not assume contribution from future acquisitions or share buybacks.

Guidance

Applied Industrial Technologies For 2025 Outlook Expects EPS Of $9.20-$9.95 Vs. $10.14 Consensus; Sees Total Sales Of Down 2.5% To Up 2.5%, And EBITDA Margins Of 12.1%-12.3%

Applied Industrial (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AIT#NYSE">AIT</a>) reported quarterly earnings of $2.64 per share which beat the analyst consensus estimate of $2.52 by 4.76 percent. This is a 12.34 percent increase over earnings of $2.35 per share from the same period last year. The company reported quarterly sales of $1.160 billion which missed the analyst consensus estimate of $1.185 billion by 2.15 percent. This is a 0.17 percent increase over sales of $1.158 billion the same period last year.

Earnings Misses

Applied Industrial Q4 2024 GAAP EPS $2.64 Beats $2.52 Estimate, Sales $1.160B Miss $1.185B Estimate

Applied Industrial Technologies, Inc. (NYSE: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ait#NYSE">AIT</a>) is scheduled to release fourth-quarter fiscal 2024 (ended June 2024) results on Aug 15, before market open.
The Zacks Consensus Estimate for fiscal fourth-quarter earnings has been unchanged in the past 60 days. The company has an impressive earnings surprise history, having beat the consensus estimate in each of the preceding four quarters, the average surprise being 8.2%.
The consensus estimate for revenues is pegged at $1.19 billion, indicating an increase of 2.5% from the year-ago quarter&#39;s reported figure. The consensus estimate for adjusted earnings is pinned at $2.52 per share, suggesting an increase of 7.2% from the year-ago quarter&#39;s reported figure.
Let&#39;s see how things have shaped up for AIT this earnings season.
<h3>Factors to Note</h3>
A strong market position, sales initiatives and growth across national customer accounts are likely to have supported the Service Center Based Distribution segment. The increase in demand for technical MRO support and fluid power MRO services across the U.S. manufacturing sector, driven by growing digitization and higher investment in maintenance operations, is likely to have aided the segment&#39;s revenues. We expect the segment&#39;s revenues to be $812.4 million, implying an increase of 3.9% from the year-ago number.
Focus on improving the product line, value-added services and initiatives to drive operational excellence are expected to have driven AIT&#39;s top line. Also, the company&#39;s investments to expand automation, industrial Internet of Things and digital offerings like smart vision and mobile robots are likely to have been advantageous.
The September 2023 acquisition of Bearing Distributors and Cangro, which enhanced AIT&#39;s footprint and strategic growth initiatives across the U.S. Southeast and upper Northeast region, is expected to have bolstered its top-line performance. We expect the company&#39;s total revenues to be $1.2 billion, indicating an increase of 2.9% from the year-ago reported figure. Adjusted earnings are expected to be $2.54 per share, indicating a 7.9% increase from the year-ago quarter&#39;s reported number.
However, AIT is expected to have put up a weak show across the Engineered Solutions segment due to a decrease in demand across the OEM channel as a result of the reduced shipment of off-highway mobile and fluid power components.
Rising selling, distribution and administrative expenses, due to higher deferred compensation costs, are likely to have dented Applied Industrial&#39;s bottom line. Also, rising costs of sales, due to an increase in raw material and labor costs, are expected to hurt the company&#39;s results.
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<h3>Applied Industrial Technologies, Inc. Price and EPS Surprise</h3>
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<h3>Earnings Whispers</h3>
Our proven model does not conclusively predict an earnings beat for AIT this time around. The combination of a positive Earnings ESP and a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy), 2 (Buy) or 3 (Hold) increases the odds of an earnings beat, which is not the case here, as elaborated below.
Earnings ESP: Applied Industrial has an Earnings ESP of 0.00% as both the Most Accurate Estimate and the Zacks Consensus Estimate are pegged at $2.52.
Zacks Rank: Applied Industrial presently carries a Zacks Rank of 2.
<h3>Performances of Other Industrial Companies</h3>
Pentair plc (NYSE: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/pnr#NYSE">PNR</a>) reported second-quarter adjusted earnings per share of $1.22, which beat the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $1.15. The reported figure also improved 18% from the year-ago quarter.&nbsp;
Net sales rose 1.6% year over year to $1.1 billion. PNR&#39;s top line outpaced the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $1.09 billion.
Crown Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/cck#NYSE">CCK</a>) reported second-quarter adjusted earnings per share of $1.81, which beat the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $1.59. The bottom line improved 8% year over year.
Net sales totaled $3.04 billion, down 2.2% from the year-ago quarter. The top line missed the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $3.06 billion.
A. O. Smith Corporation&#39;s (NYSE: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/aos#NYSE">AOS</a>) second-quarter adjusted earnings of $1.06 per share missed the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $1.07. However, the bottom line increased 5% on a year-over-year basis.
Net sales of $1.02 billion surpassed the consensus estimate of $992 million. The top line increased 7% year over year, driven by the strong demand for residential and commercial water heaters in North America.
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What's in Store for Applied Industrial in Q4 Earnings?

Applied Industrial Techs (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AIT#NYSE">AIT</a>) has outperformed the market over the past 5 years by 17.01% on an annualized basis producing an average annual return of 29.48%. Currently, Applied Industrial Techs has a market capitalization of $7.57 billion. 
Buying $100 In AIT: If an investor had bought $100 of AIT stock 5 years ago, it would be worth $359.40 today based on a price of $196.06 for AIT at the time of writing.
<h3>Applied Industrial Techs's Performance Over Last 5 Years</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1723050057_0.png" alt="comp_fig" />
Finally -- what's the point of all this? The key insight to take from this article is to note how much of a difference compounded returns can make in your cash growth over a period of time.
This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and reviewed by an editor.

$100 Invested In This Stock 5 Years Ago Would Be Worth $400 Today

Applied Industrial Techs's (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AIT#NYSE">AIT</a>) short percent of float has fallen 3.59% since its last report. The company recently reported that it has 775 thousand shares sold short, which is 2.95% of all regular shares that are available for trading. Based on its trading volume, it would take traders 2.92 days to cover their short positions on average.
<h3>Why Short Interest Matters</h3>
Short interest is the number of shares that have been sold short but have not yet been covered or closed out. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/how-to-short-a-stock/">Short selling</a> is when a trader sells shares of a company they do not own, with the hope that the price will fall. Traders make money from short selling if the price of the stock falls and they lose if it rises.
Short interest is important to track because it can act as an indicator of market sentiment towards a particular stock. An increase in short interest can signal that investors have become more bearish, while a decrease in short interest can signal they have become more bullish.
See Also: <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/short-interest">List of the most shorted stocks</a>
<h3>Applied Industrial Techs Short Interest Graph (3 Months)</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1722005116_0.png" alt="short_fig" />
As you can see from the chart above the percentage of shares that are sold short for Applied Industrial Techs has declined since its last report. This does not mean that the stock is going to rise in the near-term but traders should be aware that less shares are being shorted.
<h3>Comparing Applied Industrial Techs's Short Interest Against Its Peers</h3>
Peer comparison is a popular technique amongst analysts and investors for gauging how well a company is performing. A company's peer is another company that has similar characteristics to it, such as industry, size, age, and financial structure. You can find a company's peer group by reading its 10-K, proxy filing, or by doing your own similarity analysis.
According to <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/">Benzinga Pro</a>, Applied Industrial Techs's peer group average for short interest as a percentage of float is 4.21%, which means the company has less short interest than most of its peers.
Did you know that increasing short interest can actually be bullish for a stock? <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/how-to-make-money-on-a-short-squeeze/">This post by Benzinga Money explains how you can profit from it.</a>
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