Applied Industrial Techs 주식 (NYSE: AIT)

Applied Industrial Techs (NYSE:AIT) 주식

Applied Industrial Techs

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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 Technologies, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AIT#NYSE">AIT</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 20 years by 5.74% on an annualized basis producing an average annual return of 14.14%. Currently, Applied Industrial Techs has a market capitalization of $10.18 billion. 
Buying $100 In AIT: If an investor had bought $100 of AIT stock 20 years ago, it would be worth $1,439.43 today based on a price of $265.34 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/2025/1739909709_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 20 Years Ago Would Be Worth This Much Today

In the current session, the stock is trading at $265.34, after a 1.01% increase. Over the past month, Applied Industrial Techs Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AIT#NYSE">AIT</a>) stock increased by 0.76%, and in the past year, by 42.24%. With performance like this, long-term shareholders are optimistic but others are more likely to look into the price-to-earnings ratio to see if the stock might be overvalued.

<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1739812509_0.png" alt="Past Year Chart" />

<h3>How Does Applied Industrial Techs P/E Compare to Other Companies?</h3>
The P/E ratio is used by long-term shareholders to assess the company's market performance against aggregate market data, historical earnings, and the industry at large. A lower P/E could indicate that shareholders do not expect the stock to perform better in the future or it could mean that the company is undervalued. 
Compared to the aggregate P/E ratio of the 89.53 in the Trading Companies &amp; Distributors industry, Applied Industrial Techs Inc. has a lower P/E ratio of 26.63. Shareholders might be inclined to think that the stock might perform worse than it's industry peers. It's also possible that the stock is undervalued. 

<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1739812509_1.png" alt="Guage" />

In summary, while the price-to-earnings ratio is a valuable tool for investors to evaluate a company's market performance, it should be used with caution. A low P/E ratio can be an indication of undervaluation, but it can also suggest weak growth prospects or financial instability. Moreover, the P/E ratio is just one of many metrics that investors should consider when making investment decisions, and it should be evaluated alongside other financial ratios, industry trends, and qualitative factors. By taking a comprehensive approach to analyzing a company's financial health, investors can make well-informed decisions that are more likely to lead to successful outcomes.

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Price Over Earnings Overview: 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 18.56% on an annualized basis producing an average annual return of 31.14%. Currently, Applied Industrial Techs has a market capitalization of $10.27 billion. 
Buying $100 In AIT: If an investor had bought $100 of AIT stock 5 years ago, it would be worth $392.95 today based on a price of $267.72 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/2025/1738876511_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 Applied Industrial Techs 5 Years Ago Would Be Worth This Much Today

Applied Industrial Techs's (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AIT#NYSE">AIT</a>) short percent of float has risen 32.07% since its last report. The company recently reported that it has 838 thousand shares sold short, which is 3.13% of all regular shares that are available for trading. Based on its trading volume, it would take traders 2.13 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/2025/1738692917_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 grown since its last report. This does not mean that the stock is going to fall in the near-term but traders should be aware that more 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 5.13%, 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>
This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and was reviewed by an editor.

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Looking Into Applied Industrial Techs's Recent Short Interest

5 analysts have expressed a variety of opinions on Applied Industrial Techs (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AIT#NYSE">AIT</a>) over the past quarter, offering a diverse set of opinions 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.
<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th></th>
<th align="right">Bullish</th>
<th align="right">Somewhat Bullish</th>
<th align="right">Indifferent</th>
<th align="right">Somewhat Bearish</th>
<th align="right">Bearish</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>Total Ratings</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">4</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Last 30D</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">2</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>1M Ago</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>2M Ago</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>3M Ago</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
The 12-month price targets assessed by analysts reveal further insights, featuring an average target of $297.0, a high estimate of $325.00, and a low estimate of $265.00. This current average has increased by 12.5% from the previous average price target of $264.00. 
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1738263685_0.png" alt="price target chart" />
<h2>Exploring Analyst Ratings: An In-Depth Overview</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.
<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Analyst</th>
<th>Analyst Firm</th>
<th>Action Taken</th>
<th>Rating</th>
<th>Current Price Target</th>
<th>Prior Price Target</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>David Manthey</td>
<td>Baird</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Outperform</td>
<td>$275.00</td>
<td>$250.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Sam Darkatsh</td>
<td>Raymond James</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Outperform</td>
<td>$265.00</td>
<td>$250.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Ken Newman</td>
<td>Keybanc</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Overweight</td>
<td>$325.00</td>
<td>$275.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Sabrina Abrams</td>
<td>B of A Securities</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$315.00</td>
<td>$285.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Christopher Glynn</td>
<td>Oppenheimer</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Outperform</td>
<td>$305.00</td>
<td>$260.00</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
<h3>Key Insights:</h3>
<ul>
<li>Action Taken: In response to dynamic market conditions and company performance, analysts update their recommendations. Whether they 'Maintain', 'Raise', or 'Lower' their stance, it signifies their reaction to recent developments related to Applied Industrial Techs. This insight gives a snapshot of analysts' perspectives on 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>
</ul>
Analyzing these analyst evaluations alongside relevant financial metrics can provide a comprehensive view of Applied Industrial Techs's market position. Stay informed and make data-driven decisions with the assistance of 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>Discovering Applied Industrial Techs: A Closer Look</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>Unraveling the Financial Story of Applied Industrial Techs</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: Over the 3 months period, Applied Industrial Techs showcased positive performance, achieving a revenue growth rate of 0.34% as of 30 September, 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.
Net Margin: Applied Industrial Techs's net margin is below industry averages, indicating potential challenges in maintaining strong profitability. With a net margin of 8.38%, the company may face hurdles in effective cost management.
Return on Equity (ROE): The company's ROE is below industry benchmarks, signaling potential difficulties in efficiently using equity capital. With an ROE of 5.35%, the company may need to address challenges in generating satisfactory returns for shareholders.
Return on Assets (ROA): Applied Industrial Techs's ROA excels beyond industry benchmarks, reaching 3.09%. This signifies efficient management of assets and strong financial health.
Debt Management: Applied Industrial Techs's debt-to-equity ratio is below industry norms, indicating a sound financial structure with a ratio of 0.34.
<h2>The Core of Analyst Ratings: What Every Investor Should Know</h2>
Analysts work in banking and financial systems and typically specialize in reporting for stocks or defined sectors. Analysts may attend company conference calls and meetings, research company financial statements, and communicate with insiders to publish "analyst ratings" for stocks. Analysts typically 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.
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Analyst Ratings

Applied Industrial Techs Stock: A Deep Dive Into Analyst Perspectives (5 Ratings)

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 $250 to $275.

Price Target

Baird Maintains Outperform on Applied Industrial Techs, Raises Price Target to $275

Raymond James analyst Sam Darkatsh reiterates 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 $250 to $265.

Reiteration

Raymond James Reiterates Outperform on Applied Industrial Techs, Raises Price Target to $265

Dividend
Today the Company also announced that its Board of Directors approved a 24% increase in the quarterly cash dividend to $0.46 per common share, payable on February 28, 2025, to shareholders of record on February 14, 2025. This represents the 16th dividend increase since 2010.

Dividends

Applied Industrial Technologies Increases Quarterly Dividend By 24% To $0.46 Per Share, Payable February 28, 2025, For Shareholders Of Record On February 14

Updated Fiscal 2025&nbsp;Guidance
For fiscal 2025, the Company now projects EPS of&nbsp;$9.65&nbsp;to&nbsp;$10.05&nbsp;(prior&nbsp;$9.25&nbsp;to&nbsp;$10.00) on sales growth of up&nbsp;1%&nbsp;to&nbsp;3%&nbsp;(prior down&nbsp;2.5%&nbsp;to up&nbsp;2.5%) including down&nbsp;3%&nbsp;to&nbsp;1%&nbsp;on an organic daily basis (prior down&nbsp;4%&nbsp;to up&nbsp;1%), and EBITDA margins of&nbsp;12.2%&nbsp;to&nbsp;12.4%&nbsp;(prior&nbsp;12.1%&nbsp;to&nbsp;12.3%). Updated&nbsp;guidance&nbsp;assumes initial estimated contribution from the Company's recent Hydradyne acquisition, which closed on December 31, 2024. In addition, updated&nbsp;guidance&nbsp;incorporates ongoing economic uncertainty and potential margin pressures on muted sales trends near term, ongoing inflationary headwinds, and growth investments.&nbsp;Guidance&nbsp;does not assume contribution from future acquisitions or share buybacks.

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Applied Industrial Technologies Raises 2025 Outlook: Now Sees EPS Of $9.65-$10.05 (Prior $9.25 To $10.00) Vs. $9.79 Est.; Sees Sales Growth Of Up 1% To 3% (Prior Down 2.5% To Up 2.5%)

Applied Industrial (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AIT#NYSE">AIT</a>) reported quarterly earnings of $2.39 per share which beat the analyst consensus estimate of $2.22 by 7.66 percent. The company reported quarterly sales of $1.073 billion which missed the analyst consensus estimate of $1.076 billion by 0.31 percent. This is a 0.37 percent decrease over sales of $1.077 billion the same period last year.

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Applied Industrial Q2 2025 GAAP EPS $2.39 Beats $2.22 Estimate, Sales $1.073B Miss $1.076B Estimate

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Earnings Scheduled For January 29, 2025

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 5.56% on an annualized basis producing an average annual return of 14.01%. Currently, Applied Industrial Techs has a market capitalization of $9.82 billion. 
Buying $100 In AIT: If an investor had bought $100 of AIT stock 20 years ago, it would be worth $1,402.01 today based on a price of $255.54 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/2025/1737068409_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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If You Invested $100 In This Stock 20 Years Ago, You Would Have This Much Today

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 16.41% on an annualized basis producing an average annual return of 29.45%. Currently, Applied Industrial Techs has a market capitalization of $9.40 billion. 
Buying $1000 In AIT: If an investor had bought $1000 of AIT stock 5 years ago, it would be worth $3,625.73 today based on a price of $244.44 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/2024/1735315208_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 $1000 Invested In Applied Industrial Techs 5 Years Ago Would Be Worth Today

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 18.71% on an annualized basis producing an average annual return of 32.37%. Currently, Applied Industrial Techs has a market capitalization of $10.19 billion. 
Buying $100 In AIT: If an investor had bought $100 of AIT stock 5 years ago, it would be worth $407.69 today based on a price of $265.00 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/2024/1733929211_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 $100 Invested In Applied Industrial Techs 5 Years Ago Would Be Worth 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 15.45% since its last report. The company recently reported that it has 556 thousand shares sold short, which is 2.08% of all regular shares that are available for trading. Based on its trading volume, it would take traders 2.06 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/2024/1733926521_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 5.01%, 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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On Dec. 3, the company disclosed a definitive agreement to acquire HPS Investment Partners for around $12 billion.
Cramer recommended to avoid Lumen Technologies, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LUMN#NYSE">LUMN</a>). &#8220;It should never have gone up as much as it did, and it's going to come back down. And it's not done going down. It went too high. It's up way too much,&#8221; he added.
On Nov. 29, Citigroup analyst Michael Rollins maintained Lumen Technologies with a Neutral and raised the price target from $6.5 to $8.
When asked about Applied Digital Corporation (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/APLD#NASDAQ">APLD</a>), he said, &#8220;It's enterprise software, and those stocks cannot be kept down. I am not going to tell you to buy it or sell it. I am just saying that enterprise software is so hot, people just can't resist.&#8221;
On Oct. 9, Applied Digital reported quarterly losses of 15 cents per share which beat the analyst consensus estimate for losses of 29 cents.
ON Semiconductor Corporation (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ON#NASDAQ">ON</a>) has a &#8220;very difficult situation,&#8221; the Mad Money host said. &#8220;I'm going to say it's got to go even lower still, and I can't recommend it — as painful as that is.&#8221;
On Nov. 22, Wells Fargo analyst Joe Quatrochi initiated coverage on ON Semiconductor with an Overweight rating and announced a price target of $85.
&#8220;I think at these prices, you do not want to ignore this stock,&#8221; Cramer said when asked about LyondellBasell Industries N.V. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LYB#NYSE">LYB</a>).
On Dec. 6, JPMorgan analyst Jeffrey Zekauskas maintained LyondellBasell Industries with an Overweight and lowered the price target from $100 to $90.
Cramer said Applied Industrial Technologies, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AIT#NYSE">AIT</a>) is the kind of company he does like.
On Dec. 3, Keybanc analyst Ken Newman maintained Applied Industrial with an Overweight and raised the price target from $275 to $325.
Price Action:
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<li>BlackRock shares fell 0.2% to settle at $1,042.87 on Friday.</li>
<li>Applied Digital shares jumped 6.3% to close at $10.67.</li>
<li>Applied Industrial Technologies shares fell 0.4% to settle at $273.82 on Friday.</li>
<li>Exxon Mobil shares fell 1.1% to $113.57 on Friday.</li>
<li>LyondellBasell shares fell 1.3% to close at $76.39 on Friday.</li>
<li>Lumen Technologies shares gained 8.2% to settle at $7.00 during the session.</li>
<li>ON Semiconductor shares gained 1.2% to close at $66.52 on Friday.</li>
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Revealing a significant insider sell on December 2, Warren E. Hoffner III, VP 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: III's recent Form 4 filing with the <a href="https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/0000109563/000010956324000112//Archives/edgar/data/109563/000010956324000112/0000109563-24-000112-index.htm">U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission</a> on Monday unveiled the sale of 4,000 shares of Applied Industrial Techs. The total transaction value is $1,126,560.
The latest update on Tuesday morning shows Applied Industrial Techs shares up by 1.09%, trading at $275.88.
<h3>About Applied Industrial Techs</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>Financial Milestones: Applied Industrial Techs's Journey</h3>
Revenue Growth: Applied Industrial Techs's remarkable performance in 3 months is evident. As of 30 September, 2024, the company achieved an impressive revenue growth rate of 0.34%. This signifies a substantial increase in the company's top-line earnings. As compared to its peers, the revenue growth lags behind its industry peers. The company achieved a growth rate lower than the average among peers in Industrials sector.
Insights into Profitability:
<ul>
<li>
Gross Margin: The company issues a cost efficiency warning with a low gross margin of 29.58%, indicating potential difficulties in maintaining profitability compared to its peers.
</li>
<li>
Earnings per Share (EPS): Applied Industrial Techs's EPS is below the industry average. The company faced challenges with a current EPS of 2.4. This suggests a potential decline in earnings.
</li>
</ul>
Debt Management: The company maintains a balanced debt approach with a debt-to-equity ratio below industry norms, standing at 0.34.
Analyzing Market Valuation:
<ul>
<li>
Price to Earnings (P/E) Ratio: With a lower-than-average P/E ratio of 27.85, the stock indicates an attractive valuation, potentially presenting a buying opportunity.
</li>
<li>
Price to Sales (P/S) Ratio: With a higher-than-average P/S ratio of 2.38, Applied Industrial Techs's stock is perceived as being overvalued in the market, particularly in relation to sales performance.
</li>
<li>
EV/EBITDA Analysis (Enterprise Value to its Earnings Before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation &amp; Amortization): With an EV/EBITDA ratio of 18.71, the company's market valuation exceeds industry averages.
</li>
</ul>
Market Capitalization Analysis: Falling below industry benchmarks, the company's market capitalization reflects a reduced size compared to peers. This positioning may be influenced by factors such as growth expectations or operational capacity.
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<h3>The Impact of Insider Transactions on Investments</h3>
Insider transactions shouldn't be used primarily to make an investing decision, however an insider transaction can be an important factor in the investing decision. 
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>Essential Transaction Codes Unveiled</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 Insider Trades Send A Signal

In the preceding three months, 12 analysts have released ratings for Applied Industrial Techs (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AIT#NYSE">AIT</a>), presenting a wide array of perspectives from bullish to bearish.
In the table below, you'll find a summary of their recent ratings, revealing the shifting sentiments over the past 30 days and comparing them to the previous months.
<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th></th>
<th align="right">Bullish</th>
<th align="right">Somewhat Bullish</th>
<th align="right">Indifferent</th>
<th align="right">Somewhat Bearish</th>
<th align="right">Bearish</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>Total Ratings</td>
<td align="right">2</td>
<td align="right">8</td>
<td align="right">2</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Last 30D</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>1M Ago</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>2M Ago</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">5</td>
<td align="right">2</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>3M Ago</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
Analysts have recently evaluated Applied Industrial Techs and provided 12-month price targets. The average target is $271.0, accompanied by a high estimate of $325.00 and a low estimate of $232.00. Observing a 12.35% increase, the current average has risen from the previous average price target of $241.20. 
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1733238063_0.png" alt="price target chart" />
<h2>Deciphering Analyst Ratings: An In-Depth Analysis</h2>
The standing of Applied Industrial Techs among financial experts is revealed through an in-depth exploration of recent analyst actions. The summary below outlines key analysts, their recent evaluations, and adjustments to ratings and price targets.
<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Analyst</th>
<th>Analyst Firm</th>
<th>Action Taken</th>
<th>Rating</th>
<th>Current Price Target</th>
<th>Prior Price Target</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>Ken Newman</td>
<td>Keybanc</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Overweight</td>
<td>$325.00</td>
<td>$275.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Sabrina Abrams</td>
<td>B of A Securities</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$315.00</td>
<td>$285.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Christopher Glynn</td>
<td>Oppenheimer</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Outperform</td>
<td>$305.00</td>
<td>$260.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Chris Dankert</td>
<td>Loop Capital</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$270.00</td>
<td>$230.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Sam Darkatsh</td>
<td>Raymond James</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Outperform</td>
<td>$250.00</td>
<td>$225.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Sabrina Abrams</td>
<td>B of A Securities</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Neutral</td>
<td>$240.00</td>
<td>$232.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Steve Barger</td>
<td>Keybanc</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Overweight</td>
<td>$275.00</td>
<td>$245.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Christopher Glynn</td>
<td>Oppenheimer</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Outperform</td>
<td>$260.00</td>
<td>$235.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Brett Linzey</td>
<td>Mizuho</td>
<td>Announces</td>
<td>Outperform</td>
<td>$285.00</td>
<td>-</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>David Manthey</td>
<td>Baird</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Outperform</td>
<td>$250.00</td>
<td>$210.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Sabrina Abrams</td>
<td>B of A Securities</td>
<td>Announces</td>
<td>Neutral</td>
<td>$232.00</td>
<td>-</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Steve Barger</td>
<td>Keybanc</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Overweight</td>
<td>$245.00</td>
<td>$215.00</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
<h3>Key Insights:</h3>
<ul>
<li>Action Taken: Responding to changing market dynamics and company performance, analysts update their recommendations. Whether they 'Maintain', 'Raise', or 'Lower' their stance, it signifies their response to recent developments related to Applied Industrial Techs. This offers insight into analysts' perspectives on the current state of the company.</li>
<li>Rating: Offering insights into predictions, analysts assign qualitative values, 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: Analysts provide insights into price targets, offering estimates for the future value of Applied Industrial Techs's stock. This comparison reveals trends in analysts' expectations over time.</li>
</ul>
Capture valuable insights into Applied Industrial Techs's market standing by understanding these analyst evaluations alongside pertinent financial indicators. Stay informed and make strategic 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>Discovering Applied Industrial Techs: A Closer Look</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>Applied Industrial Techs's Financial Performance</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.
Positive Revenue Trend: Examining Applied Industrial Techs's financials over 3 months reveals a positive narrative. The company achieved a noteworthy revenue growth rate of 0.34% as of 30 September, 2024, showcasing a substantial increase in top-line earnings. In comparison to its industry peers, the company trails behind with a growth rate lower than the average among peers in the Industrials sector.
Net Margin: Applied Industrial Techs's net margin is below industry averages, indicating potential challenges in maintaining strong profitability. With a net margin of 8.38%, the company may face hurdles in effective cost management.
Return on Equity (ROE): Applied Industrial Techs's ROE falls below industry averages, indicating challenges in efficiently using equity capital. With an ROE of 5.35%, the company may face hurdles in generating optimal returns for shareholders.
Return on Assets (ROA): Applied Industrial Techs's ROA stands out, surpassing industry averages. With an impressive ROA of 3.09%, the company demonstrates effective utilization of assets and strong financial performance.
Debt Management: Applied Industrial Techs's debt-to-equity ratio is below industry norms, indicating a sound financial structure with a ratio of 0.34.
<h2>The Core of Analyst Ratings: What Every Investor Should Know</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 publish their predictions for metrics such as growth estimates, earnings, and revenue to provide additional guidance with their ratings. When using analyst ratings, it is important to keep in mind that stock and sector analysts are also human and are only offering their opinions to investors.
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