Applied Industrial Techs 주식 (NYSE: AIT)

Applied Industrial Techs (NYSE:AIT) 주식

APPLIED INDUSTRIAL TECH INC

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 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 14.23% on an annualized basis producing an average annual return of 27.17%. Currently, Applied Industrial Techs has a market capitalization of $8.69 billion. 
Buying $100 In AIT: If an investor had bought $100 of AIT stock 5 years ago, it would be worth $347.84 today based on a price of $226.52 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/2025/1748874617_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.

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Here's How Much You Would Have Made Owning Applied Industrial Techs Stock In The Last 5 Years

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 4.63% on an annualized basis producing an average annual return of 12.91%. Currently, Applied Industrial Techs has a market capitalization of $8.91 billion. 
Buying $100 In AIT: If an investor had bought $100 of AIT stock 20 years ago, it would be worth $1,157.94 today based on a price of $232.10 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/2025/1747241213_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 20 Years Ago Would Be Worth This Much Today

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Shares of companies in the broader industrial sector are trading higher amid overall market strength after the US and China agreed to a temporary reduction in most tariffs on each other's goods. This could reduce macro uncertainty that has weighed on economic outlook.

In the current session, the stock is trading at $219.00, after a 1.44% 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 0.52%, and in the past year, by 12.41%. 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.

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<h3>How Does Applied Industrial Techs P/E Compare to Other Companies?</h3>
The P/E ratio measures the current share price to the company's EPS. It is used by long-term investors to analyze the company's current performance against it's past earnings, historical data and aggregate market data for the industry or the indices, such as S&amp;P 500. A higher P/E indicates that investors expect the company to perform better in the future, and the stock is probably overvalued, but not necessarily. It also could indicate that investors are willing to pay a higher share price currently, because they expect the company to perform better in the upcoming quarters. This leads investors to also remain optimistic about rising dividends in the future. 
Applied Industrial Techs has a lower P/E than the aggregate P/E of 90.11 of the Trading Companies &amp; Distributors industry. Ideally, one might believe that the stock might perform worse than its peers, but it's also probable that the stock is undervalued. 

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In conclusion, the price-to-earnings ratio is a useful metric for analyzing a company's market performance, but it has its limitations. While a lower P/E can indicate that a company is undervalued, it can also suggest that shareholders do not expect future growth. Additionally, the P/E ratio should not be used in isolation, as other factors such as industry trends and business cycles can also impact a company's stock price. Therefore, investors should use the P/E ratio in conjunction with other financial metrics and qualitative analysis to make informed investment decisions.

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A Look Into Applied Industrial Techs Inc's Price Over Earnings

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 lowers the price target from $265 to $250.

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Raymond James Reiterates Outperform on Applied Industrial Techs, Lowers Price Target to $250

Applied Industrial Technologies shares are trading lower after the company reported Q3 financial results and lowered its FY25 sales guidance below estimates.

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Applied Industrial Technologies Authorized A New Share Buyback Program To Repurchase Up To 1.5M Shares

Based in Aurora, IL, IRIS is a provider of automation products, services, and turn-key productized solutions focused on optimizing material handling and traceability workflows across production environments. The Company's productized solutions utilize advanced vision and robotic automation technologies that are seamlessly deployed within a customer's facility to optimize core processes such as palletizing, case packing, quality inspection, and packaging. IRIS operates with a team of over 30 associates from one location and serves customers across various industries including food &amp; beverage, consumer products, and pharmaceutical. The transaction is expected to close this week.&nbsp;

Applied Industrial Technologies Agreed To Acquire IRIS Factory Automation, Deal Terms Were Not Disclosed

For fiscal 2025, the Company now projects EPS of $9.85 to $10.00 (prior $9.65 to $10.05) on sales growth of flat to up 1% (prior up 1% to 3%) including down 4% to 3% on an organic average daily basis (prior down 3% to 1%), and EBITDA margins of 12.3% to 12.4% (prior 12.2% to 12.4%). Updated guidance assumes fourth quarter EPS between $2.52 and $2.67 on total sales of down 1% to up 3% year over year and EBITDA margins of 12.3% to 12.4%. Fourth quarter sales guidance assumes average daily sales decline organically by a mid to low single-digit percent over the prior year. The updated outlook considers average daily sales in April declining by an estimated 3% organically year over year and greater economic uncertainty following recent tariff actions, inflationary headwinds, and ongoing growth investments. The updated outlook assumes limited direct impact from tariffs on pricing and cost inflation in the fourth quarter given the timing of announced supplier price increases, our product procurement exposure, and an evolving tariff and trade policy backdrop. Guidance does not assume contribution from future acquisitions or share buybacks.

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Applied Industrial Techs Sees Q4 2025 GAAP EPS $2.52-$2.67 vs $2.76 Est; Sees Sales $1.150B-$1.200B vs $1.23B Est

Updated Fiscal 2025 Guidance
For fiscal 2025, the Company now projects EPS of $9.85 to $10.00 (prior $9.65 to $10.05) on sales growth of flat to up 1% (prior up 1% to 3%) including down 4% to 3% on an organic average daily basis (prior down 3% to 1%), and EBITDA margins of 12.3% to 12.4% (prior 12.2% to 12.4%). Updated guidance assumes fourth quarter EPS between $2.52 and $2.67 on total sales of down 1% to up 3% year over year and EBITDA margins of 12.3% to 12.4%. Fourth quarter sales guidance assumes average daily sales decline organically by a mid to low single-digit percent over the prior year. The updated outlook considers average daily sales in April declining by an estimated 3% organically year over year and greater economic uncertainty following recent tariff actions, inflationary headwinds, and ongoing growth investments. The updated outlook assumes limited direct impact from tariffs on pricing and cost inflation in the fourth quarter given the timing of announced supplier price increases, our product procurement exposure, and an evolving tariff and trade policy backdrop. Guidance does not assume contribution from future acquisitions or share buybacks.

Applied Industrial Techs Narrows FY2025 GAAP EPS Guidance from $9.65-$10.05 to $9.85-$10.00 vs $9.93 Est; Lowers FY2025 Sales Guidance from $4.52B-$4.61B to $4.48B-$4.52B vs $4.57B Est

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Applied Industrial Q3 2025 EPS $2.57 Beats $2.42 Estimate, Sales $1.17B Inline

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Earnings Scheduled For May 1, 2025

Applied Industrial Techs's (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AIT#NYSE">AIT</a>) short percent of float has risen 5.04% since its last report. The company recently reported that it has 1.06 million shares sold short, which is 3.96% of all regular shares that are available for trading. Based on its trading volume, it would take traders 2.37 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?adType=benzinga-insights&amp;ad=short-interest&amp;campaign=wallstreetadvantage">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?adType=benzinga-insights&amp;ad=short-interest&amp;campaign=wallstreetadvantage">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/2025/1745953256_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://www.benzinga.com/pro/">Benzinga Pro</a>, Applied Industrial Techs's peer group average for short interest as a percentage of float is 5.61%, 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?adType=benzinga-insights&amp;ad=short-interest&amp;campaign=wallstreetadvantage">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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Peering Into Applied Industrial Techs's Recent Short Interest

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 8.71% on an annualized basis producing an average annual return of 18.45%. Currently, Applied Industrial Techs has a market capitalization of $8.78 billion. 
Buying $1000 In AIT: If an investor had bought $1000 of AIT stock 10 years ago, it would be worth $5,465.84 today based on a price of $228.80 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/2025/1745439311_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.

Here's How Much You Would Have Made Owning Applied Industrial Techs Stock In The Last 10 Years

4 analysts have shared their evaluations of Applied Industrial Techs (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AIT#NYSE">AIT</a>) during the recent three months, expressing a mix of bullish and bearish perspectives.
The table below provides a concise overview of recent ratings by analysts, offering insights into the changing sentiments over the past 30 days and drawing comparisons with the preceding months for a holistic perspective.
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Analysts' evaluations of 12-month price targets offer additional insights, showcasing an average target of $276.25, with a high estimate of $290.00 and a low estimate of $265.00. Observing a downward trend, the current average is 3.49% lower than the prior average price target of $286.25. 
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1744923670_0.png" alt="price target chart" />
<h2>Diving into Analyst Ratings: An In-Depth Exploration</h2>
In examining recent analyst actions, we gain insights into how financial experts perceive Applied Industrial Techs. The following summary outlines key analysts, their recent evaluations, and adjustments to ratings and price targets.
&#x7C; Analyst &#x7C; Analyst Firm &#x7C; Action Taken &#x7C; Rating &#x7C;Current Price Target&#x7C; Prior Price Target &#x7C; 
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&#x7C;Chris Dankert &#x7C;Loop Capital &#x7C;Lowers &#x7C;Buy &#x7C; $290.00&#x7C;$320.00 &#x7C; 
&#x7C;Ken Newman &#x7C;Keybanc &#x7C;Lowers &#x7C;Overweight &#x7C; $275.00&#x7C;$325.00 &#x7C; 
&#x7C;David Manthey &#x7C;Baird &#x7C;Raises &#x7C;Outperform &#x7C; $275.00&#x7C;$250.00 &#x7C; 
&#x7C;Sam Darkatsh &#x7C;Raymond James &#x7C;Raises &#x7C;Outperform &#x7C; $265.00&#x7C;$250.00 &#x7C;
<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: Providing a comprehensive analysis, analysts offer qualitative assessments, ranging from 'Outperform' to 'Underperform'. These ratings reflect 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?adType=benzinga-insights&amp;ad=analyst-ratings&amp;campaign=wallstreetadvantage">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>Financial Milestones: Applied Industrial Techs's Journey</h3>
Market Capitalization Analysis: Below industry benchmarks, the company's market capitalization reflects a smaller scale relative to peers. This could be attributed to factors such as growth expectations or operational capacity.
Revenue Growth: Applied Industrial Techs's revenue growth over a period of 3M has faced challenges. As of 31 December, 2024, the company experienced a revenue decline of approximately -0.39%. This indicates a decrease 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 8.69%, the company demonstrates strong profitability and 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 5.26%, the company may face hurdles in generating optimal 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 the industry average. With a ratio of 0.32, the company relies less on debt financing, maintaining a healthier balance between debt and equity, which can be viewed positively by investors.
<h2>The Significance of Analyst Ratings Explained</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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Where Applied Industrial Techs Stands With Analysts

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 lowers the price target from $320 to $290.

Loop Capital Maintains Buy on Applied Industrial Techs, Lowers Price Target to $290

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Shares of companies within the broader industrial sector are trading lower amid overall market weakness after Fed Chair Powell made remarks at the Economic Club. Stocks across sectors may also be weighed down on trade tension fears after after the United States informed NVIDIA that it may require a license to export chips to China.

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Shares of companies within the broader industrial sector are trading lower as stocks pull back after surging Wednesday following President Trump's tariff pause announcement.

Applied Industrial Techs's (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AIT#NYSE">AIT</a>) short percent of float has fallen 5.52% since its last report. The company recently reported that it has 868 thousand shares sold short, which is 3.25% of all regular shares that are available for trading. Based on its trading volume, it would take traders 2.29 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?adType=benzinga-insights&amp;ad=short-interest&amp;campaign=wallstreetadvantage">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?adType=benzinga-insights&amp;ad=short-interest&amp;campaign=wallstreetadvantage">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/2025/1744056029_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://www.benzinga.com/pro/">Benzinga Pro</a>, Applied Industrial Techs's peer group average for short interest as a percentage of float is 5.61%, which means the company has less short interest than most of its peers.
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Is the Market Bullish or Bearish on Applied Industrial Techs?

In the current session, the stock is trading at $236.32, after a 3.00% 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 1.52%, and in the past year, by 21.65%. 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/2025/1743631217_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. 
Applied Industrial Techs has a better P/E ratio of 23.22 than the aggregate P/E ratio of 21.21 of the Trading Companies &amp; Distributors industry. Ideally, one might believe that Applied Industrial Techs Inc. might perform better in the future than it's industry group, but it's probable that the stock is overvalued. 

<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1743631217_1.png" alt="Guage" />

In conclusion, the price-to-earnings ratio is a useful metric for analyzing a company's market performance, but it has its limitations. While a lower P/E can indicate that a company is undervalued, it can also suggest that shareholders do not expect future growth. Additionally, the P/E ratio should not be used in isolation, as other factors such as industry trends and business cycles can also impact a company's stock price. Therefore, investors should use the P/E ratio in conjunction with other financial metrics and qualitative analysis to make informed investment decisions.

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