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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.
| Founded: | 1923 | Country: | United States |
| Employees: | N/A | City: | CLEVELAND |
| Market Cap: | 9.9B | IPO Year: | 1994 |
| Target Price: | $302.00 | AVG Volume (30 days): | 256.5K |
| Analyst Decision: | Buy | Number of Analysts: | 6 |
| Dividend Yield: | Dividend Payout Frequency: | annual | |
| EPS: | 5.14 | EPS Growth: | 2.95 |
| 52 Week Low/High: | $199.96 - $296.69 | Next Earning Date: | 04-28-2026 |
| Revenue: | $21,485,000 | Revenue Growth: | -10.80% |
| Revenue Growth (this year): | 7.92% | Revenue Growth (next year): | 5.38% |
| P/E Ratio: | 52.17 | Index: | N/A |
| Free Cash Flow: | N/A | FCF Growth: | +14.45% |
Director
Avg Cost/Share
$285.03
Shares
5,000
Total Value
$1,425,150.00
Owned After
24,179
SEC Form 4
VP, General Mgr-Fluid Power
Avg Cost/Share
$292.64
Shares
4,000
Total Value
$1,170,560.00
Owned After
48,751
SEC Form 4
VP, General Mgr-Fluid Power
Avg Cost/Share
$288.62
Shares
4,000
Total Value
$1,154,480.00
Owned After
48,751
SEC Form 4
VP-Sales & Marketing-USSC
Avg Cost/Share
$287.87
Shares
5,447
Total Value
$1,568,027.89
Owned After
14,491
SEC Form 4
President and CEO
Avg Cost/Share
$286.43
Shares
19,207
Total Value
$5,490,273.87
Owned After
139,361
| Insider | Ticker | Relationship | Date | Transaction | Avg Cost | Shares | Total Value | Owned After | SEC Forms |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wallace Peter C | AIT | Director | Feb 26, 2026 | Sell | $285.03 | 5,000 | $1,425,150.00 | 24,179 | |
| Hoffner Warren E III | AIT | VP, General Mgr-Fluid Power | Feb 6, 2026 | Sell | $292.64 | 4,000 | $1,170,560.00 | 48,751 | |
| Hoffner Warren E III | AIT | VP, General Mgr-Fluid Power | Feb 5, 2026 | Sell | $288.62 | 4,000 | $1,154,480.00 | 48,751 | |
| Vasquez Jason W | AIT | VP-Sales & Marketing-USSC | Feb 5, 2026 | Sell | $287.87 | 5,447 | $1,568,027.89 | 14,491 | |
| Schrimsher Neil A | AIT | President and CEO | Feb 4, 2026 | Sell | $286.43 | 19,207 | $5,490,273.87 | 139,361 |
SEC 8-K filings with transcript text
Jan 27, 2026 · 100% conf.
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$269.65
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+2.78%
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ait-202601270000109563FALSE00001095632026-01-272026-01-27
Washington, D.C. 20549
Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of The Securities Exchange Act of 1934
January 27, 2026 Date of Report (date of earliest event reported)
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Ohio 1-229934-0117420
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation or organization) (Commission File Number) (I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)
One Applied Plaza Cleveland Ohio 44115
(Address of Principal Executive Offices) (Zip Code)
(216) 426-4000 Registrant's telephone number, including area code
Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions (see General Instruction A.2. below):
☐ Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)
☐ Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12)
☐ Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b))
☐ Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c))
Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:
Title of each classTrading Symbol(s)Name of each exchange on which registered Common Stock, without par valueAITNew York Stock Exchange
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933 (§230.405 of this chapter) or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (§240.12b-2 of this chapter).
Emerging growth company ☐
If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act. o
On January 27, 2026, Applied Industrial Technologies, Inc. (“Applied”) issued a press release related to its earnings for the fiscal year 2026 second quarter ended December 31, 2025. The release is attached as Exhibit 99.1 to this Report on Form 8-K.
The information in this Report on Form 8-K, including the Exhibit, is being furnished and shall not be deemed “filed” for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (the “Exchange Act”) or otherwise subject to the liabilities of that section, nor shall it be deemed incorporated by reference in any filing under the Securities Act of 1933 or the Exchange Act.
(d) Exhibits.
Exhibit No.Description 99.1Press release of Applied Industrial Technologies, Inc. dated January 27, 2026.
104Cover Page Interactive Data File (embedded within the Inline XBRL document).
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the Registrant has duly caused this Report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.
(Registrant)
By: /s/ Jon S. Ploetz
Jon S. Ploetz, Vice President-General Counsel & Secretary Date: January 27, 2026
Oct 28, 2025
ait-202510280000109563FALSE00001095632025-10-282025-10-28
Washington, D.C. 20549
Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of The Securities Exchange Act of 1934
October 28, 2025 Date of Report (date of earliest event reported)
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Ohio 1-229934-0117420
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation or organization) (Commission File Number) (I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)
One Applied Plaza Cleveland Ohio 44115
(Address of Principal Executive Offices) (Zip Code)
(216) 426-4000 Registrant's telephone number, including area code
Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions (see General Instruction A.2. below):
☐ Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)
☐ Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12)
☐ Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b))
☐ Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c))
Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:
Title of each classTrading Symbol(s)Name of each exchange on which registered Common Stock, without par valueAITNew York Stock Exchange
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933 (§230.405 of this chapter) or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (§240.12b-2 of this chapter).
Emerging growth company ☐
If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act. o
On October 28, 2025, Applied Industrial Technologies, Inc. (“Applied”) issued a press release related to its earnings for the fiscal year 2026 first quarter ended September 30, 2025. The release is attached as Exhibit 99.1 to this Report on Form 8-K.
The information in this Report on Form 8-K, including the Exhibit, is being furnished and shall not be deemed “filed” for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (the “Exchange Act”) or otherwise subject to the liabilities of that section, nor shall it be deemed incorporated by reference in any filing under the Securities Act of 1933 or the Exchange Act.
(d) Exhibits.
Exhibit No.Description 99.1Press release of Applied Industrial Technologies, Inc. dated October 28, 2025.
104Cover Page Interactive Data File (embedded within the Inline XBRL document).
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the Registrant has duly caused this Report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.
(Registrant)
By: /s/ Jon S. Ploetz
Jon S. Ploetz, Vice President-General Counsel & Secretary Date: October 28, 2025
Aug 14, 2025
ait-202508140000109563FALSE00001095632025-08-142025-08-14
Washington, D.C. 20549
Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of The Securities Exchange Act of 1934
August 14, 2025 Date of Report (date of earliest event reported)
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Ohio 1-229934-0117420
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation or organization) (Commission File Number) (I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)
One Applied Plaza Cleveland Ohio 44115
(Address of Principal Executive Offices) (Zip Code)
(216) 426-4000 Registrant's telephone number, including area code
Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions (see General Instruction A.2. below):
☐ Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)
☐ Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12)
☐ Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b))
☐ Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c))
Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:
Title of each classTrading Symbol(s)Name of each exchange on which registered Common Stock, without par valueAITNew York Stock Exchange
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933 (§230.405 of this chapter) or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (§240.12b-2 of this chapter).
Emerging growth company ☐
If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act. o
On August 14, 2025, Applied Industrial Technologies, Inc. (“Applied”) issued a press release related to its earnings for the fiscal year 2025 fourth quarter ended June 30, 2025. The release is attached as Exhibit 99.1 to this Report on Form 8-K.
The information in this Report on Form 8-K, including the Exhibit, is being furnished and shall not be deemed “filed” for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (the “Exchange Act”) or otherwise subject to the liabilities of that section, nor shall it be deemed incorporated by reference in any filing under the Securities Act of 1933 or the Exchange Act.
(d) Exhibits.
Exhibit No.Description 99.1Press release of Applied Industrial Technologies, Inc. dated August 14, 2025
104Cover Page Interactive Data File (embedded within the Inline XBRL document).
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the Registrant has duly caused this Report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.
(Registrant)
By: /s/ Jon S. Ploetz
Jon S. Ploetz, Vice President-General Counsel & Secretary Date: August 14, 2025
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