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Applied Industrial Technologies, Inc. (AIT) Q1 2027 Earnings Call October 27, 2026 10:00 AM EDTCompany ParticipantsRyan Cieslak - Vice President of Investor...

Applied Industrial Tech Q1 results were in line: EPS slightly beat, revenue narrowly missed, and FY guidance was reiterated with a modest EPS range raise.

Industrial products distributor Applied Industrial (NYSE:AIT) met Wall Street’s revenue expectations in calendar Q3 2026 (fiscal Q1 2027), with revenue up 7.6% year on year to $1.29 billion. Its GAAP profit of $2.97 per share was 2.8% above analysts’ consensus estimates.

Applied Industrial Technologies (AIT) has fresh boardroom news for investors to consider. On October 20, 2026, the company elected Michael L. Olosky to its Board of Directors for a term running through October 2028. Applied Industrial Technologies shares have cooled off in recent weeks, with the 30-day share price return down 4.9% and the 90-day move down 8.7%. However, the year-to-date share price return of 22.1% and a 5-year total shareholder return of 240.0% still point to strong longer...

Applied Industrial Techs (NYSE:AIT) has outperformed the market over the past 5 years by 16.12% on an annualized basis producing an average annual return of 27.26%. Currently, Applied Industrial Techs has a market

AIT gears up for Q1 earnings, with higher segment revenues and acquisitions likely to aid growth, while rising costs and forex risks pose challenges.

Applied Industrial has followed the market’s trajectory closely, rising in tandem with the S&P 500 over the past six months. The stock has climbed by 12.4% to $330.48 per share while the index has gained 8.9%.

Here is how ABB (ABBNY) and Applied Industrial Technologies (AIT) have performed compared to their sector so far this year.
CLEVELAND, October 07, 2026--Applied Industrial Technologies (NYSE: AIT) today announced it will release its fiscal 2027 first quarter results on Tuesday, October 27, 2026, before the market opens. The Company’s fiscal 2027 first quarter ended September 30, 2026.

Applied Industrial Techs (NYSE:AIT) has outperformed the market over the past 20 years by 4.53% on an annualized basis producing an average annual return of 13.6%. Currently, Applied Industrial Techs has a market
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Both industrial distributors have rewarded shareholders for years, but one carries a payout ratio that leaves little cushion while the other sits below analyst targets with a cleaner growth story waiting to play out.

Applied Industrial Techs (NYSE:AIT) released fourth-quarter financial results and hosted an earnings call on Thursday. Read the complete transcript below. This content is powered by Benzinga APIs. For comprehensive

Whether you see them or not, industrials businesses play a crucial part in our daily activities. Still, their generally high capital requirements expose them to the ups and downs of economic cycles, and the industry’s six-month return of 2.7% has fallen short of the S&P 500’s 13.9% rise.
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Evaluate Applied Industrial Technologies' (AIT) reliance on international revenue to better understand the company's financial stability, growth prospects and potential stock price performance.

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Applied Industrial Technologies has been a strong performer over the past few years, yet current valuation checks suggest the stock now trades at a premium. The intrinsic value estimate based on a Discounted Cash Flow (DCF) approach and the market multiples both indicate the shares screen as expensive relative to those models. Applied Industrial Technologies has returned about 334.1% over the past 5 years, which puts extra focus on whether today’s price leaves much room for error. Record...

In August 2026, Applied Industrial Technologies reported record fourth-quarter and full-year results, with sales rising to US$1.35 billion for the quarter and US$4.97 billion for the year, alongside higher earnings per share versus the prior year. The company also issued fiscal 2027 guidance calling for earnings of US$11.65 to US$12.15 per share and 4.0% to 6.5% sales growth, while highlighting an active M&A pipeline supported by nearly US$2.00 billion of balance sheet capacity. We will now...
Industrial products distributor Applied Industrial (NYSE:AIT) will be reporting results this Thursday before the bell. Here’s what investors should know.

Applied Industrial Technologies Inc (AIT) delivered record Q4 results with 10% organic sales growth, expanded EBITDA margins, and raised its intermediate targets to $7 billion in sales.

Applied Industrial Technologies (NYSE:AIT) reported record fourth-quarter sales and earnings that exceeded its expectations, supported by improving industrial demand, stronger volumes and operating leverage. The company said organic sales rose 9.7% year over year, its strongest growth rate in more t

Moby summary of Applied Industrial Technologies, Inc.'s Q4 2026 earnings call

Industrial products distributor Applied Industrial (NYSE:AIT) reported revenue ahead of Wall Street’s expectations in Q2 CY2026, with sales up 10.4% year on year to $1.35 billion. Its GAAP profit of $3.17 per share was 8.7% above analysts’ consensus estimates.


Applied Industrial Technologies (NYSE:AIT) shares gained 4% in Thursday premarket trading after the industrial products distributor delivered fourth-quarter earnings and revenue above Wall Street expectations. Strong organic growth across both of its main segments helped the company achieve record quarterly sales, EBITDA and earnings per share as demand conditions continued to improve.

Applied Industrial Technologies (AIT) delivered earnings and revenue surprises of +8.56% and +4.58%, respectively, for the quarter ended June 2026. Do the numbers hold clues to what lies ahead for the stock?



