Applied Industrial Technologies, Inc.

AITNYSEIndustrialsIndustrial Distribution

$317.00- (-)1Y +22.85%

As of Oct 23, 2026 close

Market cap: $12.00B
P/E (TTM): 28.95
Forward P/E: 27.67
Dividend yield: 0.62%
52-week range: $238.72$374.80
Volume (live): -
Avg. volume (3M): 265.01K

Applied Industrial Technologies, Inc. (AIT) Analyst Forecast

Analyst consensus ratings, 12-month price targets, and expert recommendations for Applied Industrial Technologies, Inc. stock.

Analyst Consensus Rating

Investment consensus from 6 professional research analysts

Consensus Rating

Buy

Based on 6 unique analysts

(10 total ratings in last 90 days)

Medium Confidence∞:1 Buy/Sell

Average Price Target

$397.50

+25.39% upside

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Strong Sell

Sell

Hold

Buy

Strong Buy

Latest AIT Analyst Ratings & Recommendations

Recent analyst recommendations with rating changes and price target updates (last 90 days)

Date	Analyst	Firm	Action	Rating	Price Target
Oct 21, 2026	Zacks Equity Research	Zacks Equity Research	Initiates Coverage	Buy	-
Oct 15, 2026	Brett Linzey	Mizuho	Maintains	Buy	$400.00 → $390.00 −10.00 (−2.5%)
Oct 13, 2026	Zacks Equity Research	Zacks Equity Research	Initiates Coverage	Buy	-
Sep 26, 2026	Zacks Equity Research	Zacks Equity Research	Initiates Coverage	Buy	-
Aug 28, 2026	Zacks Equity Research	Zacks Equity Research	Initiates Coverage	Buy	-
Aug 21, 2026	Susmita Roy	Zacks Equity Research	Initiates Coverage	Buy	-
Aug 17, 2026	Brett Linzey	Mizuho	Maintains	Buy	$355.00 → $400.00 +45.00 (+12.7%)
Aug 14, 2026	Kenneth Newman	KeyBanc	Reiterates	Buy	$375.00 → $420.00 +45.00 (+12.0%)
Aug 14, 2026	Andrew Obin	BofA Securities	Reiterates	Buy	$380.00 → $390.00 +10.00 (+2.6%)
Aug 14, 2026	Christopher Glynn	Oppenheimer	Maintains	Buy	$350.00 → $390.00 +40.00 (+11.4%)

Zacks Equity Research

BuyInitiates Coverage

Oct 21

Brett Linzey

Mizuho

BuyMaintains

$400.00 → $390.00

Oct 15

Zacks Equity Research

BuyInitiates Coverage

Oct 13

Zacks Equity Research

BuyInitiates Coverage

Sep 26

Zacks Equity Research

BuyInitiates Coverage

Aug 28

Susmita Roy

Zacks Equity Research

BuyInitiates Coverage

Aug 21

Brett Linzey

Mizuho

BuyMaintains

$355.00 → $400.00

Aug 17

Kenneth Newman

KeyBanc

BuyReiterates

$375.00 → $420.00

Aug 14

Andrew Obin

BofA Securities

BuyReiterates

$380.00 → $390.00

Aug 14

Christopher Glynn

Oppenheimer

BuyMaintains

$350.00 → $390.00

Aug 14

Source: Professional analyst ratings and price targets from the last 90 days. Data as of Oct 21, 2026. Data sources and methodology

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the analyst consensus rating for AIT?

The analyst consensus rating for AIT is Buy, based on the latest ratings from 6 analysts over the last 90 days.

What is the average price target for AIT?

The average 12-month price target for AIT is $397.50, representing an upside of 25.4% from the Oct 23, 2026 close of $317.00.

What do analyst ratings mean?

Analyst ratings indicate investment recommendations: Strong Buy and Buy are bullish signals suggesting the stock may outperform. Hold means the stock is fairly valued. Sell and Strong Sell are bearish signals suggesting potential underperformance. These ratings are based on fundamental analysis and valuation models.

What is a price target?

A price target is an analyst's projection of a stock's fair value over a specific timeframe, typically 12 months. Analysts use fundamental analysis, financial modeling, and industry comparisons to estimate where the stock should trade. Price targets can range from low (conservative) to high (optimistic) estimates.