Recent Research Analysts’ Ratings Updates for Applied Industrial Technologies (AIT)

Several analysts have recently updated their ratings and price targets for Applied Industrial Technologies (NYSE: AIT):

• 8/15/2026 – Applied Industrial Technologies was upgraded by Wall Street Zen from “hold” to “buy”.
• 8/14/2026 – Applied Industrial Technologies had its price target raised by Oppenheimer Holdings, Inc. from $350.00 to $390.00. They now have an “outperform” rating on the stock.
• 8/14/2026 – Applied Industrial Technologies had its price target raised by KeyCorp from $375.00 to $420.00. They now have an “overweight” rating on the stock.
• 8/14/2026 – Applied Industrial Technologies had its price target raised by Bank of America Corporation from $380.00 to $390.00. They now have a “buy” rating on the stock.
• 8/14/2026 – Applied Industrial Technologies had its price target raised by DA Davidson from $380.00 to $400.00. They now have a “buy” rating on the stock.
• 8/14/2026 – Applied Industrial Technologies had its price target raised by Mizuho from $355.00 to $400.00. They now have an “outperform” rating on the stock.
• 8/14/2026 – Applied Industrial Technologies had its price target raised by Robert W. Baird from $317.00 to $400.00. They now have an “outperform” rating on the stock.
• 7/21/2026 – Applied Industrial Technologies had its “buy (b)” rating reaffirmed by Weiss Ratings.
• 7/21/2026 – Applied Industrial Technologies had its price target raised by Mizuho from $330.00 to $355.00. They now have an “outperform” rating on the stock.
• 7/13/2026 – Applied Industrial Technologies had its price target raised by KeyCorp from $350.00 to $375.00. They now have an “overweight” rating on the stock.

Applied Industrial Technologies Dividend Announcement

The company also recently announced a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Monday, August 31st. Stockholders of record on Friday, August 14th will be issued a dividend of $0.51 per share. This represents a $2.04 dividend on an annualized basis and a dividend yield of 0.6%. The ex-dividend date is Friday, August 14th. Applied Industrial Technologies’s dividend payout ratio is currently 18.61%.

Insider Transactions at Applied Industrial Technologies

In other Applied Industrial Technologies news, Director Madhuri A. Andrews sold 3,845 shares of the company’s stock in a transaction that occurred on Thursday, June 18th. The stock was sold at an average price of $329.89, for a total transaction of $1,268,427.05. Following the completion of the transaction, the director owned 4,951 shares of the company’s stock, valued at $1,633,285.39. This represents a 43.71% decrease in their position. The transaction was disclosed in a document filed with the SEC, which is available at the SEC website. Also, CFO David K. Wells sold 1,812 shares of the stock in a transaction that occurred on Tuesday, August 18th. The stock was sold at an average price of $355.10, for a total value of $643,441.20. Following the completion of the sale, the chief financial officer owned 32,050 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $11,380,955. This trade represents a 5.35% decrease in their position. The SEC filing for this sale provides additional information. Over the last ninety days, insiders sold 7,561 shares of company stock worth $2,560,085. Company insiders own 1.60% of the company’s stock.

Applied Industrial Technologies, listed on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol AIT, is a leading distributor of industrial products and services. The company offers a comprehensive range of bearings, power transmission components, fluid power products, industrial rubber products, and automation solutions. Through its network of distribution centers and branch locations, Applied Industrial Technologies serves diverse end markets including manufacturing, oil and gas, mining, food and beverage, and wastewater treatment.

Founded in 1923 and headquartered in Cleveland, Ohio, Applied Industrial Technologies has grown through a combination of organic expansion and strategic acquisitions.