Applied Industrial Technologies, Inc. (AIT)

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Applied Industrial Technologies, Inc. (AIT) is up 32.1% since the beginning of the year. At $338 per share, AIT is trading just below its 52-week high of $340. Investors who bought $1,000 worth of AIT shares 5 years ago would now be looking at an investment worth $4,041.

Applied Industrial Technologies, Inc. (AIT) has returned 32.12% so far this year and 49.85% over the past 12 months. Looking at the last ten years, AIT has achieved an annualized return of 24.25%, outperforming the S&P 500 Index benchmark, which averaged 13.88% per year.

Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Sep 7, 1984, AIT's average daily return is +0.07%, while the average monthly return is +1.48%. At this rate, an investment would double in approximately 3.9 years.

Historically, 55% of months were positive and 45% were negative. The best month was Apr 1999 with a return of +33.7%, while the worst month was Oct 1987 at -25.9%. The longest winning streak lasted 6 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 7 months.

On a daily basis, AIT closed higher 48% of trading days. The best single day was Sep 3, 2002 with a return of +18.9%, while the worst single day was Mar 18, 2020 at -27.5%.

Applied Industrial Technologies, Inc. has an annualized alpha of 10.15%, beta of 0.83, and R2 of 0.22 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since September 07, 1984.

• This stock participates in less of S&P 500 Index's moves in both directions, but captures a larger share of gains (96.97%) than losses (73.98%) - typical of diversified or defensive assets.
• R2 of 0.22 means this stock moves largely independently of S&P 500 Index - capture ratios reflect limited market correlation rather than active downside protection. Consider using a more representative benchmark.

AIT ranks 86 for risk / return — in the top 86% of stocks on our site. This means strong returns relative to risk — exactly what professional investors look for. Well-suited for investors who want to maximize return per unit of risk.

Applied Industrial Technologies, Inc. provided a 0.57% dividend yield over the last twelve months, with an annual payout of $1.94 per share. The company has been increasing its dividends for 37 consecutive years, earning it the status of a dividend aristocrat.

The table displays the monthly dividend distributions for Applied Industrial Technologies, Inc.. The dividends shown in the table have been adjusted to account for any splits that may have occurred.

The Drawdowns chart displays portfolio losses from any high point along the way. Drawdowns are calculated considering price movements and all distributions paid, if any.

The table below displays the maximum drawdowns of the Applied Industrial Technologies, Inc.. A maximum drawdown is a measure of risk, indicating the largest reduction in portfolio value due to a series of losing trades.

The maximum drawdown for the Applied Industrial Technologies, Inc. was 66.47%, occurring on Mar 31, 1999. Recovery took 1310 trading sessions.

The chart below shows the rolling one-month volatility.

The chart below illustrates the trends in the financial health of Applied Industrial Technologies, Inc. over time, highlighting three key metrics: Total Revenue, Earnings Before Interest and Taxes (EBIT), and Net Income.

The Valuation section provides an overview of how Applied Industrial Technologies, Inc. is priced in the market compared to other companies in the Industrial Distribution industry. It includes key financial ratios that help investors assess whether the stock is undervalued or overvalued.