AIT Stock Analysis: Buy, Sell, or Hold?
AIT - Applied Industrial Technologies, Inc.
$323.78
5.20 (1.63%)
▲
5d:
+0.41%
30d:
-8.09%
90d:
+1.53%
BUY
MODERATE Confidence
Analysis Updated: Sep 11, 2026 12:00 AM ET
Earnings: Oct 27, 2026
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Bottom Line:
💡 BUY OPPORTUNITY: AIT shows positive signals but monitor for confirmation. Market pricing in 2.4% annual growth which appears achievable. Moderate conviction.
💡 BUY OPPORTUNITY: AIT shows positive signals but monitor for confirmation. Market pricing in 2.4% annual growth which appears achievable. Moderate conviction.
Long-Term Wealth Forecast (2031)
Based on Analyst Consensus Growth & Historical Valuation
0% (Stagnation)
50% (Hyper Growth)
EST. PRICE IN 2031
$417.96
Based on 7.2% avg growth
INTRINSIC VALUE TODAY
$259.52
Trading above historical range
How this is calculated: We use a Growth Decay Model: starting with analyst consensus growth (adjusted above) and gradually slowing it down to a long-term terminal rate (4%) by Year 5. This provides a more realistic valuation than assuming constant hyper-growth. We then apply a 25.0x Exit PE.
In-depth Analysis How we analyze
Valuation Analysis: AIT is currently trading at $323.78, which is considered oversold relative to its 30-day fair value range of $325.47 to $355.88. The stock's valuation (Forward PE: 27.4) is in line with its historical norms (25.5). At these levels, the market is pricing in 2.4% annual earnings growth. This growth rate appears achievable given the company's track record, suggesting the valuation is rational.
Technical Outlook: Technically, AIT is in a strong uptrend. The price is currently testing key support at $314.85. A bounce from this level would confirm strength, while a break below could signal further downside.
Market Sentiment: AIT scores 60/100 on our bottoming-setup gauge — the chart has corrected and is stabilizing (RSI reset, momentum turning up), historically a favorable entry zone. In the options market, Implied Volatility is low (0th percentile), suggesting options premiums are relatively cheap. This makes it an attractive time for long options strategies if you have a directional bias. Wall Street analysts see significant upside, with an average price target of $400.00 (+23.5%). Combining these factors, the current setup offers a favorable risk/reward ratio for buyers.
Technical Outlook: Technically, AIT is in a strong uptrend. The price is currently testing key support at $314.85. A bounce from this level would confirm strength, while a break below could signal further downside.
Market Sentiment: AIT scores 60/100 on our bottoming-setup gauge — the chart has corrected and is stabilizing (RSI reset, momentum turning up), historically a favorable entry zone. In the options market, Implied Volatility is low (0th percentile), suggesting options premiums are relatively cheap. This makes it an attractive time for long options strategies if you have a directional bias. Wall Street analysts see significant upside, with an average price target of $400.00 (+23.5%). Combining these factors, the current setup offers a favorable risk/reward ratio for buyers.
Quick Decision Summary
Current Position
OVERSOLD
Historical Trading Range
$325.47 -
$355.88
Company Quality Score
60/100
(HOLD)
Volume Confirmation
HIGH
Confidence Score
93.1%
All Signals
- BULLISH: Price oversold vs 30-day range
- BULLISH: Options cheap (IV 0th percentile)
- BULLISH: Strong technical setup (60/100)
- BULLISH: High volume confirmation
- BULLISH: Trading 23.5% below Wall St target ($400.00)
- NEUTRAL: Market pricing in 2.4% annual earnings growth - fairly valued
- BULLISH: Bottoming setup score 60/100 — corrected, stabilizing, and turning up
Trading Range Analysis
30-Day Trading Range
$325.47 -
$355.88
Current vs Trading Range
OVERSOLD
Expected Move (7 Days)
±$11.86
(3.7%)
Support & Resistance Levels
Support Level
$314.85
Resistance Level
$340.96
Current Trend
Strong Uptrend
Technical data as of
Sep 11, 2026
Fundamental Context
Forward P/E (Next Year Est.)
27.39
Wall Street Target
$400.00
(+23.5%)
Revenue Growth (YoY)
10.4%
Earnings Growth (YoY)
13.4%
Profit Margin
8.3%
Valuation Premium vs History
+2.4% premium
PE vs Historical
27.4 vs 25.5
FAIR
Market-Implied Price Targets
If current PE multiple persists
Implied Growth (YoY):
+2.4%
(market-implied from PE analysis)
1-Year Target
$331.55
(+2%)
2-Year Target
$339.51
(+5%)
3-Year Target
$347.66
(+7%)
3-Yr Target (if PE normalizes)
(PE: 27→26)
PE COMPRESSION
$323.70
(0%)
Earnings growth offset by PE compression
3-Year Scenarios
Using analyst projected EPS growth
Bull:
(PE: 27.4, Growth: 10.4%)
$435.83
(+35%)
Base:
(SPY PE: 20.2, Growth: 10.4%)
$320.98
(-1%)
Bear:
(PE: 17.1, Growth: 10.4%)
$272.83
(-16%)
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Valuation based on Current Earnings
RECOVERY PLAY: Stock looks expensive now (30x PE), but valuation improves significantly next year (27x PE) as earnings recover.
Trailing PE: 29.66 | Current EPS (TTM): $10.74
Bull Case
$385.76
(+19%)
Analyst growth 10.1%, PE expands to 32.6
Base Case
$350.69
(+8%)
Market implied 10.1%, PE stable at 29.7
Bear Case
$216.63
(-33%)
Severe decline -20.0%, PE contracts to 25.2
These are projections based on PE multiples and EPS growth scenarios, not predictions. Actual results may vary significantly.
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