AIT Stock Analysis: Buy, Sell, or Hold?
AIT - Applied Industrial Technologies, Inc.
$260.41
0.90 (0.35%)
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HOLD
LOW Confidence
Last Updated: January 30, 2026
Earnings: Apr 23, 2026
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AIT is down 7.0% this week, but smart money is accumulating calls. Top strike: $260 2026-03-20 with 2 OI. Call ratio: 100% View Scanner →
Strength: 8.5/10
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Bottom Line:
📊 HOLD: AIT shows mixed signals. Fine to hold existing positions. Not urgent to buy or sell.
📊 HOLD: AIT shows mixed signals. Fine to hold existing positions. Not urgent to buy or sell.
Long-Term Wealth Forecast (2031)
Based on Analyst Consensus Growth & Historical Valuation
0% (Stagnation)
50% (Hyper Growth)
EST. PRICE IN 2031
$361.76
Based on 6.5% avg growth
INTRINSIC VALUE TODAY
$224.62
Trading above fair value
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 22.8x Exit PE.
In-depth Analysis How we analyze
Valuation Analysis: AIT is currently trading at $260.41, which is considered slightly low relative to its 30-day fair value range of $260.06 to $278.65. The stock's valuation (Forward PE: 22.4) is in line with its historical norms (22.8). Remarkably, the market is currently pricing in an annual earnings decline of 0.5% over the next few years. This pessimistic expectation contrasts with the company's recent 5.0% earnings growth, suggesting potential undervaluation if the company simply maintains stability.
Technical Outlook: Technically, AIT is in a uptrend. The price is currently testing key support at $255.01. A bounce from this level would confirm strength, while a break below could signal further downside.
Market Sentiment: The stock shows a mixed technical setup (40/100), with neutral trendline and momentum signals. 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 $304.17 (+16.8%). The stock is fairly positioned - fine to hold existing positions or accumulate slowly on dips, but not an urgent buy.
Technical Outlook: Technically, AIT is in a uptrend. The price is currently testing key support at $255.01. A bounce from this level would confirm strength, while a break below could signal further downside.
Market Sentiment: The stock shows a mixed technical setup (40/100), with neutral trendline and momentum signals. 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 $304.17 (+16.8%). The stock is fairly positioned - fine to hold existing positions or accumulate slowly on dips, but not an urgent buy.
Quick Decision Summary
Current Position
SLIGHTLY LOW
Fair Price Range
$260.06 -
$278.65
Company Quality Score
59/100
(HOLD)
Volume Confirmation
HIGH
Confidence Score
81.5%
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View Profit Protection PlanAll Signals
- BULLISH: Price oversold vs 30-day range
- BULLISH: Options cheap (IV 0th percentile)
- NEUTRAL: Mixed technical signals (40/100)
- BULLISH: High volume confirmation
- BULLISH: Trading below Wall St target ($304.17)
- CAUTION: Recommendation downgraded due to -7.0% 5-day decline
Fair Price Analysis
30-Day Fair Range
$260.06 -
$278.65
Current vs Fair Value
SLIGHTLY LOW
Expected Move (7 Days)
±$8.83
(3.4%)
Support & Resistance Levels
Support Level
$255.01
Resistance Level
$286.66
Current Trend
Uptrend
Fundamental Context
Forward P/E (Next Year Est.)
22.42
Wall Street Target
$304.17
(+16.8%)
Revenue Growth (YoY)
8.4%
Earnings Growth (YoY)
5.0%
Profit Margin
8.5%
Valuation Discount vs History
-0.5% cheaper
PE vs Historical
22.4 vs 22.8
FAIR
Market-Implied Price Targets
If current PE multiple persists
Implied Growth (YoY):
-0.5%
(market-implied from PE analysis)
1-Year Target
$259.11
(-1%)
2-Year Target
$257.81
(-1%)
3-Year Target
$256.52
(-2%)
3-Yr Target (if PE normalizes)
(PE: 22→23)
$260.89
(+0%)
3-Year Scenarios
Using analyst projected EPS growth
Bull:
(PE: 22.4, Growth: 8.9%)
$336.08
(+29%)
Base:
(SPY PE: 22.3, Growth: 8.9%)
$334.30
(+28%)
Bear:
(PE: 19.0, Growth: 8.9%)
$284.16
(+9%)
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Valuation based on Current Earnings
RECOVERY PLAY: Stock looks expensive now (24x PE), but valuation improves significantly next year (22x PE) as earnings recover.
Trailing PE: 24.38 | Current EPS (TTM): $10.51
Bull Case
$311.54
(+20%)
Analyst growth 10.5%, PE expands to 26.8
Base Case
$283.22
(+9%)
Market implied 10.5%, PE stable at 24.4
Bear Case
$174.26
(-33%)
Severe decline -20.0%, PE contracts to 20.7
These are projections based on PE multiples and EPS growth scenarios, not predictions. Actual results may vary significantly.
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Upside Surprise Potential
If earnings stabilize (0% growth), PE could expand from 22.4 to 22.8
Stabilization Target:
$264.84
(+1.7%)
PE Expansion Potential:
+1.7%
Last updated: February 01, 2026 2:44 AM ET
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0
Buys
4
Sells
Net
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