Applied Industrial Technologies, Inc. (AIT) Stock Forecast
AIT analyst forecast
as of October 18, 2026- Analyst consensus
- Strong buy 4.50 / 5 from 8 analysts
- Price target
- $398.33 average of analyst targets
- Upside to target
- +20.5% from the latest close
- Next earnings
- October 27, 2026 EPS estimate $2.86
- 52-week range
- $240.63 – $361.95
AIT analyst ratings
8 analystsNumber of analysts at each rating.
AIT price target
The average of analyst 12-month price targets compared with the latest close and the 52-week range.
AIT earnings per share estimates
| Period | Average | Low | High | Year ago | Growth | Analysts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current quarter (Sep '26) | $2.89 | $2.85 | $2.95 | $2.63 | +9.7% | 8 |
| Next quarter (Dec '26) | $2.79 | $2.74 | $2.84 | $2.51 | +11.2% | 8 |
| Current fiscal year (FY2027) | $12.03 | $11.83 | $12.15 | $10.95 | +9.9% | 8 |
| Next fiscal year (FY2028) | $13.20 | $13.07 | $13.38 | $12.03 | +9.7% | 7 |
Consensus EPS estimates; growth compares the average estimate with the year-ago EPS.
AIT revenue estimates
| Period | Average | Low | High | Growth | Analysts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current quarter (Sep '26) | $1.29B | $1.28B | $1.30B | +7.7% | 7 |
| Next quarter (Dec '26) | $1.25B | $1.24B | $1.27B | +7.9% | 8 |
| Current fiscal year (FY2027) | $5.26B | $5.18B | $5.29B | +5.9% | 8 |
| Next fiscal year (FY2028) | $5.57B | $5.52B | $5.61B | +5.9% | 6 |
AIT EPS: reported and forecast
Fiscal years; "E" marks estimates, the line shows the range from the lowest to the highest estimate.
AIT revenue: reported and forecast
AIT EPS estimate revisions
| Period | 90 days ago | 60 days ago | 30 days ago | 7 days ago | Now | Change (90 d) | Revisions (30 d) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current quarter (Sep '26) | $2.84 | $2.88 | $2.88 | $2.88 | $2.89 | +1.6% | 3 up · 0 down |
| Next quarter (Dec '26) | $2.78 | $2.76 | $2.76 | $2.79 | $2.79 | +0.3% | 3 up · 1 down |
| Current fiscal year (FY2027) | $11.78 | $12.03 | $12.03 | $12.03 | $12.03 | +2.1% | 7 up · 0 down |
| Next fiscal year (FY2028) | $12.80 | $13.23 | $13.23 | $13.23 | $13.20 | +3.2% | 4 up · 0 down |
How the consensus EPS estimate changed over the last 90 days, and how many analysts raised or lowered it in the last 30 days.
AIT earnings surprises
Reported EPS vs the consensus estimate for the last 12 quarters; AIT beat in 12 of 12.
What analysts expect from AIT
8 analysts cover Applied Industrial Technologies; their consensus rating is strong buy (4.50 on a 1–5 scale, where 5 is a strong buy). The average price target is $398.33, 20.5% above the latest close of $330.48. Analysts expect earnings of $12.03 per share for FY2027, +9.9% from a year earlier. For FY2028 the average estimate is $13.20 per share on revenue of $5.6 billion. Applied Industrial Technologies beat the EPS estimate in 12 of the last 12 quarters.
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AIT forecast FAQ
What is Applied Industrial Technologies's price target?
The average analyst price target for Applied Industrial Technologies is $398.33, 20.5% above the latest close of $330.48.
Is Applied Industrial Technologies a buy, hold or sell?
Of 8 analysts covering Applied Industrial Technologies, 6 rate it a strong buy, 0 a buy, 2 a hold, 0 a sell and 0 a strong sell, a consensus of strong buy. Ratings are opinions, not a recommendation from Quotelinks.
What is Applied Industrial Technologies's EPS forecast?
Analysts forecast $12.03 per share for FY2027 (range $11.83 to $12.15); for FY2028 the estimate is $13.20.
What is Applied Industrial Technologies's revenue forecast?
The average revenue estimate for FY2027 is $5.3 billion, growth of 5.9%; for FY2028 it is $5.6 billion.
When does Applied Industrial Technologies report earnings?
Applied Industrial Technologies is expected to report results for the quarter ending September 30, 2026 on October 27, 2026 before the market opens; the EPS estimate is $2.86.
Does Applied Industrial Technologies usually beat earnings estimates?
Applied Industrial Technologies reported EPS at or above the analyst estimate in 12 of the last 12 quarters.