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Applied Industrial Technologies, Inc.

AIT
NYSEUnited States flagUSReal-Time Price
$298.29USD
-6.86 (-2.25%)Today
$298.29+0.00 (+0.00%)After HoursLast quote · Nov 4, 2026, 4:00 PM ET
BTI Score

BASIC required or higher

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BTI Fair Market Cap
$8.09B
+34.68% vs fair
Industrials
Hold

Applied Industrial Technologies, Inc. (AIT) Business Model

How does Applied Industrial Technologies, Inc. (AIT) make money? A breakdown of revenue segments, margins, competitive moat and the unit economics behind the business.

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How the company makes money

Applied Industrial Technologies distributes industrial motion, power-transmission, fluid-power, automation, and maintenance products, while adding value through engineering, integration, repair, and technical support services.

  • Industrial distribution – Generates revenue by selling bearings, belts, power-transmission components, fluid-power products, safety equipment, and related industrial supplies.
  • Value-added engineering – Improves margins and customer retention through application engineering, product selection, system design, and automation integration.
  • Maintenance and repair services – Provides repair, field service, hose fabrication, reliability support, and other services that reduce customer downtime.
  • Mission-critical replenishment – Benefits from repeat demand as customers continuously replace and maintain components used in operating equipment and production lines.
Revenue Model:
  • Product sales to industrial and commercial customers
  • Engineered systems and automation solution sales
  • Repair, maintenance, and technical service revenue
  • Recurring replenishment orders for mission-critical MRO products

Customer / User Types

40%
Industrial manufacturers and OEMs
Manufacturers purchase components, engineered systems, and automation solutions for equipment production and factory operations.
35%
Maintenance, repair, and operations teams
Factories and facilities rely on AIT for replacement parts, reliability products, technical support, and urgent maintenance needs.
15%
Process industries and infrastructure operators
Energy, transportation, food and beverage, primary metals, and other process-intensive operators use products supporting continuous operations.
10%
Commercial customers and channel partners
Smaller businesses, service providers, and selected resellers purchase industrial products and application-specific solutions.
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Competitive Advantage

Broad product portfolio covering critical industrial components and MRO requirements
Large distribution network that supports local availability and rapid fulfillment
Technical expertise in engineering, automation, fluid power, and power transmission
Deep customer relationships built around uptime, reliability, and recurring maintenance needs
Value-added services that differentiate the company from basic online or catalog distributors
Scale and supplier relationships that improve purchasing efficiency and product access