Applied Industrial Technologies Raises Dividend by 10.9%

The industrial products distributor will pay a quarterly dividend of $0.51 per share, up from $0.46 previously.

Jan. 28, 2026 at 9:55am

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Applied Industrial Technologies, Inc. (NYSE:AIT), a leading distributor of industrial products and services, announced a 10.9% increase in its quarterly dividend. Stockholders of record on February 13th will receive $0.51 per share on February 27th, up from the previous $0.46 per share dividend.

Why it matters

The dividend increase reflects Applied Industrial Technologies' strong financial performance and confidence in the company's future. As a mature industrial distributor, the company's steady dividend payouts are an important part of its value proposition for shareholders.

The details

Applied Industrial Technologies has raised its dividend for 16 consecutive years, demonstrating its commitment to returning capital to shareholders. The new $0.51 per share quarterly dividend represents an annualized payout of $1.84 and a dividend yield of 0.8% based on the company's current stock price.

  • The ex-dividend date is Friday, February 13th.
  • The dividend will be paid on Friday, February 27th.

The players

Applied Industrial Technologies, Inc.

A leading distributor of industrial products and services, including bearings, power transmission components, fluid power products, industrial rubber products, and automation solutions.

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What’s next

Investors will be watching to see if Applied Industrial Technologies can continue its streak of annual dividend increases, which has averaged 0.1% over the last three years.

The takeaway

The dividend hike underscores Applied Industrial Technologies' financial strength and commitment to shareholder returns, even as the company navigates economic uncertainties in its industrial end markets.