AIT Dividend History & Analysis | 0.7% Yield

AIT has a dividend yield of 0.7% and paid 1.89 USD per share in the last 12M. Complete payout history, full analyses and peer comparison.

Yield 12m 0.74%
Payout Ratio 18.0%
Growth Rate CAGR 5y 8.66%
Consistency Lifetime 95.6%
Yield on Cost 5y 2.23%
Payout FCF 15.3%
Streak Years 28
Dividend Rating 64.69%

Dividends Cash Amount per Share Yearly

This chart shows the yearly cash amount paid as dividends per share. The exact values for each year can be found in the structured dataset with the html-id #yearly_dividend_dataset below.
Dividend Growth Year over Year This chart shows the annual dividend growth rate compared to the previous year.
5 Years Chart with Price and Dividend Yield This chart shows the dividend yield and price over time. Price is displayed as gray area (left axis), yield as dark blue line (right axis), and average yield as orange dashed line.
■ Yield (right) | ■ Price (left) | ┅ Avg Yield
Total Return 12m: 13.1%
Total Return 5y: 207.1%

Top Dividend Payers in Trading Companies & Distributors

Top 5 Dividend Yields of Peer-Group
Symbol Market Cap USD Dividend Yield TTM Yield on Cost 5y
RXL 11,102 M 4.76% 18.3%
MSM 4,861 M 4.07% 4.63%
WSO 15,174 M 2.83% 5.35%
FAST 51,801 M 2.10% 4.98%
FTAI 24,776 M 1.14% 6.70%
Top 5 Dividend Growth Rates of Peer-Group
Symbol Market Cap USD Growth Rate Consistency
INTR 3,720 M 167% 100%
HRI 3,475 M 53.8% 100%
AER 22,834 M 44.0% 18.0%
RXL 11,102 M 27.1% 68.9%
FAST 51,801 M 11.8% 88.7%

Quality Dividend Peers in Trading Companies & Distributors

RUSHA
Rush Enterprises
 1.65% Yield
FTAI
FTAI Aviation
 1.14% Yield
GIC
Global Industrial
 4.70% Yield

AIT Dividend History: Last 50 Payments (USD) as of March 2026

Ex-Dividend Date Record Date Payment Date Period Dividend per Share Dividend Growth Rate QoQ Payout Yield
2026-02-13 2026-02-13 2026-02-27 Quarterly 0.51 10.9% 0.18%
2025-11-14 2025-11-14 2025-11-28 Quarterly 0.46 0% 0.19%
2025-08-15 2025-08-15 2025-08-29 Quarterly 0.46 0% 0.17%
2025-05-15 2025-05-15 2025-05-30 Quarterly 0.46 0% 0.2%
2025-02-14 2025-02-14 2025-02-28 Quarterly 0.46 24.3% 0.17%
2024-11-15 2024-11-15 2024-11-29 Quarterly 0.37 0% 0.14%
2024-08-15 2024-08-15 2024-08-30 Quarterly 0.37 0% 0.19%
2024-05-14 2024-05-15 2024-05-31 Quarterly 0.37 0% 0.19%
2024-02-14 2024-02-15 2024-02-29 Quarterly 0.37 5.7% 0.2%
2023-11-14 2023-11-15 2023-11-30 Quarterly 0.35 0% 0.21%
2023-08-14 2023-08-15 2023-08-31 Quarterly 0.35 0% 0.23%
2023-05-12 2023-05-15 2023-05-31 Quarterly 0.35 0% 0.27%
2023-02-14 2023-02-15 2023-02-28 Quarterly 0.35 2.9% 0.25%
2022-11-14 2022-11-15 2022-11-30 Quarterly 0.34 0% 0.27%
2022-08-12 2022-08-15 2022-08-31 Quarterly 0.34 0% 0.29%
2022-05-13 2022-05-16 2022-05-31 Quarterly 0.34 0% 0.33%
2022-02-14 2022-02-15 2022-02-28 Quarterly 0.34 3% 0.36%
2021-11-12 2021-11-15 2021-11-30 Quarterly 0.33 0% 0.32%
2021-08-13 2021-08-16 2021-08-31 Quarterly 0.33 0% 0.36%
2021-05-13 2021-05-14 2021-05-28 Quarterly 0.33 0% 0.33%
2021-02-12 2021-02-16 2021-02-26 Quarterly 0.33 3.1% N/A
2020-11-13 2020-11-16 2020-11-30 Quarterly 0.32 0% N/A
2020-08-13 2020-08-14 2020-08-31 Quarterly 0.32 0% N/A
2020-05-14 2020-05-15 2020-05-29 Quarterly 0.32 0% N/A
2020-02-13 2020-02-14 2020-02-28 Quarterly 0.32 3.2% N/A
2019-11-14 2019-11-15 2019-11-29 Quarterly 0.31 0% N/A
2019-08-14 2019-08-15 2019-08-30 Quarterly 0.31 0% N/A
2019-05-14 2019-05-15 2019-05-31 Quarterly 0.31 0% N/A
2019-02-14 2019-02-15 2019-02-28 Quarterly 0.31 3.3% N/A
2018-11-14 2018-11-15 2018-11-30 Quarterly 0.3 0% N/A
2018-08-14 2018-08-15 2018-08-31 Quarterly 0.3 0% N/A
2018-05-14 2018-05-15 2018-05-31 Quarterly 0.3 0% N/A
2018-02-14 2018-02-15 2018-02-28 Quarterly 0.3 3.4% N/A
2017-11-14 2017-11-15 2017-11-30 Quarterly 0.29 0% N/A
2017-08-11 2017-08-15 2017-08-31 Quarterly 0.29 0% N/A
2017-05-11 2017-05-15 2017-05-31 Quarterly 0.29 0% N/A
2017-02-13 2017-02-15 2017-02-28 Quarterly 0.29 3.6% N/A
2016-11-10 2016-11-15 2016-11-30 Quarterly 0.28 0% N/A
2016-08-11 2016-08-15 2016-08-31 Quarterly 0.28 0% N/A
2016-05-12 2016-05-16 2016-05-31 Quarterly 0.28 0% N/A
2016-02-11 2016-02-16 2016-02-29 Quarterly 0.28 3.7% N/A
2015-11-12 2015-11-16 2015-11-30 Quarterly 0.27 0% N/A
2015-08-12 2015-08-14 2015-08-31 Quarterly 0.27 0% N/A
2015-05-13 2015-05-15 2015-05-29 Quarterly 0.27 0% N/A
2015-02-11 2015-02-13 2015-02-27 Quarterly 0.27 8% N/A
2014-11-12 2014-11-14 2014-11-28 Quarterly 0.25 0% N/A
2014-08-13 2014-08-15 2014-08-29 Quarterly 0.25 0% N/A
2014-05-13 2014-05-15 2014-05-30 Quarterly 0.25 0% N/A
2014-02-12 2014-02-14 2014-02-28 Quarterly 0.25 8.7% N/A
2013-11-13 2013-11-15 2013-11-29 Quarterly 0.23 0% N/A

AIT Dividend FAQ

Applied Industrial Technologies (AIT) distributes industrial motion, power, control, and automation technology solutions internationally. The company operates in the industrial distribution sector, which is characterized by high inventory management requirements due to the breadth of products offered.

What is the Dividend Yield of AIT?

As of March 2026, AIT`s dividend yield is 0.74%. This is calculated by dividing the trailing 12-month dividend rate (TTM rate) of 1.89 USD by the current share price of 260.67.

Does AIT pay a dividend?

As of March 2026, AIT paid a dividend of 1.89 USD in the last 12 months. The last dividend was paid on 2026-02-13 and the payout was 0.51 USD.

How often does AIT pay dividends?

AIT pays dividends quarterly. Over the last 12 months, AIT has issued 4 dividend payments. The last dividend payment was made on 2026-02-13.

AIT dividend forecast

Based on historical data, the forecasted dividends per share for AIT for the next payments are between 0.517 (+1.4%) and 0.567 (+11.2%). This indicates a solid dividend increase compared to the last payment. The expected Yield for the next 12 months is about 0.83%.

Will AIT pay dividends in 2026?

The latest dividend paid per share was 0.51 USD with an Ex-Dividend Date of 2026-02-13. The next Ex-Dividend date for Applied Industrial (AIT) is currently unknown.

What is the next Ex-Dividend Date for AIT?

The next Ex-Dividend date for Applied Industrial (AIT) is currently unknown. We automatically update the next Ex-Dividend date when it is announced.

What is the Dividend Growth of AIT?

AIT's average dividend growth rate over the past 5 years is 8.66% per year.
Strong growth: AIT's Dividend growth is outpacing inflation.

What is the Yield on Cost of AIT?

AIT's 5-Year Yield on Cost is 2.23%. If you bought AIT's shares at 84.89 USD five years ago, your current annual dividend income (1.89 USD per share, trailing 12 months) equals 2.23% of your original purchase price.

What is the Payout Consistency of AIT?

AIT Payout Consistency is 95.6%. The payout consistency is a proprietary measure of how consistently a company has paid dividends over its lifetime and blends growth rate, number of dividend payments, interruptions or lowering dividends into one number.
Very consistent: Applied Industrial has a strong track record of consistent dividend payments over its lifetime.

Does AIT have a good Dividend Yield?

AIT`s 0.74% Dividend Yield is considered as low. This is usually a sign of a growth company.

What is the Dividend Payout Ratio of AIT?

The Dividend Payout Ratio of AIT is 18.0%. Very low - Often a strong indicator of potential dividend growth.

What is the Dividend Rating of AIT?

AIT`s Overall Dividend Rating is 64.69%. Ratings surpassing 65% are regarded as acceptable, exceeding 75% are favorable and surpassing 85% are strong.

AIT Outstanding Shares Analysis

What is the Trend in AIT's Outstanding Shares?

Applied Industrial's outstanding shares have decreased by approximately 1.46% annually over the past 3 years (Trend Reliability: -100.0%).

Slightly positive: The company is modestly reducing its share count through buybacks. This provides a small tailwind to earnings per share and dividend sustainability.

Has AIT ever had a Stock Split?

Yes, the last stock split was on Jun 16, 2006 with a ratio of 3:2.

This was a forward split: Each share became 1.5 shares, lowering the price proportionally. The dividend per share was also adjusted downward by the same ratio, so total dividend income remained unchanged.

Year Number of Shares Annual Growth Rate
1985 45,429,300
1986 45,658,600 +0.5%
1987 42,077,900 -7.84%
1988 38,294,900 -8.99%
1989 36,027,000 -5.92%
1990 35,732,500 -0.82%
1991 35,746,000 +0.04%
1992 36,766,500 +2.85%
1993 37,150,800 +1.05%
1994 39,162,100 +5.41%
1995 39,986,700 +2.11%
1996 41,657,100 +4.18%
1997 49,302,000 +18.35%
1998 48,640,500 -1.34%
1999 46,793,300 -3.8%
2000 44,957,300 -3.92%
2001 43,391,300 -3.48%
2002 43,274,300 -0.27%
2003 43,952,600 +1.57%
2004 46,006,500 +4.67%
2005 45,723,500 -0.62%
2006 44,630,000 -2.39%
2007 43,949,000 -1.53%
2008 42,798,000 -2.62%
2009 42,830,000 +0.07%
2010 43,298,000 +1.09%
2011 42,634,000 -1.53%
2012 42,494,000 -0.33%
2013 42,462,000 -0.08%
2014 41,533,000 -2.19%
2015 39,485,000 -4.93%
2016 39,371,000 -0.29%
2017 39,206,000 -0.42%
2018 39,247,000 +0.1%
2019 39,047,000 -0.51%
2020 39,233,000 +0.48%
2021 39,122,000 -0.28%
2022 39,208,000 +0.22%
2023 39,302,000 +0.24%
2024 38,963,000 -0.86%
2025 38,161,000 -2.06%

Key Metric Definitions

Dividend Yield
Annual dividend per share divided by current share price.
Payout Ratio
Percentage of earnings paid as dividends. Below 60% = safe, above 100% = unsustainable.
Payout FCF
Percentage of Free Cash Flow paid as dividends. More reliable than Payout Ratio since it measures actual cash.
Growth Rate (CAGR)
Compound annual growth rate of dividends over the last 5 years.
Consistency
Reliability of dividend payments over lifetime. Penalizes cuts and pauses.
Yield on Cost
Your effective yield if you bought 5 years ago. Shows dividend growth impact over time.
Streak
Consecutive years of dividend payments. 25+ years = Dividend Aristocrat.
Dividend Rating
Proprietary score (0-100) combining yield, growth, safety and consistency.

Last update: 2026-03-29 03:02