AIT Dividend History & Analysis | 0.7% Yield

AIT has a dividend yield of 0.7% and paid 2.35 USD per share in the last 12M. Complete payout history, full analyses and peer comparison.

Yield 12m 0.73%
Payout Ratio 18.0%
Growth Rate CAGR 5y 8.66%
Consistency Lifetime 95.6%
Yield on Cost 5y 3.05%
Payout FCF 15.3%
Streak Years 41
Dividend Rating 66.17%
Ex-Dividend in 4 days: Buy before Feb 13, 2026 to receive the next dividend.

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: 9.8%
Total Return 5y: 278.4%

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Top 5 Dividend Yields of Peer-Group
Symbol Market Cap USD Dividend Yield TTM Yield on Cost 5y
RXL 13,007 M 4.76% 10.8%
SIX3 3,732 M 4.69% 5.86%
MSM 5,088 M 4.07% 4.81%
WSO 15,723 M 2.83% 5.42%
FAST 54,797 M 2.10% 5.32%
Top 5 Dividend Growth Rates of Peer-Group
Symbol Market Cap USD Growth Rate Consistency
SIX3 3,732 M 172% 80.1%
INTR 4,107 M 167% 100%
AER 24,976 M 44.0% 18.0%
RXL 13,007 M 27.1% 65.8%
WSO 15,723 M 11.3% 95.3%

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AIT Dividend History: Last 50 Payments (USD) as of February 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% N/A
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% 0.41%
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 (NYSE:AIT) is a global distributor of motion, power, control, and automation solutions, operating across North America, Australia, New Zealand, Singapore, and Costa Rica. The business is split into two segments: the Service Center segment, which supplies bearings, power-transmission, fluid-power, and general maintenance products, and the Engineered Solutions segment, which designs, integrates, and services hydraulic/pneumatic systems, advanced automation, and machine-vision technologies for OEMs and industrial integrators.

What is the Dividend Yield of AIT?

As of February 2026, AIT`s dividend yield is 0.73%. This is calculated by dividing the trailing 12-month dividend rate (TTM rate) of 2.35 USD by the current share price of 291.74.

Does AIT pay a dividend?

As of February 2026, AIT paid a dividend of 2.35 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 5 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 4 payments are between 0.397 (-22.2%) and 0.416 (-18.4%).
This represents a significant dividend cut compared to the last payment.

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 2026-02-13.

What is the next Ex-Dividend Date for AIT?

The next Ex-Dividend date for Applied Industrial (AIT) is 2026-02-13.

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 3.05%. If you bought AIT's shares at 77.09 USD five years ago, your current annual dividend income (2.35 USD per share, trailing 12 months) equals 3.05% 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 0.73% 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 66.17%. 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 0% annually over the past 3 years (Trend Reliability: 0.0%).

Neutral: Share count is relatively stable with minor dilution. This has minimal impact on dividend per share calculations.

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
2011 43,000,000
2012 43,000,000
2013 43,000,000
2014 42,000,000 -2.33%
2015 41,000,000 -2.38%
2016 39,000,000 -4.88%
2017 39,000,000
2018 39,000,000
2019 39,000,000
2020 39,000,000
2021 39,000,000
2022 39,000,000
2023 39,000,000
2024 39,000,000
2025 39,000,000

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: 2026-02-04 02:38