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Why Applied Industrial Technologies (AIT) is a Top Growth Stock for the Long-Term

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Applied Industrial Technologies (AIT)

Applied Industrial Technologies, Inc. is a distributor of value-added industrial products — including engineered fluid power components, bearings, specialty flow control solutions, power transmission products and miscellaneous industrial supplies. These products are mainly sold to original equipment manufacturers (OEM) and maintenance, repair, and operations (MRO) customers in Australia, North America, Singapore and New Zealand.

AIT is a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy) stock, with a Growth Style Score of B and VGM Score of B. Earnings are expected to grow 8.6% year-over-year for the current fiscal year, with sales growth of 2.3%.

One analyst revised their earnings estimate upwards in the last 60 days, and the Zacks Consensus Estimate has increased $0.08 to $9.50 per share for 2024. AIT boasts an average earnings surprise of 8.2%.

Applied Industrial Technologies is also cash rich. The company has generated cash flow growth of 15%, and is expected to report cash flow expansion of 27% in 2024.

Investors should take the time to consider AIT for their portfolios due to its solid Zacks Rank rating, notable growth metrics, and impressive Growth and VGM Style Scores.

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