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Mar 31, 2023

Applied Industrial Technologies Q3 2023 Earnings Report

Applied Industrial Technologies reported Q3 2023 earnings with a 15.4% increase in net sales and strong earnings growth.

Key Takeaways

Applied Industrial Technologies reported a strong third quarter with net sales increasing by 15.4% to $1.1 billion. The company's net income was $97.2 million, or $2.47 per share, and adjusted net income was $93.5 million, or $2.38 per share. The company is updating its fiscal year 2023 guidance to reflect this performance.

Net sales increased by 15.4% year-over-year to $1.1 billion.

Net income was reported at $97.2 million, or $2.47 per share.

Adjusted net income reached $93.5 million, or $2.38 per share, up 36.3% year-over-year.

Fiscal year 2023 guidance was updated to reflect the third quarter performance.

Total Revenue
$1.13B
Previous year: $981M
+15.4%
EPS
$2.38
Previous year: $1.89
+25.9%
Gross Profit
$333M
Previous year: $287M
+15.9%
Cash and Equivalents
$182M
Previous year: $188M
-3.2%
Total Assets
$2.61B
Previous year: $2.38B
+9.4%

Applied Industrial Technologies

Applied Industrial Technologies

Forward Guidance

The Company now projects EPS of $8.47 to $8.60 on an adjusted basis, sales growth of 14% to 15%, and EBITDA margins of 11.7% to 11.8% for fiscal year 2023.

Positive Outlook

  • EPS of $8.47 to $8.60 on an adjusted basis
  • Sales growth of 14% to 15%
  • EBITDA margins of 11.7% to 11.8%
  • Customer feedback remains generally positive
  • Internal initiatives and technical capabilities are supporting new growth opportunities

Challenges Ahead

  • Guidance incorporates ongoing economic uncertainty
  • Guidance incorporates inflationary pressures
  • Expect underlying market demand and orders to continue to moderate near term
  • Broader industry activity normalizes
  • Customers rebalance spending levels against current macro uncertainty