Applied Industrial targets fiscal 2027 diluted EPS of $12.15, sees sales up 6.5% in 1Q27
AIT•Fiscal 2027 guidance
Applied Industrial issued fiscal 2027 guidance for total sales growth of 4% to 6.5% year over year.
The company said adjusted EBITDA margin is forecast at 12.5% to 12.8%, while diluted EPS is expected at $11.65 to $12.15.
First-quarter outlook
For the first quarter, Applied expects total sales to rise 6.5% to 8.5% year over year, with organic sales up 6% to 8%.
First-quarter EBITDA margin is seen at 12.3% to 12.4%, and gross margin is expected in the low 30% range.
Guidance assumptions and prior-year results
The guidance assumes 150 to 200 basis points of price-driven sales growth.
Fiscal 2026 revenue was $5 billion, and EBITDA was $618 million.
