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Applied Industrial Q3 net sales $1.1B, EPS $2.48; announces acquisition of Grupo Kopar
APPLIED INDUSTRIAL TECHNOLOGIES INC
2024-Q3 EPS reported
$7.18
revenue$3,318,731,000
- Net sales $1.1B, up 1.3% YoY; organic daily +0.7%. Net income $97.2M, EPS $2.48 diluted.
- Signed definitive agreement to acquire Grupo Kopar, automation tech provider in Mexico; adding ~200 associates; closes in weeks.
- Updated FY2024 guidance: adjusted EPS $9.55-$9.70 (prior $9.35-$9.70); sales growth 1.5%-2.5% (organic 0.5%-1.5%).
- Operating cash flow $84.2M, free cash flow $76.7M; quarterly dividend $0.37/share declared (payable May 31).
- Service Center segment organic daily +2.6%; Engineered Solutions -3.2%; LIFO expense $4.8M vs $8.2M prior year.