Applied Industrial Technologies-5 stocks Congress is buying in 2025

Core Insights - The article highlights the top 5 stocks that US Congress members are investing in for 2025, providing insights into their investment strategies and market confidence [1][3]. Group 1: Top Stocks - Applied Industrial Technologies Inc. (NASDAQ: AIT) is a significant holding for Senator Markwayne Mullin, with over $1.6 million in trades disclosed in January. AIT shares increased by 8.98% in January and 43% over the past year, despite a slight 0.4% year-over-year decline in Q2 2025 sales. Net income rose by 6.7% to$ 93.3 million, with long-term returns up 288% over five years [5]. - Goldman Sachs (NYSE: GS) has seen a 17% increase since Representative Josh Gottheimer's purchase on December 30, 2024. In Q4 2024, Goldman reported $13.87 billion in revenue and$ 4.11 billion in net earnings, benefiting from strong performance in asset management and advisory services [6]. - Tempus AI Inc. (NASDAQ: TEM) experienced a 132.11% surge in share price following Representative Nancy Pelosi's purchase of 50 call options. The stock is up 27% year-to-date, driven by the launch of its AI-powered health concierge app [7]. - Credo Technology Group (NASDAQ: CRDO) saw its shares rise nearly 60% in the past year, supported by a 22% year-over-year revenue increase and an 18% rise in net income in Q4 2024, reflecting strong demand for cloud and AI-driven networking [9]. - Palo Alto Networks (NASDAQ: PANW) has attracted significant congressional investment, with purchases totaling at least $1.6 million. In Q2 2025, the company reported a 14% year-over-year revenue increase to$ 2.3 billion, with annual recurring revenue growing by 37% to $4.8 billion [10][11].