AMETEK (AME) Stock Overview
Manufactures and sells electronic instruments (EIG) and electromechanical (EMG) devices in the United States and internationally. More details
| Snowflake Score | |
|---|---|
| Valuation | 2/6 |
| Future Growth | 1/6 |
| Past Performance | 2/6 |
| Financial Health | 6/6 |
| Dividends | 0/6 |
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Price History & Performance
| Historical stock prices | |
|---|---|
| Current Share Price | US$234.54 |
| 52 Week High | US$242.05 |
| 52 Week Low | US$167.75 |
| Beta | 1.03 |
| 1 Month Change | 7.44% |
| 3 Month Change | 2.95% |
| 1 Year Change | 39.73% |
| 3 Year Change | 62.41% |
| 5 Year Change | 72.28% |
| Change since IPO | 48,148.24% |
Recent News & Updates
AME: AI Hardware Disruption And Cash Returns Will Guide Future Outcomes
Analysts made a small upward adjustment to the AMETEK price target to $250, reflecting modest tweaks to discount rate, revenue growth, margin, and P/E assumptions after a mix of recent bullish initiations, target changes, and AI related hardware risk commentary. Analyst Commentary Recent research on AMETEK reflects a mix of optimism around execution and valuation support, alongside fresh questions about long term risks linked to AI and high margin hardware exposure.Ametek: A Very Well-Run Business Is Valued Accordingly
Apr 20Recent updates
AME: AI Hardware Disruption And Cash Returns Will Guide Future Outcomes
Analysts made a small upward adjustment to the AMETEK price target to $250, reflecting modest tweaks to discount rate, revenue growth, margin, and P/E assumptions after a mix of recent bullish initiations, target changes, and AI related hardware risk commentary. Analyst Commentary Recent research on AMETEK reflects a mix of optimism around execution and valuation support, alongside fresh questions about long term risks linked to AI and high margin hardware exposure.Ametek: A Very Well-Run Business Is Valued Accordingly
Apr 20AME: AI Hardware Disruption Risk And Rising Cash Returns Will Shape Outcomes
Analysts have trimmed the AMETEK price target slightly to about $250, reflecting modest adjustments to growth, profitability and P/E assumptions following a mix of recent target cuts and raises across the Street. Analyst Commentary Recent research on AMETEK presents a mixed picture, with several price target increases and bullish initiations balanced by at least one downgrade and a fresh target cut.AME: AI Hardware Exposure And Rising Cash Returns Will Shape Future Returns
Analysts have lifted the implied fair value estimate for AMETEK by about $2 to $250.35 per share, reflecting refreshed models that factor in recent price target increases, updated quarterly results, and ongoing debate around the impact of AI on high margin industrial hardware exposure. Analyst Commentary Recent Street research around Ametek points to a mix of optimism on execution and demand trends, along with fresh questions about how AI could affect returns from high margin industrial hardware over time.AME: AI Hardware Disruption And Rich P/E Will Shape Future Returns
Analysts have modestly raised their blended price target on Ametek by about $20 to the low $210s, reflecting Street updates that balance AI related hardware risk with the expectation of resilient margins, a slightly higher discount rate, and a still elevated forward P/E near 36x. Analyst Commentary Street views on Ametek are mixed but generally constructive, with several firms lifting price targets into the low US$210s while a recent downgrade highlights valuation and execution risk at current levels.AME: AI Demand And Execution Versus Mixed P/E Expectations Will Guide Returns
Analysts have nudged their targets on AMETEK higher, with our updated fair value estimate edging up by about $0.29 to $248.29 as they factor in slightly lower assumed revenue growth, a modestly higher profit margin, a somewhat lower future P/E multiple, and a small reduction in the discount rate. Analyst Commentary Street research on AMETEK has been active recently, with several firms adjusting ratings and targets as they refresh models after recent quarters and outlook updates.AMETEK, Inc. (NYSE:AME) Released Earnings Last Week And Analysts Lifted Their Price Target To US$248
Feb 06
AME: AI Demand And Execution Versus P/E Assumptions Will Shape Returns
The analyst price target on AMETEK has been raised by about $19 to $248, with analysts citing updated profit margin assumptions and a higher future P/E multiple as key drivers of the change. Analyst Commentary Recent research on AMETEK shows a cluster of higher price targets alongside a few more cautious rating moves, giving you a mixed but generally constructive read on how the Street views the setup.AME: AI Orders And Organic Demand Will Steer Margins And Returns
The analyst price target for AMETEK has been raised from about $223 to roughly $229, as analysts factor in updated Q3 estimates, a firmer demand outlook tied partly to artificial intelligence related orders, and improving organic sales with positive order trends. Analyst Commentary Recent Street research on AMETEK clusters around higher price targets and a generally constructive view on execution, while still framing expectations as balanced rather than aggressive.AME: Tariff Pricing And Orders Will Steer Margins And Returns
Analysts have raised their price targets on AMETEK by around $3 to $4 per share, citing improving organic sales trends, positive order patterns, and expectations that margins and earnings in key industrial segments can hold up despite tariff related pressure. Analyst Commentary Recent research has focused on how AMETEK is positioned as tariffs work through industrial supply chains and how its order trends feed into earnings expectations and valuations.AME: Organic Momentum And Tariff Management Will Shape Returns Ahead
Analysts have nudged their average price target on AMETEK modestly higher to approximately $220 per share, citing improving organic sales trends, a healthy order backdrop, and confidence that tariff-driven margin pressures in related industrial markets will prove manageable over the medium term. Analyst Commentary Recent Street research points to a constructive stance on AMETEK, with incremental price target hikes underscoring confidence in the company’s execution and medium term growth algorithm despite a more volatile macro and tariff backdrop.AME: Improving Organic Sales And Orders Will Drive Future Upside
Analysts have nudged their blended price target on AMETEK modestly higher, from about $220 to a range centered in the low $230s per share. They cite improving organic sales trends, solid order momentum, and confidence that the company’s premium valuation remains supported by its quality growth and margin profile.AME: Organic Sales Strength And Robust Backlog Execution Will Drive Gains
Analysts have increased their price target for AMETEK by nearly $3.40 to approximately $219.94. They cite improved organic sales trends and a positive outlook for orders, despite ongoing margin headwinds in the industry.AME: Margin Management And Organic Sales Trends Will Influence Multi-Industry Outlook
AMETEK's analyst price target has increased to $216.53 from $205.94. This reflects optimism around improving organic sales, positive order trends, and expectations for margin resilience despite near-term headwinds, according to recent analyst updates.If EPS Growth Is Important To You, AMETEK (NYSE:AME) Presents An Opportunity
Oct 07AMETEK, Inc.'s (NYSE:AME) Business Is Yet to Catch Up With Its Share Price
Sep 26Digital Automation And Advanced Metrology Will Shape Future Industries
Analysts view AMETEK’s valuation as fair amid positive sentiment on the Faro Technologies acquisition and potential margin relief from tariffs, though cautious outlooks persist due to clean tech and healthcare uncertainties and the lack of compelling near-term catalysts, resulting in a marginal price target increase from $204.88 to $205.94. Analyst Commentary Valuation seen as fair by several analysts, with the current price reflecting expectations for growth and margins.AMETEK, Inc. Beat Analyst Estimates: See What The Consensus Is Forecasting For This Year
Aug 03A Look At The Fair Value Of AMETEK, Inc. (NYSE:AME)
Jul 31Returns At AMETEK (NYSE:AME) Appear To Be Weighed Down
Jul 19Should You Be Adding AMETEK (NYSE:AME) To Your Watchlist Today?
Jun 25Some Shareholders Feeling Restless Over AMETEK, Inc.'s (NYSE:AME) P/E Ratio
Jun 01Is It Time To Consider Buying AMETEK, Inc. (NYSE:AME)?
May 20Ametek: Long-Term Value Creator At Work
Mar 11Ametek: Green Shoots Visible But No Valuation Comfort
Feb 12Ametek: Quality Player, Once Again Quality Valuations
Nov 25Shareholder Returns
| AME | US Electrical | US Market | |
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| 7D | 2.4% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| 1Y | 39.7% | 110.0% | 28.4% |
Return vs Industry: AME underperformed the US Electrical industry which returned 110% over the past year.
Return vs Market: AME exceeded the US Market which returned 28.4% over the past year.
Price Volatility
| AME volatility | |
|---|---|
| AME Average Weekly Movement | 3.8% |
| Electrical Industry Average Movement | 11.9% |
| Market Average Movement | 7.1% |
| 10% most volatile stocks in US Market | 16.2% |
| 10% least volatile stocks in US Market | 3.2% |
Stable Share Price: AME has not had significant price volatility in the past 3 months compared to the US market.
Volatility Over Time: AME's weekly volatility (4%) has been stable over the past year.
About the Company
| Founded | Employees | CEO | Website |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1930 | 22,500 | Dave Zapico | www.ametek.com |
AMETEK, Inc. manufactures and sells electronic instruments (EIG) and electromechanical (EMG) devices in the United States and internationally. It operates through EIG and EMG segments. The company offers advanced instruments for the process, aerospace, power, and industrial markets; process and analytical instruments for the oil and gas, petrochemical, pharmaceutical, semiconductor, automation, and food and beverage industries; instruments to the laboratory equipment, ultra-precision manufacturing, medical, and test and measurement markets; power quality monitoring and metering devices, uninterruptible power supplies, programmable power and electromagnetic compatibility test equipment, and gas turbines sensors; dashboard instruments for heavy trucks and other vehicles; instrumentation and controls for food and beverage industries; and aircraft and engine sensors, embedded computing, monitoring, power supplies, fuel and fluid measurement, and data acquisition systems for aerospace and defense industry.
AMETEK, Inc. Fundamentals Summary
| AME fundamental statistics | |
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| Market cap | US$52.82b |
| Earnings (TTM) | US$1.53b |
| Revenue (TTM) | US$7.60b |
Is AME overvalued?
See Fair Value and valuation analysisEarnings & Revenue
| AME income statement (TTM) | |
|---|---|
| Revenue | US$7.60b |
| Cost of Revenue | US$4.81b |
| Gross Profit | US$2.79b |
| Other Expenses | US$1.26b |
| Earnings | US$1.53b |
Last Reported Earnings
Mar 31, 2026
Next Earnings Date
n/a
| Earnings per share (EPS) | 6.67 |
| Gross Margin | 36.68% |
| Net Profit Margin | 20.11% |
| Debt/Equity Ratio | 19.9% |
How did AME perform over the long term?
See historical performance and comparisonDividends
Company Analysis and Financial Data Status
| Data | Last Updated (UTC time) |
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| Company Analysis | 2026/05/05 21:26 |
| End of Day Share Price | 2026/05/05 00:00 |
| Earnings | 2026/03/31 |
| Annual Earnings | 2025/12/31 |
Data Sources
The data used in our company analysis is from S&P Global Market Intelligence LLC. The following data is used in our analysis model to generate this report. Data is normalised which can introduce a delay from the source being available.
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| Company Financials | 10 years |
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| Analyst Consensus Estimates | +3 years |
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| Market Prices | 30 years |
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| Ownership | 10 years |
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| Management | 10 years |
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| Key Developments | 10 years |
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* Example for US securities, for non-US equivalent regulatory forms and sources are used.
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Analyst Sources
AMETEK, Inc. is covered by 33 analysts. 16 of those analysts submitted the estimates of revenue or earnings used as inputs to our report. Analysts submissions are updated throughout the day.
| Analyst | Institution |
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| Robert Mason | Baird |
| Quinn Fredrickson | Baird |
| Julian Mitchell | Barclays |