AMETEK, Inc. $AME Shares Acquired by Factory Mutual Insurance Co.

Key Points

• Factory Mutual Insurance increased its AMETEK stake by 4.3% in the third quarter, adding 12,000 shares to reach 294,000 shares valued at about $72.8 million.
• AMETEK reported quarterly EPS of $2.21, beating the $2.11 consensus, while revenue rose 17.3% year over year to $2.22 billion. The article also reports the company raised its 2026 EPS guidance to $8.53–$8.57.
• Analysts’ consensus rating was Moderate Buy, with an average price target of $277.19; institutional investors owned 87.43% of the stock.

Factory Mutual Insurance Co. boosted its position in AMETEK, Inc. (NYSE:AME - Free Report) by 4.3% in the third quarter, according to its most recent disclosure with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The fund owned 294,000 shares of the technology company's stock after buying an additional 12,000 shares during the quarter. Factory Mutual Insurance Co. owned approximately 0.13% of AMETEK worth $72,833,000 as of its most recent filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC).

Several other hedge funds have also recently made changes to their positions in AME. BlackRock Inc. bought a new position in shares of AMETEK during the 2nd quarter worth $4,725,928,000. Wellington Management Group LLP raised its stake in AMETEK by 7.0% in the 2nd quarter. Wellington Management Group LLP now owns 2,994,077 shares of the technology company's stock valued at $724,387,000 after acquiring an additional 196,986 shares during the period. Flossbach Von Storch SE bought a new stake in AMETEK in the 2nd quarter valued at about $662,352,000. Bank of New York Mellon Corp purchased a new stake in AMETEK during the second quarter valued at about $624,725,000. Finally, Dimensional Fund Advisors LP lifted its holdings in AMETEK by 1.4% during the first quarter. Dimensional Fund Advisors LP now owns 2,075,229 shares of the technology company's stock valued at $444,788,000 after purchasing an additional 29,001 shares during the last quarter. 87.43% of the stock is currently owned by institutional investors.

AMETEK Stock Performance

AMETEK stock opened at $249.51 on Wednesday. AMETEK, Inc. has a 1-year low of $188.47 and a 1-year high of $261.16. The company has a current ratio of 1.21, a quick ratio of 0.76 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.09. The firm has a market capitalization of $57.19 billion, a PE ratio of 30.39, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 2.29 and a beta of 0.96. The firm's 50 day simple moving average is $243.74 and its 200 day simple moving average is $234.40.

AMETEK (NYSE:AME - Get Free Report) last announced its quarterly earnings results on Tuesday, November 3rd. The technology company reported $2.21 EPS for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $2.11 by $0.10. The firm had revenue of $2.22 billion during the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $2.12 billion. AMETEK had a net margin of 20.04% and a return on equity of 16.93%. The business's quarterly revenue was up 17.3% compared to the same quarter last year. During the same period last year, the firm earned $1.89 EPS. As a group, analysts expect that AMETEK, Inc. will post 8.41 earnings per share for the current fiscal year.

AMETEK Announces Dividend

The firm also recently disclosed a quarterly dividend, which was paid on Wednesday, September 30th. Investors of record on Tuesday, September 15th were given a $0.34 dividend. This represents a $1.36 dividend on an annualized basis and a dividend yield of 0.5%. The ex-dividend date was Tuesday, September 15th. AMETEK's dividend payout ratio (DPR) is 19.88%.

Insider Transactions at AMETEK

In related news, insider David Hermance sold 6,608 shares of the business's stock in a transaction dated Friday, August 7th. The stock was sold at an average price of $254.00, for a total transaction of $1,678,432.00. Following the completion of the transaction, the insider directly owned 42,509 shares in the company, valued at $10,797,286. The trade was a 13.45% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The transaction was disclosed in a filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is available through this hyperlink. Corporate insiders own 0.54% of the company's stock.

Analyst Upgrades and Downgrades

Several equities analysts have recently weighed in on the stock. KeyCorp lifted their target price on shares of AMETEK from $260.00 to $295.00 and gave the stock an "overweight" rating in a research note on Wednesday, August 5th. Seaport Research Partners upped their price target on shares of AMETEK from $290.00 to $300.00 and gave the company a "buy" rating in a research note on Wednesday, September 2nd. Vertical Research began coverage on shares of AMETEK in a report on Tuesday, September 8th. They issued a "buy" rating and a $255.00 price objective for the company. DA Davidson set a $285.00 price objective on shares of AMETEK in a report on Wednesday, October 7th. Finally, Royal Bank Of Canada lifted their price objective on shares of AMETEK from $260.00 to $291.00 and gave the company an "outperform" rating in a research note on Wednesday, August 5th. One investment analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, thirteen have assigned a Buy rating and five have issued a Hold rating to the company. According to MarketBeat.com, the stock presently has a consensus rating of "Moderate Buy" and a consensus price target of $277.19.

Trending Headlines about AMETEK

Here are the key news stories impacting AMETEK this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Q3 adjusted earnings were $2.21 per share, above the roughly $2.11 analyst consensus and up from $1.89 a year earlier. Revenue rose 17.3% year over year to $2.22 billion, also topping estimates of about $2.12 billion. AMETEK Q3 results and guidance
• Positive Sentiment: The company raised its full-year guidance, forecasting 2026 EPS of $8.53–$8.57. Management also pointed to mid-teens sales growth following the Indicor deal, reinforcing expectations for acquisition-supported expansion. 2026 outlook
• Positive Sentiment: AMETEK Programmable Power was awarded a $29.8 million U.S. Air Force contract for VDATS kits. The award adds to potential business, though it is smaller than the company’s overall quarterly revenue. Air Force contract

About AMETEK

AMETEK, Inc is a global manufacturer of industrial technology solutions. The company develops and produces advanced analytical, monitoring, testing, and measurement instruments, as well as engineered electromechanical products used in industrial, aerospace, defense, energy, medical, and other specialized markets.

AMETEK operates through two primary business groups: Electronic Instruments and Electromechanical. Its products include process and power monitoring systems, analytical instruments, automation and control technologies, aerospace and defense equipment, precision motion-control systems, motors, thermal-management solutions, engineered materials, and specialty metal products.

The company traces its roots to 1930 and has expanded through the development and acquisition of specialized technology businesses.

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