Robocap Asset Management Ltd Has $3.59 Million Position in AMETEK, Inc. $AME

Key Points

• Robocap Asset Management cut its stake in AMETEK by 28.1% in Q4 and now holds 17,464 shares worth about $3.586 million, representing 3.2% of its portfolio and its 13th largest holding.
• AMETEK reported record Q1 results—EPS $1.97 (vs. $1.90 est.) and revenue $1.93B—then raised FY2026 guidance to $7.94–$8.14 and its organic sales outlook to mid‑single digits.
• The company agreed to acquire First Aviation Services to boost defense/aviation MRO capabilities and increased its quarterly dividend to $0.34 (annualized $1.36, ~0.6% yield).

Robocap Asset Management Ltd cut its holdings in shares of AMETEK, Inc. (NYSE:AME - Free Report) by 28.1% during the fourth quarter, according to its most recent 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The fund owned 17,464 shares of the technology company's stock after selling 6,818 shares during the quarter. AMETEK comprises 3.2% of Robocap Asset Management Ltd's portfolio, making the stock its 13th biggest holding. Robocap Asset Management Ltd's holdings in AMETEK were worth $3,586,000 as of its most recent SEC filing.

Other institutional investors have also made changes to their positions in the company. Principal Financial Group Inc. grew its stake in shares of AMETEK by 4.9% during the 3rd quarter. Principal Financial Group Inc. now owns 2,043,029 shares of the technology company's stock worth $384,096,000 after purchasing an additional 94,645 shares during the period. Captrust Financial Advisors grew its stake in shares of AMETEK by 3.1% during the 3rd quarter. Captrust Financial Advisors now owns 268,096 shares of the technology company's stock worth $50,402,000 after purchasing an additional 8,101 shares during the period. Mirae Asset Global Investments Co. Ltd. grew its stake in shares of AMETEK by 22.3% during the 3rd quarter. Mirae Asset Global Investments Co. Ltd. now owns 37,853 shares of the technology company's stock worth $7,116,000 after purchasing an additional 6,911 shares during the period. Y.D. More Investments Ltd acquired a new stake in shares of AMETEK during the 4th quarter worth approximately $1,653,000. Finally, Nordea Investment Management AB grew its stake in AMETEK by 246.0% in the 3rd quarter. Nordea Investment Management AB now owns 92,175 shares of the technology company's stock valued at $17,344,000 after acquiring an additional 65,537 shares during the period. 87.43% of the stock is owned by institutional investors and hedge funds.

Insider Activity at AMETEK

In other news, Director Thomas A. Amato sold 530 shares of AMETEK stock in a transaction on Tuesday, March 24th. The stock was sold at an average price of $216.78, for a total transaction of $114,893.40. Following the transaction, the director owned 4,480 shares in the company, valued at $971,174.40. The trade was a 10.58% decrease in their position. The transaction was disclosed in a legal filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is available at this hyperlink. 0.54% of the stock is currently owned by corporate insiders.

AMETEK Trading Down 2.3%

Shares of AME opened at $230.00 on Friday. AMETEK, Inc. has a 52-week low of $167.75 and a 52-week high of $242.05. The company has a quick ratio of 0.67, a current ratio of 1.14 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.10. The firm's fifty day moving average is $225.56 and its two-hundred day moving average is $213.02. The stock has a market cap of $52.69 billion, a PE ratio of 34.74, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 3.32 and a beta of 1.03.

AMETEK (NYSE:AME - Get Free Report) last announced its earnings results on Thursday, April 30th. The technology company reported $1.97 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, topping the consensus estimate of $1.90 by $0.07. AMETEK had a net margin of 20.11% and a return on equity of 16.63%. The company had revenue of $1.93 billion for the quarter, compared to analysts' expectations of $1.91 billion. During the same quarter in the previous year, the company posted $1.75 EPS. The firm's quarterly revenue was up 11.3% on a year-over-year basis. AMETEK has set its FY 2026 guidance at 7.940-8.140 EPS and its Q2 2026 guidance at 1.960-2.000 EPS. Research analysts forecast that AMETEK, Inc. will post 8.06 earnings per share for the current fiscal year.

AMETEK Increases Dividend

The firm also recently announced a quarterly dividend, which was paid on Tuesday, March 31st. Shareholders of record on Monday, March 16th were paid a dividend of $0.34 per share. This is a boost from AMETEK's previous quarterly dividend of $0.31. The ex-dividend date of this dividend was Monday, March 16th. This represents a $1.36 annualized dividend and a yield of 0.6%. AMETEK's dividend payout ratio is presently 21.25%.

More AMETEK News

Here are the key news stories impacting AMETEK this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Company reported record Q1 results with EPS of $1.97 and revenue of $1.93B, beating estimates and showing double‑digit revenue growth — evidence of continued demand across segments. AMETEK Announces Record First Quarter 2026 Results and Raises Full Year Guidance
• Positive Sentiment: Royal Bank of Canada raised its price target to $260 and keeps an “outperform” rating, signaling analyst confidence and implying meaningful upside from current levels. Benzinga
• Positive Sentiment: AMETEK agreed to acquire First Aviation Services, adding defense/aviation MRO capability and proprietary components that can support margin and aftermarket growth in a mission‑critical vertical. AMETEK Announces Agreement to Acquire First Aviation Services
• Positive Sentiment: Management reiterated FY 2026 EPS guidance ( $7.94–$8.14 ) and raised its organic sales outlook to mid‑single digits, indicating confidence in underlying demand even as margins and currency/headwinds are monitored. Ametek forecasts 2026 EPS of $7.94 to $8.14 while raising organic sales outlook to mid-single digits
• Neutral Sentiment: Full earnings materials and the call transcript are available for detail on segment trends and backlog; these documents will matter for modeling but don’t change the headline beat. AMETEK, Inc. (AME) Q1 2026 Earnings Call Transcript
• Neutral Sentiment: Market commentary highlights AMETEK’s momentum in the NYSE landscape and investor interest, but these pieces are descriptive rather than news catalysts. AMETEK Momentum Builds Strength In NYSE Composite Landscape
• Negative Sentiment: Although management raised its outlook, the FY EPS range sits slightly below some sell‑side consensus (and Q2 guidance is roughly in line/slightly under estimates), which can prompt profit‑taking given AME’s premium multiple. AMETEK Q1 Earnings Surpass Expectations, Revenues Rise Y/Y
• Negative Sentiment: Reports that AMETEK is in talks for a multibillion‑dollar acquisition (CD&R‑owned assets) add uncertainty around deal size, timing and financing—a potential headwind to near‑term sentiment. Main Line company explores multibillion-dollar acquisition, report says

Wall Street Analyst Weigh In

AME has been the topic of a number of research analyst reports. TD Cowen reissued a "buy" rating on shares of AMETEK in a research note on Tuesday, February 3rd. Melius Research set a $235.00 price target on shares of AMETEK in a research note on Monday, January 5th. Weiss Ratings reissued a "buy (b)" rating on shares of AMETEK in a research note on Wednesday, January 21st. Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft initiated coverage on shares of AMETEK in a research note on Wednesday, January 21st. They issued a "buy" rating and a $271.00 price target on the stock. Finally, Robert W. Baird set a $244.00 price target on shares of AMETEK in a research note on Friday. One research analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, nine have issued a Buy rating and four have assigned a Hold rating to the company's stock. According to data from MarketBeat, the stock presently has an average rating of "Moderate Buy" and a consensus target price of $248.58.

AMETEK Profile

AMETEK, Inc is a global manufacturer of electronic instruments and electromechanical devices that serves a broad range of industries. Headquartered in Berwyn, Pennsylvania, the company designs and produces precision instruments, electronic measurement devices, specialty sensors, and electric motors and motion control systems. Its product portfolio includes analytical and monitoring instruments, calibration equipment, power supplies, embedded electronics, and industrial motors and drives used for critical applications.

The company operates through two primary business platforms — an electronic instruments group focused on analytical, test and measurement and sensor products, and an electromechanical group that supplies motors, actuators, and related power and motion solutions.

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