AMETEK (AME) Stock Price, News & Analysis

Company Overview

AMETEK, Inc. (NYSE: AME) is a global manufacturer of electronic instruments and electromechanical devices serving a broad range of industries. Headquartered in Berwyn, Pennsylvania, the company operates through two principal segments: Electronic Instruments and Electromechanical Solutions. Its product portfolio includes precision analytical instruments, process analyzers, calibration tools, thermal management systems, specialty metal components, sensors and contract-manufactured assemblies.

The Electronic Instruments segment designs and produces analytical and monitoring solutions used in process industries, semiconductor fabrication, and research laboratories. These offerings help customers maintain product quality, improve operational efficiency and adhere to environmental and safety regulations. The Electromechanical Solutions segment delivers small to medium-sized motors, blowers, specialty valves and fluidic systems that are critical in aerospace, medical devices, transportation and power generation applications.

Founded in 1930 as American Machine and Metals, the company has grown organically and through strategic acquisitions to establish a global footprint. AMETEK maintains manufacturing facilities and sales offices across North America, Europe, Latin America and Asia, enabling close collaboration with customers on product development and aftermarket support. Under the leadership of President and CEO David A. Zapico, the company emphasizes continuous innovation, lean manufacturing and customer-focused solutions.

AMETEK’s products are leveraged in diverse end markets, including aerospace and defense, process and industrial, power generation, automation, healthcare and transportation. The company’s engineering-driven approach combines deep technical expertise with application-specific knowledge to address evolving industry requirements. AMETEK continues to invest in research and development, aiming to expand its product capabilities and reinforce its position as a leading supplier of high-performance instruments and electromechanical systems.

Key Stats

• Today's Range: $182.10 to $184.37
• 50-Day Range: $166.24 to $184.19
• 52-Week Range: $145.02 to $198.33
• Volume: 719,336 shs
• Average Volume: 1.30 million shs
• Market Capitalization: $42.53 billion
• P/E Ratio: 30.15
• Dividend Yield: 0.67%
• Price Target: $197.89
• Consensus Rating: Moderate Buy

AMETEK Stock Analysis - MarketRank™

AMETEK scored higher than 81% of companies evaluated by MarketBeat, and ranked 166th out of 663 stocks in the computer and technology sector. Scores are calculated by averaging available category scores, with extra weight given to analysis and valuation.

Analyst's Opinion

• Score: 1.3 / 5
• Analyst Rating: Moderate Buy

Consensus Rating

AMETEK has received a consensus rating of Moderate Buy. The company's average rating score is 2.64, and is based on 6 buy ratings, 3 hold ratings, and 1 sell rating.

Amount of Analyst Coverage

AMETEK has only been the subject of 4 research reports in the past 90 days.

Earnings and Valuation

• Score: 1.9 / 5
• Proj. Earnings Growth: 8.11%

Earnings Growth

Earnings for AMETEK are expected to grow by 8.11% in the coming year, from $7.15 to $7.73 per share.

Price to Earnings Ratio vs. the Market

The P/E ratio of AMETEK is 30.15, which means that it is trading at a more expensive P/E ratio than the market average P/E ratio of about 24.98.

Price to Earnings Ratio vs. Sector

The P/E ratio of AMETEK is 30.15, which means that it is trading at a less expensive P/E ratio than the Computer and Technology sector average P/E ratio of about 46.88.

Price to Earnings Growth Ratio

AMETEK has a PEG Ratio of 2.76. PEG Ratios above 1 indicate that a company could be overvalued.

Price to Book Value per Share Ratio

AMETEK has a P/B Ratio of 4.41. P/B Ratios above 3 indicate that a company could be overvalued with respect to its assets and liabilities.

Short Interest

• Score: 5.0 / 5
• Short Interest Level: Healthy

Percentage of Shares Shorted

1.01% of the float of AMETEK has been sold short.

Short Interest Ratio / Days to Cover

AMETEK has a short interest ratio ("days to cover") of 1.6, which is generally considered an acceptable ratio of short interest to trading volume.

Change versus previous month

Short interest in AMETEK has recently decreased by 20.27%, indicating that investor sentiment is improving significantly.

Dividend

• Score: 2.5 / 5
• Dividend Strength: Moderate

Dividend Yield

AMETEK has a dividend yield of 0.67%, which is in the bottom 25% of all stocks that pay dividends.

Dividend Growth

AMETEK has been increasing its dividend for 6 years.

Dividend Coverage

The dividend payout ratio of AMETEK is 20.29%. This payout ratio is at a healthy, sustainable level, below 75%.

Dividend Sustainability

Based on earnings estimates, AMETEK will have a dividend payout ratio of 16.04% next year. This indicates that AMETEK will be able to sustain or increase its dividend.

Sustainability and ESG

• Score: 2.1 / 5
• Environmental Score: -2.07

Percentage of Shares Shorted

1.01% of the float of AMETEK has been sold short.

Short Interest Ratio / Days to Cover

AMETEK has a short interest ratio ("days to cover") of 1.6, which is generally considered an acceptable ratio of short interest to trading volume.

Change versus previous month

Short interest in AMETEK has recently decreased by 20.27%, indicating that investor sentiment is improving significantly.

News and Social Media

• Score: 2.6 / 5
• News Sentiment: 1.60

News Sentiment

AMETEK has a news sentiment score of 1.60. This score is calculated as an average of sentiment of articles about the company over the last seven days and ranges from 2 (good news) to -2 (bad news). This is a higher news sentiment than the 0.66 average news sentiment score of Computer and Technology companies.

News Coverage This Week

MarketBeat has tracked 14 news articles for AMETEK this week, compared to 16 articles on an average week.

Search Interest

Only 4 people have searched for AME on MarketBeat in the last 30 days. This is a decrease of -20% compared to the previous 30 days.

Company Ownership

• Score: 1.7 / 5
• Insider Trading: N/A

Insider Buying vs. Insider Selling

In the past three months, AMETEK insiders have not sold or bought any company stock.

Percentage Held by Insiders

Only 0.57% of the stock of AMETEK is held by insiders.

Percentage Held by Institutions

87.43% of the stock of AMETEK is held by institutions. High institutional ownership can be a signal of strong market trust in this company.

AME Stock Analysis - Frequently Asked Questions

How have AME shares performed this year?

AMETEK's stock was trading at $180.26 at the beginning of 2025. Since then, AME stock has increased by 2.2% and is now trading at $184.19.

How were AMETEK's earnings last quarter?

AMETEK, Inc. (NYSE:AME) released its quarterly earnings results on Thursday, May, 1st. The technology company reported $1.75 EPS for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $1.69 by $0.06. The business's revenue was down .2% on a year-over-year basis.
Read the conference call transcript.

Is AMETEK doing a stock buyback?

AMETEK's board authorized a share repurchase plan on Friday, February 7th 2025, which allows the company to repurchase $1,250,000,000 in shares, according to EventVestor. This means that the company could purchase up to 2.9% of its stock through open market purchases. Stock buyback plans are usually a sign that the company's leadership believes its stock is undervalued.

Does AMETEK have any subsidiaries?

AMETEK subsidiaries include Alphasense, NSI-MI Technologies, Abaco Systems Inc., Crank, Crank Software, EGS Automation, Magnetrol International, and others.

Who are AMETEK's major shareholders?

AMETEK's top institutional investors include Legacy Wealth Management LLC MS. Insiders that own company stock include William Joseph Burke, Tony J Ciampitti, David F Hermance, Thomas C Marecic, Emanuela Speranza, Ronald J Oscher, Anthony James Conti, Steven W Kohlhagen, Thomas M Montgomery, Gretchen W Mcclain and Thomas A Amato.
View institutional ownership trends.

How do I buy shares of AMETEK?

Shares of AME stock can be purchased through any online brokerage account. Popular online brokerages with access to the U.S. stock market include Charles Schwab, E*TRADE, Fidelity, and Vanguard Brokerage Services.

What other stocks do shareholders of AMETEK own?

Based on aggregate information from My MarketBeat watchlists, some other companies that AMETEK investors own include American Water Works (AWK), Humana (HUM), Waste Connections (WCN), The RMR Group (RMR), Voyager Therapeutics (VYGR), DiamondRock Hospitality (DRH) and iShares Micro-Cap ETF (IWC).

Company Calendar

• Last Earnings: 5/01/2025
• Record date for 6/30 Dividend: 6/13/2025
• Ex-Dividend for 6/30 Dividend: 6/13/2025
• Dividend Payable: 6/30/2025
• Today: 7/05/2025
• Next Earnings (Estimated): 7/30/2025
• Fiscal Year End: 12/31/2025

Industry, Sector and Symbol

• Stock Exchange: NYSE
• Sector: Computer and Technology
• Industry: ELEC TEST EQUIPTMENT
• Sub-Industry: Electrical Components & Equipment
• Current Symbol: NYSE:AME
• CIK: 1037868
• Web: www.ametek.com
• Phone: (610) 647-2121
• Fax: 215-323-9337
• Employees: 21,500
• Year Founded: 1930

Price Target and Rating

• Average Stock Price Target: $197.89
• High Stock Price Target: $225.00
• Low Stock Price Target: $158.00
• Potential Upside/Downside: +7.4%
• Consensus Rating: Moderate Buy
• Rating Score (0-4): 2.64
• Research Coverage: 11 Analysts

Profitability

• EPS (Trailing Twelve Months): $6.11
• Trailing P/E Ratio: 30.15
• Forward P/E Ratio: 25.76
• P/E Growth: 2.76
• Net Income: $1.38 billion
• Net Margins: 20.43%
• Pretax Margin: 24.71%
• Return on Equity: 16.75%
• Return on Assets: 10.90%

Debt

• Debt-to-Equity Ratio: 0.15
• Current Ratio: 1.41
• Quick Ratio: 0.86

Sales & Book Value

• Annual Sales: $6.94 billion
• Price / Sales: 6.13
• Cash Flow: $8.51 per share
• Price / Cash Flow: 21.65
• Book Value: $41.74 per share
• Price / Book: 4.41

Miscellaneous

• Outstanding Shares: 230,880,000
• Free Float: 229,563,000
• Market Cap: $42.53 billion
• Optionable: Optionable
• Beta: 1.09