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AMETEK (AME) Stock Price, News & Analysis

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$181.20 +0.67 (+0.37%)
As of 03:58 PM Eastern

About AMETEK Stock (NYSE:AME)

Key Stats

Today's Range
$179.57
$181.46
50-Day Range
$155.52
$182.81
52-Week Range
$145.02
$198.33
Volume
1.60 million shs
Average Volume
1.30 million shs
Market Capitalization
$41.84 billion
P/E Ratio
29.66
Dividend Yield
0.68%
Price Target
$197.89
Consensus Rating
Moderate Buy

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.

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AMETEK Stock Analysis - MarketRank™

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80th Percentile Overall Score

AME MarketRank™: 

AMETEK scored higher than 80% of companies evaluated by MarketBeat, and ranked 176th out of 670 stocks in the computer and technology sector. Scores are calculated by averaging available category scores, with extra weight given to analysis and valuation.

  • 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.

  • Read more about AMETEK's stock forecast and price target.
  • 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 29.59, which means that it is trading at a more expensive P/E ratio than the market average P/E ratio of about 24.91.

  • Price to Earnings Ratio vs. Sector

    The P/E ratio of AMETEK is 29.59, 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 35.81.

  • Price to Earnings Growth Ratio

    AMETEK has a PEG Ratio of 2.71. 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 4.33. P/B Ratios above 3 indicate that a company could be overvalued with respect to its assets and liabilities.

  • Read more about AMETEK's valuation and earnings.
  • 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 Yield

    AMETEK has a dividend yield of 0.69%, 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.

  • Read more about AMETEK's dividend.
  • 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 Sentiment

    AMETEK has a news sentiment score of 1.53. 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 0.82 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.
  • 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.

  • Read more about AMETEK's insider trading history.
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AME Stock Analysis - Frequently Asked Questions

AMETEK's stock was trading at $180.26 at the beginning of 2025. Since then, AME stock has increased by 0.3% and is now trading at $180.79.
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AMETEK, Inc. (NYSE:AME) announced its earnings results on Thursday, May, 1st. The technology company reported $1.75 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $1.69 by $0.06. The company's revenue was down .2% compared to the same quarter last year.
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AMETEK's board authorized a stock buyback plan on Friday, February 7th 2025, which allows the company to buy back $1,250,000,000 in outstanding shares, according to EventVestor. This means that the company could purchase up to 2.9% of its shares through open market purchases. Shares buyback plans are generally a sign that the company's management believes its stock is undervalued.

The following companies are subsidiaries of AMETEK: Alphasense, NSI-MI Technologies, Abaco Systems Inc., Crank, Crank Software, EGS Automation, Magnetrol International, and more.

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.

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
Today
6/30/2025
Dividend Payable
6/30/2025
Next Earnings (Estimated)
7/30/2025
Fiscal Year End
12/31/2025

Industry, Sector and Symbol

Stock Exchange
NYSE
Industry
ELEC TEST EQUIPTMENT
Sub-Industry
Electrical Components & Equipment
Current Symbol
NYSE:AME
Employees
19,600
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
+9.2%
Consensus Rating
Moderate Buy
Rating Score (0-4)
2.64
Research Coverage
11 Analysts

Profitability

Trailing P/E Ratio
29.66
Forward P/E Ratio
25.34
P/E Growth
2.71
Net Income
$1.38 billion
Pretax Margin
24.71%

Debt

Sales & Book Value

Annual Sales
$6.94 billion
Cash Flow
$8.54 per share
Price / Cash Flow
21.22
Book Value
$41.74 per share
Price / Book
4.34

Miscellaneous

Free Float
229,563,000
Market Cap
$41.84 billion
Optionable
Optionable
Beta
1.10

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This page (NYSE:AME) was last updated on 6/30/2025 by MarketBeat.com Staff
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