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AMETEK (AME) Stock Forecast & Price Target

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$179.85 +1.21 (+0.68%)
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AMETEK - Analysts' Recommendations and Stock Price Forecast (2025)

MarketBeat calculates consensus analyst ratings for stocks using the most recent rating from each Wall Street analyst that has rated a stock within the last twelve months. Each analyst's rating is normalized to a standardized rating score of 1 (sell), 2 (hold), 3 (buy) or 4 (strong buy). Analyst consensus ratings scores are calculated using the mean average of the number of normalized sell, hold, buy and strong buy ratings from Wall Street analysts. Each stock's consensus analyst rating is derived from its calculated consensus ratings score (0 to .5 = Strong Sell, .5 to 1 = Sell, 1 to 1.5 = Reduce, 1.5 to 2.5 = Hold, 2.5 to 3.0 = Moderate Buy, 3.0 to 3.5 = Buy, >3.5 = Strong Buy). MarketBeat's consensus price targets are a mean average of the most recent available price targets set by each analyst that has set a price target for the stock in the last twelve months. MarketBeat's consensus ratings and consensus price targets may differ from those calculated by other firms due to differences in methodology and available data.

Consensus Rating

Sell
1
Hold
3
Buy
7

Based on 11 Wall Street analysts who have issued ratings for AMETEK in the last 12 months, the stock has a consensus rating of "Moderate Buy." Out of the 11 analysts, 1 has given a sell rating, 3 have given a hold rating, 6 have given a buy rating, and 1 has given a strong buy rating for AME.

Consensus Price Target

$197.89
10.03% Upside
According to the 11 analysts' twelve-month price targets for AMETEK, the average price target is $197.89. The highest price target for AME is $225.00, while the lowest price target for AME is $158.00. The average price target represents a forecasted upside of 10.03% from the current price of $179.85.
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AME Analyst Ratings Over Time

TypeCurrent Forecast
6/10/24 to 6/10/25
1 Month Ago
5/11/24 to 5/11/25
3 Months Ago
3/12/24 to 3/12/25
1 Year Ago
6/11/23 to 6/10/24
Strong Buy
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
Buy
6 Buy rating(s)
7 Buy rating(s)
7 Buy rating(s)
8 Buy rating(s)
Hold
3 Hold rating(s)
3 Hold rating(s)
2 Hold rating(s)
3 Hold rating(s)
Sell
1 Sell rating(s)
1 Sell rating(s)
1 Sell rating(s)
0 Sell rating(s)
Consensus Price Target$197.89$196.90$204.67$181.80
Forecasted Upside10.03% Upside14.68% Upside15.41% Upside5.10% Upside
Consensus Rating
Moderate Buy
Moderate Buy
Moderate Buy
Moderate Buy

AME Analyst Recommendations By Month

The chart below shows how a company's ratings by analysts have changed over time. Each bar represents the previous year of ratings for that month. Within each bar, the sell ratings are shown in red, the hold ratings are shown in yellow, the buy ratings are shown in green, and the strong buy ratings are shown in dark green.
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AME Price Targets by Month

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AMETEK Stock vs. The Competition

TypeAMETEKComputer and Technology CompaniesS&P 500
Consensus Rating Score
2.64
2.66
2.53
Consensus RatingModerate BuyModerate BuyModerate Buy
Predicted Upside10.03% Upside96.17% Upside12.65% Upside
News Sentiment Rating
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DateBrokerageAnalyst NameActionRatingPrice TargetUpside/Downside on Report DateDetails
5/16/2025Mizuho
3 of 5 stars
Brett Linzey
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Set Target$212.00+15.97%
5/7/2025Robert W. Baird
2 of 5 stars
Richard Eastman
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Lower TargetNeutral ➝ Neutral$197.00 ➝ $190.00+12.06%
5/5/2025Truist Financial
3 of 5 stars
Jamie Cook
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Boost TargetBuy ➝ Buy$196.00 ➝ $200.00+17.05%
5/2/2025Royal Bank of Canada
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Deane Dray
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Boost TargetOutperform ➝ Outperform$194.00 ➝ $201.00+17.89%
4/14/2025Morgan Stanley
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Christopher Snyder
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Initiated CoverageEqual Weight$170.00+7.12%
1/16/2025BNP Paribas
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A. Buscaglia
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UpgradeNeutral ➝ Outperform$210.00+16.65%
12/16/2024Bank of America
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 UpgradeNeutral ➝ Buy$195.00 ➝ $225.00+20.08%
11/22/2024KeyCorp
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 Boost TargetOverweight ➝ Overweight$205.00 ➝ $215.00+10.15%
10/7/2024TD Cowen
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J. Giordano
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DowngradeHold ➝ Sell
9/18/2024Wolfe Research
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N. Coe
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8/2/2024Redburn Atlantic
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R. Radbourne
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5/22/2024Oppenheimer
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 UpgradeMarket Perform ➝ Outperform$200.00+18.25%
8/7/2023Seaport Res Ptn
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S. Graham
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Reiterated RatingBuy
8/2/2023Wells Fargo & Company
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 Boost TargetOverweight ➝ Overweight$180.00 ➝ $185.00+16.02%

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Should I Buy AMETEK Stock? AME Pros and Cons Explained

These pros and cons were generated based on recent news and financial data from MarketBeat in order to provide readers with the fastest and most accurate insights. They were last updated on Sunday, June 8, 2025. Please send any questions or comments about these AMETEK pros and cons to contact@marketbeat.com.

AMETEK
Bull Case

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Here are some ways that investors could benefit from investing in AMETEK, Inc.:

  • The current stock price is around $178, which reflects a stable position in the market and may present a buying opportunity for investors looking for growth.
  • AMETEK, Inc. has received a consensus rating of "Moderate Buy" from analysts, indicating positive sentiment and potential for price appreciation.
  • Recent earnings reports show that AMETEK, Inc. exceeded earnings expectations, reporting $1.75 earnings per share, which is a positive indicator of the company's profitability and operational efficiency.
  • Analysts have set a one-year price target averaging $197.89, suggesting potential upside for investors based on current valuations.
  • The company has a strong market capitalization of approximately $41.12 billion, indicating its significant presence and stability in the industry.

AMETEK
Bear Case

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Investors should be bearish about investing in AMETEK, Inc. for these reasons:

  • Despite recent positive earnings, AMETEK, Inc. reported a slight year-over-year revenue decline of 0.2%, which may raise concerns about future growth prospects.
  • One analyst has issued a sell rating, indicating that there are differing opinions on the stock's future performance, which could create uncertainty for investors.
  • The stock has experienced fluctuations, with a recent trading down of about 1.1%, suggesting potential volatility that could affect short-term investors.
  • AMETEK, Inc. has a relatively high PE ratio of 30.03, which may indicate that the stock is overvalued compared to its earnings, potentially deterring value-focused investors.
  • Insider ownership is low at 0.57%, which may suggest a lack of confidence from those closest to the company regarding its future performance.

AME Forecast - Frequently Asked Questions

According to the research reports of 11 Wall Street equities research analysts, the average twelve-month stock price forecast for AMETEK is $197.89, with a high forecast of $225.00 and a low forecast of $158.00.

11 Wall Street analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for AMETEK in the last year. There is currently 1 sell rating, 3 hold ratings, 6 buy ratings and 1 strong buy rating for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street analysts is that investors should "moderate buy" AME shares.

According to analysts, AMETEK's stock has a predicted upside of 10.03% based on their 12-month stock forecasts.

AMETEK has been rated by research analysts at Mizuho, Morgan Stanley, Robert W. Baird, Royal Bank of Canada, and Truist Financial in the past 90 days.

Analysts like AMETEK less than other "computer and technology" companies. The consensus rating score for AMETEK is 2.64 while the average consensus rating score for "computer and technology" companies is 2.66. Learn more on how AME compares to other companies.


This page (NYSE:AME) was last updated on 6/10/2025 by MarketBeat.com Staff
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