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AMETEK (AME) Stock Forecast & Price Target

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$169.28 +1.48 (+0.88%)
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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
8

Based on 12 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 12 analysts, 1 has given a sell rating, 3 have given a hold rating, 7 have given a buy rating, and 1 has given a strong buy rating for AME.

Consensus Price Target

$198.60
17.32% Upside
According to the 12 analysts' twelve-month price targets for AMETEK, the average price target is $198.60. 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 17.32% from the current price of $169.28.
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AME Analyst Ratings Over Time

TypeCurrent Forecast
4/30/24 to 4/30/25
1 Month Ago
3/31/24 to 3/31/25
3 Months Ago
1/31/24 to 1/30/25
1 Year Ago
5/1/23 to 4/30/24
Strong Buy
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
Buy
7 Buy rating(s)
7 Buy rating(s)
7 Buy rating(s)
7 Buy rating(s)
Hold
3 Hold rating(s)
2 Hold rating(s)
2 Hold rating(s)
2 Hold rating(s)
Sell
1 Sell rating(s)
1 Sell rating(s)
1 Sell rating(s)
0 Sell rating(s)
Consensus Price Target$198.60$204.67$203.44$180.78
Forecasted Upside17.32% Upside18.96% Upside9.39% Upside3.53% 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

The chart below shows how a company's share price and consensus price target have changed over time. The dark blue line represents the company's actual price. The lighter blue line represents the stock's consensus price target. The even lighter blue range in the background of the two lines represents the low price target and the high price target for each stock.
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AMETEK Stock vs. The Competition

TypeAMETEKComputer and Technology CompaniesS&P 500
Consensus Rating Score
2.67
2.66
2.54
Consensus RatingModerate BuyModerate BuyModerate Buy
Predicted Upside18.81% Upside138.00% Upside21.03% Upside
News Sentiment Rating
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DateBrokerageAnalyst NameActionRatingPrice TargetUpside/Downside on Report DateDetails
4/14/2025Morgan Stanley
3 of 5 stars
Christopher Snyder
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Initiated CoverageEqual Weight$170.00+7.12%
4/8/2025Truist Financial
2 of 5 stars
Jamie Cook
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Lower TargetBuy ➝ Buy$216.00 ➝ $196.00+26.96%
2/5/2025Robert W. Baird
2 of 5 stars
Richard Eastman
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Lower TargetNeutral ➝ Neutral$200.00 ➝ $197.00+8.42%
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%
11/1/2024Mizuho
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 Boost TargetOutperform ➝ Outperform$190.00 ➝ $200.00+11.48%
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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8/2/2024Royal Bank of Canada
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 Lower TargetOutperform ➝ Outperform$216.00 ➝ $215.00+42.71%
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%
6/8/2023DA Davidson
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 Boost Target$177.00 ➝ $180.00+19.10%

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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 Tuesday, April 22, 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 $159, which may present a buying opportunity for investors looking for growth in the technology sector.
  • AMETEK, Inc. has received multiple upgrades from analysts, indicating positive sentiment and potential for stock appreciation.
  • The company reported earnings per share (EPS) of $1.87, surpassing analysts' expectations, which reflects strong financial performance.
  • AMETEK, Inc. has a solid market capitalization of approximately $36.71 billion, suggesting stability and a strong position in the market.
  • With a return on equity of 16.94%, AMETEK, Inc. demonstrates effective management and profitability, which can attract investors seeking reliable returns.

AMETEK
Bear Case

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

  • Recent insider selling, including a director's sale of shares, may raise concerns about the company's future prospects and insider confidence.
  • The stock has experienced a decrease in price targets from several analysts, which could indicate a bearish outlook on the stock's performance.
  • AMETEK, Inc. has a relatively high price-to-earnings (P/E) ratio of 26.84, suggesting that the stock may be overvalued compared to its earnings.
  • With a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.15, while low, it indicates that the company is not leveraging debt for growth, which could limit expansion opportunities.
  • The company has faced revenue expectations that were not met, which could signal potential challenges in maintaining growth momentum.

AME Forecast - Frequently Asked Questions

According to the research reports of 12 Wall Street equities research analysts, the average twelve-month stock price forecast for AMETEK is $198.60, with a high forecast of $225.00 and a low forecast of $158.00.

12 Wall Street equities research analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for AMETEK in the last twelve months. There is currently 1 sell rating, 3 hold ratings, 7 buy ratings and 1 strong buy rating for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street equities research analysts is that investors should "moderate buy" AME shares.

According to analysts, AMETEK's stock has a predicted upside of 17.32% based on their 12-month stock forecasts.

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

Analysts like AMETEK more than other "computer and technology" companies. The consensus rating score for AMETEK is 2.67 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 4/30/2025 by MarketBeat.com Staff
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