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AMETEK (AME) Stock Forecast & Price Target

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$178.43
-4.91 (-2.68%)
(As of 11/1/2024 ET)

AMETEK - Analysts' Recommendations and Stock Price Forecast (2024)

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Consensus Rating

Sell
1
Hold
2
Buy
6

Based on 9 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 9 analysts, 1 has given a sell rating, 2 have given a hold rating, 5 have given a buy rating, and 1 has given a strong buy rating for AME.

Consensus Price Target

$195.00
9.29% Upside
According to the 9 analysts' twelve-month price targets for AMETEK, the average price target is $195.00. The highest price target for AME is $221.00, while the lowest price target for AME is $158.00. The average price target represents a forecasted upside of 9.29% from the current price of $178.43.
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AME Analyst Ratings Over Time

TypeCurrent Forecast
11/3/23 to 11/2/24
1 Month Ago
10/4/23 to 10/3/24
3 Months Ago
8/5/23 to 8/4/24
1 Year Ago
11/3/22 to 11/3/23
Strong Buy
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
Buy
5 Buy rating(s)
4 Buy rating(s)
5 Buy rating(s)
6 Buy rating(s)
Hold
2 Hold rating(s)
4 Hold rating(s)
3 Hold rating(s)
2 Hold rating(s)
Sell
1 Sell rating(s)
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Sell rating(s)
Consensus Price Target$195.00$186.29$187.29$173.75
Forecasted Upside9.29% Upside10.16% Upside22.62% Upside20.94% 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
2.67
2.68
2.50
Consensus RatingModerate BuyModerate BuyHold
Predicted Upside9.29% Upside628.34% Upside10.58% Upside
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DateBrokerageAnalyst NameActionRatingPrice TargetUpside/Downside on Report DateDetails
11/1/2024Mizuho
3 of 5 stars
 Boost TargetOutperform ➝ Outperform$190.00 ➝ $200.00+11.48%
11/1/2024Truist Financial
2 of 5 stars
 Boost TargetBuy ➝ Buy$219.00 ➝ $221.00+21.48%
10/7/2024TD Cowen
4 of 5 stars
J. Giordano
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DowngradeHold ➝ Sell
9/18/2024Wolfe Research
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N. Coe
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8/7/2024Robert W. Baird
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 Lower TargetNeutral ➝ Neutral$171.00 ➝ $166.00+3.95%
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%
2/27/2024KeyCorp
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 Boost TargetOverweight ➝ Overweight$182.00 ➝ $205.00+14.40%
10/5/2023BNP Paribas
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 Initiated CoverageNeutral$159.00+5.93%
8/7/2023Seaport Res Ptn
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S. Graham
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Reiterated RatingBuy
8/2/2023Morgan Stanley
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 Boost TargetOverweight ➝ Overweight$162.00 ➝ $174.00+9.65%
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%
1/12/2023Loop Capital
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 Boost Target$160.00 ➝ $164.00+12.73%

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Should I Buy AMETEK Stock? AME Pros and Cons Explained

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AMETEK
Bull Case

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

  • AMETEK, Inc. reported earnings per share (EPS) of $1.66 for the quarter, beating analysts' consensus estimates by $0.02. This indicates strong financial performance and potential growth.
  • The company had a net margin of 19.51% and a return on equity of 17.41%, showcasing solid profitability and efficient use of shareholder equity.
  • AMETEK, Inc. had revenue of $1.73 billion during the quarter, slightly below analysts' expectations but still demonstrating a healthy revenue stream.
  • Insider activity shows positive sentiment as Director Steven W. Kohlhagen recently sold shares at a higher price, indicating confidence in the company's future prospects.
  • AMETEK, Inc. has a diverse product portfolio in electronic instruments and electromechanical devices, providing stability and potential for growth in various markets.

AMETEK
Bear Case

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

  • AMETEK, Inc.'s stock price has been relatively stable, with a 50-day moving average price of $166.37 and a 200-day moving average price of $171.12. This may indicate limited short-term price appreciation potential.

AME Forecast - Frequently Asked Questions

According to the research reports of 9 Wall Street equities research analysts, the average twelve-month stock price forecast for AMETEK is $195.00, with a high forecast of $221.00 and a low forecast of $158.00.

9 Wall Street research analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for AMETEK in the last twelve months. There is currently 1 sell rating, 2 hold ratings, 5 buy ratings and 1 strong buy rating for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street research analysts is that investors should "moderate buy" AME shares.

According to analysts, AMETEK's stock has a predicted upside of 9.29% based on their 12-month stock forecasts.

Over the previous 90 days, AMETEK's stock had 1 upgrade and 1 downgrade by analysts.

AMETEK has been rated by research analysts at Mizuho, Robert W. Baird, TD Cowen, Truist Financial, and Wolfe Research in the past 90 days.

Analysts like AMETEK less 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 2.68. Learn more on how AME compares to other companies.


This page (NYSE:AME) was last updated on 11/2/2024 by MarketBeat.com Staff
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