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AMETEK (AME) Stock Forecast & Price Target

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$245.92 +4.69 (+1.94%)
Closing price 09/22/2026 03:59 PM Eastern
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$250.58 +4.66 (+1.90%)
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AMETEK - Analysts' Recommendations and Stock Price Forecast (2026)

Consensus Rating

Sell
0
Hold
5
Buy
12

Based on 17 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 17 analysts, 5 have given a hold rating, 11 have given a buy rating, and 1 has given a strong buy rating for AME.

Consensus Price Target

$266.69
8.45% Upside
According to the 17 analysts' twelve-month price targets for AMETEK, the average price target is $266.69. The highest price target for AME is $316.00, while the lowest price target for AME is $230.00. The average price target represents a forecasted upside of 8.45% from the current price of $245.92.
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.
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AME Analyst Ratings Over Time

TypeCurrent Forecast
9/23/25 to 9/23/26
1 Month Ago
8/24/25 to 8/24/26
3 Months Ago
6/25/25 to 6/25/26
1 Year Ago
9/23/24 to 9/23/25
Strong Buy
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
Buy
11 Buy rating(s)
10 Buy rating(s)
9 Buy rating(s)
7 Buy rating(s)
Hold
5 Hold rating(s)
5 Hold rating(s)
5 Hold rating(s)
5 Hold rating(s)
Sell
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Sell rating(s)
Consensus Price Target$266.69$266.80$253.57$205.00
Forecasted Upside8.45% Upside10.11% Upside5.32% Upside9.88% Upside
Consensus RatingModerate BuyModerate BuyModerate BuyModerate 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

TypeAMETEKTechnology CompaniesBroader Market
Consensus Rating Score
2.76
2.23
2.53
Consensus RatingModerate BuyHoldModerate Buy
Predicted Upside8.45% Upside1,030.94% Upside17.93% Upside
News Sentiment Rating
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Positive News
Positive News
DateBrokerageAnalystActionRatingPrice TargetReport Date
Upside/Downside
Details
9/11/2026
BNP Paribas Exane logo
BNP Paribas Exane
5 of 5 stars
Boost TargetOutperform$280.00 ➝ $290.00+19.88%
9/8/2026
Vertical Research logo
Vertical Research
5 of 5 stars
 Initiated CoverageBuy$255.00+7.23%
8/11/2026
Weiss Ratings logo
Weiss Ratings
5 of 5 stars
 UpgradeBuy (B-)Buy (B)
8/6/2026 Reiterated RatingBuy
8/6/2026Boost TargetBuy$303.00 ➝ $316.00+24.92%
8/5/2026Boost TargetOutperform$260.00 ➝ $291.00+13.99%
8/5/2026Set Target$275.00+7.22%
8/5/2026Boost TargetNeutral$257.00 ➝ $261.00+2.72%
8/5/2026Boost TargetOverweight$260.00 ➝ $295.00+16.10%
8/5/2026Boost TargetBuy$265.00 ➝ $285.00+11.90%
7/10/2026Boost TargetEqual Weight$235.00 ➝ $245.00+4.83%
6/18/2026Set Target$265.00+14.69%
5/4/2026Boost TargetEqual Weight$220.00 ➝ $230.00+0.00%
5/1/2026 Set Target$270.00+17.44%
3/27/2026Initiated CoverageOutperform$253.00+19.79%
1/27/2026DowngradeOutperformMarket Perform
1/21/2026 Initiated CoverageBuy$271.00+27.11%
1/5/2026Set Target$235.00+10.90%
12/16/2024 UpgradeNeutralBuy$195.00 ➝ $225.00+20.08%

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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, September 22, 2026. 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.:

  • AMETEK, Inc. recently reported strong second-quarter results, beating analyst expectations with earnings per share of $2.09 against a consensus estimate of $1.99, while revenue of $2.04 billion also exceeded the projected $1.95 billion, demonstrating robust operational performance and demand for its industrial technology products.
  • The company has received a consensus rating of "Moderate Buy" from seventeen analysts, with an average price target of $266.69, which suggests significant upside potential from the current stock price of $241.85, reflecting institutional confidence in the firm's future growth trajectory.
  • AMETEK, Inc. maintains a conservative financial profile with a low debt-to-equity ratio of 0.09, indicating that the company relies minimally on borrowed funds to finance its operations, which reduces financial risk and provides stability for long-term investors.
  • Recent institutional activity shows strong interest in the stock, with Nykredit A S acquiring a new position of 100,985 shares valued at approximately $24.43 million during the second quarter, signaling that large funds are increasing their exposure to the company.
  • The company offers a consistent dividend yield of 0.57% with a low payout ratio of 19.88%, meaning it retains the majority of its earnings for reinvestment and growth while still providing a steady income stream to shareholders.

AMETEK
Bear Case

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

  • AMETEK, Inc. is currently trading at a P/E ratio of 35.36, which is relatively high compared to many industrial peers, suggesting that the stock may be overvalued relative to its current earnings power and leaving little margin for error if growth slows.
  • Insider selling activity has been notable, with CEO David A. Zapico selling 28,390 shares in December 2025 and other executives like David F. Hermance selling 6,608 shares in August 2026, which can sometimes signal a lack of confidence from those closest to the company's operations.
  • The stock has experienced volatility in short interest, with shares shorted increasing to 2,584,443 in the most recent reporting period, indicating that a portion of the market is betting against the stock's performance despite recent gains.
  • AMETEK, Inc. is currently trading at $241.85, which is below its 52-week high of $261.16, suggesting that the stock has pulled back from its recent peak and may face resistance from investors who bought at higher levels.
  • While the company has strong fundamentals, the current stock price of $241.85 is close to the 50-day simple moving average of $241.53, which may act as a technical resistance level, potentially limiting short-term upside momentum.

AME Forecast - Frequently Asked Questions

According to the research reports of 17 Wall Street equities research analysts, the average twelve-month stock price forecast for AMETEK is $266.69, with a high forecast of $316.00 and a low forecast of $230.00.

17 Wall Street research analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for AMETEK in the last twelve months. There are currently 5 hold ratings, 11 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 8.45% based on their 12-month stock forecasts.

Over the previous 90 days, AMETEK's stock had 2 upgrades and 1 downgrade by analysts.

Analysts like AMETEK more than other "technology" companies. The consensus rating for AMETEK is Moderate Buy while the average consensus rating for "technology" companies is Hold. Learn more on how AME compares to other companies.


MarketBeat monitors more than a dozen sources for AMETEK analyst ratings, with the most recent rating issued on 9/11/2026.
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