AMETEK, Inc. (AME) Stock Price & Analysis
AMETEK, Inc. (AME) closed at USD 238.82 on Thursday, October 22, 2026, down 4.58% on the day. The US market is currently closed (pre-market); this is not a live price.
The prior close was USD 250.28; the Oct 22, 2026 session ranged USD 234.43–247 on volume of 1,911,703 shares. Market capitalization is $54.75B, with a 52-week range of USD 182.87–261.16 (NYQ). Source: Nexqual, retrieved October 23, 2026 at 09:27 UTC.
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Key facts (AME)
- Last four reported quarters (through Jun 30, 2026): revenue $7.86B, net income $1.58B (20.0% margin), free cash flow $1.82B (SEC filings).
- Valuation: P/E 34.7x (avg 30.5x at the last 3 fiscal year-ends), EV/EBITDA 22.9x, net debt $1.54B.
- 2 of 80 tracked superinvestors hold AME (13F, Q2 2026): 1 new, 0 added, 1 reduced, 0 unchanged.
- Total return with dividends: 1Y +27.0% vs S&P 500 +14.9%; 5Y +88.1% vs S&P 500 +80.3%.
- Next earnings: 2026-11-03, EPS estimate USD 2.11, revenue estimate $2.13B.
Financials (SEC 10-K; TTM = last four 10-Q/10-K quarters) (AME)
| USD | FY2021 | FY2022 | FY2023 | FY2024 | FY2025 | TTM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | $5.55B | $6.15B | $6.60B | $6.94B | $7.40B | $7.86B |
| Gross profit | $1.91B | $2.15B | $2.38B | $2.48B | $2.67B | — |
| Operating income | $1.31B | $1.50B | $1.71B | $1.78B | $1.91B | $2.04B |
| Net income | $990M | $1.16B | $1.31B | $1.38B | $1.48B | $1.58B |
| EPS (diluted) | $4.25 | $5.01 | $5.67 | $5.93 | $6.40 | — |
| Free cash flow | $1.05B | $1.01B | $1.60B | $1.70B | $1.67B | $1.82B |
| Gross margin | 34.5% | 34.9% | 36.1% | 35.7% | 36.0% | — |
| Operating margin | 23.6% | 24.4% | 25.9% | 25.6% | 25.8% | 25.9% |
| Net margin | 17.9% | 18.9% | 19.9% | 19.8% | 20.0% | 20.0% |
| Revenue growth | +22.2% | +10.9% | +7.3% | +5.2% | +6.6% | — |
| Cash + short-term investments | $347M | $345M | $410M | $374M | $458M | — |
| Total debt | $2.54B | $2.39B | $3.31B | $2.08B | $2.28B | — |
Fiscal years end Dec. EPS is split-adjusted.
Valuation (price ÷ last four quarters, through Jun 30, 2026) (AME)
P/E 34.7x · P/S 7.0x · EV/EBITDA 22.9x · EV/Sales 7.2x · P/FCF 30.0x · P/B 4.9x · FCF yield 3.33% · Earnings yield 2.88% · Dividend yield (paid, TTM) 0.54% · Buyback yield (TTM) 0.81% · Net debt $1.54B · EV $56.3B
P/E at fiscal year-ends: Dec 2025 32.1x, Dec 2024 30.4x, Dec 2023 29.1x.
Superinvestors (SEC 13F-HR, Q2 2026) (AME)
2 of 80 tracked investors hold AME. Each row is the investor's latest 13F; change is vs their prior-quarter share count.
| Investor | Firm | % of portfolio | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Francois Rochon | Giverny Capital | 4.87% | $145M | Reduced -2.2% |
| Mairs & Power | Mairs & Power Funds | <0.01% | $206K | New position |
Analysts (AME)
Rating changes, last 120 days:
| Date | Firm | Action | Rating | Price target |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-10-12 | Citigroup | Target raised | Neutral | $261 → $263 |
| 2026-10-05 | Baird | Target raised | Neutral | $275 → $280 |
| 2026-09-11 | BNP Paribas | Target raised | Outperform | $280 → $290 |
| 2026-08-06 | Truist Securities | Target raised | Buy | $303 → $316 |
| 2026-08-06 | TD Cowen | Target raised | Buy | $260 → $275 |
| 2026-08-05 | DA Davidson | Target raised | Buy | $265 → $285 |
| 2026-08-05 | Citigroup | Target raised | Neutral | $257 → $261 |
| 2026-08-05 | BNP Paribas | Target raised | Outperform | $270 → $280 |
| 2026-08-05 | RBC Capital | Target raised | Outperform | $260 → $291 |
| 2026-08-05 | Keybanc | Target raised | Overweight | $260 → $295 |
| 2026-08-05 | Baird | Target raised | Neutral | $244 → $275 |
| 2026-08-05 | BMO Capital | Target raised | Outperform | $262 → $282 |
Total return (dividends reinvested) (AME)
| 1Y (from 2025-10-23) | 5Y (from 2021-10-18) | |
|---|---|---|
| Total return | +27.0% | +88.1% |
| S&P 500 (SPY) | +14.9% | +80.3% |
| Per year | +27.1% | +13.4% |
| Volatility (annualized) | 23.8% | 21.2% |
| Max drawdown | -13.6% (Mar 2026→Mar 2026) | -26.9% (Dec 2021→Jun 2022) |
AME analyst estimates and revisions
| Period | EPS estimate | 90 days ago | Change | Revenue estimate | Analysts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current quarter (ends Sep 2026) | $2.11 | $2.05 | +2.8% | $2.13B | 18 |
| Next quarter (ends Dec 2026) | $2.20 | $2.14 | +2.9% | $2.33B | 17 |
| Current fiscal year (ends Dec 2026) | $8.38 | $8.15 | +2.8% | $8.45B | 19 |
| Next fiscal year (ends Dec 2027) | $9.55 | $8.81 | +8.4% | $9.90B | 15 |
AME options: expected move
Options price a move of about ±7.6% (±$18.10) by Nov 20, 2026, which includes earnings on Nov 3, 2026.
| Expiration | Days | ATM implied volatility | Expected move |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 20, 2026 | 28 | 33.6% | ±7.6% |
| Dec 18, 2026 | 56 | 29.3% | ±9.2% |
| Mar 19, 2027 | 147 | 28.7% | ±14.6% |
| Jun 17, 2027 | 237 | 28.8% | ±18.6% |
30-day implied volatility 32.5% vs 24.3% realized over the last 30 trading days. Put/call ratio (volume) 0.47. Cboe delayed quotes (15 min). Expected move = at-the-money straddle.
Key Statistics (as of October 23, 2026 at 09:27 UTC)
| Price | USD 238.82 |
|---|---|
| Change | ▼ 4.58% (down) |
| Previous Close | USD 250.28 |
| Open | USD 247 |
| Day Range | USD 234.43 – 247 |
| 52-Week Range | USD 182.87 – 261.16 |
| Volume | 1,911,703 shares |
| Market Cap | $54.75B |
| Exchange | NYQ |
Technical Analysis (AME)
Nexqual's technical model rates AME "SELL" based on 2 bullish and 4 bearish signals across 127 daily candles, as of October 23, 2026 at 09:27 UTC.
| Overall Signal | SELL |
|---|---|
| RSI (14) | 39.77 (neutral) |
| vs SMA50 | Below (USD 244.02) |
| MACD | 0.52 (positive) |
Earnings (AME)
| Next Earnings Date | 2026-11-03 |
|---|---|
| EPS Estimate | USD 2.11 |
| Revenue Estimate | $2.13B |
Recent Earnings History
| Quarter | Actual vs Estimate |
|---|---|
| 2026-06-30 | USD 2.09 vs est 1.99 ▲ beat |
| 2026-03-31 | USD 1.97 vs est 1.9 ▲ beat |
| 2025-12-31 | USD 2.01 vs est 1.94 ▲ beat |
| 2025-09-30 | USD 1.89 vs est 1.76 ▲ beat |
Source: Nexqual, October 23, 2026 at 09:27 UTC.
Financials & Fundamentals (AME)
| Total Revenue | $7.86B |
|---|---|
| Revenue Growth (latest quarter, YoY) | +15.00% |
| Gross Margin | +36.91% |
| Operating Margin | +26.18% |
| Profit Margin | +20.04% |
| ROE | +14.56% |
| Debt / Equity | 0.21 |
| Current Ratio | 1.21 |
| Total Cash | $495.45M |
| Total Debt | $2.31B |
Source: Nexqual, October 23, 2026 at 09:27 UTC.
Ownership (AME)
| Insider Ownership | +0.39% |
|---|---|
| Institutional Ownership | +92.75% |
| Shares Outstanding | 229.26M |
| Float | 227.96M |
| Short % of Float | +1.87% |
Source: Nexqual, October 23, 2026 at 09:27 UTC.
Leadership (AME)
AMETEK, Inc. is led by David A. Zapico, Chairman of the Board & CEO, per Nexqual as of October 23, 2026 at 09:27 UTC.
| Chairman of the Board & CEO | David A. Zapico |
|---|---|
| Executive VP & CFO | Dalip Mohan Puri |
| President of Electronic Instruments | John Wesley Hardin |
| President of Electromechanical Group | David F. Hermance |
| Senior Vice President of Corporate Development | William D. Eginton |
Major Backers & Investors (AME)
Notable institutional backers of AMETEK, Inc. include Price (T.Rowe) Associates Inc, JPMorgan, NORGES BANK, according to Nexqual as of October 23, 2026 at 09:27 UTC.
Active Investors
| Investor | Stake |
|---|---|
| Price (T.Rowe) Associates Inc | 2.94% |
| JPMorgan | 1.91% |
| NORGES BANK | 1.88% |
| FMR, LLC | 1.87% |
| Morgan Stanley | 1.63% |
| TR PRICE-Price (T.Rowe) U.S. Value Equity Trust | 1.39% |
Index Funds (Passive)
| Fund | Stake |
|---|---|
| Vanguard Group | 10.88% |
| BlackRock | 8.52% |
| State Street | 4.51% |
| Geode Capital | 2.68% |
Source: Nexqual, October 23, 2026 at 09:27 UTC.
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