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-2.84
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Updated Jul 30, 3:35 PM EDT
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-2.88%
1 month
-2.67%
3 months
3.86%
6 months
-5.31%
Year to date
-1.24%
1 year
2.19%
5 years
87.56%
10 years
230.06%
 

About: Founded in 1930 and transformed over the decades through the acquisition of dozens of esteemed brands, Ametek owns a collection of over 40 autonomous industrial businesses operating within the research, aerospace, energy, medical, and manufacturing industries. Ametek segments its business into two operating groups: the electronic instruments group and the electromechanical group. The EIG sells a broad portfolio of analytical, test, and measurement instruments, while the EMG sells highly engineered components, interconnects, and specialty metals. The company emphasizes product differentiation and market leadership in the niche markets where it operates.

Employees: 21,500

0
Funds holding %
of 7,323 funds
0
Analysts bullish %
of 3 analysts

Fund manager confidence

Based on 2025 Q1 regulatory disclosures by fund managers ($100M+ AUM)

104% more call options, than puts

Call options by funds: $69.1M | Put options by funds: $33.9M

29% more first-time investments, than exits

New positions opened: 102 | Existing positions closed: 79

21% more repeat investments, than reductions

Existing positions increased: 392 | Existing positions reduced: 324

1% more funds holding

Funds holding: 971 [Q4 2024] → 978 (+7) [Q1 2025]

0.68% less ownership

Funds ownership: 86.25% [Q4 2024] → 85.57% (-0.68%) [Q1 2025]

6% less capital invested

Capital invested by funds: $36B [Q4 2024] → $34B (-$1.98B) [Q1 2025]

29% less funds holding in top 10

Funds holding in top 10: 21 [Q4 2024] → 15 (-6) [Q1 2025]

Research analyst outlook

3 Wall Street Analysts provided 1 year price targets over the past 3 months

Low target
$190
8%
upside
Avg. target
$197
12%
upside
High target
$201
14%
upside

3 analyst ratings

positive
67%
neutral
33%
negative
0%
Baird
Richard Eastman
8%upside
$190
Neutral
Maintained
7 May 2025
Truist Securities
Jamie Cook
14%upside
$200
Buy
Maintained
5 May 2025
RBC Capital
Deane Dray
14%upside
$201
Outperform
Maintained
2 May 2025

Financial journalist opinion

Based on 7 articles about AME published over the past 30 days

Positive
Seeking Alpha
1 day ago
Ametek Has Major Macroeconomic Tailwinds Pushing For Growth In H2
I am upgrading AMETEK to a 'Buy' with a $199 price target, anticipating an earnings surprise despite negative analyst sentiment. Aerospace, defense, and power markets may provide strong tailwinds, while industrials and medical devices are set for recovery as inventory digestion winds down. Recent acquisitions, robust US/EU industrial investments, and macroeconomic certainty from tariff policy position AME for moderate growth in FY25 and beyond.
Ametek Has Major Macroeconomic Tailwinds Pushing For Growth In H2
Positive
Zacks Investment Research
6 days ago
Will Ametek (AME) Beat Estimates Again in Its Next Earnings Report?
Ametek (AME) has an impressive earnings surprise history and currently possesses the right combination of the two key ingredients for a likely beat in its next quarterly report.
Will Ametek (AME) Beat Estimates Again in Its Next Earnings Report?
Positive
Zacks Investment Research
6 days ago
Ametek (AME) Earnings Expected to Grow: Should You Buy?
Ametek (AME) possesses the right combination of the two key ingredients for a likely earnings beat in its upcoming report. Get prepared with the key expectations.
Ametek (AME) Earnings Expected to Grow: Should You Buy?
Positive
Benzinga
1 week ago
5 High-Momentum Stocks With A 'Golden Cross' Buy Signal
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5 High-Momentum Stocks With A 'Golden Cross' Buy Signal
Neutral
GlobeNewsWire
1 week ago
AMETEK Completes Acquisition of FARO Technologies, Strengthening Leadership in 3D Metrology, Laser Projection & Digital Reality Solutions
LAKE MARY, Fla., July 21, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- AMETEK, Inc. today announced that it has completed its acquisition of FARO Technologies, a global leader in 3D measurement and imaging solutions. FARO will join Creaform and Virtek as part of AMETEK's Ultra Precision Technologies Division.
AMETEK Completes Acquisition of FARO Technologies, Strengthening Leadership in 3D Metrology, Laser Projection & Digital Reality Solutions
Neutral
PRNewsWire
1 week ago
AMETEK Completes Acquisition of FARO Technologies
BERWYN, Pa. , July 21, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- AMETEK, Inc. (NYSE: AME) today announced that it has completed its acquisition of FARO Technologies, Inc. for $44.00 per share in cash, or approximately $920 million, net of cash acquired.
AMETEK Completes Acquisition of FARO Technologies
Neutral
PRNewsWire
2 weeks ago
AMETEK Announces Second Quarter 2025 Earnings Call and Webcasted Investor Conference Call Information
- Earnings to be released before market opens on Thursday, July 31, 2025 - BERWYN, Pa. , July 15, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- AMETEK, Inc. (NYSE: AME) will issue its second quarter 2025 earnings release before the market opens on Thursday, July 31, 2025.
AMETEK Announces Second Quarter 2025 Earnings Call and Webcasted Investor Conference Call Information
Neutral
Business Wire
1 month ago
FARO TECHNOLOGIES INVESTOR ALERT by the Former Attorney General of Louisiana: Kahn Swick & Foti, LLC Investigates Adequacy of Price and Process in Proposed Sale of FARO Technologies, Inc. - FARO
NEW YORK & NEW ORLEANS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Former Attorney General of Louisiana Charles C. Foti, Jr., Esq. and the law firm of Kahn Swick & Foti, LLC (“KSF”) are investigating the proposed sale of FARO Technologies, Inc. (NasdaqGS: FARO) to AMETEK, Inc. (NYSE: AME). Under the terms of the proposed transaction, shareholders of FARO will receive $44.00 in cash for each share of FARO that they own. KSF is seeking to determine whether this consideration and the process that led to it are adequate.
FARO TECHNOLOGIES INVESTOR ALERT by the Former Attorney General of Louisiana: Kahn Swick & Foti, LLC Investigates Adequacy of Price and Process in Proposed Sale of FARO Technologies, Inc. - FARO
Positive
Benzinga
1 month ago
Honeywell, ITT, Eaton See Bright Outlook As BofA Securities Cites Military Spending, Aftermarket Growth
BofA Securities analyst Andrew Obin hosted investor meetings at the Paris Air Show with Honeywell International HON, Eaton Corp ETN, Parker-Hannifin Corp PH, Ametek Inc AME, and ITT Inc ITT.
Honeywell, ITT, Eaton See Bright Outlook As BofA Securities Cites Military Spending, Aftermarket Growth
Positive
Zacks Investment Research
2 months ago
3 Electronics Testing Stocks to Watch From a Challenging Industry
The Zacks Electronics -Testing Equipment industry players, such as AME, ITRI and CGNX, are poised to benefit from the solid demand for testing instruments.
3 Electronics Testing Stocks to Watch From a Challenging Industry
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