AMETEK (NYSE:AME) Issues FY 2026 Earnings Guidance

AMETEK (NYSE:AME) issued an update on its FY 2026 earnings guidance on Tuesday. The company provided EPS guidance of 8.200-8.300 for the period, compared to the consensus EPS estimate of 8.140. The company issued revenue guidance of -, compared to the consensus revenue estimate of $8.0 billion. AMETEK also updated its Q3 2026 guidance to 2.080-2.100 EPS.

AMETEK Stock Up 0.1%

NYSE AME traded up $0.36 during mid-day trading on Wednesday, reaching $254.41. 271,148 shares of the company’s stock traded hands, compared to its average volume of 1,279,442. The company has a current ratio of 1.14, a quick ratio of 0.72 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.10. AMETEK has a 1-year low of $179.24 and a 1-year high of $257.95. The company has a fifty day simple moving average of $234.45 and a 200-day simple moving average of $229.18. The company has a market cap of $58.31 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 38.43, a P/E/G ratio of 3.41 and a beta of 0.98.

AMETEK (NYSE:AME) last issued its earnings results on Tuesday, August 4th. The technology company reported $2.09 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, beating analysts’ consensus estimates of $1.99 by $0.10. AMETEK had a net margin of 20.11% and a return on equity of 16.63%. The business had revenue of $2.04 billion for the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $1.95 billion. During the same quarter in the prior year, the business posted $1.78 EPS. The company’s revenue for the quarter was up 15.0% on a year-over-year basis. AMETEK has set its Q3 2026 guidance at 2.080-2.100 EPS and its FY 2026 guidance at 8.200-8.300 EPS. As a group, equities research analysts expect that AMETEK will post 8.14 EPS for the current year.

AMETEK Announces Dividend

The firm also recently declared a quarterly dividend, which was paid on Tuesday, June 30th. Stockholders of record on Monday, June 15th were issued a $0.34 dividend. The ex-dividend date of this dividend was Monday, June 15th. This represents a $1.36 annualized dividend and a dividend yield of 0.5%. AMETEK’s payout ratio is 20.54%.

Wall Street Analyst Weigh In

AME has been the subject of a number of research reports. Morgan Stanley lifted their target price on AMETEK from $235.00 to $245.00 and gave the company an “equal weight” rating in a research note on Friday, July 10th. Rothschild & Co Redburn set a $265.00 price objective on shares of AMETEK in a research report on Thursday, June 18th. Truist Financial raised their target price on AMETEK from $275.00 to $303.00 and gave the stock a “buy” rating in a research report on Thursday, July 2nd. Robert W. Baird set a $275.00 price objective on AMETEK in a research report on Wednesday. Finally, Citigroup restated a “neutral” rating on shares of AMETEK in a report on Wednesday. One equities research analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, nine have given a Buy rating and five have issued a Hold rating to the company. Based on data from MarketBeat, AMETEK has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus price target of $261.00.

Key AMETEK News

Here are the key news stories impacting AMETEK this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Q2 results exceeded expectations. AMETEK reported adjusted earnings of $2.09 per share, above the $1.99 consensus estimate, while revenue reached $2.04 billion versus expectations of $1.95 billion. Earnings increased from $1.78 per share a year earlier, and revenue grew 15%. AMETEK Announces Record Second Quarter 2026 Results and Raises Full Year Guidance
• Positive Sentiment: Management raised its outlook. AMETEK now expects third-quarter 2026 EPS of $2.08-$2.10, above the $2.04 consensus, and full-year EPS of $8.20-$8.30, compared with the $8.14 analyst estimate. The guidance increase signals continued confidence in demand and execution. Ametek Tops Q2 Earnings and Revenue Estimates
• Positive Sentiment: Growth was supported by broad demand and acquisitions. A post-earnings review cited strength across multiple business segments and contributions from AMETEK’s strategic acquisition activity, reinforcing the company’s long-term growth narrative. AME Q2 Deep Dive
• Positive Sentiment: AMETEK introduced a new fuel-analysis product line. The Grabner Vision Pro Series is designed to deliver next-generation performance, potentially expanding the company’s technology offering in fuel testing and analysis. AMETEK Introduces Grabner Vision Pro Series

Institutional Investors Weigh In On AMETEK

Several hedge funds have recently modified their holdings of AME. Sivia Capital Partners LLC acquired a new stake in shares of AMETEK during the 2nd quarter worth about $295,000. Baird Financial Group Inc. grew its holdings in AMETEK by 16.1% during the 2nd quarter. Baird Financial Group Inc. now owns 16,784 shares of the technology company’s stock worth $3,037,000 after acquiring an additional 2,323 shares during the period. NewEdge Advisors LLC increased its stake in shares of AMETEK by 65.0% in the 2nd quarter. NewEdge Advisors LLC now owns 3,946 shares of the technology company’s stock valued at $714,000 after acquiring an additional 1,555 shares during the last quarter. Sei Investments Co. raised its holdings in AMETEK by 38.2% in the second quarter. Sei Investments Co. now owns 223,227 shares of the technology company’s stock worth $40,392,000 after purchasing an additional 61,672 shares during the period. Finally, Squarepoint Ops LLC grew its stake in AMETEK by 105.3% in the second quarter. Squarepoint Ops LLC now owns 158,274 shares of the technology company’s stock valued at $28,641,000 after acquiring an additional 81,178 shares during the period. 87.43% of the stock is owned by institutional investors.

AMETEK Company Profile

AMETEK, Inc is a global manufacturer of electronic instruments and electromechanical devices that serves a broad range of industries. Headquartered in Berwyn, Pennsylvania, the company designs and produces precision instruments, electronic measurement devices, specialty sensors, and electric motors and motion control systems. Its product portfolio includes analytical and monitoring instruments, calibration equipment, power supplies, embedded electronics, and industrial motors and drives used for critical applications.

The company operates through two primary business platforms — an electronic instruments group focused on analytical, test and measurement and sensor products, and an electromechanical group that supplies motors, actuators, and related power and motion solutions.