AMETEK (NYSE:AME) Rating Increased to Buy at Wall Street Zen

Wall Street Zen upgraded shares of AMETEK (NYSE:AME) from a hold rating to a buy rating in a report released on Saturday.

A number of other analysts have also issued reports on AME. Morgan Stanley lifted their price target on AMETEK from $215.00 to $235.00 and gave the stock an “equal weight” rating in a research note on Thursday, March 12th. Truist Financial set a $265.00 price target on AMETEK in a research note on Wednesday, February 4th. Mizuho set a $270.00 price target on AMETEK in a research note on Friday. BMO Capital Markets initiated coverage on AMETEK in a research note on Friday, March 27th. They issued an “outperform” rating and a $253.00 price target on the stock. Finally, DA Davidson reaffirmed a “buy” rating and issued a $240.00 price target on shares of AMETEK in a research note on Wednesday, February 4th. One research analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, nine have given a Buy rating and four have assigned a Hold rating to the company. According to MarketBeat.com, the company presently has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus target price of $248.58.

AMETEK Stock Down 2.3%

Shares of AME opened at $230.00 on Friday. The company has a current ratio of 1.14, a quick ratio of 0.67 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.10. The stock’s 50 day moving average is $225.56 and its two-hundred day moving average is $213.02. The firm has a market cap of $52.69 billion, a P/E ratio of 34.74, a PEG ratio of 3.32 and a beta of 1.03. AMETEK has a 12 month low of $167.75 and a 12 month high of $242.05.

AMETEK (NYSE:AME) last issued its quarterly earnings results on Thursday, April 30th. The technology company reported $1.97 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, topping analysts’ consensus estimates of $1.90 by $0.07. The firm had revenue of $1.93 billion for the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $1.91 billion. AMETEK had a return on equity of 16.63% and a net margin of 20.11%.The business’s revenue was up 11.3% on a year-over-year basis. During the same period in the previous year, the company posted $1.75 earnings per share. AMETEK has set its FY 2026 guidance at 7.940-8.140 EPS and its Q2 2026 guidance at 1.960-2.000 EPS. Analysts predict that AMETEK will post 8.06 earnings per share for the current fiscal year.

AMETEK Increases Dividend

The business also recently disclosed a quarterly dividend, which was paid on Tuesday, March 31st. Investors of record on Monday, March 16th were given a dividend of $0.34 per share. The ex-dividend date was Monday, March 16th. This is a positive change from AMETEK’s previous quarterly dividend of $0.31. This represents a $1.36 dividend on an annualized basis and a yield of 0.6%. AMETEK’s dividend payout ratio (DPR) is 21.25%.

Insider Buying and Selling

In related news, Director Thomas A. Amato sold 530 shares of AMETEK stock in a transaction that occurred on Tuesday, March 24th. The stock was sold at an average price of $216.78, for a total transaction of $114,893.40. Following the transaction, the director owned 4,480 shares in the company, valued at approximately $971,174.40. This trade represents a 10.58% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The sale was disclosed in a filing with the SEC, which can be accessed through this link. Insiders own 0.54% of the company’s stock.

Hedge Funds Weigh In On AMETEK

A number of institutional investors have recently added to or reduced their stakes in the stock. Principal Financial Group Inc. grew its holdings in shares of AMETEK by 4.9% during the 3rd quarter. Principal Financial Group Inc. now owns 2,043,029 shares of the technology company’s stock worth $384,096,000 after purchasing an additional 94,645 shares during the period. Captrust Financial Advisors grew its holdings in shares of AMETEK by 3.1% during the 3rd quarter. Captrust Financial Advisors now owns 268,096 shares of the technology company’s stock worth $50,402,000 after purchasing an additional 8,101 shares during the period. Mirae Asset Global Investments Co. Ltd. grew its holdings in shares of AMETEK by 22.3% during the 3rd quarter. Mirae Asset Global Investments Co. Ltd. now owns 37,853 shares of the technology company’s stock worth $7,116,000 after purchasing an additional 6,911 shares during the period. Y.D. More Investments Ltd purchased a new position in shares of AMETEK during the 4th quarter worth $1,653,000. Finally, Nordea Investment Management AB grew its holdings in shares of AMETEK by 246.0% during the 3rd quarter. Nordea Investment Management AB now owns 92,175 shares of the technology company’s stock worth $17,344,000 after purchasing an additional 65,537 shares during the period. Hedge funds and other institutional investors own 87.43% of the company’s stock.

Key Headlines Impacting AMETEK

Here are the key news stories impacting AMETEK this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Company reported record Q1 results with EPS of $1.97 and revenue of $1.93B, beating estimates and showing double?digit revenue growth — evidence of continued demand across segments. AMETEK Announces Record First Quarter 2026 Results and Raises Full Year Guidance
• Positive Sentiment: Royal Bank of Canada raised its price target to $260 and keeps an “outperform” rating, signaling analyst confidence and implying meaningful upside from current levels. Benzinga
• Positive Sentiment: AMETEK agreed to acquire First Aviation Services, adding defense/aviation MRO capability and proprietary components that can support margin and aftermarket growth in a mission?critical vertical. AMETEK Announces Agreement to Acquire First Aviation Services
• Positive Sentiment: Management reiterated FY 2026 EPS guidance ( $7.94–$8.14 ) and raised its organic sales outlook to mid?single digits, indicating confidence in underlying demand even as margins and currency/headwinds are monitored. Ametek forecasts 2026 EPS of $7.94 to $8.14 while raising organic sales outlook to mid-single digits
• Neutral Sentiment: Full earnings materials and the call transcript are available for detail on segment trends and backlog; these documents will matter for modeling but don’t change the headline beat. AMETEK, Inc. (AME) Q1 2026 Earnings Call Transcript
• Neutral Sentiment: Market commentary highlights AMETEK’s momentum in the NYSE landscape and investor interest, but these pieces are descriptive rather than news catalysts. AMETEK Momentum Builds Strength In NYSE Composite Landscape
• Negative Sentiment: Although management raised its outlook, the FY EPS range sits slightly below some sell?side consensus (and Q2 guidance is roughly in line/slightly under estimates), which can prompt profit?taking given AME’s premium multiple. AMETEK Q1 Earnings Surpass Expectations, Revenues Rise Y/Y
• Negative Sentiment: Reports that AMETEK is in talks for a multibillion?dollar acquisition (CD&R?owned assets) add uncertainty around deal size, timing and financing—a potential headwind to near?term sentiment. Main Line company explores multibillion-dollar acquisition, report says

About AMETEK

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.