AMETEK
Builds precision instruments and engineered components for industrial, aerospace, power and medical markets.
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Profile
Sells analytical, test and measurement instruments alongside precision-motion systems, medical components, thermal-management products, specialty metals and electrical interconnects. Revenue spans industrial, aerospace, defense and medical niches worldwide, while acquisition integration and new-product development underpin its decentralized growth model.
Designs and manufactures advanced instruments and engineered components through two groups. Electronic Instruments sells analytical, test and measurement systems for process, aerospace, medical, research, power and industrial markets, including metrology and aircraft sensors. Electromechanical supplies precision motion and automation products, medical components, thermal-management systems, specialty metals, electrical interconnects and aviation maintenance services.
Competes in specialized niches through differentiated engineering, new-product development and a decentralized operating model. Operations span North America, Europe, Asia and South America, with roughly half of revenue from outside the United States. Acquisitions are a core use of cash and broaden the portfolio, making integration an operating dependency. Demand also tracks customer capital spending, aerospace and defense budgets, export controls, and access to electronic components and certain metals.
Company facts
Key statistics
Year to date +13.0% · Average volume (30d) 1.2M
Analysts
Ratings
Target range
Latest analyst notes
| Date | Firm | Action | Rating | Prior target | Target |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 6, 2026 | Truist Financial | Target | $303 | $316 | |
| Aug 5, 2026 | Seaport Global | Reiterate | Buy | $240 | $290 |
| Aug 5, 2026 | RBC Capital | Reiterate | Outperform | $257 | $291 |
| Aug 5, 2026 | Robert W. Baird | Target | $244 | $275 | |
| Aug 5, 2026 | KeyBanc | Reiterate | Overweight | $235 | $295 |
Earnings
EPS
Revenue
History
| Report date | EPS est | EPS | Surprise | Revenue est | Revenue | Surprise | Next session |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 4, 2026Q2 FY26 | $1.99 | $2.09 | +5.0% | $1.95B | $2.04B | +4.6% | +4.22% |
| Apr 30, 2026Q1 FY26 | $1.90 | $1.97 | +3.7% | $1.91B | $1.93B | +0.7% | −2.13% |
| Feb 3, 2026Q4 FY25 | $1.94 | $2.01 | +3.6% | $1.95B | $2.00B | +2.7% | −0.48% |
| Oct 30, 2025Q3 FY25 | $1.76 | $1.89 | +7.4% | $1.81B | $1.89B | +4.3% | +1.91% |
Financial highlights
| 12 quarters | Q1 FY25 | Q2 FY25 | Q3 FY25 | Q4 FY25 | Q1 FY26 | Q2 FY26 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | $1.73B | $1.78B | $1.89B | $2.00B | $1.93B | $2.04B | |
| Gross profit | $625.0M | $635.9M | $686.1M | $738.0M | $717.6M | $735.0M | |
| Operating income | $454.8M | $461.6M | $488.4M | $523.0M | $514.9M | $528.2M | |
| Net income | $351.8M | $358.4M | $371.4M | $398.6M | $399.4M | $406.9M | |
| Diluted EPS | $1.52 | $1.55 | $1.60 | $1.73 | $1.74 | $1.77 | |
| Gross margin | 36.1% | 35.8% | 36.3% | 36.9% | 37.2% | 36.0% | |
| Operating margin | 26.3% | 26.0% | 25.8% | 26.2% | 26.7% | 25.8% |
Fiscal years (4-quarter sums)FY21 $5.55B · FY22 $6.15B · FY23 $6.60B · FY24 $6.94B · FY25 $7.40B
Revenue by product · Q2 FY26
Revenue by geography · Q2 FY26
Balance sheet, Jun 30, 2026Cash & short-term investments $495.4M · Total debt $2.31B · Total assets $16.59B · Shareholders' equity $11.26B
Dividends
Raised for 31 straight years — most recently to $0.34 from $0.31 in Mar 2026. To collect a payout, hold shares through the close before the ex-date.
History
| Ex-date | Record | Paid | Amount | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 15, 2026 | Jun 15 | Jun 30 | $0.34 | |
| Mar 16, 2026 | Mar 16 | Mar 31 | $0.34 | raised from $0.31 |
| Dec 5, 2025 | Dec 5 | Dec 19 | $0.31 | |
| Sep 15, 2025 | Sep 15 | Sep 30 | $0.31 | |
| Jun 13, 2025 | Jun 13 | Jun 30 | $0.31 | |
| Mar 14, 2025 | Mar 14 | Mar 31 | $0.31 | raised from $0.28 |
| Dec 6, 2024 | Dec 6 | Dec 20 | $0.28 | |
| Sep 16, 2024 | Sep 16 | Sep 30 | $0.28 |
Ownership
A 13F quarter can total more than the shares outstanding — sub-advisers file the same block twice, and a filer's own share count can be a quarter stale. No split is drawn from it.
Shares outstanding 229.20M · Float 228.24M · 99.6% free float
Top shareholders13F · 13D/G · Form 4
| Holder | Shares | % outstanding | Form | Filed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BlackRock, Inc. | 19.53M | 8.52% | 13F | Aug 7, 2026 |
| Vanguard Capital Management LLC | 14.98M | 6.54% | 13F | Aug 13, 2026 |
| State Street Corp | 10.34M | 4.51% | 13F | Aug 7, 2026 |
| Vanguard Portfolio Management LLC | 9.95M | 4.34% | 13F | Aug 13, 2026 |
| Price T Rowe Associates Inc /MD/ | 6.74M | 2.94% | 13F | Aug 14, 2026 |
Insider tradesForm 4
| Date | Insider | Role | Shares | Avg price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 11, 2026 | Nick L. Stanage | director | +4,000 | $255.85 |
| Aug 7, 2026 | David F. Hermance | officer: PRESIDENT - ELECTROMECHANICAL | −6,608 | $254.00 |
| Mar 24, 2026 | Thomas A. Amato | director | −530 | $216.78 |
| Dec 22, 2025 | Thomas M. Montgomery | officer: SR. VP. - COMPTROLLER | −6,388 | $205.05 |
| Dec 15, 2025 | Thomas C. Marecic | officer: PRES. - ELECTRONIC INSTRUMENTS | −14,310 | $202.11 |
Peers
- Teledyne Technologies
Closest structural peer in analytical instruments, imaging, and aerospace.
- Keysight Technologies
Electronic test leader in instruments, aerospace, and industrial measurement.
- Fortive
Fluke and Tektronix compete in industrial instruments and calibration.
- Emerson Electric
Process automation and NI-based automated test in process and power measurement.
- Danaher
Life sciences conglomerate with lab and process instrumentation overlap.
- Roper Technologies
Predominantly software now; limited product overlap, M&A competitor.
- Allient
Precision motion specialist competing in EMG's motor and drives markets.
CompareAfter-hours close
| Company | Price | Change | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AMETEK | $236.99 | +0.31% | $54.15B | 34.5 | 27.1 | 6.9 | +15.0% |
| Teledyne Technologies | $621.96 | +0.02% | $28.83B | 30.0 | 24.4 | 4.5 | +9.8% |
| Keysight Technologies | $319.97 | +0.09% | $54.68B | 44.1 | 24.0 | 8.3 | +36.5% |
| Fortive | $59.69 | 0.00% | $18.03B | 35.1 | 19.2 | 4.2 | −27.8% |
| Emerson Electric | $156.00 | +0.53% | $86.93B | 34.0 | 22.0 | 4.7 | +7.0% |
| Danaher | $215.50 | −0.25% | $151.89B | 38.4 | 24.3 | 6.0 | +5.5% |
| Roper Technologies | $425.13 | −0.26% | $43.01B | 17.8 | 18.1 | 5.2 | +8.5% |
| Allient | $92.86 | −0.01% | $1.58B | 54.6 | 30.3 | 2.7 | +10.2% |
| Median | 35.1 | 24.0 | 4.7 | +8.5% |