AMETEK (NYSE:AME) Issues FY 2026 Earnings Guidance

AMETEK (NYSE:AME) issued an update on its FY 2026 earnings guidance on Tuesday morning. The company provided earnings per share guidance of 8.200-8.300 for the period, compared to the consensus 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 Price Performance

Shares of AME stock traded up $0.34 on Thursday, reaching $255.10. 49,143 shares of the company were exchanged, compared to its average volume of 1,278,110. The company has a market cap of $58.47 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 37.29, a P/E/G ratio of 3.50 and a beta of 0.98. The business has a 50-day moving average price of $235.01 and a 200 day moving average price of $229.47. AMETEK has a 1 year low of $179.24 and a 1 year high of $257.95. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.09, a quick ratio of 0.72 and a current ratio of 1.21.

AMETEK (NYSE:AME) last posted its quarterly earnings data on Tuesday, August 4th. The technology company reported $2.09 EPS for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $1.99 by $0.10. AMETEK had a return on equity of 16.93% and a net margin of 20.04%.The firm had revenue of $2.04 billion during the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $1.95 billion. During the same period in the prior year, the company earned $1.78 EPS. The firm’s revenue was up 15.0% compared to the same quarter last year. AMETEK has set its Q3 2026 guidance at 2.080-2.100 EPS and its FY 2026 guidance at 8.200-8.300 EPS. Equities research analysts forecast that AMETEK will post 8.27 earnings per share for the current fiscal year.

Analyst Upgrades and Downgrades

Several equities analysts have recently commented on AME shares. KeyCorp upped their price target on AMETEK from $260.00 to $295.00 and gave the company an “overweight” rating in a research note on Wednesday. Weiss Ratings lowered shares of AMETEK from a “buy (b)” rating to a “buy (b-)” rating in a report on Tuesday, July 28th. Seaport Research Partners reiterated a “buy” rating and issued a $290.00 target price on shares of AMETEK in a report on Wednesday. Morgan Stanley lifted their price objective on AMETEK from $235.00 to $245.00 and gave the company an “equal weight” rating in a research note on Friday, July 10th. Finally, Citigroup raised their target price on AMETEK from $257.00 to $261.00 and gave the company a “neutral” rating in a report on Wednesday. One analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, ten have given a Buy rating and five have assigned a Hold rating to the company. Based on data from MarketBeat, the stock presently has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average price target of $265.93.

AMETEK News Roundup

Here are the key news stories impacting AMETEK this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Quarterly earnings beat expectations: AMETEK reported second-quarter 2026 revenue of $2.04 billion, up 15% year over year and above the $1.95 billion consensus estimate. Adjusted earnings per share rose 17% to $2.09, exceeding expectations by $0.10, with stronger sales in its EIG and EMG businesses. AMETEK Q2 Earnings Surpass Expectations, Revenues Rise Year over Year
• Positive Sentiment: Higher outlook reinforces the earnings catalyst: Management raised or established 2026 guidance at $8.20-$8.30 in EPS, while third-quarter guidance calls for $2.08-$2.10 per share. Analysts currently expect full-year EPS of approximately $8.27. AMETEK’s Q2 CY2026: Strong Sales
• Positive Sentiment: Analysts raised price targets: DA Davidson lifted its target from $265 to $285 and assigned a “buy” rating. BNP Paribas Exane raised its target from $270 to $280 and maintained an “outperform” rating. The upgrades signal continued confidence in AMETEK’s growth and execution. AMETEK Reaches New 12-Month High Following Analyst Upgrade
• Positive Sentiment: New product supports growth prospects: AMETEK introduced the Grabner Vision Pro Series, a fuel-analysis product designed to provide improved performance and potentially expand demand in industrial testing markets. AMETEK Introduces Grabner Vision Pro Series

Institutional Inflows and Outflows

Several large investors have recently added to or reduced their stakes in AME. Darwin Wealth Management LLC acquired a new stake in AMETEK in the second quarter valued at $25,000. Transamerica Financial Advisors LLC lifted its position in shares of AMETEK by 73.9% in the 4th quarter. Transamerica Financial Advisors LLC now owns 153 shares of the technology company’s stock worth $31,000 after buying an additional 65 shares during the last quarter. DV Equities LLC bought a new stake in shares of AMETEK during the 4th quarter worth $66,000. Johnson Financial Group Inc. lifted its holdings in AMETEK by 17.4% in the 3rd quarter. Johnson Financial Group Inc. now owns 478 shares of the technology company’s stock worth $90,000 after purchasing an additional 71 shares during the last quarter. Finally, Advisory Services Network LLC acquired a new position in AMETEK during the third quarter valued at approximately $92,000. 87.43% of the stock is owned by hedge funds and other 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.