AMETEK, Inc. $AME Stock: Boston Trust Walden Corp Trims Position

Boston Trust Walden Corp lowered its holdings in AMETEK, Inc. (NYSE:AME) by 13.6% during the 3rd quarter, HoldingsChannel.com reports. The firm owned 29,068 shares of the technology company’s stock after selling 4,570 shares during the quarter. Boston Trust Walden Corp’s holdings in AMETEK were worth $7,201,000 as of its most recent filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission.

A number of other institutional investors also recently modified their holdings of AME. Frazier Financial Advisors LLC bought a new position in AMETEK in the 2nd quarter worth approximately $25,000. Fiduciary Financial Advisors bought a new stake in AMETEK during the 2nd quarter valued at $27,000. Elevation Wealth Partners LLC raised its holdings in AMETEK by 239.5% during the 2nd quarter. Elevation Wealth Partners LLC now owns 129 shares of the technology company’s stock valued at $31,000 after acquiring an additional 91 shares during the period. GK Wealth Management LLC bought a new stake in AMETEK during the 3rd quarter valued at $36,000. Finally, NFSG Corp purchased a new stake in shares of AMETEK during the third quarter worth $48,000. 87.43% of the stock is currently owned by hedge funds and other institutional investors.

AMETEK Stock Up 2.4%

AME opened at $228.40 on Friday. The company has a fifty day moving average price of $242.89 and a 200-day moving average price of $234.62. The firm has a market capitalization of $52.35 billion, a P/E ratio of 32.21, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 2.29 and a beta of 0.96. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.09, a current ratio of 1.21 and a quick ratio of 0.76. AMETEK, Inc. has a one year low of $188.47 and a one year high of $261.16.

AMETEK (NYSE:AME) last issued its quarterly earnings data on Tuesday, November 3rd. The technology company reported $2.21 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, topping analysts’ consensus estimates of $2.11 by $0.10. AMETEK had a return on equity of 16.93% and a net margin of 20.04%. The company had revenue of $2.22 billion for the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $2.12 billion. During the same quarter last year, the business posted $1.89 earnings per share. The firm’s revenue was up 17.3% compared to the same quarter last year. Equities research analysts expect that AMETEK, Inc. will post 8.59 earnings per share for the current fiscal year.

AMETEK Announces Dividend

The firm also recently announced a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Friday, December 18th. Shareholders of record on Friday, December 4th will be paid a $0.34 dividend. This represents a $1.36 dividend on an annualized basis and a yield of 0.6%. The ex-dividend date is Friday, December 4th. AMETEK’s dividend payout ratio is currently 19.18%.

Wall Street Analysts Forecast Growth

Several brokerages have recently weighed in on AME. Morgan Stanley set a $275.00 price target on AMETEK in a research report on Friday, October 9th. KeyCorp increased their price objective on AMETEK from $260.00 to $295.00 and gave the stock an “overweight” rating in a report on Wednesday, August 5th. Vertical Research assumed coverage on AMETEK in a report on Tuesday, September 8th. They set a “buy” rating and a $255.00 target price for the company. Truist Financial upped their price target on AMETEK from $303.00 to $316.00 and gave the company a “buy” rating in a research report on Thursday, August 6th. Finally, Robert W. Baird upped their price target on AMETEK from $275.00 to $280.00 and gave the company a “neutral” rating in a research report on Monday, October 5th. One research analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, thirteen have issued a Buy rating and five have issued a Hold rating to the company. According to data from MarketBeat, AMETEK presently has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus target price of $278.06.

Key Headlines Impacting AMETEK

Here are the key news stories impacting AMETEK this week:

• Positive Sentiment: AMETEK reportedly raised its 2026 outlook after record third-quarter sales. The quarter also included EPS and revenue above consensus, providing a favorable business-performance backdrop. AMETEK stock follows record Q3 sales with higher 2026 outlook
• Positive Sentiment: Citigroup forecast strong potential price appreciation for AMETEK, offering a bullish counterpoint to recent negative analyst coverage. Citigroup Forecasts Strong Price Appreciation for AMETEK Stock
• Neutral Sentiment: The company declared a regular quarterly dividend of $0.34 per share, equivalent to $1.36 annually and a stated yield of 0.6%. The payout may appeal to income-focused investors, though the yield is modest. AMETEK Declares Quarterly Dividend
• Negative Sentiment: Mizuho cut its price target, and AMETEK shares were reported to have fallen below their 200-day moving average after an analyst downgrade. The downgrade and technical break may add near-term selling pressure. AMETEK Stock Price Target Cut by Mizuho AMETEK Shares Break Below 200-Day Moving Average After Analyst Downgrade

About AMETEK

AMETEK, Inc is a global manufacturer of electronic instruments and electromechanical products. Its businesses serve a range of markets, including aerospace, energy, industrial manufacturing, medical, and transportation.

The company’s products include analytical and process instruments, monitoring and measurement systems, aerospace components, precision motors and pumps, and engineered materials. AMETEK organizes its operations into two groups: Electronic Instruments and Electromechanical.

Founded in 1930, AMETEK serves customers around the world through manufacturing facilities, sales offices, and service operations in multiple countries.