Horizon Investments LLC Raises Holdings in AMETEK, Inc. $AME

Horizon Investments LLC boosted its holdings in shares of AMETEK, Inc. (NYSE:AME) by 13.2% during the 4th quarter, HoldingsChannel.com reports. The institutional investor owned 26,065 shares of the technology company’s stock after acquiring an additional 3,044 shares during the quarter. Horizon Investments LLC’s holdings in AMETEK were worth $5,351,000 as of its most recent SEC filing.

Other institutional investors also recently bought and sold shares of the company. Darwin Wealth Management LLC purchased a new position in AMETEK during the second quarter valued at approximately $25,000. CoreCap Advisors LLC increased its holdings in AMETEK by 84.3% during the fourth quarter. CoreCap Advisors LLC now owns 129 shares of the technology company’s stock valued at $26,000 after buying an additional 59 shares during the period. Flagship Harbor Advisors LLC purchased a new position in AMETEK during the fourth quarter valued at approximately $32,000. Grey Fox Wealth Advisors LLC acquired a new stake in AMETEK in the third quarter valued at approximately $39,000. Finally, ORG Partners LLC boosted its stake in AMETEK by 42.6% in the fourth quarter. ORG Partners LLC now owns 201 shares of the technology company’s stock valued at $41,000 after acquiring an additional 60 shares in the last quarter. 87.43% of the stock is owned by hedge funds and other institutional investors.

Insiders Place Their Bets

In other AMETEK news, Director Thomas A. Amato sold 530 shares of AMETEK stock in a transaction on Tuesday, March 24th. The shares were sold at an average price of $216.78, for a total value of $114,893.40. Following the completion of the transaction, the director owned 4,480 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $971,174.40. The trade was a 10.58% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The transaction was disclosed in a filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is accessible through this link. Insiders own 0.54% of the company’s stock.

AMETEK Stock Down 0.2%

AME opened at $230.00 on Monday. AMETEK, Inc. has a fifty-two week low of $167.75 and a fifty-two week high of $242.05. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.10, a quick ratio of 0.72 and a current ratio of 1.14. The company has a fifty day moving average of $225.56 and a two-hundred day moving average of $213.21. The stock has a market capitalization of $52.69 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 34.74, a PEG ratio of 3.30 and a beta of 1.03.

AMETEK (NYSE:AME) last released its quarterly earnings data on Thursday, April 30th. The technology company reported $1.97 earnings per share for the quarter, beating analysts’ consensus estimates of $1.90 by $0.07. AMETEK had a net margin of 20.11% and a return on equity of 16.63%. The company had revenue of $1.93 billion during the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $1.91 billion. During the same quarter in the previous year, the company earned $1.75 earnings per share. The firm’s revenue for the quarter was up 11.3% on a year-over-year basis. AMETEK has set its FY 2026 guidance at 7.940-8.140 EPS and its Q2 2026 guidance at 1.960-2.000 EPS. On average, research analysts expect that AMETEK, Inc. will post 8.06 earnings per share for the current year.

AMETEK Increases Dividend

The company also recently disclosed a quarterly dividend, which was paid on Tuesday, March 31st. Shareholders of record on Monday, March 16th were issued a $0.34 dividend. The ex-dividend date of this dividend 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 is presently 21.25%.

AMETEK News Summary

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

Analyst Ratings Changes

AME has been the subject of several recent analyst reports. Melius Research set a $235.00 target price on shares of AMETEK in a research note on Monday, January 5th. Mizuho set a $270.00 price objective on shares of AMETEK in a research note on Friday. Robert W. Baird set a $244.00 price objective on shares of AMETEK in a research note on Friday. TD Cowen reiterated a “buy” rating on shares of AMETEK in a research note on Tuesday, February 3rd. Finally, BMO Capital Markets started coverage on shares of AMETEK in a research note on Friday, March 27th. They set an “outperform” rating and a $253.00 price objective for the company. One analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, nine have issued a Buy rating and four have issued a Hold rating to the company. Based on data from MarketBeat.com, AMETEK presently has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average target price of $248.58.

AMETEK 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.