AME
AmetekNYSEIndustrialsSpecialty Industrial MachinerySnapshot 2026-05-08
As of May 8, 2026, AME has a composite score of 20.7 and a signal label of "mild favorable." This score is driven by a high confidence level of 84.0 and strengths in quality (74.4) and guidance credibility (70.0). However, the sector score is relatively low at 16.7, indicating potential challenges in the industrials sector.
Price
Daily closes from AlphaVantage. Earnings/event dots are placed inline.
Factor signals
Read top-to-bottom: thesis (is this a strong company over a 1–3 year hold), watch flags (has something changed worth re-reading), and position context (how violent might the path be). Each pill is a parallel diagnostic — never aggregated into a single score.
Thesis
— is this a strong company over a 1–3 year hold?Why this rank
- Direction share1.00
- Slope (norm)0.00
- Bonus0.00
Why this rank
Trailing four: 2024-Q3, 2025-Q1, 2025-Q2, 2025-Q3
Why this rank
Watch
— has something changed worth re-reading?Why this setup
EPS estimate $1.97 → $1.99 (+1.1% / 30d). 5 raised, 1 cut, 17 covering analysts.
0 upgrades, 0 downgrades / 30d, 4 maintained. 67% of analysts rate Buy.
4 PT revisions / 30d. Avg target 10.0% above current price.
0 positive, 0 negative / 30d.
F4 · Management deep-dive — recent events, stated priorities, guidance track record
Recent 8-K events
9 material events in the last 24 months — top 5 listed below.
Stated priorities
3 priorityies extracted from earnings transcripts (as of 2026-05-08).
- 1.Increase EPS guidancegrowthon track100% progressprovisional
2/3: “Adjusted earnings per diluted share are now expected to be in the range of $7.94 to $8.14, up 7% to 10% over the comparable basis for 2025.”
Why this status
Stated in 3 of last 3 quarters. Adjusted earnings per diluted share are now expected to be in the range of $7.94 to $8.14, up 7% to 10% over the comparable basis for 2025. The trajectory is delivering on management's stated priority to increase EPS guidance.
- 2.Complete strategic acquisitionscapital allocationmixed44% progressprovisional
2/3: “On February 3, 2026, the Company issued a press release announcing it has acquired LKC Technologies.”
Why this status
Stated in 2 of last 2 quarters. The acquisition of LKC Technologies was completed, aligning with management's strategic acquisition focus. However, the financials do not yet reflect significant revenue or margin impact from these acquisitions, indicating limited progress in financial delivery.
- 3.Increase quarterly dividendcapital allocationon track77% progress
2/12: “Board of Directors has approved a 10% increase in its quarterly cash dividend on its common stock to $0.34 per share from $0.31 per share.”
Why this status
Stated in 2 of last 2 quarters. The quarterly cash dividend increased to $0.34 per share, reflecting management's commitment to enhancing shareholder returns. This aligns with the stated priority, showing consistent delivery on dividend increases.
Guidance track record
Last 8 quarters of EPS guidance with actuals.
Per-quarter detail
| Period | Guidance | Actual | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-03-31 | $1.56 – $1.60 | $1.64 | beat |
| 2024-06-30 | $1.63 – $1.65 | $1.66 | beat |
| 2024-09-30 | $1.60 – $1.62 | $1.47 | miss |
| 2024-12-31 | $1.81 – $1.86 | $1.87 | beat |
| 2025-03-31 | $1.67 – $1.69 | $1.52 | miss |
| 2025-09-30 | $1.72 – $1.76 | $1.89 | beat |
| 2025-12-31 | $1.90 – $1.95 | $1.73 | miss |
| 2026-03-31 | $1.85 – $1.90 | $1.97 | beat |
Beat / inside / miss is computed from the guided range when issued; for point-estimate quarters a ±5% tolerance band around the mid is used. surprise_pct_vs_mid is unstable when guided EPS is near zero, so it is not surfaced as a headline.
Position context
— how violent might the path be while I hold it?Why this risk level
Recent vol — 30d annualized 30%; 252d 22%.
Drawdown — Max 1y −14%. Bad day move −2%.
Beta to sector ETF (XLI) — 1.05 over 1y.
Liquidity — score 100/100.
Sub-scores — vol 64/100, drawdown 73/100, beta 95/100, earnings vol —.
via XLI
Tailwind = sector leading the S&P 500; headwind = trailing. Both can be constructive — historically, headwind regimes have averaged stronger forward returns than tailwind.
Context label only — describes the market state (e.g. real bear vs narrative panic, healthy uptrend vs late-stage froth). It is not a per-ticker buy/sell signal and does not predict factor performance.
Not investment advice. As of 2026-05-08.
What changed
The most important moves since the prior daily snapshot.
- No material changes since the prior snapshot.
No material changes since the prior snapshot.
as of 2026-05-08
Management scorecard
How management runs the business — capital, margins, balance sheet, and how reliably they guide and deliver.
Met or beat guidance 63% of the last 8 guided quarters · -0.9% avg surprise
What management is focused on
Priorities management has stated in recent disclosures, with status and evidence drawn from earnings calls, filings, and press releases.
- #1
Increase EPS guidance
GrowthNew since 2026-05-04Management aims to increase EPS guidance, reflecting expected growth in earnings per share.
On trackStated in 3 of last 3 quarters. Adjusted earnings per diluted share are now expected to be in the range of $7.94 to $8.14, up 7% to 10% over the comparable basis for 2025. The trajectory is delivering on management's stated priority to increase EPS guidance.
100%CEO/CFO:“Adjusted earnings per diluted share are now expected to be in the range of $7.94 to $8.14, up 7% to 10% over the comparable basis for 2025.”Press releaseSource dated 2026-02-03Stated 3 of last 8 quartersFirst seen 2026-05-04provisionalShow history (3)
- 2025-Q4Press release
“Adjusted earnings per diluted share are expected to be in the range of $7.87 to $8.07, up 6% to 9% over the comparable basis for 2025.”
- 2025-Q3Press release
“Adjusted earnings per diluted share are now expected to be in the range of $7.32 to $7.37, up 7% to 8% over the comparable basis for 2024.”
- 2025-Q2Press release
“Adjusted earnings per diluted share are now expected to be in the range of $7.06 to $7.20, up 3% to 5% over the comparable basis for 2024.”
- #2
Complete strategic acquisitions
Capital allocationNew since 2026-05-04Focus on completing strategic acquisitions to enhance market position and growth.
MixedStated in 2 of last 2 quarters. The acquisition of LKC Technologies was completed, aligning with management's strategic acquisition focus. However, the financials do not yet reflect significant revenue or margin impact from these acquisitions, indicating limited progress in financial delivery.
44%CEO/CFO:“On February 3, 2026, the Company issued a press release announcing it has acquired LKC Technologies.”Press releaseSource dated 2026-02-03Stated 2 of last 8 quartersFirst seen 2026-05-04provisionalShow history (2)
- 2025-Q2Press release
“We were pleased to recently announce the acquisition of FARO Technologies.”
- 2025-Q1Press release
“AMETEK will acquire all outstanding shares of FARO Technologies.”
- #3
Increase quarterly dividend
Capital allocationNew since 2026-05-04Commitment to increasing the quarterly dividend to enhance shareholder returns.
Mixed →On trackStated in 2 of last 2 quarters. The quarterly cash dividend increased to $0.34 per share, reflecting management's commitment to enhancing shareholder returns. This aligns with the stated priority, showing consistent delivery on dividend increases.
Quarterly cash dividend increased to $0.34 per share77%CEO/CFO:“Board of Directors has approved a 10% increase in its quarterly cash dividend on its common stock to $0.34 per share from $0.31 per share.”Press releaseSource dated 2026-02-12Stated 2 of last 8 quartersFirst seen 2026-05-04Show history (2)
- 2025-Q4Press release
“Board of Directors has approved an 11% increase in its quarterly cash dividend on common stock to $0.31 per share from $0.28 per share.”
- 2024-Q4Press release
“Board of Directors has approved an 11% increase in its quarterly cash dividend on common stock to $0.31 per share from $0.28 per share.”
How this stock is priced
Two ways to read price: against peers in the same business, and against the company's own history.
Looks more expensive than peers.
Around its own typical valuation.
P/E over the last 5 years
71 monthly pointsHow this compares
A side-by-side read on composite, valuation, and risk versus peers.
| Stock | Composite | Valuation | Risk |
|---|---|---|---|
AME Ametek | +21 | full | low |
CAT Caterpillar Inc. | +13 | expensive | moderate |
GE GE Aerospace | +11 | expensive | moderate |
GEV GE Vernova | +10 | full | moderate |
RTX RTX Corporation | +20 | fair | moderate |
Risk — how this stock moves
What a normal day looks like, what a bad day looks like, and the worst the last year has thrown at it.
What could change this view
Conditional scenarios — if X happens, the score would shift by about Y points. These are not predictions.
- If industrials sector trend rises from +0.05 into 'improving' (>= +0.20)+5.0 pts
- If next-quarter guidance is raised (currently NEW as of 2026-04-30)+4.0 pts
- If next-quarter guidance is cut (currently NEW as of 2026-04-30)-8.0 pts
- If industrials sector trend falls from +0.05 into 'weakening' (<= -0.20)-5.0 pts
- If growth state reverses from +0.25 (positive) to -0.25 (negative)-4.0 pts
Material updates
Recent SEC 8-K filings ranked by likely impact, confidence, and recency.
- 2026-05-081d agoItem 5.02
Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers. Nick L. Stanage was appointed to the Board of Directors of AMETEK, Inc., or the “Company” effective May 7, 2026 to serve as a Class III Director until the 2027 Annual Meeting. Mr. Stanage joins the Board as an independent director. There is no arrangement or understanding between Mr. Stanage and any other person pursuant to which he was appointed a…
executive changeneutralscore 55 - 2026-04-309d agoItem 2.02
of Form 8-K. The information shall not be deemed “filed” for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”), or otherwise subject to the liabilities under that Section and shall not be deemed to be incorporated by reference into any filing by the Company under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, or the Exchange Act, except as shall be expressly set forth by specific reference in such a filing.
earnings preannouncementneutralscore 54 - 2026-02-033mo agoItem 2.02
of Form 8-K. The information shall not be deemed “filed” for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”), or otherwise subject to the liabilities under that Section and shall not be deemed to be incorporated by reference into any filing by the Company under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, or the Exchange Act, except as shall be expressly set forth by specific reference in such a filing.
earnings preannouncementneutralscore 7 - 2026-02-122mo agoItem 8.01
Other Events On February 12, 2026, AMETEK, Inc. issued a press release announcing that its Board of Directors has approved a 10% increase in its quarterly cash dividend on its common stock to $0.34 per share from $0.31 per share. A copy of the release is attached as Exhibit 99.1 hereto and is hereby incorporated by reference in this Form 8-K.
capital allocationneutralscore 7 - 2026-02-033mo agoItem 8.01
Other Events. On February 3, 2026, the Company issued a press release announcing it has acquired LKC Technologies. A copy of the release is furnished as Exhibit 99.2 to this Current Report on Form 8-K.
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Score history
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