AMETEK (NYSE:AME) Stock Price Expected to Rise, KeyCorp Analyst Says

AMETEK (NYSE:AME) had its price objective lifted by equities research analysts at KeyCorp from $235.00 to $260.00 in a research report issued on Wednesday,Benzinga reports. The brokerage presently has an “overweight” rating on the technology company’s stock. KeyCorp’s price target would suggest a potential upside of 13.22% from the company’s previous close.

Other research analysts also recently issued reports about the company. TD Cowen reissued a “buy” rating on shares of AMETEK in a research note on Tuesday. Morgan Stanley increased their target price on shares of AMETEK from $198.00 to $215.00 and gave the company an “equal weight” rating in a research report on Monday, January 12th. Truist Financial boosted their price target on shares of AMETEK from $219.00 to $229.00 and gave the stock a “buy” rating in a research report on Wednesday, October 8th. Mizuho increased their price objective on shares of AMETEK from $225.00 to $230.00 and gave the company an “outperform” rating in a report on Monday, January 5th. Finally, Weiss Ratings restated a “buy (b)” rating on shares of AMETEK in a report on Wednesday, January 21st. One analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, eight have given a Buy rating and four have issued a Hold rating to the stock. Based on data from MarketBeat.com, the stock currently has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average target price of $243.00.

AMETEK Stock Up 0.8%

AME stock opened at $229.63 on Wednesday. AMETEK has a 52 week low of $145.02 and a 52 week high of $234.56. The company has a quick ratio of 0.72, a current ratio of 1.06 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.10. The firm has a 50-day simple moving average of $210.31 and a 200-day simple moving average of $195.30. The stock has a market capitalization of $52.86 billion, a P/E ratio of 35.88, a P/E/G ratio of 3.09 and a beta of 1.03.

AMETEK (NYSE:AME) last posted its quarterly earnings data on Tuesday, February 3rd. The technology company reported $2.01 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, topping the consensus estimate of $1.94 by $0.07. AMETEK had a return on equity of 16.55% and a net margin of 20.00%.The company had revenue of $2 billion for the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $1.94 billion. During the same period in the previous year, the firm posted $1.87 EPS. AMETEK’s revenue was up 13.4% compared to the same quarter last year. AMETEK has set its Q1 2026 guidance at 1.850-1.900 EPS and its FY 2026 guidance at 7.870-8.070 EPS. Equities analysts forecast that AMETEK will post 7.15 earnings per share for the current fiscal year.

Insider Transactions at AMETEK

In other AMETEK news, insider Thomas C. Marecic sold 14,310 shares of AMETEK stock in a transaction on Monday, December 15th. The stock was sold at an average price of $202.11, for a total value of $2,892,194.10. Following the sale, the insider owned 42,589 shares in the company, valued at $8,607,662.79. The trade was a 25.15% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The transaction was disclosed in a document filed with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is available through the SEC website. Also, CEO David A. Zapico sold 28,390 shares of the stock in a transaction on Friday, December 12th. The stock was sold at an average price of $201.76, for a total value of $5,727,966.40. The SEC filing for this sale provides additional information. Insiders sold 137,088 shares of company stock worth $27,212,340 in the last 90 days. Insiders own 0.57% of the company’s stock.

Institutional Inflows and Outflows

Large investors have recently bought and sold shares of the stock. Plato Investment Management Ltd raised its stake in shares of AMETEK by 0.4% in the 4th quarter. Plato Investment Management Ltd now owns 10,751 shares of the technology company’s stock valued at $2,218,000 after acquiring an additional 47 shares during the period. Allegiance Financial Group Advisory Services LLC increased its holdings in AMETEK by 4.0% in the 4th quarter. Allegiance Financial Group Advisory Services LLC now owns 1,254 shares of the technology company’s stock valued at $257,000 after purchasing an additional 48 shares during the last quarter. Washington Trust Advisors Inc. raised its position in AMETEK by 6.3% in the fourth quarter. Washington Trust Advisors Inc. now owns 850 shares of the technology company’s stock valued at $175,000 after purchasing an additional 50 shares during the period. Fort Washington Investment Advisors Inc. OH boosted its position in shares of AMETEK by 2.9% during the fourth quarter. Fort Washington Investment Advisors Inc. OH now owns 1,816 shares of the technology company’s stock worth $373,000 after buying an additional 51 shares during the period. Finally, Parallel Advisors LLC grew its stake in shares of AMETEK by 2.0% in the third quarter. Parallel Advisors LLC now owns 2,766 shares of the technology company’s stock valued at $520,000 after buying an additional 53 shares in the last quarter. Institutional investors and hedge funds own 87.43% of the company’s stock.

Trending Headlines about AMETEK

Here are the key news stories impacting AMETEK this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Q4 earnings beat and revenue growth — AMETEK reported Q4 results that topped estimates, with EPS and revenues up year-over-year and broad strength across both operating segments. AMETEK Q4 Earnings Surpass Expectations, Revenues Rise Y/Y
• Positive Sentiment: Record 2025 and earnings-call highlights — Management called out a record year (2025) and provided color on drivers, supporting the narrative of durable end-market demand and execution. AMETEK (AME) Earnings Call Highlights Record Year
• Positive Sentiment: LKC deal and strategic M&A tailwinds — Coverage notes the LKC acquisition and other niche-market deals as contributors to 2025 results and future addressable-market expansion. How Record 2025 Results and LKC Deal Will Impact AMETEK (AME) Investors
• Positive Sentiment: Analyst upgrades/target increases — KeyCorp raised its price target to $260 (overweight) and DA Davidson reaffirmed a buy with a $240 target, signaling dealer confidence that upside remains from current levels. Benzinga
• Positive Sentiment: New distribution partnership — Transcat will distribute and calibrate AMETEK’s programmable power supplies across the Americas, widening go-to-market reach for a product line that supports industrial and test customers. Transcat to distribute, calibrate Ametek Programmable Power supplies in Americas
• Neutral Sentiment: Growth opportunities vs. premium valuation — Coverage highlights AMETEK’s expansion into ophthalmic technologies as a growth vector but notes the stock is trading at a premium multiple, which could limit upside without continued execution. AMETEK Eyes Growth In Ophthalmic Tech While Valuation Stays Premium
• Neutral Sentiment: Acquisitions offset margin pressure — Analysis says acquisitions and niche-market expansion helped results but also flagged margin pressure; mixed implications for near-term profitability. AME Q4 deep dive: Acquisitions and niche market expansion offset margin pressure
• Negative Sentiment: Analyst caution — Morgan Stanley maintained a Hold and a $215 price target, reflecting concerns about margin durability and valuation that could cap near-term gains. Resilient Revenue and Margin Caution Keep Ametek at Hold

About AMETEK

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.