Company Description
AMETEK, Inc. (NYSE: AME) is a global provider of industrial technology solutions serving a diverse set of attractive niche markets. According to the company’s corporate profile in multiple news releases, AMETEK reports annual or annualized sales of approximately $7.0 to $7.5 billion and focuses on technology-driven products for specialized applications. The company’s shares trade on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol AME, and AMETEK is a component of the S&P 500 index.
AMETEK traces its history back to its founding in 1930. Corporate profile disclosures state that the company has been listed on the NYSE for over 90 years, and in some releases for over 95 years, underscoring its long-standing presence in public markets. AMETEK positions itself as a leading global provider of industrial technology solutions, emphasizing participation in niche markets where specialized products and capabilities are important.
Business Segments and Industrial Focus
Information from company descriptions and financial disclosures indicates that AMETEK organizes its operations into two primary groups. The Electronic Instruments Group (EIG) focuses on analytical, test, and measurement instruments. The Electromechanical Group (EMG) focuses on highly engineered components, interconnects, and specialty metals. These segment descriptions are supported by the company overview provided in the Polygon data and by segment reporting tables in AMETEK’s financial press releases.
Segment data presented in quarterly financial results highlight EIG and EMG as the key reporting units. EIG and EMG each contribute to consolidated net sales and operating income, with separate disclosure of segment operating income and margins. This structure aligns with AMETEK’s stated emphasis on industrial technology solutions and specialized products across its portfolio of businesses.
End Markets and Industrial Applications
The Polygon description notes that AMETEK’s businesses operate within research, aerospace, energy, medical, and manufacturing industries. In addition, news about SkyBitz, a business unit within AMETEK’s broader organization, describes real-time tank monitoring solutions used across industries including gas, water, chemical, and petroleum. These disclosures illustrate the diversity of industrial and commercial applications addressed by AMETEK-affiliated businesses.
AMETEK is classified in the sector of Manufacturing, with an industry description of instruments and related products used for measuring, displaying, and controlling industrial process variables. This aligns with the company’s focus on electronic instruments, electromechanical devices, and related technologies that support measurement, monitoring, and control functions in industrial and infrastructure settings.
The AMETEK Growth Model
Corporate profile statements in multiple news releases describe the AMETEK Growth Model as central to the company’s strategy. This framework integrates four growth strategies:
- Operational Excellence
- Technology Innovation
- Global and Market Expansion
- Strategic Acquisitions
These four elements are repeatedly cited as the foundation of AMETEK’s approach to building its business. The company states that it applies this model with a disciplined focus on cash generation and capital deployment. Corporate profile language also notes that AMETEK’s objective is double-digit percentage growth in earnings per share over the business cycle and a superior return on total capital. These objectives are presented as long-term financial goals rather than short-term guidance.
Acquisitions and Portfolio Development
AMETEK’s history includes growth through acquisitions. The Polygon description notes that the company has been transformed over the decades through the acquisition of numerous brands and that it owns a collection of autonomous industrial businesses. A recent example is documented in a news release and related Form 8-K filing describing the completion of the acquisition of FARO Technologies, Inc. AMETEK reported that it completed this acquisition for cash consideration and that FARO joined AMETEK as part of the Ultra Precision Technologies Division within the Electronic Instruments Group.
The FARO transaction is described as enhancing AMETEK’s capabilities in precision measurement and digital reality solutions. FARO is characterized in the news release as a provider of 3D measurement and imaging solutions, including portable measurement arms, laser scanners and trackers, software solutions, and service offerings. This acquisition is presented by AMETEK as an example of its strategic acquisitions growth strategy.
Subsidiaries and Business Units
News about SkyBitz provides an example of how AMETEK’s business units operate within its broader portfolio. SkyBitz is described as an AMETEK business and as a wholly owned subsidiary of Telular Corporation, a business unit of AMETEK, Inc. SkyBitz focuses on real-time tank monitoring solutions that support operational workflow and route efficiency. Its products and software aggregate data from tanks of various shapes and sizes and support customers in industries such as gas, water, chemical, and petroleum.
This example illustrates how AMETEK’s portfolio includes specialized businesses focused on particular applications, in this case tank monitoring and related analytics. These businesses contribute to AMETEK’s overall positioning as a provider of industrial technology solutions.
Financial Reporting and Capital Allocation
AMETEK regularly reports its financial results through quarterly earnings releases and related Form 8-K filings. These disclosures provide detail on net sales, operating income, segment performance, and non-GAAP measures such as adjusted operating income and adjusted diluted earnings per share. The company explains that it uses non-GAAP financial information, including adjusted operating income, adjusted operating margin, and adjusted earnings per share, to provide additional insight into its operational performance by excluding items such as acquisition-related intangible amortization and acquisition-related costs.
Corporate profile statements emphasize a disciplined focus on cash generation and capital deployment. The company also periodically declares regular quarterly dividends, as reflected in dividend announcements that specify per-share amounts and payment dates. These dividend declarations are approved by AMETEK’s Board of Directors and are disclosed through press releases.
Stock, Exchange Listing, and Regulatory Status
AMETEK’s common stock, with a stated par value per share, is registered under Section 12(b) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 and is listed on the New York Stock Exchange under the trading symbol AME. This is confirmed in multiple Form 8-K filings, which include tables listing the title of each class of securities, the trading symbol, and the exchange on which the securities are registered. AMETEK is not identified as an emerging growth company in these filings.
A Form 15 filing relates to the termination or suspension of reporting obligations for plan interests in the Superior Tube Company, Inc. Union 401(k) Plan, which had been merged into the AMETEK Retirement and Savings Plan. That filing specifies that AMETEK, Inc. common stock remains a class of securities for which a duty to file reports continues, indicating that the Form 15 concerns only the plan interests and not the company’s primary common stock listing.
Management and Governance Disclosures
AMETEK’s Form 8-K filings and related press releases also provide information on certain management changes. For example, an 8-K dated November 10, 2025, describes the planned retirement of a senior vice president and principal accounting officer and the election of a successor to that role. The filing notes that the incoming executive will be an executive officer of the company and includes statements about prior positions held within AMETEK. These disclosures illustrate the company’s practice of reporting material changes in executive leadership in accordance with SEC requirements.
Position Within the Manufacturing Sector
Within the broader manufacturing sector, AMETEK is associated with instruments and related products used to measure, display, and control industrial process variables. Its two operating groups—Electronic Instruments and Electromechanical—reflect this focus on instrumentation, measurement, and engineered components. Corporate profile language emphasizes participation in niche markets and the use of technology innovation and strategic acquisitions to expand capabilities and market reach.
For investors and analysts, AMETEK’s combination of long operating history, NYSE listing, S&P 500 membership, segment structure, and stated growth model provides a framework for understanding AME stock and the company’s role in industrial technology markets.
Stock Performance
Ametek (AME) stock last traded at $211.50, down 1.01% from the previous close. Over the past 12 months, the stock has gained 19.4%, ranking #630 in 52-week price change. At a market capitalization of $48.7B, AME is classified as a large-cap stock with approximately 229.0M shares outstanding.
Latest News
Ametek has 10 recent news articles. Of the recent coverage, 6 articles coincided with positive price movement and 4 with negative movement. Key topics include dividends, acquisition, conferences, earnings. View all AME news →
SEC Filings
Ametek has filed 5 recent SEC filings, including 5 Form 4. The most recent filing was submitted on March 19, 2026. SEC filings provide transparency into a company's financial condition, material events, and regulatory compliance. View all AME SEC filings →
Insider Radar
Insider selling at Ametek over the past 90 days can reflect routine portfolio management, scheduled trading plans (Rule 10b5-1), tax planning, or compensation-related dispositions rather than a directional view on the stock.
Financial Highlights
Ametek generated $7.4B in revenue over the trailing twelve months, retaining a 36.0% gross margin, operating income reached $1.9B (25.8% operating margin), and net income was $1.5B, reflecting a 20.0% net profit margin. The company generated $1.8B in operating cash flow. With a current ratio of 1.06, the company maintains adequate short-term liquidity.
Upcoming Events
Dividend payable date
Ametek has 1 upcoming scheduled event. The next event, "Dividend payable date", is scheduled for March 31, 2026 (in 11 days). 1 of the upcoming events are financial in nature, such as earnings calls or quarterly results. Investors can track these dates to stay informed about potential catalysts that may affect the AME stock price.
Short Interest History
Short interest in Ametek (AME) currently stands at 2.8 million shares, down 12.0% from the previous reporting period, representing 1.2% of the float. Over the past 12 months, short interest has increased by 23.5%. This relatively low short interest suggests limited bearish sentiment.
Days to Cover History
Days to cover for Ametek (AME) currently stands at 1.9 days, down 35% from the previous period. This low days-to-cover ratio indicates high liquidity, allowing short sellers to quickly exit positions if needed. The ratio has shown significant volatility over the period, ranging from 1.1 to 3.0 days.
AME Company Profile & Sector Positioning
Ametek (AME) operates in the Specialty Industrial Machinery industry within the broader Industrial Instruments for Measurement, Display, and Control sector and is listed on the NYSE. Among dividend-paying stocks, AME ranks #1,392 by dividend yield. In monthly performance, the stock ranks #1,683 among all tracked companies.
Investors comparing AME often look at related companies in the same sector, including Rockwell Automat (ROK), Xylem Inc (XYL), Otis Worldwde (OTIS), Ingersoll-Rand Inc (IR), and Illinois Tool Wk (ITW). Comparing financial metrics, valuation ratios, and stock performance across these peers can help investors evaluate AME's relative position within its industry.