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Ametek, Inc. (AME)

$248.58+2.76%
Close Nov 3, 2026 · split-adjusted
Nov 2, 2026$241.91▲ 21.74% in range
Nov 3, 2025Low $189.90 · High $258.52Nov 2, 2026
What changed · written from our data
As of Nov 3, 2026

Ametek closed at $248.58 on Nov 3, up 2.76%, 3.8% below its 52-week closing high. Volume of 2.1M shares was 1.52× its 20-day average (above normal).

Split-adjusted performance: -1.3% over one month, +6.0% over six months, +23.0% over one year.

In the quarter ended Jun 30, 2026, revenue was $2.04B, up 15.0% from a year earlier, with a net margin of 19.9%.

Short interest was 3.7M shares at the Oct 15 settlement, down 3.3% from the prior report (1.6% of float, 3.0 days to cover).

Market cap$56.99B229.3M shares
Revenue · quarter$2.04B+15.0% YoY
Diluted EPS$1.77+14.2% YoY
P/E · TTM36.2×P/S 7.2×
Net margin19.9%Gross 36.0%
Dividend yield0.55%$0.34 last paid
52-week range189.90 – 258.52−3.8% from high
Volume2.1M1.52× 20-day avg
Volatility · 60d24.1%Annualised
Short % of float1.6%3.0 days to cover
Net cash-$1.54BCash $495.4M
Next earnings—Not scheduled
Split-adjusted performance
1W +1.0%1M −1.3%3M −2.4%6M +6.0%YTD +21.1%1Y +23.0%3Y +78.6%5Y +90.3%

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Rank within Industrial Instruments

Percentile among 15 companies (100 = best)

6-month momentum50
Revenue growth54
Net margin79
Value (low P/E)50
Size93

Industry medians: 6-month return +6.0%, revenue growth +11.7%, net margin 11.4%, P/E 36.2×.

Short interest

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Shares short3.7M−3.3% vs prior
Days to cover3.0Settled Oct 15
% of float1.6%
Short vol. 10d33.3%of daily volume

Closest peers by size in Industrial Instruments

CompanyPriceToday6MRev. growthNet marginP/EMkt cap
AMEAmetek$248.58+2.76%+6.0%+15.0%19.9%36.2$56.99B
KEYSKeysight Technologies$305.11+2.06%−14.3%+36.5%21.5%41.2$51.94BCompare
ROPRoper Technologies$473.58−1.24%+32.8%+8.5%55.4%18.7$46.84BCompare
DHRDanaher$230.11+0.94%+31.8%+8.3%18.8%37.4$161.76BCompare
FTVFortive$66.81−0.04%+10.1%+7.8%15.6%30.5$19.89BCompare
MKSIMKS$205.18+4.40%−28.7%+28.3%14.0%31.5$13.87BCompare
CGNXCognex$58.11+3.01%−1.2%+16.9%25.0%55.9$9.78BCompare
RALRalliant$71.31+7.54%+53.5%—10.1%—$7.89BCompare
STSensata Technologies Holding$41.64+0.99%−2.8%+7.7%11.4%16.5$6.06BCompare

Quick answers

What does Ametek do?
Founded in 1930 and transformed over the decades through the acquisition of dozens of esteemed brands, Ametek owns more than 40 autonomous industrial businesses operating across research, aerospace, energy, medical, and manufacturing. Ametek segments its business into two operating groups: the electronic instruments group and the electromechanical group.
What is AME's market cap?
$56.99B, based on the Nov 3 close of $248.58.
What is AME's P/E ratio?
36.2× trailing-twelve-month earnings of $1.58B.
Does Ametek pay a dividend?
Yes. The latest regular dividend was $0.34 per share (ex-date Sep 15), an annualised yield of 0.55%.
How much of AME is sold short?
3.7M shares, 1.6% of float, as of Oct 15, 2026.
What sector is AME in?
Technology, in the Industrial Instruments industry.

About Ametek

Founded in 1930 and transformed over the decades through the acquisition of dozens of esteemed brands, Ametek owns more than 40 autonomous industrial businesses operating across research, aerospace, energy, medical, and manufacturing. Ametek segments its business into two operating groups: the electronic instruments group and the electromechanical group. The EIG sells a broad portfolio of analytical, test, and measurement instruments, while the EMG sells highly engineered components, interconnects, and specialty metals. The company emphasizes product differentiation and market leadership in the niche markets it operates in.

HQ: Berwyn, PA22,500 employeesListed Jul 1, 1930ametek.com

Sources: Massive / Polygon daily aggregates (split-adjusted) · SEC filings via Massive · FINRA settlements via Massive · Financial Modeling Prep. Figures are dated where shown; research is informational, not investment advice. Methodology