AMETEK (AME) Stock Forecast & Price Target

$178.62 -0.20 (-0.11%)

As of 11:50 AM Eastern

AMETEK - Analysts' Recommendations and Stock Price Forecast (2025)

MarketBeat calculates consensus analyst ratings for stocks using the most recent rating from each Wall Street analyst that has rated a stock within the last twelve months. Each analyst's rating is normalized to a standardized rating score of 1 (sell), 2 (hold), 3 (buy) or 4 (strong buy). Analyst consensus ratings scores are calculated using the mean average of the number of normalized sell, hold, buy and strong buy ratings from Wall Street analysts. Each stock's consensus analyst rating is derived from its calculated consensus ratings score (0 to .5 = Strong Sell, .5 to 1 = Sell, 1 to 1.5 = Reduce, 1.5 to 2.5 = Hold, 2.5 to 3.0 = Moderate Buy, 3.0 to 3.5 = Buy, >3.5 = Strong Buy). MarketBeat's consensus price targets are a mean average of the most recent available price targets set by each analyst that has set a price target for the stock in the last twelve months. MarketBeat's consensus ratings and consensus price targets may differ from those calculated by other firms due to differences in methodology and available data.

Consensus Rating

Moderate Buy

Based on 11 Analyst Ratings

Sell
1

Hold
2

Buy
8

Based on 11 Wall Street analysts who have issued ratings for AMETEK in the last 12 months, the stock has a consensus rating of "Moderate Buy." Out of the 11 analysts, 1 has given a sell rating, 2 have given a hold rating, 7 have given a buy rating, and 1 has given a strong buy rating for AME.

Consensus Price Target

$204.67
14.58% Upside

According to the 11 analysts' twelve-month price targets for AMETEK, the average price target is $204.67. The highest price target for AME is $225.00, while the lowest price target for AME is $158.00. The average price target represents a forecasted upside of 14.58% from the current price of $178.63.

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AME Analyst Ratings Over Time

Type	Current Forecast 3/25/24 to 3/25/25	1 Month Ago 2/24/24 to 2/23/25	3 Months Ago 12/26/23 to 12/25/24	1 Year Ago 3/26/23 to 3/25/24
Strong Buy	1 Strong Buy rating(s)	1 Strong Buy rating(s)	1 Strong Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)
Buy	7 Buy rating(s)	7 Buy rating(s)	6 Buy rating(s)	7 Buy rating(s)
Hold	2 Hold rating(s)	2 Hold rating(s)	2 Hold rating(s)	2 Hold rating(s)
Sell	1 Sell rating(s)	1 Sell rating(s)	1 Sell rating(s)	0 Sell rating(s)
Consensus Price Target	$204.67	$204.67	$202.50	$180.78
Forecasted Upside	14.58% Upside	9.97% Upside	10.02% Upside	-1.10% Downside
Consensus Rating	Moderate Buy	Moderate Buy	Moderate Buy	Moderate Buy

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AME Analyst Recommendations By Month

The chart below shows how a company's ratings by analysts have changed over time. Each bar represents the previous year of ratings for that month. Within each bar, the sell ratings are shown in red, the hold ratings are shown in yellow, the buy ratings are shown in green, and the strong buy ratings are shown in dark green.

AME Price Targets by Month

The chart below shows how a company's share price and consensus price target have changed over time. The dark blue line represents the company's actual price. The lighter blue line represents the stock's consensus price target. The even lighter blue range in the background of the two lines represents the low price target and the high price target for each stock.

AMETEK Stock vs. The Competition

Type	AMETEK	Computer and Technology Companies	S&P 500
Consensus Rating Score	2.73	2.69	2.54
Consensus Rating	Moderate Buy	Moderate Buy	Moderate Buy
Predicted Upside	14.35% Upside	629.21% Upside	16.92% Upside
News Sentiment Rating	Positive News See Recent AME News	Positive News	Positive News

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Recent Analyst Forecasts and Stock Ratings

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Date	Brokerage	Analyst Name	Action	Rating	Price Target	Upside/Downside on Report Date
2/5/2025	Robert W. Baird 2 of 5 stars	Richard Eastman Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Lower Target	Neutral ➝ Neutral	$200.00 ➝ $197.00	+8.42%
1/16/2025	Truist Financial 2 of 5 stars	Jamie Cook Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Boost Target	Buy ➝ Buy	$221.00 ➝ $222.00	+23.32%
1/16/2025	BNP Paribas 3 of 5 stars	A. Buscaglia Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Upgrade	Neutral ➝ Outperform	$210.00	+16.65%
12/16/2024	Bank of America Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Upgrade	Neutral ➝ Buy	$195.00 ➝ $225.00	+20.08%
11/22/2024	KeyCorp Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Boost Target	Overweight ➝ Overweight	$205.00 ➝ $215.00	+10.15%
11/1/2024	Mizuho Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Boost Target	Outperform ➝ Outperform	$190.00 ➝ $200.00	+11.48%
10/7/2024	TD Cowen Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	J. Giordano Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Downgrade	Hold ➝ Sell
9/18/2024	Wolfe Research Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	N. Coe Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Upgrade	Hold
8/2/2024	Redburn Atlantic Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	R. Radbourne Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Upgrade	Strong-Buy
8/2/2024	Royal Bank of Canada Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Lower Target	Outperform ➝ Outperform	$216.00 ➝ $215.00	+42.71%
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5/22/2024	Oppenheimer Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Upgrade	Market Perform ➝ Outperform	$200.00	+18.25%
8/7/2023	Seaport Res Ptn Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	S. Graham Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Reiterated Rating	Buy
8/2/2023	Morgan Stanley Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Boost Target	Overweight ➝ Overweight	$162.00 ➝ $174.00	+9.65%
8/2/2023	Wells Fargo & Company Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Boost Target	Overweight ➝ Overweight	$180.00 ➝ $185.00	+16.02%
6/8/2023	DA Davidson Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Boost Target		$177.00 ➝ $180.00	+19.10%

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Should I Buy AMETEK Stock? AME Pros and Cons Explained

These pros and cons were generated based on recent news and financial data from MarketBeat in order to provide readers with the fastest and most accurate insights. They were last updated on Friday, March 14, 2025. Please send any questions or comments about these AMETEK pros and cons to contact@marketbeat.com.

AMETEK
Bull Case

Here are some ways that investors could benefit from investing in AMETEK, Inc.:

AMETEK, Inc. recently increased its quarterly dividend to $0.31, reflecting a commitment to returning value to shareholders. This increase from the previous dividend of $0.28 indicates strong financial health and a positive outlook.
The company reported a net margin of 19.83%, showcasing its ability to convert revenue into profit effectively. A higher net margin often suggests efficient management and operational effectiveness.
AMETEK, Inc. has authorized a share buyback program worth $1.25 billion, which typically signals that the company's board believes its shares are undervalued. This can lead to an increase in share price as the supply of shares decreases.
The stock is currently trading at $184.12, which is near its twelve-month high of $198.33. This suggests strong market performance and investor confidence in the company's future prospects.
Analysts anticipate an earnings per share (EPS) of 7.15 for the current year, indicating expected growth in profitability, which can attract more investors looking for growth opportunities.

AMETEK
Bear Case

Investors should be bearish about investing in AMETEK, Inc. for these reasons:

The company reported revenue of $1.76 billion for the quarter, which fell short of analysts' expectations of $1.82 billion. This miss could raise concerns about future revenue growth and market demand.
AMETEK, Inc. has a relatively high price-to-earnings (P/E) ratio of 31.05, which may indicate that the stock is overvalued compared to its earnings. High P/E ratios can deter value-focused investors.
The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.15, which is low, but it may also suggest that AMETEK is not leveraging debt to fuel growth, potentially limiting expansion opportunities.
Despite a year-over-year revenue increase of 1.8%, the growth rate is modest, which may not meet the expectations of investors looking for more aggressive growth in a competitive market.
Institutional investors and hedge funds own 87.43% of the company's stock, which could lead to volatility if these large stakeholders decide to sell their shares, impacting the stock price significantly.

AME Forecast - Frequently Asked Questions

: According to the research reports of 11 Wall Street equities research analysts, the average twelve-month stock price forecast for AMETEK is $204.67, with a high forecast of $225.00 and a low forecast of $158.00.
: 11 Wall Street equities research analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for AMETEK in the last year. There is currently 1 sell rating, 2 hold ratings, 7 buy ratings and 1 strong buy rating for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street equities research analysts is that investors should "moderate buy" AME shares.
: According to analysts, AMETEK's stock has a predicted upside of 14.58% based on their 12-month stock forecasts.
: Over the previous 90 days, AMETEK's stock had 1 upgrade by analysts.
: AMETEK has been rated by research analysts at BNP Paribas, Robert W. Baird, and Truist Financial in the past 90 days.
: Analysts like AMETEK more than other "computer and technology" companies. The consensus rating score for AMETEK is 2.73 while the average consensus rating score for "computer and technology" companies is 2.69. Learn more on how AME compares to other companies.

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This page (NYSE:AME) was last updated on 3/25/2025 by MarketBeat.com Staff

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AMETEK (AME) Stock Forecast & Price Target