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AMETEK (AME) Stock Forecast & Price Target

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$186.76 +3.32 (+1.81%)
Closing price 08/22/2025 03:59 PM Eastern
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$186.98 +0.23 (+0.12%)
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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

Sell
1
Hold
5
Buy
7

Based on 13 Wall Street analysts who have issued ratings for AMETEK in the last 12 months, the stock has a consensus rating of "Hold." Out of the 13 analysts, 1 has given a sell rating, 5 have given a hold rating, and 7 have given a buy rating for AME.

Consensus Price Target

$208.00
11.37% Upside
According to the 13 analysts' twelve-month price targets for AMETEK, the average price target is $208.00. The highest price target for AME is $225.00, while the lowest price target for AME is $192.00. The average price target represents a forecasted upside of 11.37% from the current price of $186.76.
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AME Analyst Ratings Over Time

TypeCurrent Forecast
8/23/24 to 8/23/25
1 Month Ago
7/24/24 to 7/24/25
3 Months Ago
5/25/24 to 5/25/25
1 Year Ago
8/24/23 to 8/23/24
Strong Buy
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
Buy
7 Buy rating(s)
6 Buy rating(s)
6 Buy rating(s)
4 Buy rating(s)
Hold
5 Hold rating(s)
5 Hold rating(s)
3 Hold rating(s)
3 Hold rating(s)
Sell
1 Sell rating(s)
1 Sell rating(s)
1 Sell rating(s)
0 Sell rating(s)
Consensus Price Target$208.00$197.30$197.89$186.29
Forecasted Upside11.37% Upside9.80% Upside11.33% Upside11.34% Upside
Consensus Rating
Hold
Moderate Buy
Moderate Buy
Moderate Buy

AME Analyst Recommendations By Month

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AME Price Targets by Month

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AMETEK Stock vs. The Competition

TypeAMETEKComputer and Technology CompaniesS&P 500
Consensus Rating Score
2.46
2.66
2.53
Consensus RatingHoldModerate BuyModerate Buy
Predicted Upside11.37% Upside62.42% Upside9.65% Upside
News Sentiment Rating
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DateBrokerageAnalyst NameActionRatingPrice TargetUpside/Downside on Report DateDetails
8/8/2025Morgan Stanley
3 of 5 stars
Christopher Snyder
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Boost TargetEqual Weight ➝ Equal Weight$185.00 ➝ $198.00+8.75%
8/4/2025Robert W. Baird
2 of 5 stars
Richard Eastman
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Boost TargetNeutral ➝ Neutral$190.00 ➝ $198.00+8.68%
8/1/2025DA Davidson
2 of 5 stars
Matt Summerville
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Boost TargetBuy ➝ Buy$210.00 ➝ $215.00+18.02%
8/1/2025Mizuho
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Brett Linzey
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Boost TargetOutperform ➝ Outperform$212.00 ➝ $225.00+23.98%
8/1/2025Royal Bank Of Canada
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Deane Dray
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Boost TargetOutperform ➝ Outperform$209.00 ➝ $212.00+17.54%
8/1/2025KeyCorp
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Steve Barger
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Boost TargetOverweight ➝ Overweight$195.00 ➝ $205.00+10.82%
7/14/2025Melius Research
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 UpgradeHold
5/5/2025Truist Financial
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Jamie Cook
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Boost TargetBuy ➝ Buy$196.00 ➝ $200.00+17.05%
1/16/2025BNP Paribas
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A. Buscaglia
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UpgradeNeutral ➝ Outperform$210.00+16.65%
12/16/2024Bank of America
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 UpgradeNeutral ➝ Buy$195.00 ➝ $225.00+20.08%
10/7/2024TD Cowen
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J. Giordano
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DowngradeHold ➝ Sell
9/18/2024Wolfe Research
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N. Coe
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8/2/2024Redburn Atlantic
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R. Radbourne
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5/22/2024Oppenheimer
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 UpgradeMarket Perform ➝ Outperform$200.00+18.25%

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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, August 22, 2025. Please send any questions or comments about these AMETEK pros and cons to contact@marketbeat.com.

AMETEK
Bull Case

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

  • The current stock price is around $186.95, reflecting a strong market position and potential for growth.
  • AMETEK, Inc. reported earnings per share of $1.78, exceeding analysts' expectations, indicating robust financial performance.
  • The company has a solid revenue growth of 2.5% compared to the same quarter last year, showcasing its ability to expand in a competitive market.
  • Institutional investors hold a significant 87.43% of the company's stock, suggesting strong confidence in AMETEK, Inc.'s future prospects.
  • Recent upgrades from multiple analysts, including a price target increase to $225.00, indicate positive market sentiment and potential for stock appreciation.

AMETEK
Bear Case

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

  • Despite recent growth, the stock has a price-to-earnings ratio of 29.82, which may indicate that it is overvalued compared to its earnings.
  • One analyst downgraded the stock from a "buy" to a "hold" rating, suggesting some uncertainty about its future performance.
  • The company has a relatively low dividend yield of 0.7%, which may not attract income-focused investors.
  • Market volatility could impact AMETEK, Inc.'s stock performance, as indicated by its beta of 1.10, suggesting it is more volatile than the market average.
  • Analysts have mixed ratings, with seven recommending a buy, five a hold, and one a sell, indicating a lack of consensus on the stock's future direction.

AME Forecast - Frequently Asked Questions

According to the research reports of 13 Wall Street equities research analysts, the average twelve-month stock price forecast for AMETEK is $208.00, with a high forecast of $225.00 and a low forecast of $192.00.

13 Wall Street equities research analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for AMETEK in the last year. There is currently 1 sell rating, 5 hold ratings and 7 buy ratings for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street equities research analysts is that investors should "hold" AME shares. A hold rating indicates that analysts believe investors should maintain any existing positions they have in AME, but not buy additional shares or sell existing shares.

According to analysts, AMETEK's stock has a predicted upside of 11.37% based on their 12-month stock forecasts.

Over the previous 90 days, AMETEK's stock had 1 upgrade and 1 downgrade by analysts.

AMETEK has been rated by research analysts at DA Davidson, KeyCorp, Melius, Melius Research, Mizuho, Morgan Stanley, Robert W. Baird, and Royal Bank Of Canada in the past 90 days.

Analysts like AMETEK less than other "computer and technology" companies. The consensus rating for AMETEK is Hold while the average consensus rating for "computer and technology" companies is Moderate Buy. Learn more on how AME compares to other companies.


This page (NYSE:AME) was last updated on 8/23/2025 by MarketBeat.com Staff
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