BNP PARIBAS ASSET MANAGEMENT Holding S.A. Purchases 128,501 Shares of AMETEK, Inc. $AME

BNP PARIBAS ASSET MANAGEMENT Holding S.A. grew its position in shares of AMETEK, Inc. (NYSE:AME) by 68.9% in the 3rd quarter, HoldingsChannel reports. The fund owned 315,110 shares of the technology company’s stock after buying an additional 128,501 shares during the period. BNP PARIBAS ASSET MANAGEMENT Holding S.A.’s holdings in AMETEK were worth $58,999,000 as of its most recent SEC filing.

A number of other large investors also recently modified their holdings of AME. Sivia Capital Partners LLC acquired a new position in AMETEK during the second quarter worth $295,000. Chicago Partners Investment Group LLC increased its position in shares of AMETEK by 15.0% during the second quarter. Chicago Partners Investment Group LLC now owns 2,519 shares of the technology company’s stock worth $457,000 after acquiring an additional 328 shares in the last quarter. Cullen Frost Bankers Inc. raised its holdings in shares of AMETEK by 11.8% in the 2nd quarter. Cullen Frost Bankers Inc. now owns 3,314 shares of the technology company’s stock worth $600,000 after acquiring an additional 349 shares during the last quarter. Ethic Inc. lifted its position in AMETEK by 3.2% in the 2nd quarter. Ethic Inc. now owns 21,492 shares of the technology company’s stock valued at $3,880,000 after acquiring an additional 671 shares in the last quarter. Finally, Forum Financial Management LP boosted its stake in AMETEK by 15.6% during the 2nd quarter. Forum Financial Management LP now owns 2,697 shares of the technology company’s stock valued at $488,000 after purchasing an additional 363 shares during the last quarter. 87.43% of the stock is currently owned by institutional investors.

Trending Headlines about AMETEK

Here are the key news stories impacting AMETEK this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Zacks Research raised EPS forecasts across multiple upcoming quarters and fiscal years (upgrades to Q1–Q4 2026, FY2026, Q1–Q4 2027, FY2027 and FY2028 estimates). These revisions signal stronger expected organic growth and margin/earnings momentum versus prior forecasts.
• Positive Sentiment: Recent company results and guidance support the upgrades — AMETEK reported a quarterly EPS and revenue beat earlier this month and set FY‑2026 guidance that is consistent with the higher analyst model assumptions (management’s FY2026 EPS guide falls in the same range as the revised analyst view).
• Neutral Sentiment: Zacks published an analysis on AMETEK’s international revenue trends that investors should watch; stronger or widening international exposure can amplify upside but also adds geographic/macro sensitivity. Why Ametek (AME) International Revenue Trends Deserve Your Attention
• Neutral Sentiment: Benzinga’s P/E analysis highlights valuation context for AMETEK — useful for investors balancing upgraded earnings expectations against current price levels. P/E Ratio Insights for AMETEK
• Negative Sentiment: Near-term pressure appears driven by stretched valuation (AME’s P/E is elevated versus history and some peers), potential profit‑taking after a multi‑month run, and lower-than-average trading volume — factors that can push the share price down even when earnings views improve.

AMETEK Stock Down 0.8%

AME opened at $232.45 on Friday. AMETEK, Inc. has a twelve month low of $145.02 and a twelve month high of $239.94. The company’s 50-day moving average price is $216.99 and its two-hundred day moving average price is $198.93. The stock has a market cap of $53.23 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 36.32, a PEG ratio of 3.35 and a beta of 1.03. The company has a quick ratio of 0.67, a current ratio of 1.06 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.10.

AMETEK (NYSE:AME) last issued its quarterly earnings results 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 net margin of 20.00% and a return on equity of 16.55%. The company had revenue of $2 billion during the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $1.94 billion. During the same quarter last year, the business posted $1.87 EPS. AMETEK’s quarterly 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. As a group, equities analysts expect that AMETEK, Inc. will post 7.15 earnings per share for the current year.

AMETEK Increases Dividend

The company also recently declared a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Tuesday, March 31st. Stockholders of record on Monday, March 16th will be given a dividend of $0.34 per share. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Monday, March 16th. This represents a $1.36 dividend on an annualized basis and a dividend yield of 0.6%. This is a boost from AMETEK’s previous quarterly dividend of $0.31. AMETEK’s payout ratio is currently 19.38%.

Insider Transactions at AMETEK

In related news, insider Thomas C. Marecic sold 14,310 shares of AMETEK stock in a transaction dated 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 completion of the sale, the insider owned 42,589 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $8,607,662.79. This trade represents a 25.15% decrease in their position. The sale was disclosed in a legal filing with the SEC, which can be accessed through this hyperlink. Also, CEO David A. Zapico sold 88,000 shares of the business’s stock in a transaction dated Tuesday, November 25th. The shares were sold at an average price of $196.39, for a total value of $17,282,320.00. Following the completion of the sale, the chief executive officer owned 348,955 shares in the company, valued at $68,531,272.45. This represents a 20.14% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The disclosure for this sale is available in the SEC filing. In the last 90 days, insiders sold 137,088 shares of company stock worth $27,212,340. 0.57% of the stock is owned by company insiders.

Wall Street Analysts Forecast Growth

A number of research analysts have recently weighed in on the company. Weiss Ratings restated a “buy (b)” rating on shares of AMETEK in a report on Wednesday, January 21st. KeyCorp raised their price objective on AMETEK from $235.00 to $260.00 and gave the company an “overweight” rating in a research note on Wednesday, February 4th. Wall Street Zen downgraded shares of AMETEK from a “buy” rating to a “hold” rating in a report on Saturday, February 14th. TD Cowen reiterated a “buy” rating on shares of AMETEK in a report on Tuesday, February 3rd. Finally, DA Davidson restated a “buy” rating and set a $240.00 price target on shares of AMETEK in a report on Wednesday, February 4th. One research analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, eight have issued a Buy rating and four have given a Hold rating to the company’s stock. According to MarketBeat.com, AMETEK presently has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus target price of $243.00.

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.