Rep. Gilbert Ray Cisneros, Jr. Purchases Shares of AMETEK, Inc. (NYSE:AME)

Posted by ABMN Staff on Feb 22nd, 2026

Representative Gilbert Ray Cisneros, Jr. (D-California) recently bought shares of AMETEK, Inc. (NYSE:AME). In a filing disclosed on February 13th, the Representative disclosed that they had bought between $1,001 and $15,000 in AMETEK stock on January 9th. The trade occurred in the Representative’s “150 MAIN STREET TRUST > BANK OF AMERICA” account.

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AMETEK Trading Up 0.4%

Shares of NYSE:AME opened at $233.59 on Friday. The stock has a 50 day moving average of $217.63 and a 200 day moving average of $199.37. The company has a market cap of $53.49 billion, a PE ratio of 36.50, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 3.34 and a beta of 1.03. AMETEK, Inc. has a 12-month low of $145.02 and a 12-month high of $239.94. The company has a current ratio of 1.06, a quick ratio of 0.67 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.10.

AMETEK (NYSE:AME – Get Free Report) last posted its quarterly earnings results on Tuesday, February 3rd. The technology company reported $2.01 earnings per share for the quarter, topping analysts’ consensus estimates of $1.94 by $0.07. The business had revenue of $2 billion during the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $1.94 billion. AMETEK had a net margin of 20.00% and a return on equity of 16.55%. The company’s revenue was up 13.4% on a year-over-year basis. During the same period in the prior year, the business posted $1.87 earnings per share. 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 research analysts expect that AMETEK, Inc. will post 7.15 EPS for the current year.

AMETEK Increases Dividend

The business also recently disclosed 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. This represents a $1.36 dividend on an annualized basis and a dividend yield of 0.6%. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Monday, March 16th. This is an increase from AMETEK’s previous quarterly dividend of $0.31. AMETEK’s payout ratio is presently 19.38%.

AMETEK News Roundup

Here are the key news stories impacting AMETEK this week:

Positive Sentiment: Zacks Research raised multiple near-term EPS estimates for AMETEK, increasing Q1–Q4 2026 quarter forecasts (Q1 to $1.89, Q2 to $1.96, Q3 to $1.99, Q4 to $2.12) and pushing FY2026 to $7.97 — above recent consensus — implying better-than-expected near-term earnings momentum. MarketBeat AMETEK coverage
Positive Sentiment: Zacks also bumped 2027–2028 forecasts (FY2027 to $8.42 from $8.23; FY2028 to $9.14) and lifted several 2027 quarterly estimates (Q1–Q4 2027), signaling an improved multi-year earnings trajectory that supports valuation expansion for a stock trading at a premium multiple. MarketBeat AMETEK coverage
Neutral Sentiment: Valuation context: a recent Benzinga piece providing P/E ratio insights may be useful for investors assessing whether the upgraded earnings justify AMETEK’s current premium multiple. P/E Ratio Insights for AMETEK

Analysts Set New Price Targets

A number of equities research analysts have issued reports on the company. Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft initiated coverage on AMETEK in a research note on Wednesday, January 21st. They issued a “buy” rating and a $271.00 price target for the company. Wall Street Zen raised AMETEK from a “hold” rating to a “buy” rating in a research note on Sunday. DA Davidson restated a “buy” rating and issued a $240.00 price target on shares of AMETEK in a research note on Wednesday, February 4th. Robert W. Baird set a $245.00 price objective on shares of AMETEK in a report on Thursday, February 5th. Finally, Weiss Ratings reissued a “buy (b)” rating on shares of AMETEK in a report on Wednesday, January 21st. One research analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, eight have assigned a Buy rating and four have given a Hold rating to the company. According to data from MarketBeat, the stock currently has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average target price of $243.00.

Read Our Latest Stock Analysis on AME

Insiders Place Their Bets

In other news, insider Thomas C. Marecic sold 14,310 shares of AMETEK stock in a transaction that occurred on 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 transaction, the insider owned 42,589 shares in the company, valued at approximately $8,607,662.79. The trade was a 25.15% decrease in their position. The sale was disclosed in a document filed with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which can be accessed through the SEC website. Also, CEO David A. Zapico sold 28,390 shares of the stock in a transaction on Friday, December 12th. The shares were sold at an average price of $201.76, for a total value of $5,727,966.40. The disclosure for this sale is available in the SEC filing. Insiders have sold 137,088 shares of company stock valued at $27,212,340 over the last ninety days. 0.57% of the stock is owned by insiders.

Institutional Inflows and Outflows

A number of hedge funds and other institutional investors have recently modified their holdings of AME. Compound Planning Inc. increased its position in AMETEK by 16.8% in the fourth quarter. Compound Planning Inc. now owns 2,236 shares of the technology company’s stock worth $459,000 after purchasing an additional 321 shares during the last quarter. Torrey Payne Wealth Management LLC purchased a new position in shares of AMETEK in the 4th quarter worth $220,000. First Growth Capital LLC bought a new stake in shares of AMETEK in the 4th quarter worth about $541,000. Corient Private Wealth LLC raised its position in shares of AMETEK by 18.8% during the 4th quarter. Corient Private Wealth LLC now owns 230,397 shares of the technology company’s stock valued at $47,303,000 after buying an additional 36,529 shares in the last quarter. Finally, Mercer Global Advisors Inc. ADV lifted its holdings in shares of AMETEK by 6.3% in the 4th quarter. Mercer Global Advisors Inc. ADV now owns 25,291 shares of the technology company’s stock valued at $5,541,000 after acquiring an additional 1,504 shares during the last quarter. 87.43% of the stock is currently owned by institutional investors.

About Representative Cisneros

Gil Cisneros (Democratic Party) is a member of the U.S. House, representing California’s 31st Congressional District. He assumed office on January 3, 2025. His current term ends on January 3, 2027.

Cisneros (Democratic Party) is running for re-election to the U.S. House to represent California’s 31st Congressional District. He declared candidacy for the 2026 election.

Gil Cisneros served in the U.S. Navy as a supply officer from 1994 to 2004. Cisneros earned a bachelor’s degree in political science from George Washington University in 1994, a master’s in business administration from Regis University in 2002, and a master’s degree in urban education policy from Brown University in 2015. His career experience includes working as a logistics manager for Frito-Lay. In 2010, Cisneros won the lottery and became involved in activism and philanthropy, founding a scholarship program for local high school students. In 2021, President Joe Biden (D) appointed Cisneros as under secretary of defense for personnel and readiness.

AMETEK Company Profile

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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.