AMETEK (NYSE:AME) Given New $280.00 Price Target at BNP Paribas Exane

AMETEK (NYSE:AME) had its target price hoisted by equities researchers at BNP Paribas Exane from $270.00 to $280.00 in a research report issued to clients and investors on Wednesday,Benzinga reports. The firm presently has an “outperform” rating on the technology company’s stock. BNP Paribas Exane’s target price would indicate a potential upside of 9.58% from the company’s previous close.

Other equities research analysts have also recently issued reports about the stock. DA Davidson reaffirmed a “buy” rating and issued a $265.00 price objective on shares of AMETEK in a research report on Monday, May 4th. Robert W. Baird set a $275.00 target price on AMETEK in a report on Wednesday. Citigroup reaffirmed a “neutral” rating on shares of AMETEK in a research report on Wednesday. Wall Street Zen cut shares of AMETEK from a “buy” rating to a “hold” rating in a report on Sunday, May 10th. Finally, Barclays boosted their target price on AMETEK from $220.00 to $230.00 and gave the company an “equal weight” rating in a research report on Monday, May 4th. One analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, ten have given a Buy rating and five have given a Hold rating to the stock. According to MarketBeat.com, the stock has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average price target of $264.33.

AMETEK Trading Up 0.6%

Shares of AME traded up $1.47 during trading hours on Wednesday, hitting $255.52. 590,029 shares of the stock traded hands, compared to its average volume of 1,281,899. The business has a fifty day moving average of $234.45 and a 200-day moving average of $229.18. The firm has a market capitalization of $58.56 billion, a PE ratio of 38.61, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 3.41 and a beta of 0.98. AMETEK has a 1-year low of $179.24 and a 1-year high of $257.95. The company has a current ratio of 1.14, a quick ratio of 0.72 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.10.

AMETEK (NYSE:AME) last issued its earnings results on Tuesday, August 4th. The technology company reported $2.09 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $1.99 by $0.10. The company had revenue of $2.04 billion for the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $1.95 billion. AMETEK had a net margin of 20.11% and a return on equity of 16.63%. The company’s revenue for the quarter was up 15.0% on a year-over-year basis. During the same quarter last year, the firm earned $1.78 EPS. AMETEK has set its Q3 2026 guidance at 2.080-2.100 EPS and its FY 2026 guidance at 8.200-8.300 EPS. Analysts expect that AMETEK will post 8.14 EPS for the current year.

Institutional Investors Weigh In On AMETEK

Several hedge funds have recently added to or reduced their stakes in AME. Sivia Capital Partners LLC bought a new position in AMETEK during the second quarter valued at approximately $295,000. Baird Financial Group Inc. lifted its stake in AMETEK by 16.1% in the second quarter. Baird Financial Group Inc. now owns 16,784 shares of the technology company’s stock worth $3,037,000 after purchasing an additional 2,323 shares during the last quarter. NewEdge Advisors LLC grew its stake in shares of AMETEK by 65.0% during the second quarter. NewEdge Advisors LLC now owns 3,946 shares of the technology company’s stock valued at $714,000 after buying an additional 1,555 shares during the last quarter. Sei Investments Co. increased its holdings in shares of AMETEK by 38.2% in the second quarter. Sei Investments Co. now owns 223,227 shares of the technology company’s stock worth $40,392,000 after buying an additional 61,672 shares during the period. Finally, Squarepoint Ops LLC boosted its holdings in AMETEK by 105.3% during the 2nd quarter. Squarepoint Ops LLC now owns 158,274 shares of the technology company’s stock valued at $28,641,000 after acquiring an additional 81,178 shares during the period. Institutional investors own 87.43% of the company’s stock.

Key Stories Impacting AMETEK

Here are the key news stories impacting AMETEK this week:

• Positive Sentiment: AMETEK reported record second-quarter 2026 results, with adjusted earnings of $2.09 per share versus the $1.99 analyst consensus and $1.78 a year earlier. Revenue rose 15% year over year to $2.04 billion, exceeding the $1.95 billion estimate. Stronger sales from the Electronic Instruments Group (EIG) and Electromechanical Group (EMG) supported the performance. AMETEK Q2 Earnings Surpass Expectations, Revenues Rise Year Over Year
• Positive Sentiment: Management raised its financial outlook, forecasting third-quarter EPS of $2.08–$2.10 versus the $2.04 consensus and full-year 2026 EPS of $8.20–$8.30 versus the $8.14 consensus. The increased outlook signals confidence in demand, operating execution and the contribution from strategic acquisitions. AMETEK Announces Record Second Quarter 2026 Results and Raises Full Year Guidance
• Positive Sentiment: Analyst commentary highlighted broad-based, multi-segment demand and strategic acquisitions as drivers of growth, reinforcing the view that AMETEK’s expansion is not dependent on a single business line. AMETEK Q2 Deep Dive
• Neutral Sentiment: AMETEK introduced the Grabner Vision Pro Series, a new fuel-analysis product line featuring next-generation performance. The launch expands the company’s analytical instrumentation portfolio, although the immediate financial contribution was not disclosed. AMETEK Introduces Grabner Vision Pro Series

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.