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AMETEK, Inc.

AMENYSEIndustrialsSpecialty Industrial Machinery

$248.17Today:- (-)1Y +33.99%

As of Oct 16, 2026 close

Market cap
$57.12B
P/E (TTM)
36.24
Forward P/E
33.13
Dividend yield
0.54%
52-week range
$182.87$261.16
Volume (live)
-
Avg. volume (3M)
1.32M

AMETEK, Inc. (AME) Analyst Forecast

Analyst consensus ratings, 12-month price targets, and expert recommendations for AMETEK, Inc. stock.

Analyst Consensus Rating

Investment consensus from 19 professional research analysts

Consensus Rating

Buy
Based on 19 unique analysts
(22 total ratings in last 90 days)
High Confidence∞:1 Buy/Sell

Average Price Target

$281.07
+13.26% upside

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Strong Sell
Sell
Hold
Buy
Strong Buy

Latest AME Analyst Ratings & Recommendations

Recent analyst recommendations with rating changes and price target updates (last 90 days)

Christopher Snyder
Morgan Stanley
HoldReiterates
$245.00 → $275.00
Quinn Fredrickson
Baird
HoldMaintains
$275.00 → $280.00
Andrew Obin
BofA Securities
BuyReiterates
$300.00
Jeffrey Sprague
Vertical Research
BuyInitiates
$255.00
Christopher Glynn
Oppenheimer
HoldMaintains
-
Christine Yao
Morgan Stanley
HoldReiterates
$245.00
Madhurima Das
Zacks Equity Research
BuyInitiates Coverage
-
Jamie Cook
Truist
BuyReiterates
$303.00 → $316.00
Joseph C Giordano
TD Cowen
BuyInitiates Coverage
$260.00 → $275.00
Brett Linzey
Mizuho
BuyMaintains
$270.00 → $285.00
Jamie Cook
Truist
BuyReiterates
$303.00 → $316.00
Scott Graham
Seaport Global
BuyMaintains
$275.00 → $290.00
Steve Barger
KeyBanc
BuyReiterates
$260.00 → $295.00
Joseph C Giordano
TD Cowen
BuyReiterates
$260.00 → $275.00
Daniel DiCicco
BMO Capital
BuyInitiates Coverage
$262.00 → $282.00
Andrew Kaplowitz
Citi
HoldMaintains
$257.00 → $261.00
Quinn Fredrickson
Baird
HoldMaintains
$244.00 → $275.00
Matt Summerville
DA Davidson
BuyMaintains
$265.00 → $285.00
Shivangi Deora
Zacks Equity Research
BuyInitiates Coverage
-
Deane Dray
RBC Capital
BuyInitiates Coverage
$260.00 → $291.00
Zacks Equity Research
Zacks Equity Research
BuyInitiates Coverage
-
Aniruddha Ganguly
Zacks Equity Research
BuyInitiates Coverage
-

Source: Professional analyst ratings and price targets from the last 90 days. Data as of Oct 9, 2026. Data sources and methodology

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the analyst consensus rating for AME?

The analyst consensus rating for AME is Buy, based on the latest ratings from 19 analysts over the last 90 days.

What is the average price target for AME?

The average 12-month price target for AME is $281.07, representing an upside of 13.3% from the Oct 16, 2026 close of $248.17.

What do analyst ratings mean?

Analyst ratings indicate investment recommendations: Strong Buy and Buy are bullish signals suggesting the stock may outperform. Hold means the stock is fairly valued. Sell and Strong Sell are bearish signals suggesting potential underperformance. These ratings are based on fundamental analysis and valuation models.

What is a price target?

A price target is an analyst's projection of a stock's fair value over a specific timeframe, typically 12 months. Analysts use fundamental analysis, financial modeling, and industry comparisons to estimate where the stock should trade. Price targets can range from low (conservative) to high (optimistic) estimates.