Ametek (AME) stock: analyst price target and their real reliability
Live quote · data updated Aug 28, 2026
Ametek · Industrials · ref. ETF XLI · 50 calls · price $243.67
What the company does: AMETEK, Inc. is a global enterprise that develops and markets a diverse portfolio of electronic instruments and electromechanical devices.
📈 Ametek (AME) stock price
$243.67+30.5% over range
Aug 28, 25low $179.28 · high $258.52Aug 27, 26
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60% recommend buying · 10 analysts
📊 JPI status : Ametek has never appeared in a JPI ranking (Fair or Risk +) — our methods haven't picked it to date. See the selected stocks →
🎯 AME price target & analyst consensus — price $244
The price target · all analysts combined (10 targets)
Highest target · 1 firm of 10$316+29.7%
Median target · of 10 targets$270.5+11.0%
Lowest target · 1 firm of 10$230-5.6%
Current price$243.67
Where these 10 targets sit · versus the current price · 1 target per firm, last 6 months
Above the price
880%
$245 ↔ $316
Below
220%
$230 ↔ $235
⭐ What the most reliable analysts say
· those who beat their sector, targets replayed on real prices
⭐ The most reliable of them, either direction: Truist Securities — 80% of its targets hit on this sector (205 calls tested). It aims for $316 (+30 %), call made on August 7, 2026, maturing on August 7, 2027 (21 d ago).
The 6 reliable analysts
$288+18 %
The 4 other firms
$244+0.1 %
How to read it: the 6 reliable firms are not filtered by optimism — 6 aim above the price, 0 below, hence their $288 median. “The 4 others” are the firms that don't pass our reliability filter on this sector.
The consensus · 10 ratings (last 6 months)
Strong Buy00%
Buy660%
Hold440%
Sell00%
Strong Sell00%
Go deeper on the analysts
🎯 AME price target all
All 50 calls, one by one, with our verdict on each firm.
→ See all 50 targets, analyst by analyst💡 The best analysts on AME most reliable
The case for and against, with the numbers, per those who've been right on the stock.
→ Should you invest in AME? The case for & againstAll analysts (the consensus) · vs · the best (those who've been right)
💬 A question about Ametek? The JPI assistant answers using our backtest data.
💰 Ametek dividend: yield, history & growth › open the full page
0.55%annual yield
📈 Steady dividend — 8 yrs of consecutive dividend increases
That's ~$1.30 per share per year.
📈 Ametek fundamentals: valuation, margins & growth › open the full page
P/E 35.8Net margin 20.0 %Revenue growth +15.0 %Fairly valued
Revenue, net income and margin per year
Revenue Net income · hover a bar for details
2022
marg. 19 %
2023
Rev +7%Profit +13%
2024
Rev +5%Profit +5%
2025
Rev +7%Profit +8%
🏛️ Ametek insider buying: who's buying and how much › open the full page
1 insider bought1 buys / 6 mo $1.0M
🔎 Detailed analyses
🏛️ Which US Congress members hold Ametek (AME)?
4 Congress members have disclosed AME buys. Click a highlighted name to see their track record (do they beat the S&P 500?).
✅ Historical analyst reliability on AME
Hit rate measured on targets already matured (12 months), replayed against real prices. Click a header to sort.
| Firm ↕ | % right i ↕ | Gain vs sector i ↕ | Calls i ↕ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cowen & Co. | 100% | +64.3% | 2 |
| Stephens & Co. ↗ | 100% | +29.9% | 2 |
| Atlantic Equities | 100% | +23.3% | 2 |
| DA Davidson ↗ | 100% | +20.5% | 3 |
| Jefferies ↗ | 100% | +18.6% | 10 |
| Oppenheimer ↗ | 100% | +15.9% | 3 |
| Mizuho ↗ | 90% | +15.6% | 10 |
| Truist Securities ↗ | 88% | +19.0% | 8 |
| RBC Capital ↗ | 86% | +15.8% | 14 |
| Morgan Stanley ↗ | 81% | +19.9% | 32 |
See the other 7 firms
| Stifel ↗ | 33% | +0.5% | 6 |
| Keybanc ↗ | 71% | +10.8% | 21 |
| BMO Capital ↗ | 75% | +12.0% | 8 |
| B of A Securities ↗ | 75% | +12.7% | 4 |
| Baird ↗ | 75% | +18.4% | 4 |
| Wells Fargo ↗ | 75% | +27.5% | 4 |
| Rosenblatt ↗ | 80% | +19.1% | 5 |
📊 What $1,000 invested in Ametek would be worth › open the full page
In short — $1,000 invested in Ametek 10 years ago would be worth $4,515 today, i.e. +16%/yr on average. Best year: 2017 (+49%), worst: 2016 (-9%). Price performance, excluding dividends.
If I'd invested $1,000 in Ametek
| Investment | Worth today | Gain |
|---|---|---|
| 1 years ago | $1,342 | +34% |
| 3 years ago | $1,732 | +73% |
| 5 years ago | $2,000 | +100% |
Return by year (Ametek)
| Year | Return | $1,000 invested at year start |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 (YTD) | +18% | $1,178 (+18%) |
| 2025 | +14% | $1,342 (+34%) |
| 2024 | +9% | $1,467 (+47%) |
⚠️ Past performance, not predictive nor advice. Prices in $, excluding dividends. Yahoo Finance data.
📰 Recent news on Ametek
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📋 All analyst calls on AME
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Truist Securities ↗
Aug 6, 26
▲ Buy · 🎯$316
Price at call : $253.66 — upside +25%
Today : $243.67 — upside +30%
🎯 on AME : 100% (3 calls matureds) · 📊 on Industry : 50.7% · +5.9% (205 calls)
in progress (365j)
matures : Aug 6, 27
matures : Aug 6, 27
DA Davidson ↗
Aug 6, 26
▲ Buy · 🎯$285
Price at call : $251.38 — upside +13%
Today : $243.67 — upside +17%
🎯 on AME : 100% (1 call matured) · 📊 on Industry : 58.4% · +19.2% (77 calls)
in progress (365j)
matures : Aug 6, 27
matures : Aug 6, 27
■ Neutral neutral · not a buy · 🎯$261
Price at call : $251.38 — gap to target +4%
Today : $243.67 — gap to target +7%
🎯 on AME : no call matured yet · 📊 on Industry : 52.7% · +8.0% (716 calls)
in progress (365j)
matures : Aug 5, 27
matures : Aug 5, 27
BNP Paribas
Aug 5, 26
▲ Outperform · 🎯$280
Price at call : $251.38 — upside +11%
Today : $243.67 — upside +15%
🎯 on AME : no call matured yet · 📊 unranked overall
in progress (365j)
matures : Aug 5, 27
matures : Aug 5, 27
RBC Capital ↗
Aug 5, 26
▲ Outperform · 🎯$291
Price at call : $251.38 — upside +16%
Today : $243.67 — upside +19%
🎯 on AME : 100% (3 calls matureds) · 📊 on Industry : 47.3% · +3.3% (465 calls)
in progress (365j)
matures : Aug 5, 27
matures : Aug 5, 27
▲ Overweight · 🎯$295
Price at call : $251.38 — upside +17%
Today : $243.67 — upside +21%
🎯 on AME : 100% (1 call matured) · 📊 on Industry : 58.2% · +7.5% (292 calls)
in progress (365j)
matures : Aug 5, 27
matures : Aug 5, 27
Morgan Stanley ↗
Jul 10, 26
■ Equal-Weight neutral · not a buy · 🎯$245
Price at call : $232.1 — gap to target +6%
Today : $243.67 — gap to target +1%
🎯 on AME : no call matured yet · 📊 on Industry : 55% · +3.6% (1011 calls)
in progress (365j)
matures : Jul 10, 27
matures : Jul 10, 27
Truist Securities ↗
Jul 2, 26
▲ Buy · 🎯$303
Price at call : $234.62 — upside +29%
Today : $243.67 — upside +24%
🎯 on AME : 100% (3 calls matureds) · 📊 on Industry : 50.7% · +5.9% (205 calls)
in progress (365j)
matures : Jul 2, 27
matures : Jul 2, 27
See the other 42 calls, newest to oldest
■ Neutral neutral · not a buy · 🎯$257
Price at call : $231.9 — gap to target +11%
Today : $243.67 — gap to target +5%
🎯 on AME : no call matured yet · 📊 on Industry : 52.7% · +8.0% (716 calls)
in progress (365j)
matures : Jun 15, 27
matures : Jun 15, 27
Truist Securities ↗
May 4, 26
▲ Buy · 🎯$275
Price at call : $234.54 — upside +17%
Today : $243.67 — upside +13%
🎯 on AME : 100% (3 calls matureds) · 📊 on Industry : 50.7% · +5.9% (205 calls)
in progress (365j)
matures : May 4, 27
matures : May 4, 27
DA Davidson ↗
May 4, 26
▲ Buy · 🎯$265
Price at call : $234.54 — upside +13%
Today : $243.67 — upside +9%
🎯 on AME : 100% (1 call matured) · 📊 on Industry : 58.4% · +19.2% (77 calls)
in progress (365j)
matures : May 4, 27
matures : May 4, 27
■ Equal-Weight neutral · not a buy · 🎯$230
Price at call : $234.54 — gap to target -2%
Today : $243.67 — gap to target -6%
🎯 on AME : no call matured yet · 📊 on Industry : 49.8% · +3.2% (943 calls)
in progress (365j)
matures : May 4, 27
matures : May 4, 27
RBC Capital ↗
May 1, 26
▲ Outperform · 🎯$260
Price at call : $230.43 — upside +13%
Today : $243.67 — upside +7%
🎯 on AME : 100% (3 calls matureds) · 📊 on Industry : 47.3% · +3.3% (465 calls)
in progress (365j)
matures : May 1, 27
matures : May 1, 27
■ Neutral neutral · not a buy · 🎯$235
Price at call : $208.37 — gap to target +13%
Today : $243.67 — gap to target -4%
🎯 on AME : no call matured yet · 📊 on Industry : 45.1% · +1.5% (366 calls)
in progress (365j)
matures : Mar 30, 27
matures : Mar 30, 27
BMO Capital ↗
Mar 27, 26
▲ Outperform · 🎯$253
Price at call : $209.24 — upside +21%
Today : $243.67 — upside +4%
🎯 on AME : no call matured yet · 📊 on Industry : 56.7% · +7.2% (178 calls)
in progress (365j)
matures : Mar 27, 27
matures : Mar 27, 27
Morgan Stanley ↗
Mar 12, 26
■ Equal-Weight neutral · not a buy · 🎯$235
Price at call : $214.49 — gap to target +10%
Today : $243.67 — gap to target -4%
🎯 on AME : no call matured yet · 📊 on Industry : 55% · +3.6% (1011 calls)
in progress (365j)
matures : Mar 12, 27
matures : Mar 12, 27
DA Davidson ↗
Feb 5, 26
▲ Buy · 🎯$265
Price at call : $231.91 — upside +14%
Today : $243.67 — upside +9%
🎯 on AME : 100% (1 call matured) · 📊 on Industry : 58.4% · +19.2% (77 calls)
in progress (365j)
matures : Feb 5, 27
matures : Feb 5, 27
DA Davidson ↗
Feb 4, 26
▲ Buy · 🎯$240
Price at call : $229.79 — upside +4%
Today : $243.67 — upside -2%
🎯 on AME : 100% (1 call matured) · 📊 on Industry : 58.4% · +19.2% (77 calls)
in progress (365j)
matures : Feb 4, 27
matures : Feb 4, 27
▲ Overweight · 🎯$260
Price at call : $227.83 — upside +14%
Today : $243.67 — upside +7%
🎯 on AME : 100% (1 call matured) · 📊 on Industry : 58.2% · +7.5% (292 calls)
in progress (365j)
matures : Feb 4, 27
matures : Feb 4, 27
■ Equal-Weight neutral · not a buy · 🎯$220
Price at call : $227.83 — gap to target -3%
Today : $243.67 — gap to target -10%
🎯 on AME : no call matured yet · 📊 on Industry : 49.8% · +3.2% (943 calls)
in progress (365j)
matures : Feb 4, 27
matures : Feb 4, 27
Oppenheimer ↗
Jan 27, 26
■ Perform neutral · not a buy
🎯 on AME : no call matured yet · 📊 on Industry : 45.5% · -0.3% (268 calls)
in progress (365j)
matures : Jan 27, 27
matures : Jan 27, 27
Morgan Stanley ↗
Jan 12, 26
■ Equal-Weight neutral · not a buy · 🎯$215
Price at call : $211.73 — gap to target +2%
Today : $243.67 — gap to target -12%
🎯 on AME : no call matured yet · 📊 on Industry : 55% · +3.6% (1011 calls)
in progress (365j)
matures : Jan 12, 27
matures : Jan 12, 27
■ Equal-Weight neutral · not a buy · 🎯$210
Price at call : $210.04 — gap to target -0%
Today : $243.67 — gap to target -14%
🎯 on AME : no call matured yet · 📊 on Industry : 49.8% · +3.2% (943 calls)
in progress (365j)
matures : Jan 7, 27
matures : Jan 7, 27
▲ Overweight · 🎯$235
Price at call : $211.18 — upside +11%
Today : $243.67 — upside -4%
🎯 on AME : 100% (1 call matured) · 📊 on Industry : 58.2% · +7.5% (292 calls)
in progress (365j)
matures : Jan 7, 27
matures : Jan 7, 27
▲ Overweight · 🎯$235
Price at call : $211.18 — upside +11%
Today : $243.67 — upside -4%
🎯 on AME : 100% (1 call matured) · 📊 on Industry : 58.2% · +7.5% (292 calls)
in progress (365j)
matures : Jan 6, 27
matures : Jan 6, 27
▲ Outperform · 🎯$230
Price at call : $211.31 — upside +9%
Today : $243.67 — upside -6%
🎯 on AME : 100% (1 call matured) · 📊 on Industry : 55% · +8.1% (120 calls)
in progress (365j)
matures : Jan 5, 27
matures : Jan 5, 27
▲ Buy · 🎯$230
Price at call : $208.56 — upside +10%
Today : $243.67 — upside -6%
🎯 on AME : no call matured yet · 📊 on Industry : 49.1% · +8.7% (114 calls)
in progress (365j)
matures : Dec 23, 26
matures : Dec 23, 26
DA Davidson ↗
Dec 8, 25
▲ Buy · 🎯$240
Price at call : $195.97 — upside +22%
Today : $243.67 — upside -2%
🎯 on AME : 100% (1 call matured) · 📊 on Industry : 58.4% · +19.2% (77 calls)
in progress (365j)
matures : Dec 8, 26
matures : Dec 8, 26
■ Neutral neutral · not a buy · 🎯$204
Price at call : $198.71 — gap to target +3%
Today : $243.67 — gap to target -16%
🎯 on AME : no call matured yet · 📊 on Industry : 45.1% · +1.5% (366 calls)
in progress (365j)
matures : Nov 3, 26
matures : Nov 3, 26
■ Equal-Weight neutral · not a buy · 🎯$205
Price at call : $198.71 — gap to target +3%
Today : $243.67 — gap to target -16%
🎯 on AME : no call matured yet · 📊 on Industry : 49.8% · +3.2% (943 calls)
in progress (365j)
matures : Oct 31, 26
matures : Oct 31, 26
RBC Capital ↗
Oct 31, 25
▲ Outperform · 🎯$229
Price at call : $198.71 — upside +15%
Today : $243.67 — upside -6%
🎯 on AME : 100% (3 calls matureds) · 📊 on Industry : 47.3% · +3.3% (465 calls)
in progress (365j)
matures : Oct 31, 26
matures : Oct 31, 26
▲ Overweight · 🎯$220
Price at call : $202.11 — upside +9%
Today : $243.67 — upside -10%
🎯 on AME : 100% (1 call matured) · 📊 on Industry : 58.2% · +7.5% (292 calls)
in progress (365j)
matures : Oct 31, 26
matures : Oct 31, 26
Truist Securities ↗
Oct 8, 25
▲ Buy · 🎯$229
Price at call : $183.31 — upside +25%
Today : $243.67 — upside -6%
🎯 on AME : 100% (3 calls matureds) · 📊 on Industry : 50.7% · +5.9% (205 calls)
in progress (365j)
matures : Oct 8, 26
matures : Oct 8, 26
■ Equal-Weight neutral · not a buy · 🎯$200
Price at call : $187.41 — gap to target +7%
Today : $243.67 — gap to target -18%
🎯 on AME : no call matured yet · 📊 on Industry : 49.8% · +3.2% (943 calls)
in progress (365j)
matures : Sep 10, 26
matures : Sep 10, 26
■ Hold neutral · not a buy · 🎯$180
Price at call : $184.81 — gap to target -3%
Today : $243.67 — gap to target -26%
🎯 on AME : no call matured yet · 📊 on Industry : 49.1% · +8.7% (114 calls)
in progress (365j)
matures : Sep 2, 26
matures : Sep 2, 26
Morgan Stanley ↗
Aug 8, 25
■ Equal-Weight neutral · not a buy · 🎯$198
Price at call : $182.52 — gap to target +8%
Today : $243.67 — gap to target -19%
🎯 on AME : no call matured yet · 📊 on Industry : 55% · +3.6% (1011 calls)
in progress (365j)
matures : Aug 8, 26
matures : Aug 8, 26
■ Neutral neutral · not a buy · 🎯$198
Price at call : $184.49 — gap to target +7%
Today : $243.67 — gap to target -19%
🎯 on AME : no call matured yet · 📊 on Industry : 45.1% · +1.5% (366 calls)
in progress (365j)
matures : Aug 4, 26
matures : Aug 4, 26
DA Davidson ↗
Aug 2, 25
▲ Buy · 🎯$215
Price at call : $184.49 — upside +17%
Today : $243.67 — upside -12%
Expected +17% · Actual +32% · Reason (≥ +15%) : ✓ Yes
🎯 on AME : 100% (1 call matured) · 📊 on Industry : 58.4% · +19.2% (77 calls)
+32.1%
stock +32% · XLI +21%
matured Aug 2, 26
▲ Outperform · 🎯$225
Price at call : $184.49 — upside +22%
Today : $243.67 — upside -8%
Expected +22% · Actual +32% · Reason (≥ +15%) : ✓ Yes
🎯 on AME : 100% (1 call matured) · 📊 on Industry : 55% · +8.1% (120 calls)
+32.1%
stock +32% · XLI +21%
matured Aug 1, 26
RBC Capital ↗
Aug 1, 25
▲ Outperform · 🎯$212
Price at call : $184.49 — upside +15%
Today : $243.67 — upside -13%
Expected +15% · Actual +32% · Reason (≥ +15%) : ✓ Yes
🎯 on AME : 100% (3 calls matureds) · 📊 on Industry : 47.3% · +3.3% (465 calls)
+32.1%
stock +32% · XLI +21%
matured Aug 1, 26
▲ Overweight · 🎯$205
Price at call : $182.36 — upside +12%
Today : $243.67 — upside -16%
Expected +12% · Actual +34% · Reason (≥ +15%) : ✓ Yes
🎯 on AME : 100% (1 call matured) · 📊 on Industry : 58.2% · +7.5% (292 calls)
+33.7%
stock +34% · XLI +22%
matured Aug 1, 26
RBC Capital ↗
May 16, 25
▲ Outperform · 🎯$209
Price at call : $182.75 — upside +14%
Today : $243.67 — upside -14%
Expected +14% · Actual +23% · Reason (≥ +15%) : ✓ Yes
🎯 on AME : 100% (3 calls matureds) · 📊 on Industry : 47.3% · +3.3% (465 calls)
+23.5%
stock +23% · XLI +19%
matured May 16, 26
■ Neutral neutral · not a buy · 🎯$190
Price at call : $171.57 — gap to target +11%
Today : $243.67 — gap to target -22%
🎯 on AME : no call matured yet · 📊 on Industry : 45.1% · +1.5% (366 calls)
in progress (365j)
matures : May 7, 26
matures : May 7, 26
Truist Securities ↗
May 5, 25
▲ Buy · 🎯$200
Price at call : $167.85 — upside +19%
Today : $243.67 — upside -18%
Expected +19% · Actual +44% · Reason (≥ +15%) : ✓ Yes
🎯 on AME : 100% (3 calls matureds) · 📊 on Industry : 50.7% · +5.9% (205 calls)
+43.8%
stock +44% · XLI +33%
matured May 5, 26
RBC Capital ↗
May 2, 25
▲ Outperform · 🎯$201
Price at call : $170.27 — upside +18%
Today : $243.67 — upside -18%
Expected +18% · Actual +35% · Reason (≥ +15%) : ✓ Yes
🎯 on AME : 100% (3 calls matureds) · 📊 on Industry : 47.3% · +3.3% (465 calls)
+35.3%
stock +35% · XLI +27%
matured May 2, 26
Morgan Stanley ↗
Apr 14, 25
■ Equal-Weight neutral · not a buy · 🎯$170
Price at call : $161.36 — gap to target +5%
Today : $243.67 — gap to target -30%
🎯 on AME : no call matured yet · 📊 on Industry : 55% · +3.6% (1011 calls)
in progress (365j)
matures : Apr 14, 26
matures : Apr 14, 26
Truist Securities ↗
Apr 8, 25
▲ Buy · 🎯$196
Price at call : $161 — upside +22%
Today : $243.67 — upside -20%
Expected +22% · Actual +45% · Reason (≥ +15%) : ✓ Yes
🎯 on AME : 100% (3 calls matureds) · 📊 on Industry : 50.7% · +5.9% (205 calls)
+45.0%
stock +45% · XLI +36%
matured Apr 8, 26
■ Neutral neutral · not a buy · 🎯$197
Price at call : $180.23 — gap to target +9%
Today : $243.67 — gap to target -19%
🎯 on AME : no call matured yet · 📊 on Industry : 45.1% · +1.5% (366 calls)
in progress (365j)
matures : Feb 5, 26
matures : Feb 5, 26
Truist Securities ↗
Jan 16, 25
▲ Buy · 🎯$222
Price at call : $180.86 — upside +23%
Today : $243.67 — upside -9%
Expected +23% · Actual +19% · Reason (≥ +15%) : ✓ Yes
🎯 on AME : 100% (3 calls matureds) · 📊 on Industry : 50.7% · +5.9% (205 calls)
+19.2%
stock +19% · XLI +22%
matured Jan 16, 26
B of A Securities ↗
Dec 16, 24
▲ Buy · 🎯$225
Price at call : $189.38 — upside +19%
Today : $243.67 — upside -8%
Expected +19% · Actual +7% · Reason (≥ +15%) : ✗ No
🎯 on AME : 100% (1 call matured) · 📊 on Industry : 50.5% · +2.9% (497 calls)
+6.6%
stock +7% · XLI +13%
matured Dec 16, 25
Frequently asked questions
Should I buy Ametek stock?
This isn't buy advice. For Ametek, the analyst consensus is "Buy", with an average price target of $271 (+11% vs the current price). What matters is their past reliability on this stock: the most reliable one is right 100% of the time (2 calls tracked on Ametek). We show the numbers — you decide.
Is it too late to buy Ametek? How high can it go?
The most bullish analyst target on Ametek is $316 (+30% above today's price); the average is $271. That's the upside they see. Check how reliable those analysts have actually been on Ametek on our site before trusting it.
Is Ametek still a good buy?
The most useful "opinion" isn't an opinion — it's a track record: 17 analysts have a real record on Ametek, the best hitting 100% over 2 calls. Current consensus: "Buy". Make your call on data, not noise.
Should you invest in Ametek? The case for and against
The arguments for and against, one by one, from the numbers: why invest in AME (and why hesitate).
What has Ametek's past performance been?
Historical returns and a "how much if I had invested" calculator: AME performance & returns.
Does Ametek pay a dividend?
Yield, consistency and growth history of the dividend: AME's dividend.
Are insiders buying AME stock?
Executives' and large holders' buys and sells, decoded: insider buying on AME.
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