AMETEK's revenue growth re-accelerated to 17.3% year-over-year in 2026Q3 while gross margin held in a narrow 35.8% to 37.2% band, suggesting durable pricing power in its specialized niches.
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Revenue growth accelerated to 17.3% in 2026Q3 while operating margin held near 26% (26.3% in 2026Q3), though the lack of organic growth disclosure warrants further investigation into how much of this expansion is acquisition-driven.
AMETEK reported a record backlog of $3.58 billion, driven by 18% total order growth and 7% organic order growth, providing strong revenue visibility into 2026.
Recent innovations now account for about one-third of AMETEK's revenue growth, highlighting the company's ability to drive top-line expansion through new products.
The company issued mid-to-high single-digit sales growth guidance for 2026 and reported record Q4 and full-year 2025 results, signaling continued momentum.
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| Quarter | EPS (Act vs Est) | Revenue (Act vs Est) |
|---|---|---|
Q4 2026Latest Nov 3, 2026 | $2.21+4.7% vs $2.11 | $2.2B+4.6% vs $2.1B |
Q3 2026 Aug 4, 2026 | $2.09+5.0% vs $1.99 | $2.0B+4.6% vs $2.0B |
Q2 2026 Apr 30, 2026 | $1.97+3.7% vs $1.90 | $1.9B+0.7% vs $1.9B |
Q1 2026 Feb 3, 2026 | $2.01+3.6% vs $1.94 | $2.0B+2.7% vs $1.9B |
BERWYN, Pa., Nov. 6, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- The Board of Directors of AMETEK, Inc. (NYSE: AME) declared a regular quarterly dividend of $0.34 per share for the fourth quarter ending December 31, 2026.
AME's Q3 earnings beat reflects organic sales growth, record backlog and margin expansion, prompting higher 2026 earnings and free cash flow guidance.
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AMETEK NYSE: AME reported record third-quarter results for 2026, citing double-digit organic sales growth, strong order activity, margin expansion and cash generation. The company also raised its full-year sales, earnings and cash-flow conversion outlook following the closing of its acquisition of Indicor Instrumentation.
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Key metrics vs top competitors for AMETEK, Inc. (AME)
| Company | Price | Market Cap | P/E Ratio | Rev Growth (1Y) | Net Margin | ROE | Div Yield |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $228.67 | $52.41B | 32.25 | 6.63% | 19.91% | 14.66% | 0.54% | |
| $230.25 | $161.86B | 37.58 | 2.9% | 16.91% | 8.18% | 0.54% | |
| $476.60 | $48.1B | 18.29 | 12.26% | 30.71% | 13.53% | 0.69% | |
| $65.37 | $19.74B | 30.47 | -17.48% | 14.83% | 10.61% | 0.44% | |
| $280.95 | $80.83B | 24.83 | 0.92% | 19.39% | 103.35% | 2.17% | |
| $68.12 | $11.01B | 17.84 | 2.28% | 15.44% | 16.02% | 1.46% |
AMETEK, Inc. (AME) vs competitors — business, growth, and fundamentals comparison against the closest industry rivals.
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AMETEK, Inc. (AME) SEC filings — annual & quarterly reports (10-K, 10-Q)
Nov 3, 2026·SEC
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AMETEK, Inc. (AME) stock FAQ — growth, dividends, profitability & financials explained
AMETEK, Inc. (AME) reported $8.19B in revenue over the trailing twelve months. Revenue was $7.40B in fiscal year 2025. That is 825% more than the $800.0M of fiscal year 1996.
AMETEK, Inc. (AME) grew revenue by 14.3% over the trailing twelve months, compared with the twelve months before.
Yes. AMETEK, Inc. (AME) earned $1.63B in net income over the trailing twelve months (a 19.9% net margin).
Yes. AMETEK, Inc. (AME) pays a dividend that yields 0.54% at the current price, a small yield.
AMETEK, Inc. (AME) had a return on equity (ROE) of 14.7% over the trailing twelve months. That is in line with the market's typical 10-15%.
AMETEK, Inc. (AME) generated $1.93B in free cash flow over the trailing twelve months.
