Trailing Dividend / Share
$1.23
AMETEK, Inc. (AME) Dividend History
Income profile from 1984 to 2026 with payout safety and yield-on-cost trend
Dividend Yield
0.5%
Payout Ratio
19.3%
Sustainable
Dividend Streak
16 years
AME Dividend Income Check
Safety
19.3% payout ratio with sustainable safety profile.
Consistency
16 straight years of dividend increases.
Income Trend
Yield on cost is 1.0% and trend is rising.
AME Dividend Scorecard
Yield & Income
Dividend Yield0.5%
Trailing DPS$1.23
FrequencyAnnual
Payments / 12M4
Payout Safety
Earnings Payout19.3%
Earnings SafetySustainable
FCF Payout16.6%
FCF SafetyWell Covered
Piotroski F-Score7/9
Growth
Growth Streak16 years
3Y CAGR12.1%
5Y CAGR11.5%
Yield on Cost (5Y)1.0%
YOC Trendrising
Total Returns
Buyback Yield0.8%
Total Shareholder Yield1.3%
1Y Total Return44.6%
5Y Total Return81.5%
Div Contribution (5Y)3.8%
Estimated $10K growth (return + dividends):
5Y ago$18,15110Y ago$53,32220Y ago$168,546
Uses precomputed total return metrics from screening data (not lot-by-lot dividend reinvestment transactions). Different time windows can produce different outcomes depending on market regime and entry point.
AME Income Growth Story
Dividend per share and yield on cost over time (43 years of payments)
AME Dividend Safety Story
EPS is the container — dividend is what's drawn out
Dividend Analysis
Payout Safety
AMETEK, Inc. distributes 19.3% of earnings as dividends (Sustainable). When measured against free cash flow—a stricter test—the payout ratio stands at 16.6%, rated "Well Covered".
Piotroski F-Score: 7/9 — strong financial health.
Growth Track Record
AME has raised its dividend for 16 consecutive years, with a 3-year CAGR of 12.1% and 5-year CAGR of 11.5%.
Total Shareholder Returns
Beyond cash dividends, AME returns capital through share repurchases. The combined picture: 0.5% dividend yield, 0.8% buyback yield, 1.3% total shareholder yield.
Income Trend & Total Return
Yield on cost (5-year basis) has reached 1.0% and is currently rising. The 5-year total return is 81.5%, with dividends contributing 3.8% of that performance.
DRIP Growth
A $10,000 investment made 10 years ago with dividends reinvested would have grown to approximately $53,322 today.
AME Recent Dividend Payments
Last 20 payments · Annual
TTM Total$5.18
Avg/Payment$0.2590
Latest Change+9.7%
| Ex-Date | Amount | Change | Yield % | Payment Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 16, 2026Latest | $0.3400 | ↑ +9.7% | 59.20% | Mar 31, 2026 |
| Dec 5, 2025 | $0.3100 | — | 62.06% | Dec 19, 2025 |
| Sep 15, 2025 | $0.3100 | — | 63.83% | Sep 30, 2025 |
| Jun 13, 2025 | $0.3100 | — | 66.68% | Jun 30, 2025 |
| Mar 14, 2025 | $0.3100 | ↑ +10.7% | 65.29% | Mar 31, 2025 |
| Dec 6, 2024 | $0.2800 | — | 58.47% | Dec 20, 2024 |
| Sep 16, 2024 | $0.2800 | — | 64.75% | Sep 30, 2024 |
| Jun 14, 2024 | $0.2800 | — | 63.47% | Jun 28, 2024 |
AME Dividend vs Peers
Comparable companies in the same industry
#6 yield in peer group
Div Yield
0.5%
#6 of 7
Safety
Sustainable
19.3% payout
Streak
16Y
11.5% 5Y CAGR
Total Shareholder
1.3%
#7 of 7
| Company | Mkt Cap | Yield | Payout | Streak | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AMEAMETEK, Inc. | $55.3B | 0.5% | 19.3% | 16 | Sustainable |
 DHRDanaher Corporation | $123.8B | 0.7% | 24.3% | 1 | Sustainable |
3rd  ROPRoper Technologies, … | $36.1B | 0.9% | 23.1% | 12 | Sustainable |
 FTVFortive Corporation | $18.6B | 0.5% | 15.9% | 0 | Sustainable |
1st  ITWIllinois Tool Works … | $75.1B | 2.3% | 58.2% | 12 | Sustainable |
2nd  PNRPentair plc | $12.9B | 1.2% | 25.1% | 6 | Sustainable |
 AAgilent Technologies… | $33.3B | 0.8% | 21.6% | 10 | Sustainable |
AME Annual Dividend History (1984–2026)
43 years of dividend data
GrowthDecline
| Year | DPS | YoY | Pmts | EPS | Payout | Coverage | YOC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026YTD | $0.34 | — | 1 | — | — | — | 0.3% |
| 2025 | $1.24 | 10.7% | 4 | $6.40 | 19.4% | 5.16x | 1.0% |
| 2024 | $1.12 | 12.0% | 4 | $5.93 | 18.9% | 5.29x | 0.9% |
| 2023 | $1.00 | 13.6% | 4 | $5.67 | 17.6% | 5.67x | 0.8% |
| 2022 | $0.88 | 10.0% | 4 | $5.01 | 17.6% | 5.69x | 0.7% |
| 2021 | $0.80 | 11.1% | 4 | $4.25 | 18.8% | 5.31x | 0.7% |
| 2020 | $0.72 | 28.6% | 4 | $3.77 | 19.1% | 5.24x | 0.6% |
| 2019 | $0.56 | 0.0% | 4 | $3.75 | 14.9% | 6.70x | 0.5% |
| 2018 | $0.56 | 55.6% | 4 | $3.34 | 16.8% | 5.96x | 0.5% |
| 2017 | $0.36 | 0.0% | 4 | $2.94 | 12.2% | 8.17x | 0.3% |
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Quick answers to the most common questions about buying AME stock.
How much dividend does AME pay per share?
AMETEK, Inc. (AME) pays a trailing 12-month dividend of $1.23 per share, with a current dividend yield of +0.5%. Payments are made Annual.
When is AME's next ex-dividend date?
AME's most recent ex-dividend date is N/A. You must own shares before the ex-dividend date to receive the next payment. AME typically pays dividends Annual.
Is AME's dividend safe?
AME's dividend safety is rated "Sustainable" based on an earnings payout ratio of +19.3% and FCF payout ratio of +16.6%. With 16 consecutive years of dividend growth, the track record supports sustainability.
Is AME a Dividend Achiever?
Yes, AMETEK, Inc. is classified as a Dividend Achiever with 16 consecutive years of dividend increases. The 5-year dividend CAGR is +11.5%, demonstrating above-inflation dividend growth.
How often does AME pay dividends?
AMETEK, Inc. pays dividends Annual. The trailing 12-month total is $1.23 per share. Dividend data on this page covers 42+ years from 1984 to 2026.
How much would $10,000 invested in AME grow with dividend reinvestment?
With dividends reinvested (DRIP), $10,000 invested in AME five years ago would be worth approximately $18,151 today. This includes both price appreciation and compounded dividend reinvestment. Use the DRIP calculator above for other time periods.
What is AME's yield on cost for long-term holders?
AME's yield on cost — the current dividend divided by the original purchase price — is +1.0% for a 5-year holding period. This means long-term holders earn a higher effective yield than today's +0.5% market yield, thanks to consistent dividend growth.