AMETEK (AME) Stock Forecast & Price Target

$177.32 -0.39 (-0.22%)

As of 06/4/2025 03:59 PM Eastern

AMETEK - Analysts' Recommendations and Stock Price Forecast (2025)

MarketBeat calculates consensus analyst ratings for stocks using the most recent rating from each Wall Street analyst that has rated a stock within the last twelve months. Each analyst's rating is normalized to a standardized rating score of 1 (sell), 2 (hold), 3 (buy) or 4 (strong buy). Analyst consensus ratings scores are calculated using the mean average of the number of normalized sell, hold, buy and strong buy ratings from Wall Street analysts. Each stock's consensus analyst rating is derived from its calculated consensus ratings score (0 to .5 = Strong Sell, .5 to 1 = Sell, 1 to 1.5 = Reduce, 1.5 to 2.5 = Hold, 2.5 to 3.0 = Moderate Buy, 3.0 to 3.5 = Buy, >3.5 = Strong Buy). MarketBeat's consensus price targets are a mean average of the most recent available price targets set by each analyst that has set a price target for the stock in the last twelve months. MarketBeat's consensus ratings and consensus price targets may differ from those calculated by other firms due to differences in methodology and available data.

Consensus Rating

Moderate Buy

Based on 11 Analyst Ratings

Sell
1

Hold
3

Buy
7

Based on 11 Wall Street analysts who have issued ratings for AMETEK in the last 12 months, the stock has a consensus rating of "Moderate Buy." Out of the 11 analysts, 1 has given a sell rating, 3 have given a hold rating, 6 have given a buy rating, and 1 has given a strong buy rating for AME.

Consensus Price Target

$197.89
11.60% Upside

According to the 11 analysts' twelve-month price targets for AMETEK, the average price target is $197.89. The highest price target for AME is $225.00, while the lowest price target for AME is $158.00. The average price target represents a forecasted upside of 11.60% from the current price of $177.32.

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AME Analyst Ratings Over Time

Type	Current Forecast 6/5/24 to 6/5/25	1 Month Ago 5/6/24 to 5/6/25	3 Months Ago 3/7/24 to 3/7/25	1 Year Ago 6/6/23 to 6/5/24
Strong Buy	1 Strong Buy rating(s)	1 Strong Buy rating(s)	1 Strong Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)
Buy	6 Buy rating(s)	7 Buy rating(s)	7 Buy rating(s)	8 Buy rating(s)
Hold	3 Hold rating(s)	3 Hold rating(s)	2 Hold rating(s)	3 Hold rating(s)
Sell	1 Sell rating(s)	1 Sell rating(s)	1 Sell rating(s)	0 Sell rating(s)
Consensus Price Target	$197.89	$197.60	$204.67	$181.64
Forecasted Upside	11.60% Upside	17.63% Upside	11.16% Upside	7.70% Upside
Consensus Rating	Moderate Buy	Moderate Buy	Moderate Buy	Moderate Buy

AME Analyst Recommendations By Month

The chart below shows how a company's ratings by analysts have changed over time. Each bar represents the previous year of ratings for that month. Within each bar, the sell ratings are shown in red, the hold ratings are shown in yellow, the buy ratings are shown in green, and the strong buy ratings are shown in dark green.

AME Price Targets by Month

The chart below shows how a company's share price and consensus price target have changed over time. The dark blue line represents the company's actual price. The lighter blue line represents the stock's consensus price target. The even lighter blue range in the background of the two lines represents the low price target and the high price target for each stock.

AMETEK Stock vs. The Competition

Type	AMETEK	Computer and Technology Companies	S&P 500
Consensus Rating Score	2.64	2.66	2.54
Consensus Rating	Moderate Buy	Moderate Buy	Moderate Buy
Predicted Upside	11.60% Upside	115.08% Upside	14.42% Upside
News Sentiment Rating	Positive News See Recent AME News	Positive News	Positive News

Recent Analyst Forecasts and Stock Ratings

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Date	Brokerage	Analyst Name	Action	Rating	Price Target	Upside/Downside on Report Date
5/16/2025	Mizuho 3 of 5 stars	Brett Linzey Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Set Target		$212.00	+15.97%
5/7/2025	Robert W. Baird 2 of 5 stars	Richard Eastman Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Lower Target	Neutral ➝ Neutral	$197.00 ➝ $190.00	+12.06%
5/5/2025	Truist Financial 3 of 5 stars	Jamie Cook Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Boost Target	Buy ➝ Buy	$196.00 ➝ $200.00	+17.05%
5/2/2025	Royal Bank of Canada Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Deane Dray Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Boost Target	Outperform ➝ Outperform	$194.00 ➝ $201.00	+17.89%
4/14/2025	Morgan Stanley Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Christopher Snyder Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Initiated Coverage	Equal Weight	$170.00	+7.12%
1/16/2025	BNP Paribas Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	A. Buscaglia Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Upgrade	Neutral ➝ Outperform	$210.00	+16.65%
12/16/2024	Bank of America Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Upgrade	Neutral ➝ Buy	$195.00 ➝ $225.00	+20.08%
11/22/2024	KeyCorp Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Boost Target	Overweight ➝ Overweight	$205.00 ➝ $215.00	+10.15%
10/7/2024	TD Cowen Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	J. Giordano Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Downgrade	Hold ➝ Sell
9/18/2024	Wolfe Research Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	N. Coe Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Upgrade	Hold
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8/2/2024	Redburn Atlantic Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	R. Radbourne Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Upgrade	Strong-Buy
5/22/2024	Oppenheimer Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Upgrade	Market Perform ➝ Outperform	$200.00	+18.25%
8/7/2023	Seaport Res Ptn Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	S. Graham Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Reiterated Rating	Buy
8/2/2023	Wells Fargo & Company Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Boost Target	Overweight ➝ Overweight	$180.00 ➝ $185.00	+16.02%
6/8/2023	DA Davidson Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Boost Target		$177.00 ➝ $180.00	+19.10%

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Should I Buy AMETEK Stock? AME Pros and Cons Explained

These pros and cons were generated based on recent news and financial data from MarketBeat in order to provide readers with the fastest and most accurate insights. They were last updated on Wednesday, June 4, 2025. Please send any questions or comments about these AMETEK pros and cons to [email protected].

AMETEK
Bull Case

Here are some ways that investors could benefit from investing in AMETEK, Inc.:

The current stock price is around $178, reflecting a stable market position and potential for growth.
AMETEK, Inc. has shown strong earnings performance, recently reporting earnings per share that exceeded analyst expectations, indicating robust financial health.
Institutional investors hold a significant portion of the stock, with over 87% ownership, suggesting confidence in the company's future prospects.
Analysts have a generally positive outlook, with multiple firms raising their price targets, indicating expected appreciation in stock value.
The company has a solid market capitalization of approximately $41 billion, which provides a buffer against market volatility and supports ongoing investment in innovation.

AMETEK
Bear Case

Investors should be bearish about investing in AMETEK, Inc. for these reasons:

The stock has experienced fluctuations, with a recent decline of about 1.1%, which may indicate short-term volatility.
Despite strong earnings, revenue showed a slight year-over-year decline, which could raise concerns about future growth potential.
Insider ownership is relatively low at 0.57%, which may suggest a lack of confidence from those closest to the company.
The price-to-earnings ratio is around 30, which may be considered high, indicating that the stock could be overvalued compared to its earnings.
Market conditions can be unpredictable, and the technology sector often faces rapid changes that could impact AMETEK, Inc.'s performance.

AME Forecast - Frequently Asked Questions

: According to the research reports of 11 Wall Street equities research analysts, the average twelve-month stock price forecast for AMETEK is $197.89, with a high forecast of $225.00 and a low forecast of $158.00.
: 11 Wall Street research analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for AMETEK in the last twelve months. There is currently 1 sell rating, 3 hold ratings, 6 buy ratings and 1 strong buy rating for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street research analysts is that investors should "moderate buy" AME shares.
: According to analysts, AMETEK's stock has a predicted upside of 11.60% based on their 12-month stock forecasts.
: AMETEK has been rated by research analysts at Mizuho, Morgan Stanley, Robert W. Baird, Royal Bank of Canada, and Truist Financial in the past 90 days.
: Analysts like AMETEK less than other "computer and technology" companies. The consensus rating score for AMETEK is 2.64 while the average consensus rating score for "computer and technology" companies is 2.66. Learn more on how AME compares to other companies.

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This page (NYSE:AME) was last updated on 6/5/2025 by MarketBeat.com Staff

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AMETEK (AME) Stock Forecast & Price Target