In its upcoming report, Ametek (AME) is predicted by Wall Street analysts to post quarterly earnings of $1.62 per share, reflecting a decline of 1.2% compared to the same period last year. Revenues are forecasted to be $1.69 billion, representing a year-over-year increase of 4.4%. Over the past 30 days, the consensus EPS estimate for the quarter has been adjusted downward by 0.4% to its current level. This demonstrates the covering analysts' collective reassessment of their initial projections during this p ...

Ametek (AME) is expected to deliver a year-over-year decline in earnings on higher revenues when it reports results for the quarter ended September 2024. This widely-known consensus outlook gives a good sense of the company's earnings picture, but how the actual results compare to these estimates is a powerful factor that could impact its near-term stock price.The stock might move higher if these key numbers top expectations in the upcoming earnings report, which is expected to be released on October 31. On ...

- Earnings to be released before market opens on Thursday, October 31, 2024 - BERWYN, Pa., Oct. 15, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- AMETEK, Inc. (NYSE: AME) will issue its third quarter 2024 earnings release before the market opens on Thursday, October 31, 2024. AMETEK will webcast its third quarter 2024 investor conference call on Thursday, October 31, 2024, beginning at 8:30 AM ET. The live audio webcast can be accessed by clicking on the Events & Presentations link in the "Investors" section of www.ametek.com. A re ...

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BERWYN, Pa., Aug. 8, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- AMETEK, Inc. (NYSE: AME) today announced the appointment of John C. Henriques as Vice President, Corporate Development."I am very pleased to announce John's promotion to this important role, as he has been a valuable contributor to our Corporate Development team," commented David A. Zapico, AMETEK Chairman and Chief Executive Officer. "His extensive acquisitions experience and proven leadership within AMETEK, make him exceptionally well-suited for this role. We look ...

BERWYN, Pa., Aug. 8, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- AMETEK, Inc. (NYSE: AME) today announced the appointment of Vinatha Nathan as Vice President and General Manager, MCT Division."I am pleased to announce Vinatha's appointment as Vice President and General Manager, MCT Division," commented David A. Zapico, AMETEK Chairman and Chief Executive Officer. "Vinatha's strong operational background and proven leadership capabilities will greatly contribute to the ongoing growth and success of the division."Ms. Nathan brings ...

AMETEK, Inc. (NYSE:AME) Q2 2024 Earnings Conference Call August 1, 2024 8:30 AM ET Company Participants Kevin Coleman - VP, IR and Treasurer Dave Zapico - Chairman and CEO Dalip Puri - EVP and CFO Conference Call Participants Matt Summerville - D.A. Davidson Deane Dray - RBC Capital Markets Jamie Cook - Truist Securities Jeff Sprague - Vertical Research Scott Graham - Seaport Research Rob Wertheimer - Melius Research Joe Giordano - TD Cowen Andrew Obin - Bank of America Steve Barger - KeyBanc Capital Market ...

Financial Performance - Consolidated net sales for Q2 2024 were $1,734.8 million, an increase of $88.7 million or 5.4% compared to Q2 2023's $1,646.1 million[89] - Total international sales for Q2 2024 were $790.0 million, representing 45.5% of net sales, a slight increase of $3.7 million or 0.5% from Q2 2023[89] - Orders for Q2 2024 were $1,677.2 million, an increase of $22.8 million or 1.4% compared to Q2 2023, with a backlog of unfilled orders at $3,403.0 million, down 3.7% from December 31, 2023[90] - Segment operating income for Q2 2024 was $473.0 million, an increase of $29.7 million or 6.7% from Q2 2023, with operating margins at 27.3%[91] - Consolidated operating income for Q2 2024 was a record $447.5 million, or 25.8% of net sales, up $28.7 million or 6.9% from Q2 2023[94] - Net income for Q2 2024 was $337.7 million, an increase of $13.5 million or 4.1% compared to Q2 2023's $324.2 million[95] - Diluted earnings per share for Q2 2024 were $1.45, an increase of $0.05 or 3.6% from $1.40 in Q2 2023[95] Tax and Interest - The effective tax rate for Q2 2024 was 19.0%, up from 18.2% in Q2 2023, primarily due to higher U.S. taxes on foreign sourced earnings[95] - Interest expense for Q2 2024 was $30.6 million, an increase of $11.9 million or 63.4% compared to Q2 2023, driven by higher borrowings related to acquisitions[94] Year-to-Date Performance - For the first six months of 2024, net sales were $3,471.0 million, an increase of $227.8 million or 7.0% compared to the same period in 2023[99] - EIG's net sales for the first six months of 2024 reached $2,310.4 million, a 2.6% increase from $2,251.9 million in the same period of 2023, driven by a 2% increase from acquisitions[106] - EIG's operating income increased by 13.9% to $702.8 million for the first six months of 2024, compared to $616.8 million in the first six months of 2023, with operating margins improving to 30.4% from 27.4%[106] - EMG's net sales totaled $1,160.6 million for the first six months of 2024, marking a 17.1% increase from $991.3 million in the same period of 2023, primarily due to a 22% increase from acquisitions[107] - EMG's operating income decreased by 16.7% to $213.8 million for the first six months of 2024, down from $256.7 million in the same period of 2023, with operating margins declining to 18.4% from 25.9%[108] Cash Flow and Dividends - Cash provided by operating activities increased by 9.7% to $791.7 million for the first six months of 2024, compared to $721.8 million in the same period of 2023[109] - Free cash flow for the first six months of 2024 was $742.6 million, up from $673.9 million in the same period of 2023[109] - Cash dividends paid increased to $129.4 million for the first six months of 2024, compared to $115.1 million in the same period of 2023, reflecting a 12% increase in the quarterly cash dividend[113] Debt and Liquidity - Total debt decreased to $2,651.4 million at June 30, 2024, down from $3,313.3 million at December 31, 2023, with a debt-to-capital ratio of 22.3%[111] - Cash and cash equivalents totaled $396.6 million at June 30, 2024, slightly down from $409.8 million at December 31, 2023[114] Strategic Focus - The company is focused on future acquisitions and product development, while maintaining compliance with all financial covenants[116]