What You Need to Know Ahead of AMETEK's Earnings Release

Core Insights - AMETEK, Inc. is a Pennsylvania-based company with a market cap of $48.1 billion, specializing in electronic instruments and electromechanical devices, serving various end markets including aerospace, defense, medical, industrial, energy, and research applications [1] Financial Performance - Analysts anticipate AMETEK to report a profit of $1.94 per share for fiscal Q4 2025, reflecting a 3.7% increase from $1.87 per share in the same quarter last year [2] - For the current fiscal year ending in December, the expected profit is $7.36 per share, up 7.8% from $6.83 per share in fiscal 2024, with an anticipated growth of 8% year-over-year to $7.95 in fiscal 2026 [3] Stock Performance - AMETEK shares have increased by 17.7% over the past 52 weeks, outperforming the S&P 500 Index's return of 16.2%, but lagging behind the State Street Industrial Select Sector SPDR ETF's increase of 20.4% during the same period [4] - On October 30, AMETEK shares rose by 7.7% following a better-than-expected Q3 earnings release, with net sales climbing 10.8% year-over-year to $1.9 billion, exceeding consensus expectations by 3.8% [5] Analyst Ratings - Wall Street analysts maintain a "Moderate Buy" rating for AMETEK, with 11 out of 18 analysts recommending "Strong Buy," one suggesting "Moderate Buy," and six indicating "Hold." The mean price target for AMETEK is $224, suggesting a 6% potential upside from current levels [6]