Ametek (AME) Q1 Earnings Surpass Estimates

Ametek (AME) came out with quarterly earnings of $1.64 per share, beating the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $1.59 per share. This compares to earnings of $1.49 per share a year ago. These figures are adjusted for non-recurring items.This quarterly report represents an earnings surprise of 3.14%. A quarter ago, it was expected that this maker of electronic instruments and electromechanical devices would post earnings of $1.62 per share when it actually produced earnings of $1.68, delivering a surprise of 3.70% ...