Founded in 1930 and transformed over the decades through the acquisition of dozens of esteemed brands, AMETEK owns a collection of over 40 autonomous industrial businesses operating within the research, aerospace, energy, medical, and manufacturing industries. AMETEK has delivered steady top-line expansion, with 5-year historical revenue growth of 6%, supported by diversified exposure across industrial, aerospace, and automation end markets.
Cyborg Score Rationale
AMETEK's fourth quarter 2025 sales were a record $2.0 billion, a 13% increase over the fourth quarter of 2024. The company demonstrated elite profitability for an industrials business, boasting an average operating margin of 25.1%. Recent dividend increase and strong FY2026 guidance underscore operational excellence.
Top Insights
AMETEK announced acquisition of LKC Technologies, a leading provider of innovative technologies for effective diagnosis and management of ophthalmic conditions, on February 3, 2026.
AMETEK announced a 10% increase in its quarterly cash dividend to $0.34 per share as of February 12, 2026, raising the indicated annual rate to $1.36.
AMETEK's most recent major acquisition was with FARO Technologies on July 21, 2025.
AMETEK has set its Q1 2026 guidance at 1.850-1.900 EPS and its FY 2026 guidance at 7.870-8.070 EPS.
Named Competitors
Fortive — Industrial technology solutions and software
Teledyne Technologies — Electronic instruments and aerospace components
TE Connectivity — Connectivity and sensor solutions
Emerson Electric — Process management and automation solutions
Recent Developments
(February 2026) 10% dividend increase to $0.34 per share, raising annual rate to $1.36
(February 2026) Acquisition of LKC Technologies for ophthalmic diagnostic devices
(February 2026) Record Q4 2025 sales of $2.0 billion, up 13% year-over-year
(July 2025) Acquisition of FARO Technologies for 3D engineering and metrology
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