AMETEK stock gets higher 2026 outlook after record Q3

AMETEK reported record third-quarter results on Tuesday, November 3, 2026, and raised its full-year adjusted earnings outlook. The company said its sales growth was broad based and highlighted the completed acquisition of Indicor Instrumentation.

According to the AMETEK investor release, third-quarter sales reached a record 2.22 billion US dollars, up 17% from the year-earlier period. GAAP diluted earnings were 1.85 US dollars per share, while adjusted diluted earnings rose 17% to 2.21 US dollars.

Guidance rises after strong execution

Adjusted operating income increased 20% to a record 594.7 million US dollars, and adjusted operating margin reached 26.8%, 60 basis points above the prior-year quarter. Operating cash flow rose 27% to 560.6 million US dollars, with free cash flow conversion at 124% of net income.

AMETEK now expects 2026 sales to rise in the mid-teens percentage range from 2025. Full-year adjusted diluted EPS guidance is 8.53 to 8.57 US dollars, up from the previous range of 8.20 to 8.30 US dollars. Management expects fourth-quarter sales to increase in the low-20% range and adjusted EPS to reach 2.26 to 2.30 US dollars.

The Electronic Instruments Group generated record sales of 1.44 billion US dollars, up 16% year over year. The Electromechanical Group grew sales 20% to 778.0 million US dollars and increased adjusted operating income 29%.

AMETEK Inc. stock traded at 222.30 euros on Lang & Schwarz at 16:02 CET on Tuesday, November 3, 2026. Investors can follow the real-time quote of AMETEK stock.

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