Zacks upgrades AMETEK stock to Strong Buy rating
Published on 10/08/2026 at 15:35 | Editorial responsibility: Rafael Müller, Editor-in-Chief AD HOC NEWS
AMETEK Inc. (ISIN US0311001004) stock was at EUR 220.90 at Lang & Schwarz on October 8, 2026 at 3:05 p.m. CEST, minus 0.20 percent versus the prior close of EUR 221.35. According to MarketBeat on October 8, 2026, Zacks Research upgraded the company from Hold to Strong Buy in a report issued Tuesday, October 6, 2026.
AMETEK's recent results set the base
On August 4, 2026, AMETEK reported second-quarter revenue of USD 2.04 billion and diluted earnings per share of USD 1.77, according to MarketBeat. The same report said revenue rose 15.00 percent year over year, while the adjusted earnings figure cited by analysts was USD 2.09 versus USD 1.99 consensus.
The distinction matters: the standardized financial statement shows GAAP diluted earnings per share of USD 1.77 for the second quarter, while the analyst coverage discusses adjusted earnings per share. AMETEK also generated USD 483.7 million in operating cash flow during the quarter.
What does the target change mean?
Robert W. Baird raised its AMETEK price target from USD 275.00 to USD 280.00 on October 5, 2026, while keeping a Neutral rating, as MarketBeat reported. The USD 5.00 increase contrasts with the USD 267.00 consensus target cited in the same report.
Three dates define the recent sequence
On August 4, 2026, quarterly revenue reached USD 2.04 billion. On September 30, 2026, KeyCorp forecast fiscal 2027 earnings per share of USD 9.73 and maintained a USD 295.00 target, according to MarketBeat. On October 6, 2026, Zacks Research upgraded AMETEK from Hold to Strong Buy.
Next reporting date is October 29
AMETEK's next earnings date is listed as October 29, 2026 by ToAlpha. For investors, the key tension is clear: second-quarter revenue grew 15.00 percent year over year, while the current Lang & Schwarz price remains below the prior close.
NYSE context and the current euro quote
AMETEK was last at USD 248.62 on the NYSE on October 7, 2026 at 4:00 p.m. ET, according to the finance quote timestamp, while its 52-week range was USD 179.24 to USD 261.16. The Lang & Schwarz quote stood at EUR 220.90 on October 8, 2026 at 3:05 p.m. CEST, minus 0.20 percent versus the EUR 221.35 prior close on October 7, 2026. The further course of trading is shown by the continuously updated real-time quote of AMETEK stock.
AMETEK stock facts
- Company: AMETEK, Inc.
- ISIN: US0311001004
- Ticker: AME
- Primary exchange: NYSE
- Price Lang & Schwarz as of October 8, 2026, 3:05 p.m. CEST: EUR 220.90
- Change versus prior close: minus 0.20 percent
- Prior close Lang & Schwarz October 7, 2026: EUR 221.35
- Market capitalization: USD 57.0 billion as of October 8, 2026
- 52-week range: USD 179.24-261.16
- Sector / Industry: Industrials / Electrical Equipment and Parts
- Index membership: S&P 500
- Next earnings date: October 29, 2026
Market context: Market report S&P 500.
