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In this article, we go over a few key elements for understanding AMETEK, Inc.’s stock price such as:

• AMETEK, Inc.’s current stock price and volume
• Why AMETEK, Inc.’s stock price changed recently
• Upgrades and downgrades for AME from analysts
• AME’s stock price momentum as measured by its relative strength

About AMETEK, Inc. (AME)

Before we jump into AMETEK, Inc.’s stock price, history, target price and what caused it to recently dip, let’s take a look at some background.

AMETEK, Inc. manufactures and sells electronic instruments (EIG) and electromechanical (EMG) devices in the United States and internationally. It operates through EIG and EMG segments. The company offers advanced instruments for the process, aerospace, power, and industrial markets; process and analytical instruments for the oil and gas, petrochemical, pharmaceutical, semiconductor, automation, and food and beverage industries; instruments to the laboratory equipment, ultra-precision manufacturing, medical, and test and measurement markets; power quality monitoring and metering devices, uninterruptible power supplies, programmable power and electromagnetic compatibility test equipment, and gas turbines sensors; dashboard instruments for heavy trucks and other vehicles; instrumentation and controls for food and beverage industries; and aircraft and engine sensors, embedded computing, monitoring, power supplies, fuel and fluid measurement, and data acquisition systems for aerospace and defense industry. It also provides engineered medical components and devices, automation solutions, thermal management systems, specialty metals, and electrical interconnects; single-use and consumable surgical instruments, implantable components, and drug delivery systems; engineered electrical connectors and electronics packaging; precision motion control products for data storage, medical devices, business equipment, automation, and other application; high-purity powdered metals, strips and foils, specialty clad metals, and metal matrix composites; motor-blower systems and heat exchangers for thermal management, military and commercial aircraft, and military ground vehicles; and motors used in commercial appliances, food and beverage machines, hydraulic pumps, and industrial blowers, as well as operates a network of aviation maintenance, repair, and overhaul facilities. AMETEK, Inc. was incorporated in 1930 and is headquartered in Berwyn, Pennsylvania.

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AMETEK, Inc.’s Stock Price as of Market Close

As of May 04, 2026, 12:46 PM, CST, AMETEK, Inc.’s stock price was $229.360.

AMETEK, Inc. is down 0.47% from its previous closing price of $230.450.

During the last market session, AMETEK, Inc.’s stock traded between $228.660 and $232.220. Currently, there are approximately 229.59 million shares outstanding for AMETEK, Inc..

AMETEK, Inc.’s price-earnings (P/E) ratio is currently at 36.0, which is low compared to the Electrical Equipment industry median of 36. The price-earnings ratio gauges market expectation of future performance by relating a stock’s current share price to its earnings per share.

AMETEK, Inc. Stock Price History

AMETEK, Inc.’s (AME) price is currently down 2.61% so far this month.

During the month of May, AMETEK, Inc.’s stock price has reached a high of $235.800 and a low of $228.660.

Over the last year, AMETEK, Inc. has hit prices as high as $242.050 and as low as $167.750. Year to date, AMETEK, Inc.’s stock is up 11.71%.

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What Caused AMETEK, Inc. Stock’s Price to Dip?

Stock prices are primarily based on seller supply and buyer demand. But have you ever wondered about what other factors affect a stock's price?

When an analyst changes their opinion of a stock by upgrading or downgrading their rating, it often leads to a sudden stock price adjustment. As of May 01, 2026, there were 2 analysts who downgraded AMETEK, Inc.’s stock and 0 analysts who upgraded over the last month.

Additionally, you'll want to evaluate AMETEK, Inc.’s financial health and valuation. Investors can use AAII's Value Grade, which combines six key valuation metrics like P/E and P/S ratios for a comprehensive analysis to conduct analysis on AMETEK, Inc.’s valuation and financial health. This approach mitigates the limitations of single-metric evaluations.

AMETEK, Inc.’s current valuation based on AAII’s Value Grade is a F, which means it is considered to be Ultra Expensive.

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Lastly, news and media coverage as well as recent press reports about the company or its industry may cause stock prices to fluctuate. You can check out the most recent news articles about AMETEK, Inc. (AME) by visiting AAII Stock Evaluator.

Relative Price Strength of AMETEK, Inc.

Relative price strength measures a stock's performance against the market, helping investors identify stocks that are outperforming benchmarks.

For AAII’s Momentum Grade, a weighted relative price strength is calculated. Follow this link to learn more about the Momentum Grade.

As of May 01, 2026, AMETEK, Inc. has a weighted four-quarter relative price strength of 1.00%, which translates to a Momentum Score of 60 and is considered to be Average.

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AMETEK, Inc. Stock Price: Bottom Line

As of May 4, 2026, AMETEK, Inc.’s stock price is $229.360, which is down 0.47% from its previous closing price.

AAII advises against making stock decisions based solely on price or past returns. Instead, consider a variety of metrics, fundamentals, and analytics to evaluate a stock like AMETEK, Inc. stock prices are influenced by market supply and demand and offer just a snapshot of a company's overall health.

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