Stock Pulse
AMETEK (AME) reported Q4 2024 revenue of $1.76 billion, a 1.8% YoY increase but missing analyst expectations and full-year EPS guidance [3], [4], [5]. Despite this, the stock price rose 3.1% post-earnings [3], [4], [5] and closed at $161 on April 11th, albeit down 15.4% over the past month [1]. While Q4 results were the weakest among peers [3], [4], [5] and a Zacks "Sell" rating was assigned [1], full-year 2024 showed 5% sales growth and 7% EPS growth, exceeding guidance [9]. The company maintains strong financials with high ROE (14%) and consistent reinvestment (82% of profits), focusing on niche markets and acquisitions [7], [9], [10]. 2025 guidance projects low single-digit sales and 3-5% EPS growth [9]. Recent market volatility due to trade tensions impacted AMETEK's stock [2], but long-term prospects are considered positive due to strong fundamentals and growth strategies [7], [9], [10].