NYSE$AME
AMETEK Inc · Q2 2020 earnings
Q2 2020 earnings · · Investor relations
Briefing
Announced second quarter results, demonstrating resilience amidst the COVID-19 pandemic and exceeding expectations through strong operating execution.
AMETEK reported a 22% decline in sales compared to the second quarter of 2019, but managed to deliver strong performance exceeding expectations. The company achieved record adjusted EBITDA margins and bolstered its balance sheet with outstanding cash generation. While sales were impacted by the pandemic, AMETEK's operating execution and focus on cash generation positioned it well for future growth and acquisitions.
- Second quarter sales were $1.01 billion, a 22% decrease compared to the prior year.
- GAAP earnings per diluted share were $0.72, while adjusted earnings per diluted share were $0.84.
- Operating cash flow increased by 28% to $315 million compared to the prior-year period.
- Record adjusted EBITDA margins were achieved at 28.6%.
Headline financials
Revenue & EPS history
AMETEK · Revenue · Quarterly
$1.01B
Revenue by segment
AMETEK · $1.01B total across 2 segments · Q2 2020
- Electronic Instruments$648M-21.0%64.0%
- Electromechanical$364M-22.4%36.0%
Forward guidance
Given the on-going uncertainty related to the spread of COVID-19 and the effect that may have across economies, AMETEK will not be providing guidance at this time. Forward guidance will be provided when visibility improves.
Historical earnings impact
How earnings announcements have historically affected this stock's price.
Avg. return before/after earnings
Based on 20 quarterly earnings reports · overlaid with Q2 2020
+0.4%
Avg return
Earnings day
+2.0%
Avg return
5 days after
+3.8%
Avg return
30 days after
66%
48 / 73 earnings
Positive
+8.3%
Q3 2018
Best reaction
-12.0%
Q2 2024
Worst reaction
| Quarter | Report date | Reaction (Day 0) | +5 days | +30 days |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q1 2026 | +3.2% | +2.9% | -0.8% | |
| Q4 2025 | -2.2% | +1.8% | -0.4% | |
| Q3 2025 | +7.6% | +7.5% | +7.4% | |
| Q2 2025 | +4.6% | +4.6% | +4.5% | |
| Q1 2025 | -1.4% | -1.0% | +5.4% | |
| Q4 2024 | -2.0% | +0.2% | +0.0% | |
| Q3 2024 | +5.6% | +7.8% | +15.1% | |
| Q2 2024 | -12.0% | -9.5% | -1.4% | |
| Q1 2024 | -4.3% | -2.5% | -2.5% | |
| Q4 2023 | -0.2% | +0.9% | +8.7% | |
| Q3 2023 | +1.6% | +2.6% | +10.8% | |
| Q2 2023 | +0.1% | -1.3% | +0.6% | |
| Q1 2023 | +3.8% | +4.1% | +5.5% | |
| Q4 2022 | +0.8% | +1.1% | -0.8% | |
| Q3 2022 | +0.3% | +4.3% | +10.5% | |
| Q2 2022 | +3.2% | +3.2% | -1.6% | |
| Q1 2022 | +0.6% | -2.5% | -2.5% | |
| Q4 2021 | -3.8% | -3.1% | -6.3% | |
| Q3 2021 | +5.2% | +5.1% | +3.6% | |
| Q2 2021 | -1.1% | -1.0% | -1.8% | |
| Q1 2021 | +1.9% | +2.2% | +1.9% | |
| Q4 2020 | +0.4% | +3.8% | +4.9% | |
| Q3 2020 | +0.0% | +7.2% | +22.0% | |
| Q2 2020 | +1.5% | +3.0% | +5.2% | |
| Q1 2020 | +2.6% | +5.8% | +18.3% | |
| Q4 2019 | -0.4% | -0.5% | -10.7% | |
| Q3 2019 | +3.2% | +5.4% | +8.4% | |
| Q2 2019 | +1.2% | -2.3% | -2.8% | |
| Q1 2019 | -1.3% | -1.9% | -7.1% | |
| Q4 2018 | +1.2% | +2.8% | +7.1% | |
| Q3 2018 | +8.3% | +11.3% | +9.5% | |
| Q2 2018 | +1.0% | +0.7% | +0.5% | |
| Q1 2018 | +1.1% | +5.1% | +7.1% | |
| Q4 2017 | +1.2% | -2.1% | -2.3% | |
| Q3 2017 | +0.6% | +1.9% | +7.2% | |
| Q2 2017 | +4.5% | +4.2% | +2.6% | |
| Q1 2017 | +4.0% | +4.5% | +6.8% | |
| Q4 2016 | +1.3% | +3.6% | +4.1% | |
| Q3 2016 | +0.0% | +0.7% | +12.0% | |
| Q2 2016 | -1.4% | +1.1% | +4.9% | |
| Q1 2016 | -8.1% | — | — | |
| Q4 2015 | -4.1% | — | — | |
| Q3 2015 | -3.7% | — | — | |
| Q2 2015 | +1.8% | — | — | |
| Q1 2015 | +0.2% | — | — | |
| Q4 2014 | +0.3% | — | — | |
| Q3 2014 | -0.8% | — | — | |
| Q2 2014 | +3.5% | — | — | |
| Q1 2014 | +0.1% | — | — | |
| Q4 2013 | +0.3% | — | — | |
| Q3 2013 | +3.3% | — | — | |
| Q2 2013 | -3.0% | — | — | |
| Q1 2013 | -1.5% | — | — | |
| Q4 2012 | +3.5% | — | — | |
| Q3 2012 | +3.9% | — | — | |
| Q2 2012 | -6.7% | — | — | |
| Q1 2012 | +2.9% | — | — | |
| Q4 2011 | -0.2% | — | — | |
| Q3 2011 | +4.0% | — | — | |
| Q2 2011 | -9.4% | — | — | |
| Q1 2011 | +3.0% | — | — | |
| Q4 2010 | +1.8% | — | — | |
| Q3 2010 | +2.8% | — | — | |
| Q2 2010 | +0.6% | — | — | |
| Q1 2009 | -5.3% | — | — | |
| Q1 2010 | +0.9% | — | — | |
| Q4 2009 | +2.2% | — | — | |
| Q4 2007 | +2.2% | — | — | |
| Q3 2009 | +2.9% | — | — | |
| Q3 2008 | +2.9% | — | — | |
| Q2 2009 | -2.9% | — | — | |
| Q2 2008 | -2.9% | — | — | |
| Q4 2008 | -2.9% | — | — |
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