NYSE$AME
AMETEK Inc · Q2 2021 earnings
Q2 2021 earnings · · Investor relations
Briefing
AMETEK delivered record second quarter results and raised 2021 guidance.
AMETEK announced record second quarter results with sales of $1.39 billion, a 37% increase over the second quarter of 2020. Operating income increased 39% to a record $316.6 million, and adjusted earnings were a record $1.15 per diluted share, up 37% versus the prior year’s adjusted results.
- Record sales, operating income and adjusted earnings were achieved.
- Sales growth and operating performance were exceptionally strong, and earnings exceeded expectations.
- Order growth remains robust and broad-based resulting in a record $2.5 billion in backlog.
- Businesses generated outstanding levels of cash flow with free cash flow conversion a strong 114% of net income.
Headline financials
Revenue & EPS history
AMETEK · Revenue · Quarterly
$1.39B
Revenue by segment
AMETEK · $1.39B total across 2 segments · Q2 2021
- Electronic Instruments$934M+44.2%67.4%
- Electromechanical$452M+24.3%32.6%
Forward guidance
Following second quarter results, AMETEK is increasing guidance for the year. For 2021, overall sales are now expected to be up approximately 20% with organic sales up approximately 10%. Adjusted earnings per diluted share are expected to be in the range of $4.62 to $4.68, up 17% to 18% over 2020 and an increase from previous guidance range of $4.48 to $4.56 per diluted share. We expect overall sales in the third quarter to be up in the mid-20% range compared to the third quarter of 2020. Adjusted earnings per diluted share are anticipated to be in the range of $1.16 to $1.18, up 15% to 17% over the same period in 2020.
Tailwinds
- Overall sales expected to be up approximately 20%.
- Organic sales up approximately 10%.
- Adjusted earnings per diluted share are expected to be in the range of $4.62 to $4.68.
- Adjusted earnings per diluted share are expected to be up 17% to 18% over 2020.
- Overall sales in the third quarter to be up in the mid-20% range compared to the third quarter of 2020.
Headwinds
- Adjusted earnings per diluted share are anticipated to be in the range of $1.16 to $1.18 for Q3.
- Adjusted earnings per diluted share are anticipated to be up 15% to 17% over the same period in 2020 for Q3.
- Risks related to COVID-19 and its potential impact on AMETEK’s operations, supply chain, and demand across key end markets
- AMETEK’s ability to consummate and successfully integrate future acquisitions
- Risks with international sales and operations, including supply chain disruptions
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 2021
+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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