NYSE$AME
AMETEK Inc · Q3 2024 earnings
Q3 2024 earnings · · Investor relations
Briefing
AMETEK delivered excellent results in the third quarter with double digit orders growth, outstanding operating performance, excellent cash flow conversion, and earnings ahead of expectations.
AMETEK's third quarter 2024 sales were $1.71 billion, a 5% increase over the third quarter of 2023. On a GAAP basis, third quarter earnings per diluted share were $1.47. Adjusted earnings in the quarter were $1.66 per diluted share, up 1% from the third quarter of 2023.
- Third quarter sales were $1.71 billion, a 5% increase over the third quarter of 2023.
- Operating income increased 2% to $445.9 million and operating margins were 26.1%.
- Operating cash flow in the quarter was $487.2 million, up 3% versus the prior year, with free cash flow to net income conversion of 135%.
- Adjusted earnings in the quarter were $1.66 per diluted share, up 1% from the third quarter of 2023.
Headline financials
Revenue & EPS history
AMETEK · Revenue · Quarterly
$1.71B
Revenue by segment
AMETEK · $1.62B total across 2 segments · Q3 2023
- Electronic Instruments$1.14B+7.8%70.0%
- Electromechanical$487M-2.2%30.0%
Forward guidance
For 2024, AMETEK continues to expect overall sales to be up between 5% and 7% compared to 2023. Adjusted diluted earnings per share are now expected to be in the range of $6.77 to $6.82, up 6% to 7% versus the prior year. For the fourth quarter of 2024, overall sales are expected to be up mid-single digits on a percentage basis compared to the same period last year. Adjusted earnings in the quarter are anticipated to be in the range of $1.81 to $1.86, up 8% to 11% compared to the fourth quarter of 2023.
Tailwinds
- Overall sales expected to be up between 5% and 7% compared to 2023.
- Adjusted diluted earnings per share are now expected to be in the range of $6.77 to $6.82, up 6% to 7% versus the prior year.
- Overall sales are expected to be up mid-single digits on a percentage basis compared to the same period last year.
- Adjusted earnings in the quarter are anticipated to be in the range of $1.81 to $1.86.
- Adjusted earnings are up 8% to 11% compared to the fourth quarter of 2023
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 Q3 2024
+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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