NYSE$AME
AMETEK Inc · Q4 2020 earnings
Q4 2020 earnings · · Investor relations
Briefing
AMETEK reported an excellent fourth quarter, delivering record operating results and substantial margin expansion.
AMETEK's Q4 2020 sales were $1.20 billion, an 8% decline compared to Q4 2019. Operating income was $298.1 million, up slightly versus last year, with record operating margins of 24.9%. GAAP EPS was $0.95, and adjusted EPS was $1.08. The company reported record levels of cash flow, with operating cash flow up 13% and free cash flow up 16%.
- Q4 sales were $1.20 billion, an 8% decrease year-over-year.
- Operating income increased slightly to $298.1 million with a record operating margin of 24.9%.
- Adjusted EPS was $1.08 per diluted share, equal to Q4 2019.
- Operating cash flow increased 13% to $386 million, and free cash flow increased 16% to $349 million.
Headline financials
Revenue & EPS history
AMETEK · Revenue · Quarterly
$1.2B
Revenue by segment
AMETEK · $1.2B total across 2 segments · Q4 2020
- Electronic Instruments$819M-6.9%68.3%
- Electromechanical$379M-10.6%31.7%
Forward guidance
For 2021, AMETEK expects overall sales to be up mid-single digits on a percentage basis compared to 2020. Adjusted earnings per diluted share are expected to be in the range of $4.18 to $4.30, an increase of 6% to 9% over the comparable basis for 2020. For the first quarter of 2021, overall sales are expected to be down low to mid-single digits compared to the same period last year. Adjusted earnings in the quarter are anticipated to be in the range of $0.97 to $1.02 per share.
Tailwinds
- Overall sales are expected to be up mid-single digits in 2021 compared to 2020.
- Adjusted earnings per diluted share are expected to be in the range of $4.18 to $4.30 in 2021.
- The adjusted EPS represents an increase of 6% to 9% over the comparable basis for 2020.
- Diverse end markets provide a positive outlook.
- Record backlog and solid order momentum provide a positive outlook.
Headwinds
- Uncertainty remains in the market.
- Overall sales for Q1 2021 are expected to be down low to mid-single digits compared to the same period last year.
- The ongoing impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic.
- Topline was negatively impacted by the divestiture of Reading Alloys
- Topline was negatively impacted by weaker demand due to the global pandemic
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 Q4 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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