NYSE$AME

AMETEK Inc · Q4 2021 earnings

Q4 2021 earnings · · Investor relations

Briefing

AMETEK reported record results, driven by strong organic sales growth and excellent operating performance.

AMETEK announced record fourth quarter and full year results. Q4 sales were $1.50 billion, a 25% increase compared to the fourth quarter of 2020. Adjusted earnings in the quarter were a record $1.37 per diluted share, up 27% from the fourth quarter of 2020.

  • Record fourth quarter sales of $1.50 billion, up 25% year-over-year.
  • Operating income was a record $361.2 million, up 21% versus last year’s fourth quarter.
  • Adjusted earnings per diluted share were a record $1.37, up 27% from the fourth quarter of 2020.
  • End demand remains strong across diverse end markets, resulting in robust orders growth and a record backlog.

Headline financials

Total Revenue

$1.5B

Previous: $1.2B+25.4%
EPS (adj)

$1.37

Previous: $1.08+26.9%
Capital Expenditures

$43.4M

Previous: $37M+17.3%
Free Cash Flow

$238M

Previous: $349M-31.7%
Net Income

$282M

Previous: $221M+27.4%
Operating Income

$361M

Previous: $298M+21.1%
Gross Profit

$521M

Previous: $429M+21.5%
Cash & Equivalents

$347M

Previous: $1.21B-71.4%
Total Assets

$11.9B

Previous: $10.4B+14.9%
Stock-Based Comp

$11.1M

Previous: $11.7M-5.2%

Revenue & EPS history

AMETEK · Revenue · Quarterly

$1.5B

Q4 2021+25.4%vs Q4 2020
Beat estimate in 14 of 16 quarters(88%)
ActualEstimate

Revenue by segment

AMETEK · $1.5B total across 2 segments · Q4 2021

  • Electronic Instruments
    $1.06B+29.0%
  • Electromechanical
    $447M+17.7%

Forward guidance

For 2022, AMETEK expects overall sales to be up approximately 10% compared to 2021. Adjusted earnings per diluted share are expected to be in the range of $5.30 to $5.42, an increase of 9% to 12% over the comparable basis for 2021. For the first quarter of 2022, overall sales are expected to be up approximately 20% compared to the same period last year. Adjusted earnings in the quarter are anticipated to be in the range of $1.24 to $1.28 per share, up 16% to 20%.

Tailwinds

  • Overall sales are expected to be up approximately 10% compared to 2021.
  • Adjusted earnings per diluted share are expected to be in the range of $5.30 to $5.42.
  • Overall sales are expected to be up approximately 20% compared to the same period last year for Q1 2022.
  • Adjusted earnings in the quarter are anticipated to be in the range of $1.24 to $1.28 per share for Q1 2022.
  • Businesses are operating at a very high level and demand remains strong across niche markets.

Headwinds

  • Supply chain remains challenging.
  • Uncertain operating environment.
  • Risks related to COVID-19 and its potential impact on AMETEK’s operations.
  • Supply chain disruptions.
  • General economic conditions affecting the industries AMETEK serves.

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 2021

Historical avgQ4 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

Earnings price reactions
QuarterReport dateReaction (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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