AME Earnings Prediction
The chart below shows how AME performed 10 days before and after its earnings report, based on data from the past quarters. Typically, AME sees a -0.12% change in stock price 10 days leading up to the earnings, and a +3.33% change 10 days following the report. On the earnings day itself, the stock moves by -0.15%. This data can give you a slight idea of what to expect for the next quarter's release.
AME Key Earning Data
2024/Q4
Year Over Year
Quarter Over Quarter
Total Revenue
1.76B
1.77%
3.10%
Gross Margin
36.60%
3.01%
1.55%
Operating Margin
26.62%
3.54%
1.99%
Net Margin
21.98%
10.95%
10.40%
EPS
1.67
12.84%
13.61%
No Data Available
AME Earnings Analysis
AMETEK Inc Corporation (AME.N) Earnings Conference Call
Positive
Record Q4 Sales Growth: Record sales of $1,760,000,000 in Q4 2024, a 2% increase from Q4 2023, with a strong backlog of $340,000,000.
Record Operating Income Growth: Operating income reached a record $469,000,000, reflecting a 5% increase year-over-year, with operating margins improving to 26.6%.
Record EBITDA Growth: EBITDA for the quarter was a record $561,000,000, up 7% from the previous year, resulting in impressive EBITDA margins of 31.9%.
Record Diluted Earnings Per Share: Diluted earnings per share were a record $1.87, an 11% increase compared to the prior year, exceeding the guidance range of $1.81 to $1.86.
Record Free Cash Flow: Free cash flow reached a record $498,000,000 in Q4 2024, up 4% year-over-year, with a free cash flow to net income conversion rate of 129%.
Negative
Q4 Sales Performance: Sales for Q4 2024 were $1,760,000,000, reflecting only a 2% increase from the same period in 2023, with organic sales down 3%.
Sales Decline Report: The Electronic Instruments Group (EIG) reported sales of $1,210,000,000, down 2% from the previous year, with organic sales also down 3%.
Sales Decline Analysis: The Electromechanical Group (EMG) experienced a decline in organic sales of 4%, with overall sales down 5% compared to the prior year, indicating ongoing challenges in OEM exposed businesses.
Rising Administrative Expenses: General and administrative expenses increased by $250,000,000 in Q4 2024 compared to the prior year, contributing to a rise in operational costs.
Sales and Earnings Outlook: For 2025, AMETEK anticipates overall sales to be roughly flat versus the prior year, with adjusted earnings expected to be only $1.67 to $1.69 per share, indicating limited growth prospects.
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AME Earning Call Sentiment
Earnings call transcript: AMETEK Q4 2024 sees record sales, EPS beat
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The earnings call reflects a positive sentiment overall. Despite macroeconomic uncertainties, AMETEK shows strong financial performance, including increased operating income, margins, and EPS. The raised earnings guidance and shareholder return plans, such as share repurchases and dividends, further boost confidence. The Q&A reveals management's preparedness for challenges and optimistic growth in Europe and Asia. While organic growth is flat, acquisitions contribute to sales growth. The increased guidance and strategic investments indicate a positive outlook, suggesting a stock price increase of 2% to 8% over the next two weeks.
