AMETEK, Inc. (NYSE:AME) filed an 8-K on November 3, 2026, reporting financial results for the third quarter ended September 30, 2026, including record sales, operating income, and cash flow figures.

Key Highlights

  • Record quarterly sales: Net sales reached $2,220,306 thousand ($2.22 billion) for the three months ended September 30, 2026, a 17% increase over the third quarter of 2025.
  • GAAP diluted EPS: Diluted earnings per share on a GAAP basis were $1.85 for the quarter, compared with $1.60 in the prior year period.
  • Adjusted EPS: Adjusted earnings per diluted share were $2.21, up 17% from the prior year period, adding back $0.36 per diluted share for non-cash acquisition-related intangible amortization and transaction and integration costs.
  • Operating cash flow: Operating cash flow in the quarter was $560.6 million, up 27%, with free cash flow to net income conversion of 124%.
  • Segment performance: Electronic Instruments Group (EIG) sales were $1,442,321 thousand and Electromechanical Group (EMG) sales were $777,985 thousand, with EMG adjusted operating income up 29%.
  • Full year 2026 guidance raised: Adjusted earnings per diluted share are now expected in the range of $8.53 to $8.57, increased from the prior guidance range of $8.20 to $8.30 per diluted share.
  • Acquisition completed: During the third quarter, AMETEK completed the acquisition of Indicor Instrumentation, according to the filing.

AMETEK Reports Third Quarter 2026 Record Results Across Sales, Income, and Cash Flow

According to the filing, AMETEK's consolidated net sales for the three months ended September 30, 2026, were $2,220,306 thousand, up from $1,892,641 thousand in the same period of 2025. GAAP operating income for the quarter was $584,949 thousand, while adjusted operating income increased 20% to $594.7 million, with adjusted operating margins of 26.8%, up 60 basis points from the third quarter of 2025. Net income for the quarter was $426,300 thousand, compared with $371,416 thousand a year earlier.

The filing reports that EIG, the larger of the two business segments, generated operating income of $406,743 thousand on a GAAP basis and $414.6 million on an adjusted basis, the latter representing a 15% increase. EMG reported GAAP operating income of $210,009 thousand, with adjusted operating income of $212.0 million and operating income margins of 27.2%. For the nine months ended September 30, 2026, consolidated net sales were $6,193,140 thousand and consolidated operating income was $1,628,078 thousand, according to the financial tables.

On the balance sheet, cash and cash equivalents were $666,152 thousand as of September 30, 2026, compared with $457,951 thousand at December 31, 2025. Goodwill rose to $10,210,706 thousand from $7,170,770 thousand at year-end 2025, and total assets were $22,388,535 thousand as of September 30, 2026. The filing also states that for the fourth quarter of 2026, overall sales are expected to be up in the low 20% range versus the fourth quarter of 2025, and adjusted earnings per share are expected in the range of $2.26 to $2.30. The company's forward-looking statements, including guidance, are subject to its cautionary language regarding risks and uncertainties as described in the filing.

What Was Disclosed

AMETEK disclosed third quarter 2026 financial results showing record sales of $2.22 billion, GAAP diluted EPS of $1.85, adjusted diluted EPS of $2.21, and operating cash flow of $560.6 million, along with raised full year 2026 adjusted EPS guidance of $8.53 to $8.57.