James Hambro & Partners 13F: Adds $14M to AMETEK (AME) Stake

James Hambro & Partners boosted its stake in AMETEK, Inc. (NYSE:AME) by 9.9% during the quarter, according to a Form 13F filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on October 19, 2026. The fund purchased an additional 57,572 shares to bring its total ownership to 638,891 shares. The reported value of the holding reached approximately $158.3 million at the time of the filing.

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What Changed in James Hambro & Partners's AMETEK Position

Prior to this filing, the fund held 581,319 shares of the specialty industrial machinery maker. The addition of 57,572 shares lifted the portfolio weight in AMETEK through a 9.9% increase. The firm reported the total value of its stake at $158,336,354 in the filing dated October 19, 2026.

AMETEK, Inc. Stock Holds Steady

AMETEK shares recently traded near $247.22, matching the closing price on the filing date of October 19, 2026. The stock sits about 1.1% above its 50-day moving average of $244.64 and roughly 6.3% above its 200-day moving average of $232.68. Shares have traded in a 52-week range between $182.87 and $261.16.

Recent Earnings

AMETEK generates trailing twelve-month revenue of $7.86 billion with earnings of $6.84 per share. The business operates with a net profit margin of 20.0% and a return on equity of 14.6%. The company is scheduled to release its next financial results on November 3, 2026.

Dividend

AMETEK pays an annual dividend rate of $1.36 per share, which translates to a dividend yield of 0.55%. The company allocates 19.0% of its earnings toward dividend payments through its payout ratio.

Insider Buying and Selling at AMETEK, Inc.

Company insiders have completed several transactions over the past several months. On March 24, 2026, Director Thomas A Amato sold 530 shares at an average price of $216.78 for a total value of $114,893. Later, on August 7, 2026, Officer David F. Hermance disposed of 6,608 shares at a price of $254.00, totaling about $1.68 million. Additionally, Director Nickie Lee Stanage acquired 4,000 shares on August 11, 2026, at an average price of $255.85, representing a transaction value of roughly $1.02 million.

Analysts Set New Price Targets

Wall Street research firms maintain active coverage on AMETEK shares. Truist Securities kept a buy rating on August 6, 2026, moving its price target from $303.00 to $316.00. On the same day, TD Cowen maintained a buy rating while lifting its target to $275.00 from $260.00. BNP Paribas reaffirmed an outperform rating on September 11, 2026, raising its target to $290.00. Baird kept a neutral stance on October 5, 2026, adjusting its target to $280.00, while Citigroup maintained a neutral rating on October 12, 2026, with a target of $263.00. Overall, the stock carries a consensus buy recommendation from 18 analysts, with an average target price of $282.06.

About AMETEK

AMETEK, Inc. is headquartered in Berwyn, Pennsylvania, and operates as a global manufacturer of electronic instruments and electromechanical devices. The company serves diverse industrial, aerospace, and medical markets through its specialized operating segments. Institutional interest remains steady as the firm approaches its next scheduled earnings update in early November.

Bottom Line

Investors tracking AMETEK will look toward the upcoming earnings report on November 3, 2026, for further updates on revenue growth and profit margins. Institutional holdings reports and continued insider transactions will provide additional context on market sentiment for the industrial machinery manufacturer.