AMEK Stock's Underperformance vs. Dow: A Closer Look

AMETEK, Inc. (AME) is a large-cap stock with a market cap of $45.4 billion. The company manufactures and sells electronic instruments and electromechanical devices. AME stock has dropped 2.4% from its all-time high of $204.15 but has gained 8.1% over the past three months, outpacing the Dow Jones Industrial Average's 5.8% uptick. The stock has underperformed the broader market over the longer term, with a 10.5% YTD gain and a 2.5% uptick over the past 52 weeks, compared to the Dow's 12.6% surge in 2025 and 7.1% gains over the past year.