Ametek Rises 0.25 on 360M Volume Hits 340th in Market Trading Rankings as Analysts Boost Buy Ratings

Ametek (NYSE: AME) rose 0.25% on August 5, 2025, with a trading volume of $0.36 billion, ranking 340th in the market. Institutional and analyst activity has driven recent volatility, with several firms adjusting positions and updating ratings.

DNB Asset Management AS increased its stake in Ametek, while Alecta Tjanstepension Omsesidigt reduced holdings, reflecting mixed institutional sentiment. RBC Capital and Seaport Global reiterated "outperform" or "buy" ratings, citing strong financials and operational performance. Meanwhile, insider transactions included a director selling 1,645 shares and the CFO offloading 33,930 shares, though these were offset by larger institutional purchases.

The company’s intrinsic value was estimated 57% above its share price by analysts, supporting a long-term bullish outlook. Recent acquisitions, including United Electronic Industries, have expanded Ametek’s industrial portfolio, enhancing its competitive positioning in niche markets.

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