Ametek Stock Plunges 1.35% as Trading Volume Crashes 46.66% to Rank 404th in U.S. Equities Amid Mixed Earnings and Raised Guidance

Ametek (AME) fell 1.35% on Aug. 1, 2025, with a trading volume of $310 million, a 46.66% decline from the prior day. The stock ranked 404th in volume among U.S. equities. The move followed mixed signals from its Q2 performance, including raised full-year guidance despite recent price weakness.

The company reported Q2 non-GAAP earnings of $1.78 per share, exceeding estimates by 5.9% and up 7.2% year-over-year. Revenue reached $1.78 billion, a 2.5% increase from the prior year. Both key segments—EIG and EMG—contributed to the growth. EIG revenue rose 1% to $1.16 billion, while EMG revenue jumped 6.4% to $618.5 million. Operating income totaled $461.6 million, a 3% annual increase, with EMG margins expanding by 210 basis points to 23.3%.

Ametek raised its 2025 sales guidance to mid-single-digit growth from a prior low-single-digit range. It now expects adjusted EPS of $7.06–$7.20, up from $7.02–$7.18. For Q3, it forecasts mid-single-digit sales growth and adjusted EPS of $1.72–$1.76, reflecting a 4–6% increase year-over-year. The firm also reported $329.8 million in free cash flow for Q2 and $724.3 million in the first half of 2025.

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