AMETEK announced strong first-quarter results with sales of $1.22 billion, a 1% increase year-over-year, and organic sales growth of 1%. Operating income rose by 6% to $293.3 million, with operating margins up 110 basis points to 24.1%. Adjusted earnings per diluted share were $1.07, a 5% increase. The company also highlighted strong cash flow and strategic acquisitions.
Sales reached $1.22 billion, a 1% increase over the first quarter of 2020.
Operating income increased by 6% to $293.3 million, with operating margins up 110 basis points to 24.1%.
Adjusted earnings per diluted share were $1.07, up 5% compared to the prior year.
The company deployed $1.85 billion on five strategic acquisitions.
AMETEK is increasing its guidance for the year. For 2021, overall sales are expected to be up high teens on a percentage basis compared to the prior year, with organic sales up high single digits. Adjusted earnings per diluted share are expected to be in the range of $4.48 to $4.56, an increase of 13% to 15% over the comparable basis for 2020.
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