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Mar 31, 2021

AMETEK Q1 2021 Earnings Report

AMETEK's first quarter performance was strong, marked by sales growth, increased operating income, and significant cash flow.

Key Takeaways

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.

Total Revenue
$1.22B
Previous year: $1.2B
+1.2%
EPS
$1.07
Previous year: $1.02
+4.9%
Operating Margin
24.1%
Gross Profit
$426M
Previous year: $378M
+12.9%
Cash and Equivalents
$1.12B
Previous year: $1.25B
-10.3%
Free Cash Flow
$267M
Previous year: $271M
-1.5%
Total Assets
$10.6B
Previous year: $10.6B
-0.2%

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AMETEK Revenue by Segment

Forward Guidance

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.

Positive Outlook

  • Overall sales in the second quarter are expected to be up in the low 30% range versus the second quarter of 2020.
  • Adjusted earnings per diluted share will be in the range of $1.08 to $1.10, up 29% to 31% versus last year's second quarter.
  • Full year and second quarter guidance includes all five recently completed acquisitions
  • Expect overall sales to be up high teens on a percentage basis compared to the prior year
  • Organic sales up high single digits

Revenue & Expenses

Visualization of income flow from segment revenue to net income