AMETEK announced record second quarter results with sales of $1.39 billion, a 37% increase over the second quarter of 2020. Operating income increased 39% to a record $316.6 million, and adjusted earnings were a record $1.15 per diluted share, up 37% versus the prior year’s adjusted results.
Record sales, operating income and adjusted earnings were achieved.
Sales growth and operating performance were exceptionally strong, and earnings exceeded expectations.
Order growth remains robust and broad-based resulting in a record $2.5 billion in backlog.
Businesses generated outstanding levels of cash flow with free cash flow conversion a strong 114% of net income.
Following second quarter results, AMETEK is increasing guidance for the year. For 2021, overall sales are now expected to be up approximately 20% with organic sales up approximately 10%. Adjusted earnings per diluted share are expected to be in the range of $4.62 to $4.68, up 17% to 18% over 2020 and an increase from previous guidance range of $4.48 to $4.56 per diluted share. We expect overall sales in the third quarter to be up in the mid-20% range compared to the third quarter of 2020. Adjusted earnings per diluted share are anticipated to be in the range of $1.16 to $1.18, up 15% to 17% over the same period in 2020.
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