Truist Lifts AMETEK Target, Sees 2026 Margin Rebound Despite Tariff Pressures

AMETEK, Inc. (NYSE:AME) is one of the most profitable manufacturing stocks to buy now.

On October 8, 2025, analyst Jamie Cook of Truist Securities reiterated a Buy rating on AMETEK and raised his 12‑month price target from $219 to $229.

The analyst highlights that while the company’s Machinery segment faces margin pressure in the second half of 2025 due to tariff headwinds, management is expected to contain that hit and deliver a stronger margin rebound in 2026. Meanwhile, the Engineering & Construction division is expected to slightly beat estimates thanks to a robust backlog, and the broader multi‑industry segment is modeled to deliver organic growth that remains modest but steady.

In short, Truist is signaling that AMETEK has enough operational strength and buffer to absorb near‑term headwinds and benefit from its industrial niche in the medium term.

AMETEK, Inc. (NYSE:AME) manufactures and sells electronic instruments and electromechanical devices globally, with end markets ranging from aerospace and defense to industrial automation.

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