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How Ametek (AME) makes money
Ametek (AME) made $2.2B of revenue in the third quarter 2026 (Q3 2026), +17% from a year earlier. Process and analytical instrumentation brought in $1.0B (47%); Aerospace and power brought in $635M (29%); Automation and engineered solutions brought in $544M (25%). Of every dollar of revenue, 26¢ was left as operating profit, 19¢ was left as net earnings.
Drawing the Sankey…
Revenue by segment, Q3 2026
| Segment | Revenue | Share | Q/Q | Y/Y |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Process and analytical instrumentation | $1.0B | 46.9% | +10% | +18% |
| Aerospace and power | $635M | 28.6% | +6% | +15% |
| Automation and engineered solutions | $544M | 24.5% | +9% | +19% |
Where each dollar of revenue goes
| Line | Q3 2026 | % of revenue |
|---|---|---|
| Revenue | $2.2B | 100.0% |
| Operating profit | $585M | 26.3% |
| Income tax | $95.6M | 4.3% |
| Net earnings | $426M | 19.2% |
| Operating cash flow | $561M | 25.3% |
| Free cash flow | $527M | 23.8% |
Revenue, quarter by quarter
| Quarter | Revenue | Y/Y |
|---|---|---|
| Q3 2026 | $2.2B | +17% |
| Q2 2026 | $2.0B | +15% |
| Q1 2026 | $1.9B | +11% |
| Q4 2025 | $2.0B | +13% |
| Q3 2025 | $1.9B | +11% |
| Q2 2025 | $1.8B | +2% |
| Q1 2025 | $1.7B | -0.2% |
From Ametek's 10-Q filed Nov 3, 2026 (on EDGAR).
Questions
How does Ametek make money?
Ametek (AME) made $2.2B of revenue in the third quarter 2026 (Q3 2026), +17% from a year earlier. Process and analytical instrumentation brought in $1.0B (47%); Aerospace and power brought in $635M (29%); Automation and engineered solutions brought in $544M (25%). Of every dollar of revenue, 26¢ was left as operating profit, 19¢ was left as net earnings.
What is Ametek's biggest business?
Process and analytical instrumentation: $1.0B in the third quarter 2026, 47% of revenue, +18% from a year earlier.
What is Ametek's profit margin?
Net earnings were $426M, 19.2% of revenue, in the third quarter 2026; the operating margin was 26.3%.
Updated Nov 8, 2026. Read automatically from SEC filings and public data; errors are possible. Not investment advice.