Summary
AMETEK, Inc. (AME) reported strong financial results for the second quarter and first six months of 2018, demonstrating significant growth driven by both organic sales and strategic acquisitions. Net sales increased by 13.6% to $1.21 billion in Q2 2018 and by 14.9% to $2.38 billion in the first six months of 2018, compared to the prior year periods. This growth was supported by solid order increases and margin expansion, with operating income rising 17.7% in Q2 and 18.2% in the year-to-date period. Profitability also saw substantial improvement, with net income up 28.8% to $193.9 million in Q2 and 29.6% to $375.2 million in the year-to-date. Diluted EPS followed suit, increasing by 27.7% to $0.83 in Q2 and 28.8% to $1.61 in the year-to-date. The company successfully integrated several acquisitions, including FMH Aerospace, SoundCom Systems, and Motec GmbH, which contributed positively to revenue. AMETEK also reported a lower effective tax rate due to the U.S. Tax Cuts and Jobs Act, further boosting net income.
Financial Highlights
51 data points| Revenue | $1.21B |
| Cost of Revenue | $791.25M |
| Gross Profit | $417.69M |
| SG&A Expenses | $147.60M |
| Operating Expenses | $938.85M |
| Operating Income | $270.09M |
| Interest Expense | $20.78M |
| Net Income | $193.86M |
| EPS (Basic) | $0.84 |
| EPS (Diluted) | $0.83 |
| Shares Outstanding (Basic) | 231.25M |
| Shares Outstanding (Diluted) | 233.30M |
Key Highlights
- 1Strong revenue growth in Q2 2018 ($1.21B, +13.6% YoY) and YTD 2018 ($2.38B, +14.9% YoY), driven by organic growth and acquisitions.
- 2Significant increase in operating income and margins across both segments (EIG and EMG).
- 3Net income grew substantially, up 28.8% in Q2 to $193.9M and 29.6% YTD to $375.2M.
- 4Diluted EPS also showed strong performance, rising 27.7% in Q2 to $0.83 and 28.8% YTD to $1.61.
- 5Acquisitions in early 2018 (FMH, SoundCom, Motec) are being integrated and contributing to top-line growth.
- 6Lower effective tax rate in 2018 due to the U.S. Tax Cuts and Jobs Act positively impacted net income.
- 7Company generated robust operating cash flow ($380.5M YTD) and maintained a healthy backlog ($1.59B).