Summary
AMETEK, Inc. (AME) reported a strong third quarter and first nine months of 2021, demonstrating robust performance driven by both organic growth and strategic acquisitions. Net sales for the third quarter increased by 27.8% year-over-year to a record $1.44 billion, with diluted earnings per share rising 25.0% to $1.10. For the first nine months, net sales grew 21.0% to $4.04 billion, and diluted EPS increased 7.8% to $3.04. The company successfully integrated five significant acquisitions in early 2021, which contributed substantially to the sales growth, particularly in the Electronic Instruments Group (EIG). AMETEK also reported a record backlog of $2.62 billion as of September 30, 2021, indicating strong demand for its products and services.
Financial Highlights
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Financial Statements
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| Revenue | $1.44B |
| Cost of Revenue | $949.40M |
| Gross Profit | $491.28M |
| SG&A Expenses | $153.72M |
| Operating Expenses | $1.10B |
| Operating Income | $337.56M |
| Interest Expense | $20.48M |
| Net Income | $257.46M |
| EPS (Basic) | $1.11 |
| EPS (Diluted) | $1.10 |
| Shares Outstanding (Basic) | 231.17M |
| Shares Outstanding (Diluted) | 233.00M |
Key Highlights
- 1Record quarterly and year-to-date net sales, operating income, and backlog demonstrate strong business momentum.
- 2Significant year-over-year revenue growth of 27.8% in Q3 and 21.0% in the first nine months, driven by both organic sales and five key acquisitions completed in early 2021.
- 3Diluted EPS increased by 25.0% in Q3 to $1.10 and by 7.8% in the first nine months to $3.04, reflecting improved profitability.
- 4The Electronic Instruments Group (EIG) and Electromechanical Group (EMG) both reported substantial sales and operating income growth, with EIG experiencing significant uplift from recent acquisitions.
- 5Backlog reached a record $2.62 billion, up 45.6% from December 31, 2020, signaling continued demand.
- 6Despite supply chain challenges (material cost inflation, logistics, labor, component shortages), the company is managing effectively and expects continued positive impacts from acquisitions and operational improvements.
- 7The company maintained a strong liquidity position, with $358.7 million in cash and cash equivalents and substantial available borrowing capacity under its credit facilities.
Frequently Asked Questions
AMETEK completed five significant acquisitions in early 2021 (Magnetrol International, Crank Software, EGS Automation, NSI-MI Technologies, and Abaco Systems, Inc.). These acquisitions contributed meaningfully to the reported net sales growth, increasing sales by 11% in the third quarter and 6% in the first nine months. The acquisitions are integrated into the EIG and EMG segments, enhancing product offerings and market reach, and are expected to continue positively impacting results.
While the company notes challenges such as material cost inflation, logistics issues, labor availability, and component shortages, it has seen sequential improvement since Q3 2020 and expects these positive trends to continue. Management expects the full year impact of acquisitions, economic recovery, and operational excellence initiatives to positively influence remaining 2021 results. The company is actively managing these supply chain dynamics.
AMETEK reported $358.7 million in cash and cash equivalents as of September 30, 2021. Total debt, net was $2,654.6 million, resulting in a debt-to-capital ratio of 28.8%, which is stable compared to the prior year. The company also has significant available borrowing capacity of approximately $3.2 billion under its credit facilities. AMETEK believes it has sufficient cash generation, credit facilities, and access to capital markets to meet its future obligations.
The record backlog of $2.62 billion as of September 30, 2021, represents a 45.6% increase from December 31, 2020. This strong order book indicates robust demand for AMETEK's products across its segments and provides visibility into future revenue streams, suggesting continued sales growth in the near to medium term.