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AME Dividend History & Analysis | 0.6% Yield

AME has a dividend yield of 0.6% and paid 1.21 USD per share in the last 12M. Complete payout history, full analyses and peer comparison.

Yield 12m 0.64%
Dividends per Share 12m 1.21
Dividend Growth Rate CAGR 5y 11.68%
Overall Dividend Rating 60.73%
Yield on Cost 5y 1.16%
Payout Ratio 18.2%
Payouts in the last 12m 4
Payout Consistency 5y 98.33%

Dividends Cash Amount per Share Yearly

This chart shows the yearly cash amount paid as dividends per share. The exact values for each year can be found in the structured dataset with the html-id #yearly_dividend_dataset below.
Number of Payouts Yearly This chart shows the number of dividend payouts per year. The exact values for each year can be found in the structured dataset with the html-id #yearly_dividend_dataset below.
5 Years Chart with Price and Dividend Yield This chart shows the dividend yield and price over the last 5 years in one graph. The price axis is on the left and the dividend yield axis is on the right.
Total Return 12m: 11.9% (S&P 500: 16.4%)
Total Return 5y: 80.5% (S&P 500: 108.3%)

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Top 5 Dividend Yields of Peer-Group
Symbol Market Cap (USD) Dividend Yield TTM Yield on Cost (purchase 5y ago)
LIGHT 3,200 M 6.78% 5.84%
NEX 6,221 M 2.13% 6.50%
ATKR 2,222 M 1.94% 5.61%
EMR 72,759 M 1.60% 3.35%
LR 45,450 M 1.50% 3.54%
Top 5 Dividend Growth Rates of Peer-Group
Symbol Market Cap (USD) Growth Rate (CAGR) Payout Consistency
VRT 67,904 M 83.4% 98.3%
NEX 6,221 M 48.7% 64.8%
ST 4,228 M 20.6% 100%
LR 45,450 M 11.8% 99.3%
AME 41,405 M 11.7% 94.3%

Similar Stocks with Attractive Dividends - Compare AME Dividends with its Peer-Group

NEX
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 2.13% Yield
LR
Legrand
 1.50% Yield
HUBB
Hubbell
 1.21% Yield
ETN
Eaton
 1.09% Yield
MRN
Mersen
 3.32% Yield
ROK
Rockwell Automation
 1.48% Yield

AME Dividend History: Last 50 Payments (USD) as of October 2025

Ex-Dividend Date Record Date Payment Date Period Dividend per Share Dividend Growth Rate QoQ Payout Yield
2025-09-15 2025-09-15 2025-09-30 Quarterly 0.31 0% 0.16%
2025-06-13 2025-06-13 2025-06-30 Quarterly 0.31 0% 0.17%
2025-03-14 2025-03-14 2025-03-31 Quarterly 0.31 10.7% 0.18%
2024-12-06 2024-12-06 2024-12-20 Quarterly 0.28 0% 0.14%
2024-09-16 2024-09-16 2024-09-30 Quarterly 0.28 0% 0.17%
2024-06-14 2024-06-14 2024-06-28 Quarterly 0.28 0% 0.16%
2024-03-07 2024-03-08 2024-03-28 Quarterly 0.28 12% 0.15%
2023-12-07 2023-12-08 2023-12-22 Quarterly 0.25 0% 0.16%
2023-09-13 2023-09-14 2023-09-29 Quarterly 0.25 0% 0.17%
2023-06-09 2023-06-12 2023-06-30 Quarterly 0.25 0% 0.17%
2023-03-09 2023-03-10 2023-03-31 Quarterly 0.25 13.6% 0.18%
2022-12-06 2022-12-07 2022-12-23 Quarterly 0.22 0% 0.16%
2022-09-13 2022-09-14 2022-09-30 Quarterly 0.22 0% 0.18%
2022-06-09 2022-06-10 2022-06-30 Quarterly 0.22 0% 0.18%
2022-03-09 2022-03-10 2022-03-31 Quarterly 0.22 10% 0.17%
2021-12-07 2021-12-08 2021-12-24 Quarterly 0.2 0% 0.14%
2021-09-13 2021-09-14 2021-09-30 Quarterly 0.2 0% 0.15%
2021-06-11 2021-06-14 2021-06-30 Quarterly 0.2 0% 0.15%
2021-03-12 2021-03-15 2021-03-31 Quarterly 0.2 11.1% 0.16%
2020-12-04 2020-12-07 2020-12-24 Quarterly 0.18 0% 0.16%
2020-09-11 2020-09-14 2020-09-30 Quarterly 0.18 0% N/A
2020-06-11 2020-06-12 2020-06-30 Quarterly 0.18 0% N/A
2020-03-12 2020-03-13 2020-03-31 Quarterly 0.18 28.6% N/A
2019-12-05 2019-12-06 2019-12-20 Quarterly 0.14 0% N/A
2019-09-13 2019-09-16 2019-09-30 Quarterly 0.14 0% N/A
2019-06-13 2019-06-14 2019-06-28 Quarterly 0.14 0% N/A
2019-03-14 2019-03-15 2019-03-29 Quarterly 0.14 0% N/A
2018-12-06 2018-12-07 2018-12-21 Quarterly 0.14 0% N/A
2018-09-13 2018-09-14 2018-09-28 Quarterly 0.14 0% N/A
2018-06-14 2018-06-15 2018-06-29 Quarterly 0.14 0% N/A
2018-03-15 2018-03-16 2018-03-29 Quarterly 0.14 55.6% N/A
2017-12-05 2017-12-06 2017-12-20 Quarterly 0.09 0% N/A
2017-09-14 2017-09-15 2017-09-29 Quarterly 0.09 0% N/A
2017-06-14 2017-06-16 2017-06-30 Quarterly 0.09 0% N/A
2017-03-15 2017-03-17 2017-03-31 Quarterly 0.09 0% N/A
2016-12-05 2016-12-07 2016-12-21 Quarterly 0.09 0% N/A
2016-09-14 2016-09-16 2016-09-30 Quarterly 0.09 0% N/A
2016-06-14 2016-06-16 2016-06-30 Quarterly 0.09 0% N/A
2016-03-15 2016-03-17 2016-03-31 Quarterly 0.09 0% N/A
2015-12-02 2015-12-04 2015-12-18 Quarterly 0.09 0% N/A
2015-09-14 2015-09-16 2015-09-30 Quarterly 0.09 0% N/A
2015-06-12 2015-06-16 2015-06-30 Quarterly 0.09 0% N/A
2015-03-13 2015-03-17 2015-03-31 Quarterly 0.09 0% N/A
2014-12-03 2014-12-05 2014-12-19 Quarterly 0.09 0% N/A
2014-09-12 2014-09-16 2014-09-30 Quarterly 0.09 0% N/A
2014-06-12 2014-06-16 2014-06-30 Quarterly 0.09 50% N/A
2014-03-13 2014-03-17 2014-03-31 Quarterly 0.06 0% N/A
2013-12-04 2013-12-06 2013-12-20 Quarterly 0.06 0% N/A
2013-09-12 2013-09-16 2013-09-30 Quarterly 0.06 0% N/A
2013-06-12 2013-06-14 2013-06-28 Quarterly 0.06 0% N/A

AME Dividend FAQ

AMETEK (NYSE:AME) operates two primary divisions: Electronic Instruments Group (EIG) and Electromechanical Group (EMG). The EIG segment supplies advanced instrumentation across process, aerospace, power, and industrial markets, covering everything from oil-and-gas analytical tools to aerospace sensor suites. The EMG segment focuses on engineered medical components, precision motion-control products, specialty metals, and thermal-management systems, and also runs a network of aviation MRO facilities.

What is the Dividend Yield of AME?

As of October 2025, AME`s dividend yield is 0.64%. This is calculated by dividing the trailing 12-month dividend rate (TTM rate) of 1.21 USD by the current share price of 188.30.

Does AME pay a dividend?

As of October 2025, AME paid a dividend of 1.21 USD in the last 12 months. The last dividend was paid on 2025-09-15 and the payout was 0.31 USD.

How often does AME pay dividends?

AME pays dividends quarterly. Over the last 12 months, AME has issued 4 dividend payments. The last dividend payment was made on 2025-09-15.

Will AME pay dividends in 2025?

The latest dividend paid per share was 0.31 USD with an Ex-Dividend Date of 2025-09-15. The next Ex-Dividend date for Ametek (AME) is currently unknown.

What is the next Ex-Dividend Date for AME?

The next Ex-Dividend date for Ametek (AME) is currently unknown. We automatically update the next Ex-Dividend date when it is announced.

What is the Dividend Growth of AME?

AME's average dividend growth rate over the past 5 years is 11.7% per year.
Strong growth: AME's Dividend growth is outpacing inflation.

What is the Yield on Cost of AME?

AME's 5-Year Yield on Cost is 1.16%. If you bought AME's shares at 104.31 USD five years ago, your current annual dividend income (1.21 USD per share, trailing 12 months) equals 1.16% of your original purchase price.

What is the Payout Consistency of AME?

AME Payout Consistency is 94.3%. The payout consistency is a proprietary measure of how consistently a company has paid dividends over its lifetime and blends growth rate, number of dividend payments, interruptions or lowering dividends into one number.
Very consistent: Ametek has a strong track record of consistent dividend payments over its lifetime.

Does AME have a good Dividend Yield?

AME`s 0.64% Dividend Yield is considered as low. This is usually a sign of a growth company.

What is the Dividend Payout Ratio of AME?

The Dividend Payout Ratio of AME is 18.2%. Very low - Often a strong indicator of potential dividend growth.

What is the Dividend Rating of AME?

AME`s Overall Dividend Rating is 60.73%. Ratings surpassing 65% are regarded as acceptable, exceeding 75% are favorable and surpassing 85% are strong.

AME Outstanding Shares Analysis

What is the Trend in AME`s Outstanding Shares (CAGR)?

Ametek`s outstanding shares have decreased by approximately -0.07% annually over the past 3 years (Correlation: -33.3%), positively influencing the share price.

Has Ametek ever had a Stock Split?

Yes, the last Stock Split was on 2012-07-02 with a factor of 3:2. This stock split increased the number of shares and lowered the price per share by a ratio of 1.5.
Year Number of Shares Annual Growth Rate
1985 297,000,000
1986 294,814,100 -0.74%
1987 296,554,700 +0.59%
1988 297,364,300 +0.27%
1989 300,531,600 +1.07%
1990 290,104,900 -3.47%
1991 293,218,800 +1.07%
1992 293,960,200 +0.25%
1993 269,865,100 -8.2%
1994 232,867,400 -13.71%
1995 222,456,300 -4.47%
1996 225,436,100 +1.34%
1997 230,606,400 +2.29%
1998 220,688,900 -4.3%
1999 218,889,000 -0.82%
2000 224,390,300 +2.51%
2001 226,165,500 +0.79%
2002 227,110,500 +0.42%
2003 231,697,100 +2.02%
2004 237,184,900 +2.37%
2005 240,040,100 +1.2%
2006 240,482,300 +0.18%
2007 242,435,300 +0.81%
2008 241,472,300 -0.4%
2009 242,032,500 +0.23%
2010 243,279,000 +0.52%
2011 243,307,500 +0.01%
2012 245,286,000 +0.81%
2013 246,816,000 +0.62%
2014 246,132,000 -0.28%
2015 238,689,000 -3.02%
2016 231,191,000 -3.14%
2017 232,534,000 +0.58%
2018 231,333,000 -0.52%
2019 230,006,000 -0.57%
2020 231,890,000 +0.82%
2021 233,116,000 +0.53%
2022 231,118,000 -0.86%
2023 231,794,000 +0.29%
2024 232,107,000 +0.14%
2025 231,472,000 -0.27%

Key Metric Definitions

  • Dividend Yield: Annual dividend per share divided by current share price.
  • Dividend Growth Rate: Compound annual growth rate of annual dividend per share over the last 5 years.
  • Payout Ratio: Percentage of earnings paid as dividends (TTM).
  • Payout Consistency: % of eligible periods with uninterrupted or increased dividends, measured over the entire lifetime of the stock or fund.
  • Payout Frequency: Number of dividends paid in the last 12m (TTM).
  • Overall Dividend Rating: Proprietary composite score, quantified on a scale from 0 to +100. Ratings surpassing 70 are regarded as favorable, while those exceeding 85 are strong.
  • Total Return: Price appreciation plus dividends over specified period.
  • Market Cap: Figures are in millions of the corresponding currency.

Last update: 2025-10-22 02:28