AME Dividend History & Analysis | 0.8% Yield

AME has a dividend yield of 0.8% and paid 1.27 USD per share in the last 12M. Complete payout history, full analyses and peer comparison.

Yield 12m 0.84%
Payout Ratio 17.8%
Growth Rate CAGR 5y 11.58%
Consistency Lifetime 94.5%
Yield on Cost 5y 1.07%
Payout FCF 17.1%
Streak Years 23
Dividend Rating 67.22%

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.
Dividend Growth Year over Year This chart shows the annual dividend growth rate compared to the previous year.
5 Years Chart with Price and Dividend Yield This chart shows the dividend yield and price over time. Price is displayed as gray area (left axis), yield as dark blue line (right axis), and average yield as orange dashed line.
■ Yield (right) | ■ Price (left) | ┅ Avg Yield
Total Return 12m: 19.8%
Total Return 5y: 76%

Top Dividend Payers in Electrical Components & Equipment

Top 5 Dividend Yields of Peer-Group
Symbol Market Cap USD Dividend Yield TTM Yield on Cost 5y
LIGHT 2,459 M 8.70% 9.98%
PRY 32,926 M 1.88% 7.16%
LR 41,305 M 2.05% 6.81%
NEX 5,899 M 2.60% 4.01%
ETN 139,853 M 1.59% 3.40%
Top 5 Dividend Growth Rates of Peer-Group
Symbol Market Cap USD Growth Rate Consistency
VRT 101,278 M 105% 98.6%
NEX 5,899 M 38.8% 65.8%
PRY 32,926 M 12.5% 91.4%
LR 41,305 M 11.6% 98.1%
ENS 5,942 M 9.49% 97.5%

Quality Dividend Peers in Electrical Components & Equipment

LR
Legrand
 2.05% Yield
PRY
Prysmian SpA
 1.88% Yield
ETN
Eaton
 1.59% Yield
HUBB
Hubbell
 1.26% Yield
ENS
Enersys
 1.12% Yield
NVT
nVent Electric
 1.01% Yield

AME Dividend History: Last 50 Payments (USD) as of March 2026

Ex-Dividend Date Record Date Payment Date Period Dividend per Share Dividend Growth Rate QoQ Payout Yield
2026-03-16 2026-03-16 2026-03-31 Quarterly 0.34 9.7% 0.16%
2025-12-05 2025-12-05 2025-12-19 Quarterly 0.31 0% 0.16%
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% N/A
2020-12-04 2020-12-07 2020-12-24 Quarterly 0.18 0% N/A
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

AME Dividend FAQ

AMETEK, Inc. manufactures and sells electronic instruments and electromechanical devices globally. The company operates through two segments: Electronic Instruments Group (EIG) and Electromechanical Group (EMG).

What is the Dividend Yield of AME?

As of March 2026, AME`s dividend yield is 0.84%. This is calculated by dividing the trailing 12-month dividend rate (TTM rate) of 1.27 USD by the current share price of 209.37.

Does AME pay a dividend?

As of March 2026, AME paid a dividend of 1.27 USD in the last 12 months. The last dividend was paid on 2026-03-16 and the payout was 0.34 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 2026-03-16.

AME dividend forecast

Based on historical data, the forecasted dividends per share for AME for the next payments are between 0.336 (-1.2%) and 0.347 (+2.1%). This suggests the dividend will remain relatively stable.

Will AME pay dividends in 2026?

The latest dividend paid per share was 0.34 USD with an Ex-Dividend Date of 2026-03-16. 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 11.6% 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 1.07%. If you bought AME's shares at 118.96 USD five years ago, your current annual dividend income (1.27 USD per share, trailing 12 months) equals 1.07% of your original purchase price.

What is the Payout Consistency of AME?

AME Payout Consistency is 94.5%. 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 0.84% 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 17.8%. Very low - Often a strong indicator of potential dividend growth.

What is the Dividend Rating of AME?

AME`s Overall Dividend Rating is 67.22%. 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?

Ametek's outstanding shares have decreased by approximately 0.31% annually over the past 3 years (Trend Reliability: -33.3%).

Slightly positive: The company is modestly reducing its share count through buybacks. This provides a small tailwind to earnings per share and dividend sustainability.

Has AME ever had a Stock Split?

Yes, the last stock split was on Jul 2, 2012 with a ratio of 3:2.

This was a forward split: Each share became 1.5 shares, lowering the price proportionally. The dividend per share was also adjusted downward by the same ratio, so total dividend income remained unchanged.

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 230,351,000 -0.76%

Key Metric Definitions

Dividend Yield
Annual dividend per share divided by current share price.
Payout Ratio
Percentage of earnings paid as dividends. Below 60% = safe, above 100% = unsustainable.
Payout FCF
Percentage of Free Cash Flow paid as dividends. More reliable than Payout Ratio since it measures actual cash.
Growth Rate (CAGR)
Compound annual growth rate of dividends over the last 5 years.
Consistency
Reliability of dividend payments over lifetime. Penalizes cuts and pauses.
Yield on Cost
Your effective yield if you bought 5 years ago. Shows dividend growth impact over time.
Streak
Consecutive years of dividend payments. 25+ years = Dividend Aristocrat.
Dividend Rating
Proprietary score (0-100) combining yield, growth, safety and consistency.

Last update: 2026-03-15 02:17