AME monthly performance report
View AME's monthly returns, drawdown, and seasonality trends — updated every month.
AME monthly report
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Key takeaways
- Ametek (AME) closed September 2026 at $232.19, down 1.27% for the month and +23.99% over the trailing 12 months.
- Year-to-date, AME is +13.09%, outperforming the S&P 500 which has returned +10.58% YTD.
- The stock is trading +2.51% versus its 200-day moving average ($226.50), a bullish technical signal.
- Over the past three years, AME has underperformed the S&P 500 by −16.94%, with a relative strength index reading of 89.6.
- Win rate over the trailing 39 months stands at 53.8% — 21 positive months versus 18 negative months.
Ametek ended September 2026 at $232.19, posting a monthly return of −1.27%. The S&P 500 returned −1.69% over the same window, leaving relative performance at +0.43%.
The current quarter stands at −4.03% (Q3 2026 (QTD)), while medium-term trend remains constructive: price is +2.51% versus the 200-day moving average ($226.50).
Year-to-date, AME is +13.09% against SPY +10.58%, a gap of +2.51%. The stock is currently −11.09% below its 52-week high, with maximum 3-year drawdown at −23.29%.
| Period | AME | S&P 500 (SPY) | Excess return |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Day | −0.96% | −0.44% | −0.52% |
| 1 Week | −1.73% | −1.10% | −0.63% |
| 1 Month | −1.27% | −1.69% | +0.43% |
| 3 Months | +2.64% | −0.10% | +2.75% |
| 6 Months | +2.60% | +13.21% | −10.61% |
| YTD | +13.09% | +10.58% | +2.51% |
| 12 Months | +23.99% | +14.25% | +9.74% |
| 3 Years | +53.13% | +70.07% | −16.94% |
| Rank | Month | Return |
|---|---|---|
| #1 | Feb 2024 | +11.19% |
| #2 | Nov 2023 | +10.27% |
| #3 | Apr 2026 | +9.86% |
| #4 | Jan 2026 | +9.09% |
| #5 | Oct 2025 | +7.51% |
| Rank | Month | Return |
|---|---|---|
| #1 | Mar 2026 | −10.39% |
| #2 | Mar 2025 | −9.06% |
| #3 | Sep 2023 | −7.37% |
| #4 | Dec 2024 | −7.26% |
| #5 | Oct 2023 | −4.73% |
| Quarter | Return |
|---|---|
| Q2 2025 | +5.12% |
| Q3 2025 | +3.89% |
| Q4 2025 | +9.21% |
| Q1 2026 | +4.41% |
| Q2 2026 | +12.87% |
| Q3 2026 (QTD) | −4.03% |
| Year | Return |
|---|---|
| 2023 | +18.01% |
| 2024 | +9.32% |
| 2025 | +13.90% |
| 2026 | +13.09% |
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| 52-Week High | $261.16 (2026-08-13) |
| 52-Week Low | $179.24 (2025-10-10) |
| Current Price | $232.19 |
| 200-Day Moving Average | $226.50 |
| Price vs 200DMA | +2.51% |
| 3-Year Maximum Drawdown | −23.29% (2025-04-08) |
| Current Drawdown from 52W High | −11.09% |
| RS metric | Value |
|---|---|
| RS Index (3-year, rebased to 100) | 89.6 |
| 3-Year Excess Return vs S&P 500 | −16.94% |
| RS Peak | 104.4 (Apr 2024) |
| RS Trough | 78 (Oct 2025) |
| Status | Underperforming Benchmark |
Frequently asked questions
What was AME's return for this report period?
AME returned −1.27% in the latest monthly window ending 2026-09-16.
Has AME outperformed SPY year to date?
YTD AME: +13.09% vs SPY: +10.58%.
What is AME's 12-month return?
+23.99% over the trailing 12 months.
Is AME above or below its 200-day moving average?
Price is +2.51% versus 200DMA ($226.50).
What is the maximum drawdown in the 3-year window?
−23.29% on 2025-04-08.