---
schema_version: "secwatch.filing_event.v1"
accession: "0001037868-26-000009"
form_type: "8-K"
ticker: "AME"
cik: "0001037868"
company_name: "AMETEK INC/"
filed_at: "2026-02-12T23:59:59+00:00"
generated_at: "2026-05-16T02:54:09.406641+00:00"
event_type: "dividend"
sentiment: "positive"
materiality_score: 0.65
calibrated_materiality_score: 0.65
confidence: "high"
source: SEC EDGAR
---

# AMETEK raises quarterly dividend 10% to $0.34 per share; annual rate $1.36

## Summary
- Quarterly dividend increased 10% to $0.34 per share from $0.31.
- First quarter dividend payable March 31, 2026 to shareholders of record March 16, 2026.
- Indicated annual dividend rate rises to $1.36 per share.
- CEO cites strong performance, cash flow, and commitment to returning capital to shareholders.
- Company maintains strategy of deploying cash on strategic acquisitions alongside dividend growth.

## SEC filing metadata
- accession: 0001037868-26-000009
- form_type: 8-K
- ticker: AME
- cik: 0001037868
- company_name: AMETEK INC/
- filed_at: 2026-02-12T23:59:59+00:00
- event_type: dividend
- sentiment: positive
- materiality_score: 0.65
- calibrated_materiality_score: 0.65
- confidence: high
- sec_items: 8.01, 9.01
- EDGAR index: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1037868/000103786826000009/0001037868-26-000009-index.htm
- EDGAR primary document: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1037868/000103786826000009/ame-20260212.htm

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