Benzinga | Aug 3, 2021 07:00AM EDT

AMETEK Sees Q3 Adj. EPS $1.16-$1.18 vs $1.17 Est., Raises FY21 Adj. EPS Guidance From $4.48-$4.56 To $4.62-$4.68 vs $4.56 Est.

2021 Outlook

"We are pleased with AMETEK's performance through the first half of the year. Sales and orders growth has been broad based as the global economy continues its recovery. Our businesses are executing extremely well, generating strong levels of cash flow which firmly position us to continue investing in growth opportunities including strategic acquisitions. This outstanding performance, along with our proven ability to manage well through various economic cycles, reflects the strength and sustainable nature of the AMETEK Growth Model," continued Mr. Zapico.

"Following our second quarter results, we are increasing our guidance for the year. For 2021, we now expect overall sales to be up approximately 20% with organic sales up approximately 10%. Adjusted earnings per diluted share are expected to be in the range of $4.62 to $4.68, up 17% to 18% over 2020 and an increase from our previous guidance range of $4.48 to $4.56 per diluted share," he added.

"We expect overall sales in the third quarter to be up in the mid-20% range compared to the third quarter of 2020. Adjusted earnings per diluted share are anticipated to be in the range of $1.16 to $1.18, up 15% to 17% over the same period in 2020," concluded Mr. Zapico.