AME · Earnings call · 2026Q2T · Full report
Operating Expense Trends
AMETEK INC/ · 2026-08-04 · Importance 45 · Surprise 64 · In source text
General and administrative expenses were 1.5% of sales in the second quarter, unchanged from the prior-year quarter. Other operating expenses increased to $6 million from $3 million, reflecting higher acquisition diligence spending. Depreciation and amortization was $106 million in the quarter, and full-year depreciation and amortization is expected to be approximately $430 million. Acquisition-related intangible amortization is expected to total approximately $210 million after tax for 2026, or $0.91 per diluted share.
Key facts
- For the full year, AMETEK expects depreciation and amortization to be approximately $430 million, including after-tax acquisition-related intangible amortization of approximately $210 million or $0.91 per diluted share.
- Second quarter other operating expenses were $6 million compared to $3 million in the second quarter of 2025 due to higher acquisition diligence spend.
- Depreciation and amortization expense in the quarter was $106 million.
- Second quarter interest expense was $20 million.
- Second quarter general and administrative expenses were 1.5% of sales, in line with last year's second quarter.
Impact estimates
| metric | direction | stage | expected | basis |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| net_income | negative | committed | -8.7% | For the full year, AMETEK expects depreciation and amortization to be approximately $430 million, including after-tax acquisition-related… |