Francois Rochon's AME Position Overview
Francois Rochon (via Giverny Capital Inc.) currently holds 996.7K shares of AMETEK, Inc. (AME) worth $187.38 M, representing 5.75% of the portfolio. First purchased in 2016-Q4, this long-term strategic position has been held for 36 quarters.
Based on 13F filings, Francois Rochon has maintained a strategic position in AME, demonstrating sustained confidence in this investment. Largest addition occurred in Q2 2023, adding 50.9K shares. Largest reduction occurred in Q2 2017, reducing 108.2K shares.
Analysis based on 13F filings available since 2013 Q2
Francois Rochon's AMETEK (AME) Holding Value Over Time
Track share changes against reported price movement
Quarterly AMETEK (AME) Trades by Francois Rochon
| Period | Bought/Sold (Sh.) | % Change | Qtr. End Shares | Reported Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q4 2016 | +790,040 | New Buy | 790,040 | $48.60 |
| Q1 2017 | -6,085 | Reduce 0.77% | 783,955 | $54.08 |
| Q2 2017 | -108,239 | Reduce 13.81% | 675,716 | $60.57 |
| Q3 2017 | +12,550 | Add 1.86% | 688,266 | $66.04 |
| Q4 2017 | -5,271 | Reduce 0.77% | 682,995 | $72.47 |
| Q1 2018 | +16,248 | Add 2.38% | 699,243 | $75.97 |
| Q2 2018 | +21,743 | Add 3.11% | 720,986 | $72.16 |
| Q3 2018 | +50,170 | Add 6.96% | 771,156 | $79.12 |
| Q4 2018 | -5,530 | Reduce 0.72% | 765,626 | $67.70 |
| Q1 2019 | -2,999 | Reduce 0.39% | 762,627 | $82.97 |
| Q2 2019 | +30,238 | Add 3.96% | 792,865 | $90.84 |
| Q3 2019 | +4,559 | Add 0.58% | 797,424 | $91.82 |
| Q4 2019 | +35,424 | Add 4.44% | 832,848 | $99.74 |
| Q1 2020 | -105,154 | Reduce 12.63% | 727,694 | $72.02 |
| Q2 2020 | +19,909 | Add 2.74% | 747,603 | $89.37 |
| Q3 2020 | +8,323 | Add 1.11% | 755,926 | $99.40 |
| Q4 2020 | -43,389 | Reduce 5.74% | 712,537 | $120.94 |
| Q1 2021 | +5,417 | Add 0.76% | 717,954 | $127.73 |
| Q2 2021 | +22,889 | Add 3.19% | 740,843 | $133.50 |
| Q3 2021 | +25,406 | Add 3.43% | 766,249 | $124.01 |
| Q4 2021 | +27,184 | Add 3.55% | 793,433 | $147.04 |
| Q1 2022 | +12,485 | Add 1.57% | 805,918 | $133.18 |
| Q2 2022 | +21,751 | Add 2.70% | 827,669 | $109.89 |
| Q3 2022 | +19,179 | Add 2.32% | 846,848 | $113.41 |
| Q4 2022 | +6,450 | Add 0.76% | 853,298 | $139.72 |
| Q1 2023 | -11,690 | Reduce 1.37% | 841,608 | $145.33 |
| Q2 2023 | +50,892 | Add 6.05% | 892,500 | $161.88 |
| Q3 2023 | +4,556 | Add 0.51% | 897,056 | $147.76 |
| Q4 2023 | +13,235 | Add 1.48% | 910,291 | $164.89 |
| Q1 2024 | +17,686 | Add 1.94% | 927,977 | $182.90 |
| Q2 2024 | +8,719 | Add 0.94% | 936,696 | $166.71 |
| Q3 2024 | +22,526 | Add 2.40% | 959,222 | $171.71 |
| Q4 2024 | +15,237 | Add 1.59% | 974,459 | $180.26 |
| Q1 2025 | +2,975 | Add 0.31% | 977,434 | $172.14 |
| Q2 2025 | +18,910 | Add 1.93% | 996,344 | $180.96 |
| Q3 2025 | +332 | Add 0.03% | 996,676 | $188.00 |
Francois Rochon's AMETEK Investment FAQs
Francois Rochon first purchased AMETEK, Inc. (AME) in Q4 2016, acquiring 790,040 shares, as reported in their 13F filing for that period. Note: Analysis reflects filings available since Q2 2013; earlier records may be incomplete.
Francois Rochon has held AMETEK, Inc. (AME) for 36 quarters since Q4 2016. Note: Analysis reflects filings available since Q2 2013; earlier records may be incomplete.
Francois Rochon's largest addition to AMETEK, Inc. (AME) was in Q4 2016, adding 790,040 shares worth $38.4 M. Note: Analysis reflects filings available since Q2 2013; earlier records may be incomplete.
According to the latest 13F filing for Q3 2025, Francois Rochon's firm, Giverny Capital Inc., owns 996,676 shares of AMETEK, Inc. (AME), valued at approximately $187.38 M. Note: Analysis reflects filings available since Q2 2013; earlier records may be incomplete.
As of the Q3 2025 filing, AMETEK, Inc. (AME) represents approximately 5.75% of Francois Rochon's publicly disclosed stock portfolio, making it one of their key holdings. Note: Analysis reflects filings available since Q2 2013; earlier records may be incomplete.
Francois Rochon's peak holding in AMETEK, Inc. (AME) was 996,676 shares, as reported at the end of Q3 2025. Note: Analysis reflects filings available since Q2 2013; earlier records may be incomplete.