Amprius Technologies, Inc. (NYSE:AMPX) Receives Average Rating of "Moderate Buy" from Analysts

Key Points

• Analysts: Amprius has a consensus rating of "Moderate Buy" from nine analysts (eight buy, one sell) with an average 12‑month price target of $19.75 and several firms raising targets to $20–$21.
• Insider selling: Directors Steven Chu and Wen Hsuan Hsieh sold 166,632 and 413,146 shares at roughly $17.92 and $18.44 respectively, and insiders have sold 4,140,959 shares worth about $60.63M in the past 90 days.
• Results and outlook: Amprius beat quarterly estimates (EPS ($0.01) vs. est. ($0.04); revenue $25.23M vs. $22.91M) but remains unprofitable with FY2026 guidance of -0.06 EPS and analysts forecasting about -0.45 EPS for the current year.

Amprius Technologies, Inc. (NYSE:AMPX - Get Free Report) has earned a consensus rating of "Moderate Buy" from the nine analysts that are currently covering the stock, Marketbeat Ratings reports. One research analyst has rated the stock with a sell recommendation and eight have assigned a buy recommendation to the company. The average twelve-month price target among brokerages that have updated their coverage on the stock in the last year is $19.75.

Several equities research analysts have issued reports on the stock. Needham & Company LLC reaffirmed a "buy" rating and set a $20.00 price target on shares of Amprius Technologies in a research note on Tuesday, March 10th. Cantor Fitzgerald raised their price objective on Amprius Technologies from $16.00 to $20.00 and gave the stock an "overweight" rating in a report on Friday, March 6th. William Blair reaffirmed an "outperform" rating on shares of Amprius Technologies in a research note on Friday, March 6th. Roth Mkm reiterated a "buy" rating and set a $20.00 price objective (up from $16.00) on shares of Amprius Technologies in a report on Friday, March 6th. Finally, Craig Hallum raised their target price on shares of Amprius Technologies from $17.00 to $21.00 and gave the stock a "buy" rating in a research report on Friday, March 6th.

Insider Activity at Amprius Technologies

In related news, Director Steven Chu sold 166,632 shares of the stock in a transaction on Tuesday, March 10th. The stock was sold at an average price of $17.92, for a total value of $2,986,045.44. Following the transaction, the director directly owned 127,339 shares of the company's stock, valued at approximately $2,281,914.88. This trade represents a 56.68% decrease in their position. The sale was disclosed in a filing with the SEC, which can be accessed through the SEC website. Also, Director Wen Hsuan Hsieh sold 413,146 shares of Amprius Technologies stock in a transaction on Thursday, March 12th. The shares were sold at an average price of $18.44, for a total value of $7,618,412.24. Following the completion of the transaction, the director owned 44,444 shares in the company, valued at $819,547.36. The trade was a 90.29% decrease in their position. Additional details regarding this sale are available in the official SEC disclosure. Insiders have sold 4,140,959 shares of company stock worth $60,630,750 in the last 90 days. Company insiders own 12.90% of the company's stock.

Hedge Funds Weigh In On Amprius Technologies

Large investors have recently modified their holdings of the company. Bank of America Corp DE grew its holdings in shares of Amprius Technologies by 31.1% during the 4th quarter. Bank of America Corp DE now owns 12,890 shares of the company's stock worth $36,000 after purchasing an additional 3,055 shares during the period. Quarry LP purchased a new position in Amprius Technologies in the third quarter valued at approximately $42,000. Rhumbline Advisers raised its holdings in Amprius Technologies by 61.1% in the first quarter. Rhumbline Advisers now owns 15,690 shares of the company's stock valued at $42,000 after buying an additional 5,951 shares during the period. Legal & General Group Plc lifted its position in Amprius Technologies by 1,385.4% during the second quarter. Legal & General Group Plc now owns 10,383 shares of the company's stock valued at $44,000 after buying an additional 9,684 shares in the last quarter. Finally, XTX Topco Ltd acquired a new position in Amprius Technologies during the second quarter valued at approximately $44,000. 5.04% of the stock is currently owned by hedge funds and other institutional investors.

Amprius Technologies Stock Up 2.2%

NYSE AMPX opened at $18.29 on Thursday. Amprius Technologies has a fifty-two week low of $1.97 and a fifty-two week high of $19.76. The business has a fifty day moving average of $14.79 and a 200-day moving average of $12.46. The stock has a market cap of $2.51 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of -53.78 and a beta of 2.20.

Amprius Technologies (NYSE:AMPX - Get Free Report) last posted its quarterly earnings data on Wednesday, March 4th. The company reported ($0.01) EPS for the quarter, beating analysts' consensus estimates of ($0.04) by $0.03. Amprius Technologies had a negative return on equity of 24.29% and a negative net margin of 60.30%.The business had revenue of $25.23 million for the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $22.91 million. Amprius Technologies has set its FY 2026 guidance at --0.060 EPS. As a group, analysts anticipate that Amprius Technologies will post -0.45 EPS for the current year.

About Amprius Technologies

Amprius Technologies, Inc NYSE: AMPX is a U.S.-based developer of high-energy-density lithium-ion batteries that leverage silicon anode technology to deliver performance levels beyond conventional graphite-based cells. The company's batteries are designed to offer industry-leading gravimetric energy density, enabling longer run times and reduced weight for portable power applications. Amprius blends advanced materials science and scalable manufacturing processes to commercialize next-generation battery solutions.

At the core of Amprius' product portfolio are cylindrical and prismatic cells that employ a proprietary silicon nanowire anode, which supports high charge/discharge rates while maintaining cycle life.

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