Ambiq Micro (NYSE:AMBQ) Updates Q1 2026 Earnings Guidance

Ambiq Micro (NYSE:AMBQ) updated its first quarter 2026 earnings guidance on Thursday. The company provided earnings per share (EPS) guidance of -0.390–0.330 for the period, compared to the consensus estimate of -0.460. The company issued revenue guidance of $21.0 million-$22.0 million, compared to the consensus revenue estimate of $18.1 million.

Wall Street Analyst Weigh In

Separately, Wall Street Zen upgraded shares of Ambiq Micro from a “sell” rating to a “hold” rating in a report on Sunday, February 22nd. Two analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating, three have issued a Hold rating and one has given a Sell rating to the company. According to data from MarketBeat, the company currently has an average rating of “Hold” and an average price target of $41.75.

Ambiq Micro Stock Up 11.2%

Shares of AMBQ stock traded up $3.14 during mid-day trading on Thursday, hitting $31.21. 274,149 shares of the company’s stock were exchanged, compared to its average volume of 277,317. Ambiq Micro has a fifty-two week low of $22.12 and a fifty-two week high of $51.76. The stock has a 50-day simple moving average of $31.17 and a two-hundred day simple moving average of $30.98. The stock has a market cap of $571.46 million and a price-to-earnings ratio of -1.58.

Insider Activity

In other Ambiq Micro news, CTO Scott Mclean Hanson sold 10,000 shares of the firm’s stock in a transaction dated Monday, January 26th. The stock was sold at an average price of $31.00, for a total value of $310,000.00. Following the sale, the chief technology officer directly owned 122,818 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $3,807,358. This trade represents a 7.53% decrease in their position. The sale was disclosed in a filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is accessible through this hyperlink. Also, Director Joseph A. Tautges sold 7,800 shares of Ambiq Micro stock in a transaction dated Monday, January 26th. The shares were sold at an average price of $31.00, for a total value of $241,800.00. Following the completion of the sale, the director owned 48,746 shares of the company’s stock, valued at $1,511,126. This trade represents a 13.79% decrease in their position. The SEC filing for this sale provides additional information.

Hedge Funds Weigh In On Ambiq Micro

Several hedge funds and other institutional investors have recently modified their holdings of AMBQ. Alliancebernstein L.P. purchased a new stake in shares of Ambiq Micro during the 3rd quarter worth about $13,050,000. Vanguard Group Inc. acquired a new position in Ambiq Micro during the third quarter valued at approximately $9,210,000. Franklin Resources Inc. grew its stake in Ambiq Micro by 2,474.3% during the fourth quarter. Franklin Resources Inc. now owns 307,887 shares of the company’s stock worth $8,775,000 after buying an additional 295,927 shares during the period. Schonfeld Strategic Advisors LLC acquired a new stake in shares of Ambiq Micro in the third quarter worth $8,201,000. Finally, Wasatch Advisors LP acquired a new stake in shares of Ambiq Micro in the third quarter worth $4,351,000.

About Ambiq Micro

Ambiq Micro (NYSE: AMBQ) is a semiconductor company specializing in the design and development of ultra-low-power microcontroller units (MCUs) and application-specific integrated circuits (ASICs). The company’s core technology leverages sub-threshold voltage operation to dramatically reduce energy consumption, enabling extended battery life in a broad range of portable and always-on devices. Ambiq’s products are particularly well suited for applications where power efficiency is critical, such as wearable electronics, IoT sensors, medical monitoring equipment, and industrial automation systems.

The company’s flagship product family, the Apollo series of MCUs, offers multi-core architectures, integrated wireless connectivity options, and advanced security features.