Amprius Technologies (NYSE:AMPX) Stock Price Up 18.6% Following Earnings Beat

Amprius Technologies, Inc. (NYSE:AMPX) shares shot up 18.6% during mid-day trading on Thursday following a stronger than expected earnings report. The stock traded as high as $15.05 and last traded at $14.88. 28,358,135 shares changed hands during mid-day trading, an increase of 230% from the average session volume of 8,597,017 shares. The stock had previously closed at $12.55.

The company reported ($0.01) earnings per share for the quarter, beating analysts’ consensus estimates of ($0.04) by $0.03. The company had revenue of $25.23 million during the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $22.91 million. Amprius Technologies had a negative net margin of 53.16% and a negative return on equity of 38.85%. Amprius Technologies has set its FY 2026 guidance at –0.060 EPS.

Amprius Technologies News Roundup

Here are the key news stories impacting Amprius Technologies this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Q4 results beat expectations: EPS of ($0.01) vs. consensus ($0.04) and revenue of $25.2M topped estimates — the miss-to-beat on profitability and clear revenue acceleration are primary near‑term drivers. Amprius press release
• Positive Sentiment: Raised/firm FY‑2026 outlook: management is guiding ~$125M revenue and improved EPS (‑0.06 vs. street ~‑0.12), signaling faster growth and narrower losses if execution continues. Amprius targets $125M revenue in 2026
• Positive Sentiment: Profitability and margin inflection: gross margin widened (reported ~24%), adjusted EBITDA turned positive for the quarter and management cites cost discipline — these metrics support a re‑rating from loss to path‑to‑profitability. MarketBeat analysis
• Neutral Sentiment: NDAA‑compliant supply‑chain and contract manufacturing expansion: added multiple contract manufacturers (incl. South Korea and U.S.) to pursue government customers — strategic for long‑term defense revenue but execution and certification timelines remain key. Supply chain expansion
• Neutral Sentiment: Ramped investor outreach and events schedule increased visibility, helping lift sentiment; useful for liquidity and institutional interest but not a direct earnings driver. Yahoo investor outreach story
• Neutral Sentiment: Unusual options activity: large call buying (~27.5k calls) suggests speculative bullish bets/hedging that can amplify intraday moves but also increase short‑term volatility.
• Negative Sentiment: One‑time charge and shift in manufacturing strategy: management took a charge tied to discontinuing a Colorado lease and shifted to contract manufacturing — reduces near‑term capex but raises questions about long‑term unit economics and execution. MarketBeat on one-time charge
• Negative Sentiment: Still unprofitable and cash‑burning: net loss and negative margins/ROE persist; successful conversion of guidance into sustained cash flow is required to justify a higher valuation. Q4 results and financials

Wall Street Analyst Weigh In

AMPX has been the topic of several research reports. Needham & Company LLC assumed coverage on Amprius Technologies in a report on Thursday, January 29th. They set a “buy” rating and a $20.00 price objective on the stock. Craig Hallum initiated coverage on Amprius Technologies in a research report on Monday, February 23rd. They set a “buy” rating and a $17.00 price target on the stock. Cantor Fitzgerald lifted their price objective on Amprius Technologies from $12.00 to $16.00 and gave the company an “overweight” rating in a report on Friday, November 7th. Weiss Ratings reiterated a “sell (e+)” rating on shares of Amprius Technologies in a report on Wednesday, January 21st. Finally, Oppenheimer reissued an “outperform” rating and set a $17.00 target price on shares of Amprius Technologies in a research report on Tuesday, December 23rd. Eight analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating and one has assigned a Sell rating to the company. Based on data from MarketBeat, the stock presently has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus price target of $16.63.

Insider Buying and Selling

In related news, Director Kang Sun sold 950,548 shares of the company’s stock in a transaction on Friday, January 16th. The stock was sold at an average price of $11.07, for a total value of $10,522,566.36. Following the transaction, the director directly owned 1,403,651 shares of the company’s stock, valued at $15,538,416.57. This represents a 40.38% decrease in their position. The transaction was disclosed in a legal filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is available at this hyperlink. Also, CTO Constantin Ionel Stefan sold 492,827 shares of the firm’s stock in a transaction on Thursday, January 22nd. The stock was sold at an average price of $12.04, for a total value of $5,933,637.08. Following the completion of the transaction, the chief technology officer owned 748,696 shares of the company’s stock, valued at $9,014,299.84. This trade represents a 39.70% decrease in their position. The disclosure for this sale is available in the SEC filing. Insiders have sold a total of 2,392,269 shares of company stock worth $26,384,359 in the last 90 days. 12.90% of the stock is currently owned by company insiders.

Institutional Inflows and Outflows

A number of hedge funds have recently modified their holdings of AMPX. Bank of America Corp DE lifted its holdings in shares of Amprius Technologies by 31.1% during the fourth 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. Ameritas Investment Partners Inc. increased its holdings in Amprius Technologies by 2,043.2% in the 2nd quarter. Ameritas Investment Partners Inc. now owns 9,516 shares of the company’s stock worth $40,000 after buying an additional 9,072 shares during the period. Quarry LP purchased a new position in Amprius Technologies during the 3rd quarter worth approximately $42,000. Rhumbline Advisers lifted its stake in Amprius Technologies by 61.1% during the 1st quarter. Rhumbline Advisers now owns 15,690 shares of the company’s stock valued at $42,000 after acquiring an additional 5,951 shares during the period. Finally, Legal & General Group Plc lifted its stake in Amprius Technologies by 1,385.4% during the 2nd quarter. Legal & General Group Plc now owns 10,383 shares of the company’s stock valued at $44,000 after acquiring an additional 9,684 shares during the period. 5.04% of the stock is owned by institutional investors and hedge funds.

Amprius Technologies Trading Up 18.6%

The firm has a market capitalization of $1.94 billion, a PE ratio of -57.23 and a beta of 3.04. The firm’s fifty day moving average price is $10.59 and its 200 day moving average price is $10.60.

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.