Amprius Technologies (NYSE:AMPX) Trading Down 2% After Insider Selling

Amprius Technologies, Inc. (NYSE:AMPX)’s stock price was down 2% during trading on Friday after an insider sold shares in the company. The company traded as low as $17.63 and last traded at $17.9270. Approximately 8,794,506 shares traded hands during trading, a decline of 5% from the average daily volume of 9,252,353 shares. The stock had previously closed at $18.29.

Specifically, Director Steven Chu sold 155,565 shares of the company’s stock in a transaction that occurred on Thursday, March 12th. The shares were sold at an average price of $18.50, for a total transaction of $2,877,952.50. Following the transaction, the director owned 127,339 shares in the company, valued at approximately $2,355,771.50. This represents a 54.99% decrease in their position. The sale was disclosed in a document filed with the SEC, which can be accessed through the SEC website. Also, Director Steven Chu sold 166,632 shares of Amprius Technologies stock in a transaction on Tuesday, March 10th. The stock was sold at an average price of $17.92, for a total transaction of $2,986,045.44. Following the sale, the director owned 127,339 shares of the company’s stock, valued at $2,281,914.88. The trade was a 56.68% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The disclosure for this sale is available in the SEC filing.

Analysts Set New Price Targets

Several research firms recently issued reports on AMPX. William Blair reissued an “outperform” rating on shares of Amprius Technologies in a research report on Friday, March 6th. Cantor Fitzgerald lifted their price target on Amprius Technologies from $16.00 to $20.00 and gave the stock an “overweight” rating in a research report on Friday, March 6th. Craig Hallum increased their price objective on Amprius Technologies from $17.00 to $21.00 and gave the company a “buy” rating in a report on Friday, March 6th. Roth Mkm restated a “buy” rating and issued a $20.00 price objective (up from $16.00) on shares of Amprius Technologies in a research note on Friday, March 6th. Finally, Oppenheimer reaffirmed an “outperform” rating and set a $17.00 target price on shares of Amprius Technologies in a report on Tuesday, December 23rd. Eight equities research analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating and one has issued a Sell rating to the company. Based on data from MarketBeat.com, the stock has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average target price of $19.75.

Amprius Technologies News Summary

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

• Positive Sentiment: Northland Securities raised Q1 EPS estimates for AMPX, improving near-term earnings visibility and giving bulls a fundamental reason to buy. Q1 EPS Estimates for AMPX Increased by Northland Securities
• Positive Sentiment: Needham & Company reaffirmed its Buy rating on AMPX (and other brokers have raised targets or reiterated buys), adding analyst-level validation that can attract institutional and retail inflows. Needham & Company LLC Reaffirms Buy Rating for Amprius Technologies (NYSE:AMPX)
• Neutral Sentiment: Coverage summarizing Northland’s forecast for AMPX Q4 earnings provides modeling context for investors but is informational until tied to company guidance or additional upgrades. What is Northland Securities’ Forecast for AMPX Q4 Earnings?
• Negative Sentiment: Director Steven Chu sold 155,565 shares on March 12 at an average price of $18.50 (~$2.88M), cutting his holdings by roughly 55% — a large insider sale that can be interpreted as a negative signal and may create short-term downward pressure. SEC Filing: Steven Chu Sale (3/12)
• Negative Sentiment: On March 10 the same director sold another 166,632 shares at an average of $17.92 (~$2.99M). The consecutive large sales amplify the negative signaling despite possible non-operational reasons (tax, diversification). SEC Filing: Steven Chu Sale (3/10)

Amprius Technologies Trading Down 2.0%

The firm has a 50-day simple moving average of $11.69 and a two-hundred day simple moving average of $11.00. The company has a market capitalization of $2.34 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of -52.72 and a beta of 3.04.

Amprius Technologies (NYSE:AMPX) last issued its quarterly earnings data on Wednesday, March 4th. The company reported ($0.01) earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate 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 during the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $22.91 million. Amprius Technologies has set its FY 2026 guidance at –0.060 EPS. Equities research analysts anticipate that Amprius Technologies, Inc. will post -0.45 EPS for the current year.

Institutional Investors Weigh In On Amprius Technologies

Hedge funds have recently bought and sold shares of the stock. EWA LLC grew its stake in shares of Amprius Technologies by 3.8% during the 4th quarter. EWA LLC now owns 19,958 shares of the company’s stock worth $157,000 after purchasing an additional 723 shares during the period. Victory Capital Management Inc. increased its holdings in shares of Amprius Technologies by 14.7% during the 3rd quarter. Victory Capital Management Inc. now owns 11,817 shares of the company’s stock valued at $124,000 after purchasing an additional 1,516 shares in the last quarter. Graham Capital Management L.P. lifted its stake in shares of Amprius Technologies by 3.2% in the 4th quarter. Graham Capital Management L.P. now owns 49,596 shares of the company’s stock valued at $391,000 after purchasing an additional 1,551 shares during the period. The Manufacturers Life Insurance Company boosted its holdings in Amprius Technologies by 5.1% during the fourth quarter. The Manufacturers Life Insurance Company now owns 33,280 shares of the company’s stock worth $263,000 after buying an additional 1,621 shares in the last quarter. Finally, First Trust Advisors LP boosted its holdings in Amprius Technologies by 6.7% during the fourth quarter. First Trust Advisors LP now owns 32,744 shares of the company’s stock worth $258,000 after buying an additional 2,066 shares in the last quarter. Hedge funds and other institutional investors own 5.04% of the company’s stock.

Amprius Technologies Company Profile

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.