Amprius Technologies (NYSE:AMPX) Stock Price Up 1.1% – Should You Buy?

Amprius Technologies, Inc. (NYSE:AMPX)’s stock price shot up 1.1% during trading on Thursday . The stock traded as high as $19.35 and last traded at $19.1030. 7,098,556 shares traded hands during trading, a decline of 22% from the average session volume of 9,099,197 shares. The stock had previously closed at $18.90.

Wall Street Analysts Forecast Growth

Several research firms recently weighed in on AMPX. 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 report on Friday, March 6th. William Blair reiterated an “outperform” rating on shares of Amprius Technologies in a research report on Friday, March 6th. Needham & Company LLC reaffirmed a “buy” rating and set a $20.00 price objective on shares of Amprius Technologies in a research note on Tuesday, March 10th. B. Riley Financial raised their price target on Amprius Technologies from $16.00 to $22.00 and gave the stock a “buy” rating in a research note on Monday, March 9th. Finally, Craig Hallum lifted their price target on shares of Amprius Technologies from $17.00 to $21.00 and gave the company a “buy” rating in a report on Friday, March 6th. Eight research analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating and one has issued a Sell rating to the company’s stock. Based on data from MarketBeat.com, the company currently has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus target price of $19.75.

Amprius Technologies Stock Performance

The stock has a 50-day moving average price of $12.47 and a two-hundred day moving average price of $11.34. The stock has a market capitalization of $2.62 billion, a PE ratio of -56.18 and a beta of 3.04.

Amprius Technologies (NYSE:AMPX) last announced its quarterly earnings results 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 company had revenue of $25.23 million during 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, equities analysts predict that Amprius Technologies, Inc. will post -0.45 earnings per share for the current year.

Insider Transactions at Amprius Technologies

In related news, Director Steven Chu sold 166,632 shares of Amprius Technologies stock in a transaction dated 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 completion of the sale, the director directly owned 127,339 shares in the company, valued at $2,281,914.88. The trade was a 56.68% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The transaction was disclosed in a legal filing with the SEC, which is available through the SEC website. Also, Director Wen Hsuan Hsieh sold 413,146 shares of the firm’s stock in a transaction dated 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 sale, the director directly owned 44,444 shares in the company, valued at approximately $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. Over the last 90 days, insiders have sold 2,929,357 shares of company stock valued at $37,783,110. Company insiders own 12.90% of the company’s stock.

Institutional Investors Weigh In On Amprius Technologies

Several hedge funds have recently added to or reduced their stakes in AMPX. Bank of America Corp DE grew its position 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 valued at $36,000 after acquiring an additional 3,055 shares during the period. Ameritas Investment Partners Inc. raised 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 purchasing an additional 9,072 shares during the period. Quarry LP purchased a new position in Amprius Technologies during the third quarter worth approximately $42,000. Rhumbline Advisers grew 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 purchasing an additional 5,951 shares during the period. Finally, Legal & General Group Plc grew its holdings in Amprius Technologies by 1,385.4% in the second quarter. Legal & General Group Plc now owns 10,383 shares of the company’s stock valued at $44,000 after purchasing an additional 9,684 shares during the period. 5.04% of the stock is owned by hedge funds and other institutional investors.

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.