Amprius Technologies (NYSE:AMPX) Stock Price Down 2% on Insider Selling

Amprius Technologies, Inc. (NYSE:AMPX)’s share price traded down 2% during trading on Friday following insider selling activity. The company traded as low as $17.63 and last traded at $17.9270. 8,794,506 shares changed hands during mid-day trading, a decline of 5% from the average session volume of 9,252,353 shares. The stock had previously closed at $18.29.

Specifically, Director Wen Hsuan Hsieh sold 413,146 shares of the company’s stock in a transaction that occurred on Thursday, March 12th. The stock was sold at an average price of $18.44, for a total value of $7,618,412.24. Following the sale, the director owned 44,444 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $819,547.36. This represents a 90.29% decrease in their position. The transaction was disclosed in a filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which can be accessed through this hyperlink. Also, Director Steven Chu sold 155,565 shares of the stock in a transaction on Thursday, March 12th. The shares were sold at an average price of $18.50, for a total value of $2,877,952.50. Following the sale, the director owned 127,339 shares in the company, valued at approximately $2,355,771.50. This trade represents a 54.99% decrease in their position. Additional details regarding this sale are available in the official SEC disclosure. In other Amprius Technologies news, Director Steven Chu sold 166,632 shares of the firm’s 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 completion of the transaction, the director 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 ownership of the stock. The transaction was disclosed in a filing with the SEC, which is accessible through this link.

Wall Street Analyst Weigh In

AMPX has been the subject of a number of analyst reports. Cantor Fitzgerald boosted their price target on Amprius Technologies from $16.00 to $20.00 and gave the stock an “overweight” rating in a report on Friday, March 6th. Craig Hallum lifted their price objective on Amprius Technologies from $17.00 to $21.00 and gave the stock a “buy” rating in a research report on Friday, March 6th. William Blair reissued an “outperform” rating on shares of Amprius Technologies in a research note on Friday, March 6th. Oppenheimer reaffirmed an “outperform” rating and set a $17.00 price target on shares of Amprius Technologies in a research note on Tuesday, December 23rd. Finally, Needham & Company LLC reissued a “buy” rating and issued a $20.00 price objective on shares of Amprius Technologies in a research report on Tuesday, March 10th. Eight analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating and one has given a Sell rating to the stock. According to data from MarketBeat, the company currently has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average price target of $19.75.

Key Stories Impacting Amprius Technologies

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 Stock Performance

The firm has a market capitalization of $2.46 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of -52.72 and a beta of 3.04. The business has a fifty day moving average price of $11.88 and a 200 day moving average price of $11.10.

Amprius Technologies (NYSE:AMPX) last posted its quarterly earnings results on Wednesday, March 4th. The company reported ($0.01) earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, beating analysts’ consensus estimates of ($0.04) by $0.03. The firm had revenue of $25.23 million during the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $22.91 million. Amprius Technologies had a negative return on equity of 24.29% and a negative net margin of 60.30%.Amprius Technologies has set its FY 2026 guidance at –0.060 EPS. On average, analysts expect that Amprius Technologies, Inc. will post -0.45 earnings per share for the current year.

Institutional Trading of Amprius Technologies

A number of institutional investors have recently modified their holdings of the company. Quarry LP purchased a new position in Amprius Technologies in the third quarter valued at approximately $42,000. Jones Financial Companies Lllp grew its stake in Amprius Technologies by 353.2% during the third quarter. Jones Financial Companies Lllp now owns 4,532 shares of the company’s stock worth $50,000 after buying an additional 3,532 shares during the period. Parallel Advisors LLC purchased a new stake in Amprius Technologies during the third quarter worth approximately $54,000. Leonteq Securities AG acquired a new stake in shares of Amprius Technologies in the fourth quarter worth $47,000. Finally, Summit Securities Group LLC purchased a new position in shares of Amprius Technologies in the 4th quarter valued at $54,000. 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.