Amprius Technologies, Inc. (NYSE:AMPX) Receives Average Recommendation of “Moderate Buy” from Brokerages

Shares of Amprius Technologies, Inc. (NYSE:AMPX) have been given an average rating of “Moderate Buy” by the eight brokerages that are currently covering the stock, Marketbeat Ratings reports. One investment analyst has rated the stock with a sell rating and seven have issued a buy rating on the company. The average 12 month price objective among analysts that have issued a report on the stock in the last year is $16.5714.

A number of brokerages recently weighed in on AMPX. Needham & Company LLC initiated coverage on shares of Amprius Technologies in a report on Thursday. They set a “buy” rating and a $20.00 target price for the company. Northland Securities set a $20.00 price objective on Amprius Technologies in a research note on Tuesday, October 7th. Roth Mkm set a $14.00 target price on Amprius Technologies and gave the stock a “buy” rating in a report on Wednesday, October 22nd. Weiss Ratings reaffirmed a “sell (e+)” rating on shares of Amprius Technologies in a research report on Wednesday, January 21st. 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.

Amprius Technologies Trading Down 8.5%

Shares of Amprius Technologies stock opened at $12.42 on Friday. Amprius Technologies has a 52 week low of $1.70 and a 52 week high of $16.03. The stock has a market cap of $1.62 billion, a PE ratio of -47.77 and a beta of 3.04. The company’s 50-day moving average price is $10.27 and its two-hundred day moving average price is $10.02.

Amprius Technologies (NYSE:AMPX) last announced its quarterly earnings data on Thursday, November 6th. The company reported ($0.03) earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, topping the consensus estimate of ($0.06) by $0.03. Amprius Technologies had a negative net margin of 53.16% and a negative return on equity of 38.85%. The company had revenue of $21.43 million for the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $16.45 million. On average, equities analysts predict that Amprius Technologies will post -0.45 EPS for the current fiscal year.

Insider Transactions at Amprius Technologies

In other Amprius Technologies news, Director Kang Sun sold 43,185 shares of the firm’s stock in a transaction dated Tuesday, January 20th. The shares were sold at an average price of $11.03, for a total value of $476,330.55. Following the completion of the transaction, the director directly owned 1,403,651 shares in the company, valued at $15,482,270.53. This trade represents a 2.98% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The sale was disclosed in a filing with the SEC, which is available through this link. Also, CTO Constantin Ionel Stefan sold 39,690 shares of Amprius Technologies stock in a transaction that occurred on Wednesday, January 28th. The stock was sold at an average price of $12.00, for a total transaction of $476,280.00. Following the completion of the transaction, the chief technology officer directly owned 748,696 shares in the company, valued at approximately $8,984,352. This trade represents a 5.03% decrease in their ownership of the stock. Additional details regarding this sale are available in the official SEC disclosure. Insiders have sold 3,399,331 shares of company stock valued at $37,048,615 over the last ninety days. Insiders own 12.90% of the company’s stock.

Institutional Trading of Amprius Technologies

Several large investors have recently added to or reduced their stakes in AMPX. Bank of America Corp DE lifted its holdings in shares of Amprius Technologies by 31.1% in the fourth quarter. Bank of America Corp DE now owns 12,890 shares of the company’s stock valued at $36,000 after purchasing an additional 3,055 shares in the last quarter. Ameritas Investment Partners Inc. raised its position in Amprius Technologies by 2,043.2% during the second quarter. Ameritas Investment Partners Inc. now owns 9,516 shares of the company’s stock valued at $40,000 after buying an additional 9,072 shares during the period. Quarry LP purchased a new stake in Amprius Technologies in the 3rd quarter worth about $42,000. Rhumbline Advisers lifted its stake in Amprius Technologies by 61.1% in the 1st quarter. Rhumbline Advisers now owns 15,690 shares of the company’s stock worth $42,000 after acquiring an additional 5,951 shares in the last quarter. Finally, Legal & General Group Plc boosted its position 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 worth $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 News Roundup

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

• Positive Sentiment: Needham initiated coverage with a Buy and a $20 price target (roughly +61% upside from current levels), a bullish analyst catalyst that likely drew buyer interest and helped fuel recent gains. Needham initiates coverage of Amprius
• Positive Sentiment: MarketBeat highlighted Amprius’ expanding production capacity and new South Korean manufacturing partners, noting the company is ahead of plan and positioning for an improved path to profitability ahead of FY2025 Q4 results (late March) — a concrete operational improvement that supports longer‑term upside. 5 Stocks to Buy in February: Last Year’s Winners Aren’t Done Yet (AMPX)
• Positive Sentiment: Unusual options activity: a large purchase of call options (22,391 contracts) suggests elevated bullish/speculative interest and short‑term upside betting by traders — this can amplify intraday moves and volatility.
• Neutral Sentiment: Several outlets ran takeaways asking whether recent multi‑month gains make AMPX “too late” to buy and examining valuation after a big run; these pieces increase retail attention but don’t settle fundamentals one way or the other. Is It Too Late To Consider Buying Amprius Technologies (AMPX)
• Negative Sentiment: Zacks noted a recent sharp intraday gain but flagged that the trend in earnings‑estimate revisions does not support sustained upside — a warning that analysts’ expectations may not be accelerating enough to justify the rally. Amprius (AMPX) Moves 13.4% Higher: Will This Strength Last?
• Negative Sentiment: Fundamental risk: Amprius still shows negative net margin and negative ROE and trades with a high beta — meaning the stock is sensitive to sentiment swings and could face profit‑taking or re‑rating if upcoming earnings fail to show clear progress toward profitability.

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.