Amprius Technologies’ (AMPX) “Buy” Rating Reaffirmed at Roth Mkm

Amprius Technologies (NYSE:AMPX)‘s stock had its “buy” rating reiterated by stock analysts at Roth Mkm in a report issued on Friday,Benzinga reports. They presently have a $20.00 price objective on the stock, up from their previous price objective of $16.00. Roth Mkm’s target price would indicate a potential upside of 16.62% from the stock’s previous close.

AMPX has been the subject of a number of other research reports. Cantor Fitzgerald boosted their target price on shares of Amprius Technologies from $16.00 to $20.00 and gave the stock an “overweight” rating in a research note on Friday. Weiss Ratings reiterated a “sell (e+)” rating on shares of Amprius Technologies in a report on Wednesday, January 21st. Oppenheimer reaffirmed an “outperform” rating and issued a $17.00 price target on shares of Amprius Technologies in a report on Tuesday, December 23rd. Needham & Company LLC initiated coverage on shares of Amprius Technologies in a report on Thursday, January 29th. They set a “buy” rating and a $20.00 price objective on the stock. Finally, Craig Hallum assumed coverage on shares of Amprius Technologies in a research report on Monday, February 23rd. They set a “buy” rating and a $17.00 price objective for the company. Eight equities research analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating and one has given a Sell rating to the stock. Based on data from MarketBeat, the company currently has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus price target of $18.38.

Amprius Technologies Trading Up 15.2%

AMPX traded up $2.26 on Friday, hitting $17.15. 16,444,865 shares of the company were exchanged, compared to its average volume of 8,766,091. The firm has a 50-day moving average price of $10.71 and a two-hundred day moving average price of $10.63. Amprius Technologies has a twelve month low of $1.70 and a twelve month high of $17.20. The company has a market cap of $2.24 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of -50.44 and a beta of 3.04.

Amprius Technologies (NYSE:AMPX) last announced 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 25.77% 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 analysts expect that Amprius Technologies will post -0.45 EPS for the current year.

Insider Activity

In other news, CTO Constantin Ionel Stefan sold 492,827 shares of the company’s stock in a transaction that occurred on Thursday, January 22nd. The stock was sold at an average price of $12.04, for a total transaction of $5,933,637.08. Following the completion of the sale, the chief technology officer owned 748,696 shares in the company, valued at $9,014,299.84. This represents a 39.70% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The transaction was disclosed in a document filed with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is available through this link. Also, 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 transaction of $10,522,566.36. Following the transaction, the director owned 1,403,651 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $15,538,416.57. The trade was a 40.38% decrease in their position. Additional details regarding this sale are available in the official SEC disclosure. Insiders 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 insiders.

Institutional Inflows and Outflows

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

Amprius Technologies News Summary

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

• Positive Sentiment: Q4 beat — Amprius reported Q4 revenue of $25.2M and EPS of ($0.01), topping consensus and showing strong execution that underpins the rally. Amprius Technologies Reports Fourth Quarter and Fiscal Year 2025 Financial Results
• Positive Sentiment: Bullish 2026 guidance — Management guided to ~ $125M revenue and improved EPS (-$0.06 vs. consensus ~-0.12), signaling expected ~70%+ revenue growth and a path toward profitability, which materially changed investor expectations. Amprius Technologies (AMPX) Is Up 29.3% After Issuing 2026 Revenue And Profitability Guidance
• Positive Sentiment: Margin and cash‑flow progress — Company reported gross margin expansion, first positive adjusted EBITDA quarter and a meaningful reduction in losses, supporting a narrative of accelerating unit economics. Amprius Stock Price Gets Amped by Hyper Growth Outlook
• Positive Sentiment: Supply‑chain & commercial traction — New NDAA‑compliant manufacturing partners and expanded contract manufacturing reduce execution risk for defense and commercial customers, boosting confidence in revenue targets. Amprius targets $125M revenue in 2026 while expanding NDAA-compliant battery supply chain
• Neutral Sentiment: Analyst / valuation reaction — Analysts are revising models and some see meaningful upside, but coverage is still limited; valuation now reflects higher growth expectations and remains a debate for investors. A Look At Amprius Technologies’ Valuation After Strong Q4 Results And 2026 Growth Guidance
• Neutral Sentiment: Relative sector performance — AMPX has outperformed peers YTD, but comparisons to business‑services/technology peers may temper expectations if sector momentum shifts. Is Amprius Technologies, Inc. (AMPX) Outperforming Other Business Services Stocks This Year?
• Negative Sentiment: Still unprofitable at scale — FY2025 showed a large net loss ($24.4M) and negative margins/ROE; 2026 guidance narrows the loss but does not deliver GAAP profitability, so upside depends on execution. Amprius Technologies Reports Fourth Quarter and Fiscal Year 2025 Financial Results
• Negative Sentiment: One‑time charges & execution risks — A one‑time lease‑termination charge and the move to contract manufacturing create short‑term hits and execution execution/scale risk that could pressure results if ramps slip. Amprius Stock Price Gets Amped by Hyper Growth Outlook

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.