Plato Investment Management Ltd Purchases 9,014 Shares of Amphenol Corporation $APH

Plato Investment Management Ltd grew its position in Amphenol Corporation (NYSE:APH) by 25.7% in the fourth quarter, according to its most recent filing with the SEC. The fund owned 44,124 shares of the electronics maker’s stock after acquiring an additional 9,014 shares during the period. Plato Investment Management Ltd’s holdings in Amphenol were worth $5,992,000 as of its most recent filing with the SEC.

A number of other large investors also recently modified their holdings of APH. Riggs Asset Managment Co. Inc. lifted its stake in shares of Amphenol by 200.0% in the 2nd quarter. Riggs Asset Managment Co. Inc. now owns 252 shares of the electronics maker’s stock valued at $25,000 after acquiring an additional 168 shares during the last quarter. Board of the Pension Protection Fund acquired a new stake in Amphenol in the fourth quarter valued at $27,000. Towne Trust Company N.A acquired a new stake in Amphenol in the fourth quarter valued at $34,000. Laurel Wealth Advisors LLC acquired a new stake in Amphenol in the fourth quarter valued at $34,000. Finally, Cloud Capital Management LLC acquired a new stake in Amphenol in the third quarter valued at $38,000. 97.01% of the stock is currently owned by institutional investors.

Amphenol Stock Performance

Shares of Amphenol stock opened at $127.72 on Friday. The company has a current ratio of 1.71, a quick ratio of 1.26 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 1.18. The business has a 50-day moving average price of $137.31 and a two-hundred day moving average price of $139.35. Amphenol Corporation has a 1-year low of $80.32 and a 1-year high of $167.04. The company has a market cap of $157.12 billion, a P/E ratio of 36.70, a PEG ratio of 1.12 and a beta of 1.29.

Amphenol (NYSE:APH) last issued its quarterly earnings results on Wednesday, April 29th. The electronics maker reported $1.06 earnings per share for the quarter, topping analysts’ consensus estimates of $0.95 by $0.11. Amphenol had a return on equity of 37.44% and a net margin of 17.24%.The firm had revenue of $7.62 billion during the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $7.08 billion. During the same period last year, the business posted $0.63 EPS. The business’s revenue was up 58.4% compared to the same quarter last year. Amphenol has set its Q2 2026 guidance at 1.140-1.160 EPS. As a group, analysts anticipate that Amphenol Corporation will post 4.76 EPS for the current year.

Amphenol Announces Dividend

The firm also recently declared a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Wednesday, July 15th. Shareholders of record on Tuesday, June 23rd will be issued a dividend of $0.25 per share. This represents a $1.00 dividend on an annualized basis and a yield of 0.8%. The ex-dividend date is Tuesday, June 23rd. Amphenol’s dividend payout ratio (DPR) is presently 28.74%.

Key Amphenol News

Here are the key news stories impacting Amphenol this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Amphenol’s strong Q1 2026 results and higher Q2 guidance suggest continued robust demand and earnings momentum, which is helping support the stock. Assessing Amphenol (APH) Valuation After Strong Q1 2026 Results And Raised Q2 Guidance
• Positive Sentiment: The company announced a quarterly dividend of $0.25 per share, reinforcing shareholder returns and confidence in cash flow. Amphenol Announces Second Quarter 2026 Dividend
• Positive Sentiment: Several articles continue to describe Amphenol as a strong growth name, which can keep investor sentiment favorable. 3 Reasons Growth Investors Will Love Amphenol (APH)
• Neutral Sentiment: Amphenol was also highlighted in a broader “best growth stocks” discussion after its record quarter, adding to the stock’s visibility but not changing the core story. Amphenol (APH): 12 Best Growth Stocks to Invest In for the Next 2 Years
• Negative Sentiment: Recent insider selling by CEO Richard Adam Norwitt may create some caution, even though insider sales do not necessarily change the company’s operating outlook. Richard Adam Norwitt Sells 17,500 Shares of Amphenol (NYSE:APH) Stock

Analyst Upgrades and Downgrades

A number of analysts recently weighed in on APH shares. Wall Street Zen downgraded Amphenol from a “buy” rating to a “hold” rating in a report on Saturday. Citigroup restated a “buy” rating and issued a $180.00 price objective (up from $170.00) on shares of Amphenol in a report on Thursday, April 30th. Barclays restated an “overweight” rating and issued a $180.00 price objective (up from $175.00) on shares of Amphenol in a report on Monday, May 4th. JPMorgan Chase & Co. increased their price objective on Amphenol from $190.00 to $200.00 and gave the company an “overweight” rating in a report on Thursday, April 30th. Finally, Seaport Research Partners restated a “buy” rating and issued a $215.00 price objective on shares of Amphenol in a report on Thursday, April 30th. Thirteen research analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating and two have issued a Hold rating to the stock. According to MarketBeat.com, the stock has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average price target of $176.53.

Insiders Place Their Bets

In other Amphenol news, CEO Richard Adam Norwitt sold 17,500 shares of the stock in a transaction dated Tuesday, May 5th. The stock was sold at an average price of $143.21, for a total transaction of $2,506,175.00. Following the completion of the sale, the chief executive officer directly owned 1,927,507 shares in the company, valued at approximately $276,038,277.47. This trade represents a 0.90% decrease in their position. The sale was disclosed in a legal filing with the SEC, which is accessible through this link. In the last three months, insiders sold 646,056 shares of company stock worth $94,594,783. Company insiders own 1.42% of the company’s stock.

About Amphenol

Amphenol Corporation (NYSE: APH) is a leading global manufacturer of electronic and fiber optic connectors, interconnect systems, and related components. The company designs, engineers and produces a broad range of products including electrical connectors, cable assemblies, fiber optic solutions, sensors, antennas and electromechanical devices used to transfer power, signal and data across complex systems. Its product portfolio spans ruggedized connectors for harsh environments to high-speed solutions for data centers and telecommunications networks.

Amphenol serves a diverse set of end markets, including automotive, broadband and telecom, data communications, mobile devices, industrial, energy, and military/aerospace.