Amprius Technologies (NYSE:AMPX) Trading Up 9.9% on Analyst Upgrade

Amprius Technologies, Inc. (NYSE:AMPX)’s share price was up 9.9% during trading on Friday after Craig Hallum raised their price target on the stock from $17.00 to $21.00. Craig Hallum currently has a buy rating on the stock. Amprius Technologies traded as high as $17.29 and last traded at $16.37. Approximately 23,856,808 shares were traded during trading, an increase of 167% from the average daily volume of 8,946,418 shares. The stock had previously closed at $14.89.

Other analysts have also issued research reports about the company. Weiss Ratings reissued a “sell (e+)” rating on shares of Amprius Technologies in a report on Wednesday, January 21st. Needham & Company LLC began coverage on shares of Amprius Technologies in a research note on Thursday, January 29th. They issued a “buy” rating and a $20.00 price objective on the stock. Cantor Fitzgerald lifted their target price on shares of Amprius Technologies from $16.00 to $20.00 and gave the stock an “overweight” rating in a research report on Friday. Oppenheimer reissued an “outperform” rating and set a $17.00 price objective on shares of Amprius Technologies in a research note on Tuesday, December 23rd. Finally, Roth Mkm restated a “buy” rating and set a $20.00 price objective (up from $16.00) on shares of Amprius Technologies in a research report on Friday. Eight equities research analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating and one has issued a Sell rating to the company. According to MarketBeat, Amprius Technologies has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus target price of $18.38.

Insider Activity

In related news, Director Kang Sun sold 61,251 shares of the firm’s stock in a transaction that occurred on Monday, February 23rd. The shares were sold at an average price of $10.16, for a total transaction of $622,310.16. Following the sale, the director owned 1,342,400 shares in the company, valued at approximately $13,638,784. This trade represents a 4.36% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The sale was disclosed in a legal filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which can be accessed through this hyperlink. Also, CTO Constantin Ionel Stefan sold 25,366 shares of Amprius Technologies stock in a transaction that occurred on Monday, February 23rd. The stock was sold at an average price of $10.16, for a total transaction of $257,718.56. Following the completion of the sale, the chief technology officer directly owned 723,330 shares of the company’s stock, valued at $7,349,032.80. The trade was a 3.39% decrease in their ownership of the stock. Additional details regarding this sale are available in the official SEC disclosure. Insiders have sold a total of 2,392,269 shares of company stock worth $26,384,359 over the last ninety days. 12.90% of the stock is owned by corporate insiders.

Key Headlines Impacting Amprius Technologies

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

• Positive Sentiment: Q4 2025 results beat expectations — revenue of ~$25.2M (137% YoY), a smaller-than-expected loss, the company’s first positive quarterly adjusted EBITDA, and 2026 guidance targeting at least $125M in revenue and a materially reduced net loss. This combination explains the bullish sentiment and supports growth expectations. Amprius Technologies (AMPX) Is Up 29.3% After Issuing 2026 Revenue And Profitability Guidance – Has The Bull Case Changed?
• Positive Sentiment: Analyst upgrades and higher price targets: Roth MKM reaffirmed a Buy and bumped its PT to $20 (from $16), and Craig-Hallum raised its PT to $21 (from $17). Upgrades add credibility and can attract more institutional flows. Benzinga Craig-Hallum PT Raised to $21
• Positive Sentiment: Institutional interest, analyst coverage and bullish research notes (MarketBeat et al.) are increasing — analysts are raising targets and coverage, which can amplify momentum and reduce float available to retail sellers. Amprius Stock Price Gets Amped by Hyper Growth Outlook
• Positive Sentiment: Derivative and volume signals: unusually large call-option volume and heavy share trading indicate speculative and directional conviction from traders, which can accelerate short-term gains. (Observed trading activity reported on 3/5.)
• Neutral Sentiment: One-time charge for a discontinued Colorado lease was disclosed; management frames it as a non-recurring item that clarifies manufacturing strategy (shift to contract manufacturers) and improves cash-flow visibility. That reduces future capex needs but creates a near-term hit. Amprius Technologies Reports Fourth Quarter and Fiscal Year 2025 Financial Results
• Neutral Sentiment: Media/analyst pieces debating valuation and timing — several write-ups ask if the rally already prices in most of the upside, prompting mixed views among longer-term investors. These discussions can increase volatility as momentum and value investors clash. Is It Too Late To Consider Amprius Technologies (AMPX) After Its Recent Share Price Surge
• Negative Sentiment: Company remains unprofitable on a GAAP basis (full-year net loss and negative margins); analysts still forecast negative EPS for the year. Continued execution is required to translate revenue growth into sustained profitability — a risk that could weigh on the stock if growth or margin improvement stalls. Amprius Technologies (AMPX) Reports Q4 Loss, Tops Revenue Estimates

Institutional Investors Weigh In On Amprius Technologies

A number of hedge funds and other institutional investors have recently made changes to their positions in the business. Stephens Investment Management Group LLC purchased a new position in Amprius Technologies during the third quarter worth about $11,392,000. Baird Financial Group Inc. grew its holdings in Amprius Technologies by 99.9% in the 2nd quarter. Baird Financial Group Inc. now owns 1,000,711 shares of the company’s stock valued at $4,213,000 after buying an additional 500,212 shares during the period. Calamos Advisors LLC purchased a new stake in Amprius Technologies in the 3rd quarter valued at about $1,799,000. Jupiter Asset Management Ltd. acquired a new position in shares of Amprius Technologies during the 3rd quarter valued at about $2,098,000. Finally, Alps Advisors Inc. purchased a new position in shares of Amprius Technologies during the 3rd quarter worth about $1,565,000. Hedge funds and other institutional investors own 5.04% of the company’s stock.

Amprius Technologies Price Performance

The firm has a market capitalization of $2.14 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of -48.15 and a beta of 3.04. The company’s 50-day moving average is $10.88 and its 200-day moving average is $10.69.

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. The company had revenue of $25.23 million during the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $22.91 million. Amprius Technologies had a negative net margin of 60.30% and a negative return on equity of 25.77%. Amprius Technologies has set its FY 2026 guidance at –0.060 EPS. Sell-side analysts anticipate that Amprius Technologies, Inc. will post -0.45 earnings per share for the current year.

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.