Amprius Technologies (NYSE:AMPX) Reaches New 1-Year High Following Analyst Upgrade

Amprius Technologies, Inc. (NYSE:AMPX) hit a new 52-week high 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 $16.67 and last traded at $16.64, with a volume of 6702876 shares traded. The stock had previously closed at $14.89.

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

Insider Activity

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

More Amprius Technologies News

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

Hedge Funds Weigh In On Amprius Technologies

Large investors have recently added to or reduced their stakes in the company. Bank of America Corp DE increased its stake 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 worth $36,000 after purchasing an additional 3,055 shares in the last quarter. Ameritas Investment Partners Inc. boosted its holdings in Amprius Technologies by 2,043.2% in the 2nd quarter. Ameritas Investment Partners Inc. now owns 9,516 shares of the company’s stock worth $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 $42,000. Rhumbline Advisers raised its holdings in Amprius Technologies by 61.1% during the first quarter. Rhumbline Advisers now owns 15,690 shares of the company’s stock valued at $42,000 after acquiring an additional 5,951 shares during the period. Finally, Legal & General Group Plc raised its holdings in Amprius Technologies by 1,385.4% during the second quarter. Legal & General Group Plc now owns 10,383 shares of the company’s stock valued at $44,000 after acquiring an additional 9,684 shares during the period. 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 PE ratio of -48.15 and a beta of 3.04. The company has a 50-day moving average price of $10.88 and a 200 day moving average price of $10.72.

Amprius Technologies (NYSE:AMPX) last released its earnings results on Wednesday, March 4th. The company reported ($0.01) earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, topping the consensus estimate of ($0.04) by $0.03. The firm had revenue of $25.23 million during the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $22.91 million. Amprius Technologies had a negative return on equity of 25.77% and a negative net margin of 60.30%.Amprius Technologies has set its FY 2026 guidance at –0.060 EPS. As a group, research 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.