Craig Hallum Boosts Amprius Technologies (NYSE:AMPX) Price Target to $21.00

Amprius Technologies (NYSE:AMPX) had its target price increased by Craig Hallum from $17.00 to $21.00 in a note issued to investors on Friday, Marketbeat.com reports. The brokerage currently has a “buy” rating on the stock. Craig Hallum’s price objective would suggest a potential upside of 28.28% from the stock’s current price.

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

Amprius Technologies Stock Performance

NYSE AMPX opened at $16.37 on Friday. Amprius Technologies has a one year low of $1.70 and a one year high of $17.29. The company 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 simple moving average is $10.88 and its two-hundred day simple moving average is $10.72.

Amprius Technologies (NYSE:AMPX) last announced its quarterly earnings results on Wednesday, March 4th. The company reported ($0.01) earnings per share for the quarter, topping the consensus estimate of ($0.04) by $0.03. Amprius Technologies had a negative net margin of 60.30% and a negative return on equity of 25.77%. The firm 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 earnings per share for the current fiscal year.

Insider Activity at Amprius Technologies

In other news, Director Kang Sun sold 61,251 shares of the company’s stock in a transaction on Monday, February 23rd. The stock was sold at an average price of $10.16, for a total transaction of $622,310.16. Following the transaction, the director directly owned 1,342,400 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $13,638,784. This represents a 4.36% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The sale was disclosed in a document filed with the SEC, which is accessible through this hyperlink. Also, CTO Constantin Ionel Stefan sold 25,366 shares of the stock in a transaction on Monday, February 23rd. The shares were sold at an average price of $10.16, for a total value of $257,718.56. Following the sale, the chief technology officer owned 723,330 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $7,349,032.80. This represents a 3.39% decrease in their position. The disclosure for this sale is available in the SEC filing. Over the last 90 days, insiders sold 2,392,269 shares of company stock valued at $26,384,359. 12.90% of the stock is owned by insiders.

Institutional Inflows and Outflows

Several hedge funds have recently added to or reduced their stakes in the business. Bank of America Corp DE raised its stake in 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 buying an additional 3,055 shares during the last quarter. Ameritas Investment Partners Inc. grew its stake in shares of Amprius Technologies by 2,043.2% during the second quarter. Ameritas Investment Partners Inc. now owns 9,516 shares of the company’s stock worth $40,000 after acquiring an additional 9,072 shares during the last quarter. Quarry LP purchased a new stake in shares of Amprius Technologies during the third quarter worth about $42,000. Rhumbline Advisers increased its holdings in shares of 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 in the last quarter. Finally, Legal & General Group Plc raised its position in shares of Amprius Technologies by 1,385.4% in the 2nd quarter. Legal & General Group Plc now owns 10,383 shares of the company’s stock valued at $44,000 after purchasing an additional 9,684 shares during the last quarter. 5.04% of the stock is owned by institutional investors and hedge funds.

Key Stories 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

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.