Roth Mkm Reiterates Buy Rating for Amprius Technologies (NYSE:AMPX)

Amprius Technologies (NYSE:AMPX)‘s stock had its “buy” rating restated by 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 suggests a potential upside of 22.17% from the company’s current price.

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

Amprius Technologies Trading Up 9.9%

AMPX stock opened at $16.37 on Friday. The stock has a market capitalization of $2.14 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of -48.15 and a beta of 3.04. The firm’s 50-day moving average price is $10.88 and its two-hundred day moving average price is $10.72. Amprius Technologies has a 12-month low of $1.70 and a 12-month high of $17.29.

Amprius Technologies (NYSE:AMPX) last posted its earnings results on Wednesday, March 4th. The company reported ($0.01) earnings per share for the quarter, topping analysts’ consensus estimates of ($0.04) by $0.03. The company had revenue of $25.23 million during the quarter, compared to analyst estimates 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. Equities analysts predict that Amprius Technologies will post -0.45 EPS for the current year.

Insider Activity at Amprius Technologies

In other Amprius Technologies news, Director Kang Sun sold 61,251 shares of the company’s 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 $622,310.16. Following the transaction, the director owned 1,342,400 shares in the company, valued at approximately $13,638,784. This represents a 4.36% decrease in their position. The transaction was disclosed in a legal filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is accessible through the SEC website. Also, CTO Constantin Ionel Stefan sold 25,366 shares of the stock in a transaction that occurred on 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 transaction, the chief technology officer directly owned 723,330 shares of the company’s stock, valued at $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 ninety days, insiders have sold 2,392,269 shares of company stock worth $26,384,359. Insiders own 12.90% of the company’s stock.

Hedge Funds Weigh In On Amprius Technologies

A number of institutional investors have recently added to or reduced their stakes in AMPX. Voloridge Investment Management LLC bought a new stake in shares of Amprius Technologies during the 3rd quarter valued at $19,737,000. BNP Paribas Financial Markets increased its stake in shares of Amprius Technologies by 1,117.9% in the 3rd quarter. BNP Paribas Financial Markets now owns 1,943,905 shares of the company’s stock worth $20,450,000 after acquiring an additional 1,784,291 shares in the last quarter. Vanguard Group Inc. increased its stake in shares of Amprius Technologies by 37.0% in the 3rd quarter. Vanguard Group Inc. now owns 6,512,620 shares of the company’s stock worth $68,513,000 after acquiring an additional 1,757,395 shares in the last quarter. Norges Bank purchased a new position in Amprius Technologies during the 4th quarter valued at about $10,295,000. Finally, Invesco Ltd. lifted its position in Amprius Technologies by 113.3% during the 3rd quarter. Invesco Ltd. now owns 2,379,384 shares of the company’s stock valued at $25,031,000 after acquiring an additional 1,263,846 shares during the period. Institutional investors own 5.04% of the company’s stock.

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

About Amprius Technologies

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.