What is HC Wainwright’s Estimate for AMPX Q1 Earnings?

Amprius Technologies, Inc. (NYSE:AMPX) – Stock analysts at HC Wainwright issued their Q1 2026 earnings estimates for shares of Amprius Technologies in a research note issued to investors on Friday, March 6th. HC Wainwright analyst A. Dayal expects that the company will earn ($0.02) per share for the quarter. The consensus estimate for Amprius Technologies’ current full-year earnings is ($0.45) per share. HC Wainwright also issued estimates for Amprius Technologies’ Q2 2026 earnings at ($0.02) EPS, Q3 2026 earnings at ($0.01) EPS, Q4 2026 earnings at $0.00 EPS, FY2029 earnings at $0.35 EPS and FY2030 earnings at $0.55 EPS.

AMPX has been the subject of a number of other reports. William Blair reiterated an “outperform” rating on shares of Amprius Technologies in a 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 issued a “buy” rating and a $20.00 target price for the company. Craig Hallum increased their price target on shares of Amprius Technologies from $17.00 to $21.00 and gave the company a “buy” rating in a research report on Friday. Finally, Roth Mkm reissued a “buy” rating and set a $20.00 price target (up from $16.00) on shares of Amprius Technologies in a research note on Friday. Eight analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating and one has assigned a Sell rating to the stock. According to MarketBeat, the stock currently has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus target price of $18.38.

Amprius Technologies Stock Up 9.9%

AMPX opened at $16.37 on Monday. The business’s fifty day simple moving average is $10.88 and its 200 day simple moving average is $10.75. Amprius Technologies has a 52 week low of $1.70 and a 52 week high of $17.29. The stock has a market cap of $2.14 billion, a PE ratio of -48.15 and a beta of 3.04.

Amprius Technologies (NYSE:AMPX) last posted its quarterly earnings data on Wednesday, March 4th. The company reported ($0.01) earnings per share for the quarter, beating 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 for the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $22.91 million. Amprius Technologies has set its FY 2026 guidance at –0.060 EPS.

Insider Activity

In other news, CTO Constantin Ionel Stefan sold 492,827 shares of the business’s stock in a transaction dated Thursday, January 22nd. The stock was sold at an average price of $12.04, for a total value of $5,933,637.08. Following the completion of the sale, the chief technology officer owned 748,696 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $9,014,299.84. The trade was a 39.70% decrease in their position. The transaction was disclosed in a legal filing with the SEC, which is accessible through this link. Also, Director Kang Sun sold 950,548 shares of the stock in a transaction dated Friday, January 16th. The shares were sold at an average price of $11.07, for a total value of $10,522,566.36. Following the sale, the director owned 1,403,651 shares of the company’s stock, valued at $15,538,416.57. This represents a 40.38% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The SEC filing for this sale provides additional information. In the last quarter, insiders sold 2,392,269 shares of company stock worth $26,384,359. Company insiders own 12.80% of the company’s stock.

Institutional Trading of Amprius Technologies

A number of institutional investors have recently made changes to their positions in the stock. Bank of America Corp DE grew its holdings 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 during the last quarter. Ameritas Investment Partners Inc. raised its holdings in Amprius Technologies by 2,043.2% during the 2nd quarter. Ameritas Investment Partners Inc. now owns 9,516 shares of the company’s stock valued at $40,000 after buying an additional 9,072 shares during the last quarter. Quarry LP purchased a new stake in Amprius Technologies during the 3rd quarter valued at $42,000. Rhumbline Advisers grew its holdings in Amprius Technologies by 61.1% in the 1st quarter. Rhumbline Advisers now owns 15,690 shares of the company’s stock worth $42,000 after acquiring an additional 5,951 shares during the last quarter. Finally, Legal & General Group Plc grew its holdings in Amprius Technologies by 1,385.4% in the 2nd quarter. Legal & General Group Plc now owns 10,383 shares of the company’s stock worth $44,000 after acquiring an additional 9,684 shares during the last quarter. Hedge funds and other institutional investors own 5.04% of the company’s stock.

Amprius Technologies News Roundup

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.