Amprius Technologies (NYSE:AMPX) Shares Up 2.4% – Here’s Why

Amprius Technologies, Inc. (NYSE:AMPX)’s share price traded up 2.4% during trading on Wednesday . The company traded as high as $11.59 and last traded at $11.0610. 7,111,033 shares changed hands during mid-day trading, a decline of 12% from the average session volume of 8,071,759 shares. The stock had previously closed at $10.80.

Key Headlines Impacting Amprius Technologies

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

• Positive Sentiment: Craig-Hallum initiated coverage with a “Buy” and $17 price target (implies ~54% upside vs. the current price), giving fresh sell‑side validation that can attract momentum buyers and funds. Read More.
• Positive Sentiment: Analyst consensus remains constructive — the stock carries an average “Moderate Buy” rating and a consensus target in the mid‑teens, supporting higher upside expectations ahead of catalysts. Read More.
• Positive Sentiment: Market commentary highlights an upcoming March earnings release as a potential catalyst; analysts forecast strong revenue growth over the next several quarters and expect profitability by 2027, which underpins bullish price targets. Read More.
• Neutral Sentiment: Institutional activity is mixed but notable — several funds have added or increased stakes (e.g., Osterweis raised its position materially), which can provide support but also signals that ownership is concentrated among active managers. Read More.
• Negative Sentiment: Insider selling: CTO Constantin Ionel Stefan sold 25,366 shares at about $10.16 on Feb. 23 (and both he and a director have recorded multiple recent sales), which may be viewed as supply pressure or a red flag by some investors. The SEC filing and trade details are public. Read More.

Wall Street Analysts Forecast Growth

A number of research firms have recently issued reports on AMPX. Oppenheimer reiterated an “outperform” rating and set a $17.00 price objective on shares of Amprius Technologies in a research note on Tuesday, December 23rd. 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 objective on the stock. Craig Hallum started coverage on Amprius Technologies in a research report on Monday. They set a “buy” rating and a $17.00 price target on the stock. Weiss Ratings reissued a “sell (e+)” rating on shares of Amprius Technologies in a research note on Wednesday, January 21st. Finally, Cantor Fitzgerald increased their target price on shares of Amprius Technologies from $12.00 to $16.00 and gave the company an “overweight” rating in a research report on Friday, November 7th. Eight research analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating and one has issued a Sell rating to the stock. According to MarketBeat.com, the stock currently has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus target price of $16.63.

Amprius Technologies Price Performance

The business has a fifty day moving average of $10.27 and a 200 day moving average of $10.45. The stock has a market cap of $1.44 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of -42.54 and a beta of 2.98.

Insider Buying and Selling at Amprius Technologies

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

Institutional Investors Weigh In On Amprius Technologies

Several hedge funds and other institutional investors have recently made changes to their positions in AMPX. Alberta Investment Management Corp acquired a new stake in shares of Amprius Technologies during the fourth quarter worth $1,001,000. Vident Advisory LLC acquired a new position in Amprius Technologies during the 4th quarter worth approximately $107,000. Summit Securities Group LLC acquired a new stake in Amprius Technologies in the 4th quarter valued at $54,000. Numerai GP LLC raised its holdings in Amprius Technologies by 29.1% during the fourth quarter. Numerai GP LLC now owns 96,209 shares of the company’s stock worth $759,000 after acquiring an additional 21,698 shares in the last quarter. Finally, Osterweis Capital Management Inc. raised its stake in shares of Amprius Technologies by 142.6% during the 4th quarter. Osterweis Capital Management Inc. now owns 454,830 shares of the company’s stock worth $3,589,000 after purchasing an additional 267,385 shares in the last quarter. 5.04% of the stock is owned by institutional investors and hedge funds.

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.