Amprius Technologies Target of Unusually High Options Trading (NYSE:AMPX)

Amprius Technologies, Inc. (NYSE:AMPX) saw some unusual options trading on Thursday. Investors acquired 27,464 call options on the company. This represents an increase of 170% compared to the typical volume of 10,181 call options.

Amprius Technologies Trading Up 12.3%

Shares of AMPX stock traded up $1.54 on Thursday, hitting $14.09. The stock had a trading volume of 19,659,755 shares, compared to its average volume of 8,373,297. Amprius Technologies has a twelve month low of $1.70 and a twelve month high of $16.03. The company has a fifty day moving average price of $10.59 and a two-hundred day moving average price of $10.60. The firm has a market cap of $1.84 billion, a P/E ratio of -54.19 and a beta of 3.04.

Amprius Technologies (NYSE:AMPX) last posted its earnings results on Thursday, March 5th. 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 return on equity of 38.85% and a negative net margin of 53.16%.The firm had revenue of $25.23 million for the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $22.91 million. On average, analysts expect that Amprius Technologies will post -0.45 earnings per share for the current year.

Insider Transactions at Amprius Technologies

In other Amprius Technologies news, Director Kang Sun sold 950,548 shares of the business’s 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 completion of the transaction, the director directly owned 1,403,651 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $15,538,416.57. The trade was a 40.38% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The sale was disclosed in a legal filing with the SEC, which is accessible through this hyperlink. Also, CTO Constantin Ionel Stefan sold 492,827 shares of the business’s stock in a transaction on 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 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 SEC filing for this sale provides additional information. Insiders sold 2,392,269 shares of company stock valued at $26,384,359 over the last ninety days. 12.90% of the stock is currently owned by company insiders.

Institutional Investors Weigh In On Amprius Technologies

Several large investors have recently made changes to their positions in the stock. 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 stake in shares of Amprius Technologies in the 4th quarter valued at about $107,000. Summit Securities Group LLC bought a new stake in shares of Amprius Technologies in the fourth quarter valued at about $54,000. Numerai GP LLC lifted its holdings in shares of Amprius Technologies by 29.1% in the fourth quarter. Numerai GP LLC now owns 96,209 shares of the company’s stock valued at $759,000 after purchasing an additional 21,698 shares in the last quarter. Finally, Osterweis Capital Management Inc. boosted its position in shares of Amprius Technologies by 142.6% during the fourth quarter. Osterweis Capital Management Inc. now owns 454,830 shares of the company’s stock worth $3,589,000 after buying an additional 267,385 shares during the period. Institutional investors own 5.04% of the company’s stock.

Wall Street Analysts Forecast Growth

AMPX has been the subject of several analyst reports. Oppenheimer reiterated an “outperform” rating and set a $17.00 price target on shares of Amprius Technologies in a research report on Tuesday, December 23rd. Cantor Fitzgerald lifted their target price on shares of Amprius Technologies from $12.00 to $16.00 and gave the stock an “overweight” rating in a report on Friday, November 7th. Weiss Ratings reiterated a “sell (e+)” rating on shares of Amprius Technologies in a research report on Wednesday, January 21st. Craig Hallum started coverage on Amprius Technologies in a research note on Monday, February 23rd. They issued a “buy” rating and a $17.00 price target on the stock. Finally, Needham & Company LLC assumed coverage on Amprius Technologies in a research report on Thursday, January 29th. They issued a “buy” rating and a $20.00 price target on the stock. Eight analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating and one has given a Sell rating to the stock. Based on data from MarketBeat, the stock presently has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus price target of $16.63.

Key Amprius Technologies News

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

• Positive Sentiment: Q4 earnings and revenue beat — Amprius posted ($0.01) EPS vs. consensus ($0.04) and revenue of ~$25.2M vs. ~$22.9M expected; the market reacted to the upside and the company’s commentary on margin improvement and client wins. Amprius Stock Surges on Strong Q4 Earnings Beat
• Positive Sentiment: Upgraded FY‑2026 guidance — management raised FY‑2026 guidance (EPS guidance less negative than consensus and revenue guidance above Street estimates), signaling better-than-expected forward profitability and sales. Company Press Release (BusinessWire)
• Positive Sentiment: Analyst and institutional momentum — a MarketBeat write-up highlights accelerating production, NDAA compliance via contract manufacturers, widening gross margins (to ~24%) and analyst price-target upside (many seeing double‑digit/50%+ upside), supporting continued buying interest. Amprius Stock Price Gets Amped by Hyper Growth Outlook
• Positive Sentiment: Heavy call-option activity — unusually large call buying (27,464 calls, ~170% above typical daily volume) suggests speculative bullish positioning that can amplify intraday/upward moves.
• Neutral Sentiment: Investor events scheduled in March — management will be more visible at conferences and investor meetings, which could further move estimates in either direction depending on new disclosures. Amprius Sets March 2026 Events Schedule
• Neutral Sentiment: One-time lease charge disclosed — a discontinued Colorado lease produced a one-time charge; management says this simplifies the manufacturing footprint (shift to contract manufacturing), improving cash-flow visibility but adding a short-term charge. MarketBeat: Hyper Growth Outlook
• Negative Sentiment: Still unprofitable and burning cash — despite margin progress, Amprius reported a wider net loss (~$24.4M for FY) and negative margins/ROE remain; cash burn and negative earnings could pressure the stock if revenue or margin trends stall. Q4 & FY Press Release

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.