Amprius Technologies (NYSE:AMPX) Rating Increased to Hold at Zacks Research

Zacks Research upgraded shares of Amprius Technologies (NYSE:AMPX) from a strong sell rating to a hold rating in a research note published on Tuesday morning,Zacks.com reports.

Several other research analysts also recently weighed in on the stock. Wall Street Zen downgraded shares of Amprius Technologies from a “hold” rating to a “sell” rating in a report on Saturday, May 9th. Roth Capital reaffirmed a “buy” rating on shares of Amprius Technologies in a research note on Friday, May 8th. JonesTrading began coverage on Amprius Technologies in a research note on Friday, July 10th. They issued a “buy” rating and a $30.00 price target for the company. Northland Securities set a $24.00 price objective on shares of Amprius Technologies in a research report on Monday, May 11th. Finally, Clear Str assumed coverage on shares of Amprius Technologies in a research report on Tuesday, June 2nd. They set a “strong-buy” rating and a $33.00 target price for the company. One analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, nine have issued a Buy rating, one has assigned a Hold rating and one has assigned a Sell rating to the company’s stock. According to data from MarketBeat.com, Amprius Technologies has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average price target of $22.50.

Amprius Technologies Trading Up 9.2%

Amprius Technologies stock opened at $11.80 on Tuesday. Amprius Technologies has a 12-month low of $6.36 and a 12-month high of $24.23. The firm has a market capitalization of $1.67 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of -40.69 and a beta of 2.33. The firm has a 50 day moving average of $13.85 and a 200 day moving average of $14.93.

Amprius Technologies (NYSE:AMPX) last issued its quarterly earnings results on Wednesday, May 6th. The company reported ($0.04) earnings per share for the quarter, missing the consensus estimate of ($0.02) by ($0.02). The firm had revenue of $28.54 million for the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $25.72 million. Amprius Technologies had a negative net margin of 35.16% and a negative return on equity of 13.23%. On average, analysts predict that Amprius Technologies will post -0.07 EPS for the current year.

Insider Buying and Selling at Amprius Technologies

In other news, CEO Thomas M. Stepien sold 2,000 shares of the company’s stock in a transaction dated Thursday, June 4th. The shares were sold at an average price of $20.97, for a total transaction of $41,940.00. Following the sale, the chief executive officer directly owned 625,625 shares in the company, valued at approximately $13,119,356.25. This represents a 0.32% decrease in their position. The sale was disclosed in a filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which can be accessed through the SEC website. Also, CTO Constantin Ionel Stefan sold 3,208 shares of Amprius Technologies stock in a transaction dated Wednesday, May 27th. The stock was sold at an average price of $17.19, for a total value of $55,145.52. Following the completion of the transaction, the chief technology officer owned 801,310 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $13,774,518.90. This represents a 0.40% decrease in their position. The disclosure for this sale is available in the SEC filing. The sale was made to cover tax withholding obligations related to the vesting of equity awards. Insiders sold 310,144 shares of company stock worth $5,049,997 in the last ninety days. Company insiders own 5.10% of the company’s stock.

Institutional Trading of Amprius Technologies

Hedge funds and other institutional investors have recently bought and sold shares of the stock. FNY Investment Advisers LLC raised its stake in shares of Amprius Technologies by 89.3% in the second quarter. FNY Investment Advisers LLC now owns 39,302 shares of the company’s stock valued at $544,000 after acquiring an additional 18,545 shares during the period. Janus Henderson Group PLC lifted its stake in shares of Amprius Technologies by 35.2% during the 1st quarter. Janus Henderson Group PLC now owns 52,803 shares of the company’s stock worth $889,000 after acquiring an additional 13,750 shares during the last quarter. Amundi grew its position in Amprius Technologies by 17.3% in the 1st quarter. Amundi now owns 164,589 shares of the company’s stock valued at $2,775,000 after acquiring an additional 24,283 shares during the last quarter. California State Teachers Retirement System boosted its stake in shares of Amprius Technologies by 48.2% during the first quarter. California State Teachers Retirement System now owns 159,903 shares of the company’s stock valued at $2,696,000 after purchasing an additional 51,973 shares during the period. Finally, Royal Bank of Canada lifted its holdings in Amprius Technologies by 10.9% during the 1st quarter. Royal Bank of Canada now owns 101,914 shares of the company’s stock valued at $1,718,000 after buying an additional 9,998 shares in the last quarter. Hedge funds and other institutional investors own 5.04% of the company’s stock.

Amprius Technologies News Summary

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

• Positive Sentiment: Amprius reported record second-quarter revenue of approximately $34.0 million, up 126% year over year and ahead of analyst expectations near $29.3 million. Gross profit rose to about $9.3 million, indicating improving product economics. Amprius Technologies Reports Second Quarter 2026 Financial Results and Recent Business Highlights
• Positive Sentiment: The company forecast at least $140 million of 2026 revenue and a gross margin of at least 28%, supported by expanding SiCore demand, particularly for defense drones. Amprius also highlighted plans to expand NDAA-compliant manufacturing capacity. Amprius 2026 Revenue and Margin Forecast
• Positive Sentiment: Cash and cash equivalents increased to $74.5 million, while total liabilities declined to $23.5 million. The stronger balance sheet provides additional support for production expansion, despite continued cash use.
• Neutral Sentiment: Zacks Research upgraded AMPX from “strong sell” to “hold,” reducing the severity of its rating but stopping short of a bullish recommendation. Zacks.com
• Negative Sentiment: Amprius still posted a net loss, with operating losses of roughly $4.3 million and diluted EPS reported around negative $0.03 to negative $0.04 by various sources. Operating cash flow was also negative at $2.9 million, so profitability remains a key risk.
• Negative Sentiment: Reported insider activity shows 22 open-market sales and no purchases during the past six months, which may weigh on investor sentiment. The stock also remains below its 50-day and 200-day moving averages, reflecting ongoing technical weakness.

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.