Constantin Ionel Stefan Sells 3,208 Shares of Amprius Technologies (NYSE:AMPX) Stock

Amprius Technologies, Inc. (NYSE:AMPX) CTO Constantin Ionel Stefan sold 3,208 shares of the firm’s stock in a transaction dated Wednesday, May 27th. The stock was sold at an average price of $17.19, for a total transaction of $55,145.52. Following the completion of the sale, the chief technology officer owned 801,310 shares of the company’s stock, valued at $13,774,518.90. This trade represents a 0.40% decrease in their position. The transaction was disclosed in a legal filing with the SEC, which is accessible through this hyperlink. The sale was made to cover tax withholding obligations related to the vesting of equity awards.

Constantin Ionel Stefan also recently made the following trade(s):

• On Thursday, May 21st, Constantin Ionel Stefan sold 28,812 shares of Amprius Technologies stock. The stock was sold at an average price of $14.79, for a total transaction of $426,129.48.

Amprius Technologies Trading Down 2.8%

Amprius Technologies stock opened at $20.27 on Friday. The firm has a 50-day moving average price of $18.09 and a 200-day moving average price of $13.77. The firm has a market capitalization of $2.87 billion, a PE ratio of -67.56 and a beta of 2.20. Amprius Technologies, Inc. has a 12-month low of $2.55 and a 12-month high of $22.80.

Amprius Technologies (NYSE:AMPX) last released its earnings results on Wednesday, May 6th. The company reported ($0.04) earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, missing the consensus estimate of ($0.02) by ($0.02). The firm had revenue of $28.54 million during the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $25.72 million. Amprius Technologies had a negative return on equity of 17.48% and a negative net margin of 43.98%.Amprius Technologies has set its FY 2026 guidance at –0.060 EPS. As a group, sell-side analysts predict that Amprius Technologies, Inc. will post -0.07 earnings per share for the current fiscal year.

Institutional Investors Weigh In On Amprius Technologies

A number of institutional investors and hedge funds have recently added to or reduced their stakes in the stock. Janus Henderson Group PLC lifted its holdings in Amprius Technologies by 35.2% during the 1st quarter. Janus Henderson Group PLC now owns 52,803 shares of the company’s stock valued at $889,000 after buying an additional 13,750 shares in the last quarter. Amundi raised its holdings in shares of 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 purchasing an additional 24,283 shares in the last quarter. California State Teachers Retirement System raised its holdings in shares of Amprius Technologies by 48.2% in the 1st 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 in the last quarter. Royal Bank of Canada raised its holdings in shares of Amprius Technologies by 10.9% in the 1st quarter. Royal Bank of Canada now owns 101,914 shares of the company’s stock valued at $1,718,000 after purchasing an additional 9,998 shares in the last quarter. Finally, The Manufacturers Life Insurance Company raised its holdings in shares of Amprius Technologies by 76.7% in the 1st quarter. The Manufacturers Life Insurance Company now owns 58,790 shares of the company’s stock valued at $991,000 after purchasing an additional 25,510 shares in the last quarter. Institutional investors own 5.04% of the company’s stock.

Key Amprius Technologies News

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

• Positive Sentiment: Amprius was highlighted as a beneficiary of a fast-growing silicon-anode battery market, reinforcing the long-term growth story for its battery technology. Silicon Anode Battery Market Size to Surpass USD 31.27 Billion by 2035 | Research by SNS Insider
• Positive Sentiment: Traders bought a large volume of AMPX call options, suggesting rising expectations for further upside. Stock Traders Buy Large Volume of Amprius Technologies Call Options (NYSE:AMPX)
• Positive Sentiment: Amprius was also cited for ramping capacity, improving backlog, and forecasts for sharply higher revenue growth, which supports bullish sentiment around the stock. Amprius Technologies Stock Page
• Neutral Sentiment: Multiple insiders, including the CTO, CEO, and a director, sold shares recently, but the filings say the sales were mainly for tax withholding tied to vested equity awards.
• Negative Sentiment: A securities fraud investigation creates some headline risk and could weigh on sentiment if it gains traction. AMPX: Securities Fraud Investigation by Block & Leviton Could Allow Amprius Technologies Investors to Recover Losses

Analyst Ratings Changes

AMPX has been the subject of a number of research analyst reports. Cantor Fitzgerald lifted their price objective on shares of Amprius Technologies from $16.00 to $20.00 and gave the company an “overweight” rating in a report on Friday, March 6th. Craig Hallum lifted their price objective on shares of Amprius Technologies from $17.00 to $21.00 and gave the company a “buy” rating in a report on Friday, March 6th. Weiss Ratings reiterated a “sell (e+)” rating on shares of Amprius Technologies in a report on Monday, April 20th. Northland Securities set a $24.00 price objective on shares of Amprius Technologies in a report on Monday, May 11th. Finally, Needham & Company LLC reiterated a “buy” rating and set a $20.00 price objective on shares of Amprius Technologies in a report on Tuesday, March 10th. 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 presently has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus price target of $20.25.

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.