Amprius Technologies (NYSE:AMPX) Stock Price Down 1.9% Following Insider Selling

Shares of Amprius Technologies, Inc. (NYSE:AMPX) dropped 1.9% during trading on Thursday following insider selling activity. The stock traded as low as $17.69 and last traded at $18.2450. Approximately 10,663,625 shares traded hands during trading, an increase of 15% from the average daily volume of 9,261,216 shares. The stock had previously closed at $18.59.

Specifically, Director Steven Chu sold 155,565 shares of the business’s stock in a transaction on Thursday, March 12th. The shares were sold at an average price of $18.50, for a total value of $2,877,952.50. Following the transaction, the director directly owned 127,339 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $2,355,771.50. The trade was a 54.99% decrease in their position. The sale was disclosed in a filing with the SEC, which can be accessed through the SEC website. Also, Director Steven Chu sold 166,632 shares of Amprius Technologies stock in a transaction that occurred on Tuesday, March 10th. The shares were sold at an average price of $17.92, for a total transaction of $2,986,045.44. Following the sale, the director owned 127,339 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $2,281,914.88. The trade was a 56.68% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The disclosure for this sale is available in the SEC filing.

Analyst Upgrades and Downgrades

Several analysts have recently commented on the stock. Roth Mkm reiterated a “buy” rating and issued a $20.00 price target (up from $16.00) on shares of Amprius Technologies in a research report on Friday, March 6th. B. Riley Financial raised their price target on shares of Amprius Technologies from $16.00 to $22.00 and gave the stock a “buy” rating in a research note on Monday, March 9th. Oppenheimer reiterated an “outperform” rating and issued a $17.00 price target on shares of Amprius Technologies in a report on Tuesday, December 23rd. Needham & Company LLC reiterated a “buy” rating and set a $20.00 price objective on shares of Amprius Technologies in a report on Tuesday. Finally, Weiss Ratings reaffirmed a “sell (e+)” rating on shares of Amprius Technologies in a research note on Wednesday, January 21st. Eight analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating and one has assigned a Sell rating to the company’s stock. According to MarketBeat, the company currently has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus price target of $19.75.

Key Amprius Technologies News

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

• Positive Sentiment: Northland Securities raised Q1 EPS estimates for AMPX, improving near-term earnings visibility and giving bulls a fundamental reason to buy. Q1 EPS Estimates for AMPX Increased by Northland Securities
• Positive Sentiment: Needham & Company reaffirmed its Buy rating on AMPX (and other brokers have raised targets or reiterated buys), adding analyst-level validation that can attract institutional and retail inflows. Needham & Company LLC Reaffirms Buy Rating for Amprius Technologies (NYSE:AMPX)
• Neutral Sentiment: Coverage summarizing Northland’s forecast for AMPX Q4 earnings provides modeling context for investors but is informational until tied to company guidance or additional upgrades. What is Northland Securities’ Forecast for AMPX Q4 Earnings?
• Negative Sentiment: Director Steven Chu sold 155,565 shares on March 12 at an average price of $18.50 (~$2.88M), cutting his holdings by roughly 55% — a large insider sale that can be interpreted as a negative signal and may create short-term downward pressure. SEC Filing: Steven Chu Sale (3/12)
• Negative Sentiment: On March 10 the same director sold another 166,632 shares at an average of $17.92 (~$2.99M). The consecutive large sales amplify the negative signaling despite possible non-operational reasons (tax, diversification). SEC Filing: Steven Chu Sale (3/10)

Amprius Technologies Stock Performance

The firm has a market cap of $2.46 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of -52.72 and a beta of 3.04. The stock’s fifty day moving average is $11.88 and its two-hundred day moving average is $11.07.

Amprius Technologies (NYSE:AMPX) last released its quarterly earnings results on Wednesday, March 4th. The company reported ($0.01) EPS for the quarter, topping analysts’ consensus estimates of ($0.04) by $0.03. The company had revenue of $25.23 million for the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $22.91 million. Amprius Technologies had a negative net margin of 60.30% and a negative return on equity of 24.29%. Amprius Technologies has set its FY 2026 guidance at –0.060 EPS. Sell-side analysts predict that Amprius Technologies, Inc. will post -0.45 earnings per share for the current year.

Institutional Inflows and Outflows

A number of institutional investors and hedge funds have recently modified their holdings of AMPX. Bank of America Corp DE grew its position in Amprius Technologies by 31.1% during the fourth quarter. Bank of America Corp DE now owns 12,890 shares of the company’s stock valued at $36,000 after purchasing an additional 3,055 shares in the last quarter. AQR Capital Management LLC raised its holdings in Amprius Technologies by 86.7% during the first quarter. AQR Capital Management LLC now owns 77,764 shares of the company’s stock valued at $208,000 after buying an additional 36,116 shares in the last quarter. Millennium Management LLC lifted its holdings in Amprius Technologies by 94.5% in the 1st quarter. Millennium Management LLC now owns 1,396,013 shares of the company’s stock worth $3,741,000 after purchasing an additional 678,442 shares during the last quarter. Goldman Sachs Group Inc. lifted its stake in shares of Amprius Technologies by 128.6% in the first quarter. Goldman Sachs Group Inc. now owns 244,646 shares of the company’s stock worth $656,000 after buying an additional 137,640 shares during the last quarter. Finally, Rhumbline Advisers boosted its holdings in Amprius Technologies by 61.1% during the first quarter. Rhumbline Advisers now owns 15,690 shares of the company’s stock valued at $42,000 after acquiring an additional 5,951 shares during the period. Hedge funds and other institutional investors own 5.04% of the company’s stock.

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.