Amprius Technologies (NYSE:AMPX) CEO Sells $897,782.58 in Stock

Amprius Technologies, Inc. (NYSE:AMPX) CEO Thomas Stepien sold 60,702 shares of the firm’s stock in a transaction dated Thursday, May 21st. The stock was sold at an average price of $14.79, for a total value of $897,782.58. Following the sale, the chief executive officer directly owned 699,298 shares in the company, valued at approximately $10,342,617.42. This trade represents a 7.99% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The transaction was disclosed in a document filed with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is available through the SEC website. The sale was made to cover tax withholding obligations related to the vesting of equity awards.

Amprius Technologies Stock Up 24.2%

Amprius Technologies stock opened at $21.31 on Friday. Amprius Technologies, Inc. has a 52 week low of $2.55 and a 52 week high of $22.80. The business’s 50-day moving average price is $18.07 and its 200 day moving average price is $13.73. The firm has a market cap of $3.02 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of -71.03 and a beta of 2.20.

Amprius Technologies (NYSE:AMPX) last posted its quarterly earnings data on Wednesday, May 6th. The company reported ($0.04) EPS for the quarter, missing analysts’ consensus estimates of ($0.02) by ($0.02). The business had revenue of $28.54 million during the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $25.72 million. Amprius Technologies had a negative net margin of 43.98% and a negative return on equity of 17.48%. Amprius Technologies has set its FY 2026 guidance at –0.060 EPS. Equities analysts expect that Amprius Technologies, Inc. will post -0.07 EPS for the current year.

Amprius Technologies News Summary

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

• Positive Sentiment: Traders bought 46,001 call options on Amprius, a 134% jump above average, suggesting rising speculative demand for upside in AMPX.
• Positive Sentiment: A recent market analysis highlighted Amprius as a June catalyst stock, citing expected updates on capacity, ecosystem development, and backlog, with analysts forecasting roughly 90% revenue growth and continued rapid expansion.
• Neutral Sentiment: Insider selling disclosed this week included director Donald R. Dixon, CEO Thomas M. Stepien, CTO Constantin Ionel Stefan, and director Kang Sun. Several sales were small, and management said some were made to cover tax withholding tied to equity vesting.
• Neutral Sentiment: A research note on the broader silicon anode battery market projected strong long-term growth, which is supportive for Amprius because the company is one of the commercial players in this space.
• Negative Sentiment: Block & Leviton said it is investigating Amprius for potential securities law violations, which could create overhang and legal uncertainty for investors.

Institutional Trading of Amprius Technologies

Large investors have recently made changes to their positions in the company. Oppenheimer & Co. Inc. increased its position in shares of Amprius Technologies by 47.7% during the fourth quarter. Oppenheimer & Co. Inc. now owns 442,090 shares of the company’s stock worth $3,488,000 after purchasing an additional 142,751 shares in the last quarter. Vanguard Group Inc. increased its position in shares of Amprius Technologies by 37.0% during the third quarter. Vanguard Group Inc. now owns 6,512,620 shares of the company’s stock worth $68,513,000 after purchasing an additional 1,757,395 shares in the last quarter. SG Americas Securities LLC purchased a new stake in shares of Amprius Technologies during the fourth quarter worth approximately $2,014,000. Stephens Investment Management Group LLC increased its position in shares of Amprius Technologies by 33.1% during the fourth quarter. Stephens Investment Management Group LLC now owns 1,441,698 shares of the company’s stock worth $11,375,000 after purchasing an additional 358,791 shares in the last quarter. Finally, Tudor Investment Corp ET AL purchased a new stake in shares of Amprius Technologies during the third quarter worth approximately $7,530,000. 5.04% of the stock is currently owned by hedge funds and other institutional investors.

Analysts Set New Price Targets

A number of equities research analysts recently issued reports on AMPX shares. Cantor Fitzgerald lifted their price target on shares of Amprius Technologies from $16.00 to $20.00 and gave the company an “overweight” rating in a research note on Friday, March 6th. Needham & Company LLC reissued a “buy” rating and issued a $20.00 price target on shares of Amprius Technologies in a research note on Tuesday, March 10th. Wall Street Zen cut shares of Amprius Technologies from a “hold” rating to a “sell” rating in a research note on Saturday, May 9th. Roth Mkm reissued a “buy” rating on shares of Amprius Technologies in a research note on Friday, May 8th. Finally, B. Riley Financial lifted their price target on shares of Amprius Technologies from $16.00 to $22.00 and gave the company a “buy” rating in a research note on Monday, March 9th. Eight investment analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating and one has given a Sell rating to the company’s stock. According to data from MarketBeat.com, the stock 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.