Amprius Technologies (NYSE:AMPX) Trading Down 2% on Insider Selling

Amprius Technologies, Inc. (NYSE:AMPX) dropped 2% during mid-day trading on Friday following insider selling activity. The company traded as low as $17.63 and last traded at $17.9270. Approximately 8,794,506 shares were traded during trading, a decline of 5% from the average daily volume of 9,252,353 shares. The stock had previously closed at $18.29.

Specifically, Director Steven Chu sold 155,565 shares of the firm’s stock in a transaction dated Thursday, March 12th. The shares were sold at an average price of $18.50, for a total transaction of $2,877,952.50. Following the transaction, the director owned 127,339 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $2,355,771.50. This trade represents a 54.99% decrease in their position. The transaction was disclosed in a document filed with the SEC, which is available at this hyperlink. Also, Director Steven Chu sold 166,632 shares of the business’s stock in a transaction dated 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 completion of the sale, the director owned 127,339 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $2,281,914.88. This represents a 56.68% decrease in their position. Additional details regarding this sale are available in the official SEC disclosure.

Analysts Set New Price Targets

AMPX has been the topic of a number of recent research reports. William Blair reiterated an “outperform” rating on shares of Amprius Technologies in a research note on Friday, March 6th. Weiss Ratings reissued a “sell (e+)” rating on shares of Amprius Technologies in a research note on Wednesday, January 21st. Oppenheimer restated an “outperform” rating and set a $17.00 target price on shares of Amprius Technologies in a report on Tuesday, December 23rd. Roth Mkm reiterated a “buy” rating and issued a $20.00 price target (up from $16.00) on shares of Amprius Technologies in a report on Friday, March 6th. Finally, B. Riley Financial boosted their price target on Amprius Technologies from $16.00 to $22.00 and gave the stock a “buy” rating in a research report on Monday. Eight investment analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating and one has given a Sell rating to the company. Based on data from MarketBeat.com, the company currently has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average price target of $19.75.

Amprius Technologies News Summary

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 Trading Down 2.0%

The stock has a market cap of $2.34 billion, a PE ratio of -52.72 and a beta of 3.04. The business’s 50-day moving average price is $11.69 and its 200-day moving average price is $11.00.

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

Institutional Trading of Amprius Technologies

A number of institutional investors have recently made changes to their positions in AMPX. Vanguard Group Inc. grew its stake in Amprius Technologies by 9.5% during the 4th quarter. Vanguard Group Inc. now owns 7,128,657 shares of the company’s stock worth $56,245,000 after buying an additional 616,037 shares during the last quarter. Geode Capital Management LLC raised its stake in Amprius Technologies by 10.5% in the fourth quarter. Geode Capital Management LLC now owns 2,678,417 shares of the company’s stock valued at $21,137,000 after buying an additional 253,529 shares during the last quarter. State Street Corp increased its holdings in shares of Amprius Technologies by 16.6% during the fourth quarter. State Street Corp now owns 2,553,710 shares of the company’s stock valued at $20,149,000 after acquiring an additional 363,928 shares in the last quarter. Invesco Ltd. raised its position in shares of Amprius Technologies by 113.3% in the 3rd quarter. Invesco Ltd. now owns 2,379,384 shares of the company’s stock valued at $25,031,000 after purchasing an additional 1,263,846 shares during the last quarter. Finally, Goldman Sachs Group Inc. raised its position in shares of Amprius Technologies by 23.0% in the 4th quarter. Goldman Sachs Group Inc. now owns 2,194,841 shares of the company’s stock valued at $17,317,000 after purchasing an additional 410,724 shares during the last quarter. Institutional investors and hedge funds 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.