Amprius Technologies Target of Unusually High Options Trading (NYSE:AMPX)

Amprius Technologies, Inc. (NYSE:AMPX) saw some unusual options trading activity on Thursday. Stock investors purchased 46,001 call options on the stock. This is an increase of 134% compared to the typical daily volume of 19,622 call options.

Insider Activity at Amprius Technologies

In related news, CTO Constantin Ionel Stefan sold 28,812 shares of Amprius Technologies stock in a transaction that occurred on Thursday, May 21st. The shares were sold at an average price of $14.79, for a total transaction of $426,129.48. Following the transaction, the chief technology officer directly owned 804,518 shares of the company’s stock, valued at $11,898,821.22. This trade represents a 3.46% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The sale was disclosed in a filing with the SEC, which is available through this link. The sale was made to cover tax withholding obligations related to the vesting of equity awards. Also, CEO Thomas M. Stepien sold 60,702 shares of Amprius Technologies stock in a transaction that occurred on Thursday, May 21st. The shares were sold at an average price of $14.79, for a total transaction of $897,782.58. Following the transaction, the chief executive officer directly owned 699,298 shares in the company, valued at approximately $10,342,617.42. The trade was a 7.99% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The SEC filing for this sale provides additional information. The sale was made to cover tax withholding obligations related to the vesting of equity awards. Insiders sold a total of 2,636,356 shares of company stock valued at $44,226,754 over the last quarter. 5.10% of the stock is owned by insiders.

Institutional Trading of Amprius Technologies

Institutional investors and hedge funds have recently modified their holdings of the stock. KBC Group NV purchased a new stake in shares of Amprius Technologies during the first quarter worth about $57,000. Quarry LP purchased a new stake in shares of Amprius Technologies during the third quarter worth about $42,000. Jones Financial Companies Lllp increased its stake in shares of Amprius Technologies by 353.2% during the third quarter. Jones Financial Companies Lllp now owns 4,532 shares of the company’s stock worth $50,000 after purchasing an additional 3,532 shares in the last quarter. Parallel Advisors LLC purchased a new stake in shares of Amprius Technologies during the third quarter worth about $54,000. Finally, Leonteq Securities AG purchased a new stake in shares of Amprius Technologies during the fourth quarter worth about $47,000. Hedge funds and other 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

Amprius Technologies Stock Performance

AMPX opened at $20.27 on Friday. Amprius Technologies has a fifty-two week low of $2.55 and a fifty-two week high of $22.80. The company has a fifty day moving average of $18.09 and a two-hundred day moving average of $13.77. The stock has a market capitalization of $2.87 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of -67.56 and a beta of 2.20.

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

Analyst Ratings Changes

Several equities research analysts have weighed in on AMPX shares. Cantor Fitzgerald raised their target price 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. William Blair restated an “outperform” rating on shares of Amprius Technologies in a research note on Friday, March 6th. B. Riley Financial raised their target price 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. Wall Street Zen downgraded shares of Amprius Technologies from a “hold” rating to a “sell” rating in a research note on Saturday, May 9th. Finally, Craig Hallum raised their target price on shares of Amprius Technologies from $17.00 to $21.00 and gave the company a “buy” rating in a research note on Friday, March 6th. Eight analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating and one has issued a Sell rating to the company. According to MarketBeat.com, the stock currently has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average 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.