Amrize Target of Unusually Large Options Trading (NYSE:AMRZ)

Amrize Ltd (NYSE:AMRZ) was the recipient of some unusual options trading on Thursday. Investors acquired 2,679 put options on the company. This represents an increase of 226% compared to the average volume of 822 put options.

Amrize Price Performance

Shares of AMRZ stock traded up $0.33 during trading hours on Thursday, reaching $49.77. 987,191 shares of the company were exchanged, compared to its average volume of 3,173,869. Amrize has a fifty-two week low of $44.12 and a fifty-two week high of $65.94. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.38, a current ratio of 1.40 and a quick ratio of 0.89. The stock’s fifty day moving average is $52.91 and its two-hundred day moving average is $55.56. The company has a market cap of $27.53 billion and a price-to-earnings ratio of 23.77.

Amrize (NYSE:AMRZ) last posted its quarterly earnings data on Wednesday, April 29th. The company reported ($0.16) earnings per share for the quarter, missing the consensus estimate of ($0.14) by ($0.02). Amrize had a return on equity of 9.84% and a net margin of 9.70%.The company had revenue of $2.18 billion during the quarter. Amrize’s revenue was up 4.7% on a year-over-year basis. Sell-side analysts forecast that Amrize will post 2.75 earnings per share for the current fiscal year.

Amrize Cuts Dividend

The company also recently announced a dividend, which was paid on Wednesday, May 20th. Stockholders of record on Tuesday, May 12th were given a dividend of $0.11 per share. The ex-dividend date was Tuesday, May 12th. Amrize’s payout ratio is presently 21.05%.

Analyst Upgrades and Downgrades

Several equities analysts recently issued reports on AMRZ shares. Vertical Research raised shares of Amrize from a “hold” rating to a “buy” rating and set a $70.00 price target for the company in a report on Friday, May 1st. Stephens reaffirmed an “overweight” rating and set a $65.00 price objective on shares of Amrize in a report on Monday, May 18th. Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft reiterated a “buy” rating on shares of Amrize in a research note on Friday, June 26th. Citigroup reduced their target price on Amrize from $76.00 to $66.00 and set a “buy” rating on the stock in a report on Monday, May 4th. Finally, Royal Bank Of Canada decreased their price target on Amrize from $61.00 to $60.00 and set a “sector perform” rating on the stock in a research report on Friday, May 1st. One investment analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, nine have given a Buy rating and seven have issued a Hold rating to the stock. Based on data from MarketBeat.com, the company has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average target price of $63.00.

Insider Buying and Selling

In related news, CEO Jan Philipp Jenisch acquired 3,000 shares of the company’s stock in a transaction on Tuesday, May 19th. The stock was purchased at an average cost of $49.96 per share, for a total transaction of $149,880.00. Following the completion of the purchase, the chief executive officer directly owned 515,000 shares of the company’s stock, valued at $25,729,400. The trade was a 0.59% increase in their position. The transaction was disclosed in a document filed with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is available through this hyperlink. Also, insider Mario Gross acquired 1,200 shares of the business’s stock in a transaction on Wednesday, May 20th. The shares were bought at an average cost of $48.63 per share, with a total value of $58,356.00. Following the completion of the acquisition, the insider owned 34,747 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $1,689,746.61. This trade represents a 3.58% increase in their position. The SEC filing for this purchase provides additional information. Over the last ninety days, insiders have bought 54,920 shares of company stock valued at $2,717,429. 0.54% of the stock is currently owned by insiders.

Institutional Inflows and Outflows

Large investors have recently added to or reduced their stakes in the business. MCF Advisors LLC acquired a new stake in Amrize during the 4th quarter worth $27,000. Basepoint Wealth LLC acquired a new position in shares of Amrize in the 4th quarter valued at $33,000. Laurel Wealth Advisors LLC acquired a new position in shares of Amrize in the 4th quarter valued at $34,000. US Bancorp DE bought a new position in shares of Amrize in the 3rd quarter worth $38,000. Finally, Itau Unibanco Holding S.A. boosted its position in shares of Amrize by 150.0% in the 4th quarter. Itau Unibanco Holding S.A. now owns 750 shares of the company’s stock worth $41,000 after purchasing an additional 450 shares during the last quarter.

Amrize Company Profile

Amrize AG focuses on building materials business in North America. The company was incorporated in 2023 and is based in Zug, Switzerland. Amrize AG operates independently of Holcim AG as of June 23, 2025.