National Pension Service Boosts Stock Position in Amphenol Corporation $APH

National Pension Service increased its holdings in Amphenol Corporation (NYSE:APH) by 2.3% during the 3rd quarter, according to its most recent Form 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The fund owned 3,357,299 shares of the electronics maker’s stock after purchasing an additional 76,358 shares during the quarter. National Pension Service owned approximately 0.27% of Amphenol worth $415,466,000 as of its most recent filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC).

Several other institutional investors and hedge funds have also bought and sold shares of APH. Riggs Asset Managment Co. Inc. raised its holdings in Amphenol by 200.0% in the 2nd quarter. Riggs Asset Managment Co. Inc. now owns 252 shares of the electronics maker’s stock worth $25,000 after purchasing an additional 168 shares in the last quarter. Financial Management Professionals Inc. increased its position in shares of Amphenol by 82.6% during the third quarter. Financial Management Professionals Inc. now owns 199 shares of the electronics maker’s stock valued at $25,000 after buying an additional 90 shares during the period. Howard Hughes Medical Institute purchased a new stake in Amphenol in the second quarter worth about $26,000. Alpine Bank Wealth Management bought a new stake in Amphenol during the 3rd quarter valued at approximately $30,000. Finally, Evolution Wealth Management Inc. purchased a new position in shares of Amphenol during the 2nd quarter worth approximately $31,000. Hedge funds and other institutional investors own 97.01% of the company’s stock.

Analyst Ratings Changes

APH has been the subject of a number of research analyst reports. JPMorgan Chase & Co. raised their target price on Amphenol from $160.00 to $185.00 and gave the company an “overweight” rating in a research note on Tuesday. Fox Advisors reissued an “outperform” rating on shares of Amphenol in a research report on Friday, January 9th. UBS Group restated a “buy” rating and set a $174.00 target price (up previously from $152.00) on shares of Amphenol in a report on Wednesday, January 14th. Bank of America upgraded shares of Amphenol from a “neutral” rating to a “buy” rating and increased their price target for the stock from $120.00 to $150.00 in a research note on Wednesday, October 15th. Finally, The Goldman Sachs Group restated a “buy” rating and issued a $183.00 price objective on shares of Amphenol in a report on Thursday, January 15th. Eleven equities research analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating and two have assigned a Hold rating to the company. According to data from MarketBeat, Amphenol presently has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average target price of $151.38.

Amphenol Stock Performance

Shares of Amphenol stock opened at $143.99 on Friday. Amphenol Corporation has a 1 year low of $56.45 and a 1 year high of $167.04. The firm’s 50-day moving average is $141.43 and its 200 day moving average is $127.31. The stock has a market cap of $176.26 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 43.11, a PEG ratio of 0.91 and a beta of 1.21. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 1.08, a current ratio of 2.98 and a quick ratio of 1.52.

Amphenol (NYSE:APH) last released its quarterly earnings data on Wednesday, January 28th. The electronics maker reported $0.97 earnings per share for the quarter, beating analysts’ consensus estimates of $0.93 by $0.04. The business had revenue of $6.44 billion during the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $6.19 billion. Amphenol had a net margin of 18.49% and a return on equity of 35.57%. Amphenol’s revenue was up 49.1% compared to the same quarter last year. During the same period last year, the business earned $0.55 EPS. Amphenol has set its Q1 2026 guidance at 0.910-0.930 EPS. Sell-side analysts anticipate that Amphenol Corporation will post 2.36 EPS for the current fiscal year.

Trending Headlines about Amphenol

Here are the key news stories impacting Amphenol this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Q4 beat — Amphenol posted record revenue and adjusted EPS with revenue up ~49% year‑over‑year, driven by strong demand across AI and other end markets. This underpins the longer‑term growth story. APH Q4 Deep Dive: AI Demand and Strategic Acquisitions Drive Growth Amid Investor Concerns
• Positive Sentiment: Analyst bullishness — Citi raised its price target to $180 and keeps a Buy rating, implying meaningful upside vs. current levels and providing a near‑term catalyst if other firms follow. Benzinga
• Positive Sentiment: Fundamentals improving — Street estimates have been revised higher following the quarter, which supports a continued rally if execution stays strong. Earnings Estimates Rising for Amphenol (APH): Will It Gain?
• Positive Sentiment: Technicals improving — APH recently flashed a “golden cross”/moved above short‑term moving averages, suggesting short‑term bullish momentum that can attract technical buyers. Amphenol (APH) Just Flashed Golden Cross Signal: Do You Buy?
• Neutral Sentiment: Derivatives activity — Options flow shows elevated activity, which can amplify intraday moves but is ambiguous for direction unless one side dominates. Traders should watch skew and expiries for clues. Unpacking the Latest Options Trading Trends in Amphenol
• Negative Sentiment: Post‑earnings sell‑off and valuation concerns — Despite the beat, shares pulled back after the report as investors focused on high valuation (P/E >40) and the possibility that the company’s Q1 guidance implies a near‑term EPS dip. That dynamic is prompting profit‑taking. Amphenol: A Tough Proposition Into 2026
• Negative Sentiment: Investor concerns and coverage pieces highlight the downside — several writeups explain why the stock sold off sharply (profit‑taking, guidance signal, valuation) even with strong underlying growth. Watch upcoming quarterly guideposts and margin commentary. Why Amphenol Corporation’s (APH) Stock Is Down 13.98%

Insider Transactions at Amphenol

In other Amphenol news, insider William J. Doherty sold 80,000 shares of the business’s stock in a transaction on Tuesday, December 2nd. The shares were sold at an average price of $142.00, for a total transaction of $11,360,000.00. The sale was disclosed in a document filed with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which can be accessed through this link. Also, VP David M. Silverman sold 120,000 shares of the stock in a transaction on Monday, November 3rd. The shares were sold at an average price of $141.17, for a total value of $16,940,400.00. Following the transaction, the vice president directly owned 12,500 shares in the company, valued at $1,764,625. The trade was a 90.57% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The SEC filing for this sale provides additional information. Insiders sold 498,076 shares of company stock worth $70,996,906 over the last three months. 1.67% of the stock is currently owned by company insiders.

About Amphenol

Amphenol Corporation (NYSE: APH) is a leading global manufacturer of electronic and fiber optic connectors, interconnect systems, and related components. The company designs, engineers and produces a broad range of products including electrical connectors, cable assemblies, fiber optic solutions, sensors, antennas and electromechanical devices used to transfer power, signal and data across complex systems. Its product portfolio spans ruggedized connectors for harsh environments to high-speed solutions for data centers and telecommunications networks.

Amphenol serves a diverse set of end markets, including automotive, broadband and telecom, data communications, mobile devices, industrial, energy, and military/aerospace.