Mawer Investment Management Ltd. Cuts Stock Holdings in Amphenol Corporation $APH

Mawer Investment Management Ltd. lessened its holdings in shares of Amphenol Corporation (NYSE:APH) by 20.4% during the third quarter, according to the company in its most recent filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The firm owned 5,910,383 shares of the electronics maker’s stock after selling 1,517,720 shares during the period. Amphenol comprises approximately 3.8% of Mawer Investment Management Ltd.’s holdings, making the stock its 8th largest holding. Mawer Investment Management Ltd. owned about 0.48% of Amphenol worth $731,410,000 at the end of the most recent quarter.

Other institutional investors and hedge funds have also bought and sold shares of the company. A4 Wealth Advisors LLC purchased a new position in shares of Amphenol during the third quarter valued at approximately $468,000. Essex Bank boosted its holdings in Amphenol by 11.3% in the third quarter. Essex Bank now owns 2,768 shares of the electronics maker’s stock valued at $343,000 after acquiring an additional 280 shares in the last quarter. Atlatl Advisers LLC increased its position in Amphenol by 35.2% during the 3rd quarter. Atlatl Advisers LLC now owns 21,900 shares of the electronics maker’s stock valued at $2,710,000 after purchasing an additional 5,699 shares during the period. Meridian Wealth Management LLC raised its holdings in Amphenol by 36.1% in the 3rd quarter. Meridian Wealth Management LLC now owns 2,792 shares of the electronics maker’s stock worth $346,000 after purchasing an additional 741 shares in the last quarter. Finally, Souders Financial Advisors bought a new position in Amphenol in the 3rd quarter worth $253,000. Hedge funds and other institutional investors own 97.01% of the company’s stock.

Amphenol Stock Down 3.7%

Shares of NYSE:APH opened at $143.99 on Monday. Amphenol Corporation has a 12-month low of $56.45 and a 12-month high of $167.04. The stock has a market capitalization of $176.26 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 43.11, a PEG ratio of 1.51 and a beta of 1.20. The stock has a fifty day simple moving average of $141.43 and a two-hundred day simple moving average of $127.69. The company has a current ratio of 2.98, a quick ratio of 2.48 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 1.08.

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

Insider Activity

In other Amphenol news, insider William J. Doherty sold 80,000 shares of Amphenol stock in a transaction dated Tuesday, December 2nd. The shares were sold at an average price of $142.00, for a total value of $11,360,000.00. The sale was disclosed in a legal filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which can be accessed through the SEC website. Also, CFO Craig A. Lampo sold 258,000 shares of the stock in a transaction that occurred on Tuesday, November 11th. The shares were sold at an average price of $143.20, for a total transaction of $36,945,600.00. Following the sale, the chief financial officer owned 167,695 shares in the company, valued at approximately $24,013,924. The trade was a 60.61% decrease in their position. The SEC filing for this sale provides additional information. Insiders sold 378,076 shares of company stock valued at $54,056,506 over the last ninety days. Corporate insiders own 1.67% of the company’s stock.

Wall Street Analysts Forecast Growth

Several equities analysts recently issued reports on APH shares. Robert W. Baird set a $139.00 price target on shares of Amphenol and gave the company an “outperform” rating in a research report on Friday, October 10th. Barclays reaffirmed an “overweight” rating and set a $175.00 price objective (up from $156.00) on shares of Amphenol in a research report on Thursday. UBS Group restated a “buy” rating and issued a $174.00 target price (up previously from $152.00) on shares of Amphenol in a research note on Wednesday, January 14th. Truist Financial set a $182.00 price target on Amphenol in a research note on Tuesday, January 13th. Finally, JPMorgan Chase & Co. increased their price objective on Amphenol from $160.00 to $185.00 and gave the stock an “overweight” rating in a report on Tuesday, January 27th. Eleven investment analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating and two have issued a Hold rating to the company’s stock. Based on data from MarketBeat.com, the stock currently has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average target price of $151.38.

Amphenol News Roundup

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%

Amphenol Company Profile

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.