Atlatl Advisers LLC lifted its stake in shares of Amphenol Corporation (NYSE:APH – Free Report) by 35.2% during the 3rd quarter, according to the company in its most recent 13F filing with the SEC. The institutional investor owned 21,900 shares of the electronics maker’s stock after purchasing an additional 5,699 shares during the quarter. Amphenol accounts for 1.1% of Atlatl Advisers LLC’s holdings, making the stock its 21st biggest holding. Atlatl Advisers LLC’s holdings in Amphenol were worth $2,710,000 as of its most recent filing with the SEC.
A number of other hedge funds and other institutional investors have also bought and sold shares of APH. Meridian Wealth Management LLC lifted its holdings in shares of Amphenol by 36.1% during the third 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 during the period. Souders Financial Advisors bought a new position in Amphenol during the 3rd quarter worth $253,000. Fortem Financial Group LLC lifted its holdings in Amphenol by 14.0% during the 3rd quarter. Fortem Financial Group LLC now owns 31,589 shares of the electronics maker’s stock worth $3,909,000 after buying an additional 3,890 shares during the period. PAX Financial Group LLC grew its position in shares of Amphenol by 4.5% in the 3rd quarter. PAX Financial Group LLC now owns 9,836 shares of the electronics maker’s stock valued at $1,217,000 after buying an additional 421 shares during the last quarter. Finally, Mutual Advisors LLC increased its stake in shares of Amphenol by 254.6% in the third quarter. Mutual Advisors LLC now owns 20,319 shares of the electronics maker’s stock valued at $2,749,000 after buying an additional 14,589 shares during the period. Institutional investors and hedge funds own 97.01% of the company’s stock.
Key Amphenol News
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 Stock Down 3.7%
Amphenol (NYSE:APH – Get Free Report) last posted its earnings results on Wednesday, January 28th. The electronics maker reported $0.97 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $0.93 by $0.04. Amphenol had a return on equity of 35.57% and a net margin of 18.49%.The firm had revenue of $6.44 billion for the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $6.19 billion. During the same period in the previous year, the firm earned $0.55 earnings per share. The business’s revenue was up 49.1% compared to the same quarter last year. Amphenol has set its Q1 2026 guidance at 0.910-0.930 EPS. Sell-side analysts forecast that Amphenol Corporation will post 2.36 earnings per share for the current year.
Insider Transactions at Amphenol
In other Amphenol news, insider William J. Doherty sold 80,000 shares of the business’s stock in a transaction dated Tuesday, December 2nd. The stock was sold at an average price of $142.00, for a total transaction of $11,360,000.00. The transaction was disclosed in a filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is available through this link. Also, CFO Craig A. Lampo sold 40,076 shares of the firm’s stock in a transaction that occurred on Tuesday, November 11th. The stock was sold at an average price of $143.50, for a total transaction of $5,750,906.00. Following the completion of the transaction, the chief financial officer directly owned 39,884 shares in the company, valued at approximately $5,723,354. The trade was a 50.12% decrease in their position. The SEC filing for this sale provides additional information. In the last ninety days, insiders have sold 378,076 shares of company stock worth $54,056,506. Insiders own 1.67% of the company’s stock.
Analyst Ratings Changes
APH has been the topic of a number of analyst reports. Barclays reaffirmed an “overweight” rating and issued a $175.00 price objective (up from $156.00) on shares of Amphenol in a research note on Thursday. UBS Group restated a “buy” rating and set a $174.00 price objective (up previously from $152.00) on shares of Amphenol in a report on Wednesday, January 14th. Robert W. Baird set a $139.00 target price on shares of Amphenol and gave the company an “outperform” rating in a report on Friday, October 10th. Fox Advisors reaffirmed an “outperform” rating on shares of Amphenol in a research report on Friday, January 9th. Finally, Evercore ISI reiterated an “outperform” rating and issued a $165.00 target price on shares of Amphenol in a research note on Tuesday, January 20th. 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, the company currently has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus target price of $151.38.
Read Our Latest Analysis on APH
Amphenol 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.
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