Donald Dixon Sells 17,895 Shares of Amprius Technologies (NYSE:AMPX) Stock

Amprius Technologies, Inc. (NYSE:AMPX) Director Donald Dixon sold 17,895 shares of Amprius Technologies stock in a transaction dated Tuesday, May 26th. The shares were sold at an average price of $17.90, for a total value of $320,320.50. Following the sale, the director directly owned 484,380 shares in the company, valued at $8,670,402. The trade was a 3.56% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The sale was disclosed in a filing with the SEC, which is accessible through the SEC website.

Amprius Technologies Trading Down 2.8%

Shares of AMPX stock opened at $20.27 on Friday. The business’s 50-day moving average price is $18.09 and its 200-day moving average price is $13.77. Amprius Technologies, Inc. has a 12 month low of $2.55 and a 12 month high of $22.80. The firm 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 announced its quarterly earnings results on Wednesday, May 6th. The company reported ($0.04) EPS 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 for the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $25.72 million. Amprius Technologies has set its FY 2026 guidance at –0.060 EPS. On average, sell-side analysts predict that Amprius Technologies, Inc. will post -0.07 earnings per share for the current fiscal year.

Analyst Upgrades and Downgrades

AMPX has been the topic of a number of recent analyst reports. B. Riley Financial lifted their price objective on Amprius Technologies from $16.00 to $22.00 and gave the stock a “buy” rating in a research note on Monday, March 9th. Roth Mkm reaffirmed a “buy” rating on shares of Amprius Technologies in a research note on Friday, May 8th. Weiss Ratings reaffirmed a “sell (e+)” rating on shares of Amprius Technologies in a research note on Monday, April 20th. Wall Street Zen lowered Amprius Technologies from a “hold” rating to a “sell” rating in a research note on Saturday, May 9th. Finally, Northland Securities set a $24.00 price objective on Amprius Technologies in a research note on Monday, May 11th. Eight research analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating and one has issued a Sell rating to the company. Based on data from MarketBeat.com, Amprius Technologies presently has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus target price of $20.25.

Key Stories Impacting Amprius Technologies

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

Institutional Investors Weigh In On Amprius Technologies

Hedge funds have recently added to or reduced their stakes in the business. Oppenheimer & Co. Inc. increased its holdings in Amprius Technologies by 47.7% in the fourth quarter. Oppenheimer & Co. Inc. now owns 442,090 shares of the company’s stock worth $3,488,000 after purchasing an additional 142,751 shares in the last quarter. Vanguard Group Inc. increased its holdings in Amprius Technologies by 37.0% in the third quarter. Vanguard Group Inc. now owns 6,512,620 shares of the company’s stock worth $68,513,000 after purchasing an additional 1,757,395 shares in the last quarter. SG Americas Securities LLC bought a new stake in Amprius Technologies in the fourth quarter worth approximately $2,014,000. Stephens Investment Management Group LLC increased its holdings in Amprius Technologies by 33.1% in the fourth quarter. Stephens Investment Management Group LLC now owns 1,441,698 shares of the company’s stock worth $11,375,000 after purchasing an additional 358,791 shares in the last quarter. Finally, Tudor Investment Corp ET AL bought a new stake in Amprius Technologies in the third quarter worth approximately $7,530,000. 5.04% of the stock is currently owned by institutional investors.

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.