Amprius Technologies (NYSE:AMPX) CEO Thomas Stepien Sells 4,375 Shares of Stock

Amprius Technologies, Inc. (NYSE:AMPX) CEO Thomas Stepien sold 4,375 shares of the firm’s stock in a transaction that occurred on Wednesday, May 27th. The shares were sold at an average price of $17.19, for a total value of $75,206.25. Following the completion of the transaction, the chief executive officer owned 694,923 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $11,945,726.37. This represents a 0.63% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The transaction was disclosed in a filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is accessible through this hyperlink. The sale was made to cover tax withholding obligations related to the vesting of equity awards.

Amprius Technologies Stock Up 24.2%

AMPX stock opened at $21.31 on Friday. The business has a 50 day moving average price of $18.07 and a two-hundred day moving average price of $13.73. The company has a market cap of $3.02 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of -71.03 and a beta of 2.20. Amprius Technologies, Inc. has a twelve month low of $2.55 and a twelve month high of $22.80.

Amprius Technologies (NYSE:AMPX) last posted 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 return on equity of 17.48% and a negative net margin of 43.98%.The business had revenue of $28.54 million for the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $25.72 million. Amprius Technologies has set its FY 2026 guidance at –0.060 EPS. On average, equities research analysts anticipate that Amprius Technologies, Inc. will post -0.07 EPS for the current fiscal year.

Institutional Investors Weigh In On Amprius Technologies

A number of institutional investors have recently made changes to their positions in AMPX. Bank of America Corp DE boosted its holdings in shares of Amprius Technologies by 31.1% during the fourth quarter. Bank of America Corp DE now owns 12,890 shares of the company’s stock worth $36,000 after acquiring an additional 3,055 shares during the period. Quarry LP bought a new stake in shares of Amprius Technologies during the third quarter worth approximately $42,000. Rhumbline Advisers boosted its holdings in shares of Amprius Technologies by 61.1% during the first quarter. Rhumbline Advisers now owns 15,690 shares of the company’s stock worth $42,000 after acquiring an additional 5,951 shares during the period. Legal & General Group Plc boosted its holdings in shares of Amprius Technologies by 1,385.4% during the second quarter. Legal & General Group Plc now owns 10,383 shares of the company’s stock worth $44,000 after acquiring an additional 9,684 shares during the period. Finally, XTX Topco Ltd bought a new stake in shares of Amprius Technologies during the second quarter worth approximately $44,000. Institutional investors own 5.04% of the company’s stock.

Wall Street Analysts Forecast Growth

A number of equities analysts recently commented on AMPX shares. Wall Street Zen cut Amprius Technologies from a “hold” rating to a “sell” rating in a report on Saturday, May 9th. Needham & Company LLC reiterated a “buy” rating and set a $20.00 price target on shares of Amprius Technologies in a report on Tuesday, March 10th. Craig Hallum lifted their price target on Amprius Technologies from $17.00 to $21.00 and gave the stock a “buy” rating in a report on Friday, March 6th. Weiss Ratings reiterated a “sell (e+)” rating on shares of Amprius Technologies in a report on Monday, April 20th. Finally, Cantor Fitzgerald lifted their price target on Amprius Technologies from $16.00 to $20.00 and gave the stock an “overweight” rating in a report on Friday, March 6th. Eight research analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating and one has issued a Sell rating to the stock. According to data from MarketBeat.com, the company has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average price target of $20.25.

Trending Headlines about 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, with investors reacting to forecasts for major long-term industry expansion. 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 more upside in the stock. Stock Traders Buy Large Volume of Amprius Technologies Call Options (NYSE:AMPX)
• Positive Sentiment: Market commentary said institutions are buying the dip, short interest has eased, and analysts remain constructive on Amprius as it ramps capacity and targets stronger revenue growth. Amprius Technologies Stock Page
• Neutral Sentiment: Several insiders, including the CEO, CTO, and a director, sold small amounts of stock, but the filings say the sales were mainly tied to tax withholding from vested equity awards, which makes the signal less concerning.
• Negative Sentiment: A securities fraud investigation by Block & Leviton introduces headline risk and could pressure sentiment if it gains traction. AMPX: Securities Fraud Investigation by Block & Leviton Could Allow Amprius Technologies Investors to Recover Losses

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.