Jupiter Asset Management Ltd. Acquires 761,527 Shares of Amprius Technologies, Inc. $AMPX

Jupiter Asset Management Ltd. lifted its holdings in Amprius Technologies, Inc. (NYSE:AMPX) by 381.9% in the fourth quarter, according to the company in its most recent disclosure with the Securities & Exchange Commission. The firm owned 960,912 shares of the company’s stock after acquiring an additional 761,527 shares during the period. Jupiter Asset Management Ltd.’s holdings in Amprius Technologies were worth $7,582,000 at the end of the most recent reporting period.

Other hedge funds have also recently made changes to their positions in the company. Bank of America Corp DE raised its position 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 valued at $36,000 after buying an additional 3,055 shares during the last quarter. Quarry LP bought a new stake in shares of Amprius Technologies in the third quarter worth about $42,000. Rhumbline Advisers increased its holdings in shares of Amprius Technologies by 61.1% in the first quarter. Rhumbline Advisers now owns 15,690 shares of the company’s stock worth $42,000 after purchasing an additional 5,951 shares during the last quarter. Legal & General Group Plc increased its holdings in shares of Amprius Technologies by 1,385.4% in the second quarter. Legal & General Group Plc now owns 10,383 shares of the company’s stock worth $44,000 after purchasing an additional 9,684 shares during the last quarter. Finally, XTX Topco Ltd bought a new stake in Amprius Technologies in the second quarter worth $44,000. Institutional investors own 5.04% of the company’s stock.

Amprius Technologies Price Performance

Shares of Amprius Technologies stock opened at $20.27 on Friday. The stock has a market cap of $2.87 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of -67.56 and a beta of 2.20. The firm’s 50-day moving average is $18.09 and its two-hundred day moving average is $13.77. Amprius Technologies, Inc. has a 1 year low of $2.55 and a 1 year high of $22.80.

Amprius Technologies (NYSE:AMPX) last announced its earnings results on Wednesday, May 6th. The company reported ($0.04) earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, missing the consensus estimate of ($0.02) by ($0.02). The company had revenue of $28.54 million for the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $25.72 million. Amprius Technologies had a negative net margin of 43.98% and a negative return on equity of 17.48%. Amprius Technologies has set its FY 2026 guidance at –0.060 EPS. On average, equities analysts expect that Amprius Technologies, Inc. will post -0.07 earnings per share for the current year.

Analyst Ratings Changes

AMPX has been the topic of several research reports. B. Riley Financial boosted their price target on shares of Amprius Technologies from $16.00 to $22.00 and gave the stock a “buy” rating in a research report on Monday, March 9th. Needham & Company LLC reissued a “buy” rating and set a $20.00 price objective on shares of Amprius Technologies in a research note on Tuesday, March 10th. Northland Securities set a $24.00 price objective on Amprius Technologies in a research note on Monday, May 11th. Roth Mkm reissued a “buy” rating on shares of Amprius Technologies in a research note on Friday, May 8th. Finally, Wall Street Zen cut shares of Amprius Technologies from a “hold” rating to a “sell” rating in a research report on Saturday, May 9th. Eight investment analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating and one has issued a Sell rating to the company’s stock. According to MarketBeat.com, the company presently has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus price target of $20.25.

Insider Buying and Selling at Amprius Technologies

In other Amprius Technologies news, Director Donald R. Dixon sold 17,895 shares of the stock in a transaction on Tuesday, May 26th. The stock was sold at an average price of $17.90, for a total transaction of $320,320.50. Following the sale, the director owned 484,380 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $8,670,402. This trade represents a 3.56% decrease in their position. The sale was disclosed in a legal filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which can be accessed through this hyperlink. Also, CEO Thomas M. Stepien sold 4,375 shares of the firm’s stock in a transaction dated Wednesday, May 27th. The shares were sold at an average price of $17.19, for a total transaction of $75,206.25. Following the completion of the sale, the chief executive officer owned 694,923 shares in the company, valued at $11,945,726.37. This represents a 0.63% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The disclosure for this sale is available in the SEC filing. The sale was made to cover tax withholding obligations related to the vesting of equity awards. In the last three months, insiders have sold 2,636,356 shares of company stock worth $44,226,754. 5.10% of the stock is currently owned by company insiders.

Amprius Technologies News Roundup

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

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.