Traders Purchase High Volume of Call Options on Amprius Technologies (NYSE:AMPX)

Amprius Technologies, Inc. (NYSE:AMPX) was the recipient of some unusual options trading on Thursday. Stock traders bought 27,464 call options on the stock. This represents an increase of approximately 170% compared to the average volume of 10,181 call options.

Amprius Technologies News Roundup

Here are the key news stories impacting Amprius Technologies this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Q4 earnings and revenue beat — Amprius posted ($0.01) EPS vs. consensus ($0.04) and revenue of ~$25.2M vs. ~$22.9M expected; the market reacted to the upside and the company’s commentary on margin improvement and client wins. Amprius Stock Surges on Strong Q4 Earnings Beat
• Positive Sentiment: Upgraded FY‑2026 guidance — management raised FY‑2026 guidance (EPS guidance less negative than consensus and revenue guidance above Street estimates), signaling better-than-expected forward profitability and sales. Company Press Release (BusinessWire)
• Positive Sentiment: Analyst and institutional momentum — a MarketBeat write-up highlights accelerating production, NDAA compliance via contract manufacturers, widening gross margins (to ~24%) and analyst price-target upside (many seeing double‑digit/50%+ upside), supporting continued buying interest. Amprius Stock Price Gets Amped by Hyper Growth Outlook
• Positive Sentiment: Heavy call-option activity — unusually large call buying (27,464 calls, ~170% above typical daily volume) suggests speculative bullish positioning that can amplify intraday/upward moves.
• Neutral Sentiment: Investor events scheduled in March — management will be more visible at conferences and investor meetings, which could further move estimates in either direction depending on new disclosures. Amprius Sets March 2026 Events Schedule
• Neutral Sentiment: One-time lease charge disclosed — a discontinued Colorado lease produced a one-time charge; management says this simplifies the manufacturing footprint (shift to contract manufacturing), improving cash-flow visibility but adding a short-term charge. MarketBeat: Hyper Growth Outlook
• Negative Sentiment: Still unprofitable and burning cash — despite margin progress, Amprius reported a wider net loss (~$24.4M for FY) and negative margins/ROE remain; cash burn and negative earnings could pressure the stock if revenue or margin trends stall. Q4 & FY Press Release

Analysts Set New Price Targets

Several research analysts recently commented on the company. Weiss Ratings reissued a “sell (e+)” rating on shares of Amprius Technologies in a research report on Wednesday, January 21st. Cantor Fitzgerald raised their target price on shares of Amprius Technologies from $12.00 to $16.00 and gave the company an “overweight” rating in a research note on Friday, November 7th. Oppenheimer restated an “outperform” rating and set a $17.00 target price on shares of Amprius Technologies in a report on Tuesday, December 23rd. Needham & Company LLC initiated coverage on shares of Amprius Technologies in a research note on Thursday, January 29th. They issued a “buy” rating and a $20.00 price target for the company. Finally, Craig Hallum initiated coverage on shares of Amprius Technologies in a research note on Monday, February 23rd. They set a “buy” rating and a $17.00 price objective on the stock. Eight investment analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating and one has assigned a Sell rating to the stock. Based on data from MarketBeat, Amprius Technologies currently has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus price target of $16.63.

Insiders Place Their Bets

In other Amprius Technologies news, CTO Constantin Ionel Stefan sold 25,366 shares of the business’s stock in a transaction dated Monday, February 23rd. The shares were sold at an average price of $10.16, for a total transaction of $257,718.56. Following the sale, the chief technology officer directly owned 723,330 shares of the company’s stock, valued at $7,349,032.80. The trade was a 3.39% decrease in their position. The sale was disclosed in a filing with the SEC, which is available through this link. Also, Director Kang Sun sold 61,251 shares of the stock in a transaction dated Monday, February 23rd. The stock was sold at an average price of $10.16, for a total transaction of $622,310.16. Following the transaction, the director owned 1,342,400 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $13,638,784. This represents a 4.36% decrease in their ownership of the stock. Additional details regarding this sale are available in the official SEC disclosure. In the last three months, insiders sold 2,392,269 shares of company stock worth $26,384,359. 12.90% of the stock is currently owned by insiders.

Institutional Trading of Amprius Technologies

Several hedge funds have recently added to or reduced their stakes in AMPX. EWA LLC grew its holdings in Amprius Technologies by 3.8% in the 4th quarter. EWA LLC now owns 19,958 shares of the company’s stock valued at $157,000 after buying an additional 723 shares in the last quarter. Victory Capital Management Inc. increased its position in Amprius Technologies by 14.7% during the third quarter. Victory Capital Management Inc. now owns 11,817 shares of the company’s stock worth $124,000 after acquiring an additional 1,516 shares during the period. Graham Capital Management L.P. increased its position in Amprius Technologies by 3.2% during the fourth quarter. Graham Capital Management L.P. now owns 49,596 shares of the company’s stock worth $391,000 after acquiring an additional 1,551 shares during the period. The Manufacturers Life Insurance Company raised its stake in Amprius Technologies by 5.1% in the 4th quarter. The Manufacturers Life Insurance Company now owns 33,280 shares of the company’s stock worth $263,000 after purchasing an additional 1,621 shares in the last quarter. Finally, First Trust Advisors LP boosted its holdings in Amprius Technologies by 6.7% in the 4th quarter. First Trust Advisors LP now owns 32,744 shares of the company’s stock valued at $258,000 after purchasing an additional 2,066 shares during the period. 5.04% of the stock is owned by institutional investors and hedge funds.

Amprius Technologies Stock Performance

AMPX traded up $1.54 during trading hours on Thursday, reaching $14.09. The company’s stock had a trading volume of 19,659,755 shares, compared to its average volume of 8,373,297. Amprius Technologies has a 52 week low of $1.70 and a 52 week high of $16.03. The company’s 50-day moving average is $10.59 and its 200-day moving average is $10.60. The firm has a market cap of $1.84 billion, a PE ratio of -54.19 and a beta of 3.04.

Amprius Technologies (NYSE:AMPX) last released its quarterly earnings data on Thursday, March 5th. The company reported ($0.01) EPS for the quarter, topping analysts’ consensus estimates of ($0.04) by $0.03. The firm had revenue of $25.23 million during the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $22.91 million. Amprius Technologies had a negative net margin of 53.16% and a negative return on equity of 38.85%. Equities analysts anticipate that Amprius Technologies will post -0.45 earnings per share for the current fiscal year.

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.