Amprius Technologies (NYSE:AMPX) Hits New 1-Year High – What’s Next?

Shares of Amprius Technologies, Inc. (NYSE:AMPX) reached a new 52-week high on Friday . The stock traded as high as $16.67 and last traded at $16.64, with a volume of 6702876 shares traded. The stock had previously closed at $14.89.

Key Amprius Technologies News

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

• Positive Sentiment: Q4 beats and key metrics — Amprius topped revenue and EPS expectations for Q4 (revenue ~$25.2M, EPS loss $0.01 vs. consensus -$0.04) and reported its first quarter of positive adjusted EBITDA, giving tangible evidence that revenue growth is translating into better margins. Business Wire: Q4 and FY2025 Results
• Positive Sentiment: Aggressive 2026 guidance — Management guided to at least $125M revenue and an FY2026 EPS of about -$0.06 (better than Street), implying roughly 70%+ revenue growth and a much smaller loss for 2026, which is the primary reason investors pushed the stock higher. Yahoo Finance: Stock Up After 2026 Guidance
• Positive Sentiment: Improving margins and execution — Company posted a wide gross-margin improvement (reported ~24%) and highlighted execution gains and production ramp plans that support the path to sustained adjusted profitability. Analysts and coverage expanded after the print. MarketBeat: Hyper-growth Outlook
• Positive Sentiment: Supply-chain and manufacturing updates — Amprius is shifting to contract manufacturing and added NDAA-compliant partners (several S.Korean and one U.S. manufacturer), a positive for defense and government procurement pathways. Seeking Alpha: NDAA-compliant Supply Chain
• Positive Sentiment: Market interest and derivatives activity — Unusually large call-option buying and a spike in institutional buying/coverage amplified the rally and likely contributed to short-covering dynamics. Blockonomi: Options & Surge
• Neutral Sentiment: One-time adjustments — The company recorded a one-time charge tied to a discontinued Colorado lease as it shifts to contract manufacturing; management frames this as a de-risking step that improves cash-flow visibility but it reduced near‑term GAAP earnings. MarketBeat: One-time Charge
• Negative Sentiment: Still loss-making and cash burn risks — FY2025 net loss remained material (~$44M year) and the company still has negative net margins; execution against 2026 guidance is the key risk for the rally. Business Wire: Financial Results
• Negative Sentiment: High valuation and volatility — The recent multi-day surge and elevated short interest raise the risk of sharp pullbacks; some write-ups question whether the rally has priced in too much near-term perfection. Yahoo Finance: Is It Too Late?

Wall Street Analyst Weigh In

AMPX has been the topic of several research reports. Cantor Fitzgerald restated an “overweight” rating and issued a $20.00 price target on shares of Amprius Technologies in a research note on Friday. Craig Hallum started coverage on shares of Amprius Technologies in a report on Monday, February 23rd. They set a “buy” rating and a $17.00 target price on the stock. Weiss Ratings reiterated a “sell (e+)” rating on shares of Amprius Technologies in a research note on Wednesday, January 21st. Oppenheimer restated an “outperform” rating and set a $17.00 price objective on shares of Amprius Technologies in a research note on Tuesday, December 23rd. Finally, Needham & Company LLC assumed coverage on Amprius Technologies in a research report on Thursday, January 29th. They set a “buy” rating and a $20.00 target price for the company. Eight analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating and one has issued a Sell rating to the company’s stock. Based on data from MarketBeat.com, Amprius Technologies presently has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average target price of $17.13.

Amprius Technologies Stock Up 9.7%

The firm has a market capitalization of $2.13 billion, a P/E ratio of -48.06 and a beta of 3.04. The business’s 50 day moving average is $10.71 and its 200-day moving average is $10.63.

Amprius Technologies (NYSE:AMPX) last issued its earnings results on Wednesday, March 4th. The company reported ($0.01) earnings per share for the quarter, beating analysts’ consensus estimates of ($0.04) by $0.03. Amprius Technologies had a negative return on equity of 25.77% and a negative net margin of 60.30%.The firm had revenue of $25.23 million for the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $22.91 million. Amprius Technologies has set its FY 2026 guidance at –0.060 EPS. Research analysts forecast that Amprius Technologies, Inc. will post -0.45 EPS for the current fiscal year.

Insider Transactions at Amprius Technologies

In related news, Director Kang Sun sold 950,548 shares of the stock in a transaction that occurred on Friday, January 16th. The shares were sold at an average price of $11.07, for a total value of $10,522,566.36. Following the completion of the transaction, the director owned 1,403,651 shares of the company’s stock, valued at $15,538,416.57. This represents a 40.38% decrease in their position. The sale was disclosed in a document filed with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is available at this link. Also, CTO Constantin Ionel Stefan sold 492,827 shares of the firm’s stock in a transaction that occurred on Thursday, January 22nd. The shares were sold at an average price of $12.04, for a total transaction of $5,933,637.08. Following the completion of the sale, the chief technology officer owned 748,696 shares in the company, valued at $9,014,299.84. This represents a 39.70% decrease in their position. The disclosure for this sale is available in the SEC filing. Insiders sold 2,392,269 shares of company stock valued at $26,384,359 in the last three months. Company insiders own 12.90% of the company’s stock.

Institutional Inflows and Outflows

A number of large investors have recently modified their holdings of the company. Bank of America Corp DE boosted its holdings in shares of Amprius Technologies by 31.1% during the 4th quarter. Bank of America Corp DE now owns 12,890 shares of the company’s stock valued at $36,000 after acquiring an additional 3,055 shares in the last quarter. AQR Capital Management LLC raised its position in Amprius Technologies by 86.7% in the first quarter. AQR Capital Management LLC now owns 77,764 shares of the company’s stock valued at $208,000 after purchasing an additional 36,116 shares during the last quarter. Millennium Management LLC boosted its stake in shares of Amprius Technologies by 94.5% during the first quarter. Millennium Management LLC now owns 1,396,013 shares of the company’s stock valued at $3,741,000 after purchasing an additional 678,442 shares in the last quarter. Goldman Sachs Group Inc. increased its stake in shares of Amprius Technologies by 128.6% in the first quarter. Goldman Sachs Group Inc. now owns 244,646 shares of the company’s stock valued at $656,000 after buying an additional 137,640 shares during the period. Finally, Rhumbline Advisers increased its stake in shares of Amprius Technologies by 61.1% in the first quarter. Rhumbline Advisers now owns 15,690 shares of the company’s stock valued at $42,000 after buying an additional 5,951 shares during the period. 5.04% of the stock is currently owned by institutional investors.

Amprius Technologies Company Profile

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.