Ambiq Micro (NYSE:AMBQ) Shares Gap Up Following Earnings Beat

Ambiq Micro, Inc. (NYSE:AMBQ) shares gapped up before the market opened on Thursday after the company announced better than expected quarterly earnings. The stock had previously closed at $28.07, but opened at $29.89. Ambiq Micro shares last traded at $30.36, with a volume of 365,072 shares trading hands.

The company reported ($0.49) earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, beating analysts’ consensus estimates of ($0.61) by $0.12. The business had revenue of $20.74 million during the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $19.00 million. Ambiq Micro has set its Q1 2026 guidance at -0.390–0.330 EPS.

Key Ambiq Micro News

Here are the key news stories impacting Ambiq Micro this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Q4 results and revenue beat — Ambiq reported Q4 revenue of $20.74M and beat EPS estimates (quarterly results topped expectations), showing sequential net sales growth and AI-driven margin improvement. BusinessWire Release
• Positive Sentiment: Raised near-term outlook vs. Street — Ambiq set Q1 FY2026 guidance of EPS -0.390 to -0.330 and revenue $21–22M, both better than consensus (consensus EPS ~-0.460; revenue ~$18.1M), reducing near-term downside risk. MarketBeat
• Positive Sentiment: Longer-term growth narrative — Management signaled a path toward $100M+ revenue in 2026 and said it is accelerating edge‑AI product launches, supporting a constructive growth story if execution continues. Seeking Alpha
• Neutral Sentiment: Investor materials and call available — Management hosted the Q4 earnings call and posted slides/transcript (useful for assessing execution cadence and customer commentary). Earnings Call Transcript
• Negative Sentiment: Company remains unprofitable — Ambiq still reports negative EPS and a negative trailing PE, so valuation depends heavily on future margin expansion and revenue scale; near-term losses could pressure the stock if growth slows. BusinessWire Release
• Negative Sentiment: Profit-taking / volatility risk — The shares had a big run over the past year (52‑week high much higher than low); today’s elevated volume suggests some investors are locking gains or repricing risk despite the beat. MarketBeat Quote & Stats

Wall Street Analysts Forecast Growth

AMBQ has been the subject of a number of analyst reports. Bank of America restated a “neutral” rating and set a $35.00 price target on shares of Ambiq Micro in a research note on Thursday. Wall Street Zen raised Ambiq Micro from a “sell” rating to a “hold” rating in a report on Sunday, February 22nd. Finally, Needham & Company LLC restated a “buy” rating on shares of Ambiq Micro in a research report on Thursday. Two analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating, three have issued a Hold rating and one has given a Sell rating to the company. According to MarketBeat, the stock currently has a consensus rating of “Hold” and an average price target of $40.00.

Insider Activity at Ambiq Micro

In other Ambiq Micro news, CTO Scott Mclean Hanson sold 10,000 shares of the stock in a transaction on Monday, January 26th. The stock was sold at an average price of $31.00, for a total value of $310,000.00. Following the transaction, the chief technology officer directly owned 122,818 shares in the company, valued at approximately $3,807,358. This trade represents a 7.53% decrease in their position. The sale was disclosed in a filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is accessible through this hyperlink. Also, Director Joseph A. Tautges sold 7,800 shares of Ambiq Micro stock in a transaction on Monday, January 26th. The shares were sold at an average price of $31.00, for a total value of $241,800.00. Following the completion of the sale, the director directly owned 48,746 shares of the company’s stock, valued at $1,511,126. This trade represents a 13.79% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The disclosure for this sale is available in the SEC filing.

Hedge Funds Weigh In On Ambiq Micro

Several hedge funds have recently added to or reduced their stakes in AMBQ. BNP Paribas Financial Markets bought a new stake in Ambiq Micro during the 3rd quarter worth about $28,000. Whittier Trust Co. of Nevada Inc. acquired a new stake in shares of Ambiq Micro during the 3rd quarter worth approximately $30,000. Inspire Investing LLC raised its stake in shares of Ambiq Micro by 7.1% during the fourth quarter. Inspire Investing LLC now owns 16,141 shares of the company’s stock worth $460,000 after buying an additional 1,065 shares during the last quarter. New York State Common Retirement Fund acquired a new position in Ambiq Micro in the fourth quarter valued at approximately $48,000. Finally, JPMorgan Chase & Co. bought a new position in Ambiq Micro in the third quarter valued at approximately $56,000.

Ambiq Micro Trading Down 5.4%

The business’s fifty day simple moving average is $31.12 and its 200 day simple moving average is $30.91. The stock has a market cap of $520.55 million and a price-to-earnings ratio of -0.73.

About Ambiq Micro

Ambiq Micro (NYSE: AMBQ) is a semiconductor company specializing in the design and development of ultra-low-power microcontroller units (MCUs) and application-specific integrated circuits (ASICs). The company’s core technology leverages sub-threshold voltage operation to dramatically reduce energy consumption, enabling extended battery life in a broad range of portable and always-on devices. Ambiq’s products are particularly well suited for applications where power efficiency is critical, such as wearable electronics, IoT sensors, medical monitoring equipment, and industrial automation systems.

The company’s flagship product family, the Apollo series of MCUs, offers multi-core architectures, integrated wireless connectivity options, and advanced security features.