Insider Selling: Amprius Technologies (NYSE:AMPX) CEO Sells $75,206.25 in Stock

Amprius Technologies, Inc. (NYSE:AMPX) CEO Thomas Stepien sold 4,375 shares of the company’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 directly owned 694,923 shares of the company’s stock, valued at $11,945,726.37. The trade was a 0.63% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The sale was disclosed in a legal filing with the SEC, 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 Performance

Shares of NYSE:AMPX opened at $20.27 on Friday. The company has a 50-day simple moving average of $18.09 and a 200-day simple moving average of $13.77. Amprius Technologies, Inc. has a one year low of $2.55 and a one year high of $22.80. The stock has a market capitalization of $2.87 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of -67.56 and a beta of 2.20.

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

Wall Street Analyst Weigh In

AMPX has been the subject of a number of research reports. Roth Mkm reaffirmed a “buy” rating on shares of Amprius Technologies in a report on Friday, May 8th. Weiss Ratings reaffirmed a “sell (e+)” rating on shares of Amprius Technologies in a report on Monday, April 20th. Northland Securities set a $24.00 target price on shares of Amprius Technologies in a report on Monday, May 11th. B. Riley Financial upped their target price on shares of Amprius Technologies from $16.00 to $22.00 and gave the company a “buy” rating in a report on Monday, March 9th. Finally, William Blair reaffirmed an “outperform” rating on shares of Amprius Technologies in a report on Friday, March 6th. Eight analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating and one has assigned a Sell rating to the company. According to MarketBeat, Amprius Technologies has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus target price of $20.25.

Institutional Inflows and Outflows

Large investors have recently added to or reduced their stakes in the company. Oppenheimer & Co. Inc. raised its holdings in Amprius Technologies by 47.7% during the fourth quarter. Oppenheimer & Co. Inc. now owns 442,090 shares of the company’s stock worth $3,488,000 after purchasing an additional 142,751 shares in the last quarter. Vanguard Group Inc. raised its holdings in Amprius Technologies by 37.0% during the third quarter. Vanguard Group Inc. now owns 6,512,620 shares of the company’s stock worth $68,513,000 after purchasing an additional 1,757,395 shares in the last quarter. SG Americas Securities LLC purchased a new position in Amprius Technologies during the fourth quarter worth about $2,014,000. Stephens Investment Management Group LLC raised its holdings in Amprius Technologies by 33.1% during the fourth quarter. Stephens Investment Management Group LLC now owns 1,441,698 shares of the company’s stock worth $11,375,000 after purchasing an additional 358,791 shares in the last quarter. Finally, Tudor Investment Corp ET AL purchased a new position in Amprius Technologies during the third quarter worth about $7,530,000. 5.04% of the stock is owned by hedge funds and other institutional investors.

More Amprius Technologies News

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.