Amprius Technologies (NYSE:AMPX) Now Covered by Needham & Company LLC

Needham & Company LLC started coverage on shares of Amprius Technologies (NYSE:AMPX) in a research report report published on Thursday, MarketBeat.com reports. The firm issued a buy rating and a $20.00 price objective on the stock.

Several other equities analysts have also issued reports on the company. Northland Securities set a $20.00 price target on Amprius Technologies in a research note on Tuesday, October 7th. Roth Mkm set a $14.00 target price on shares of Amprius Technologies and gave the company a “buy” rating in a research report on Wednesday, October 22nd. Cantor Fitzgerald increased their target price on shares of Amprius Technologies from $12.00 to $16.00 and gave the stock an “overweight” rating in a research note on Friday, November 7th. Weiss Ratings reaffirmed a “sell (e+)” rating on shares of Amprius Technologies in a research note on Wednesday, January 21st. Finally, Oppenheimer reiterated an “outperform” rating and set a $17.00 price objective on shares of Amprius Technologies in a report on Tuesday, December 23rd. Seven research analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating and one has issued a Sell rating to the stock. According to data from MarketBeat, Amprius Technologies has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average price target of $16.57.

Amprius Technologies Trading Up 13.6%

Shares of Amprius Technologies stock opened at $13.61 on Thursday. The business has a 50-day moving average price of $10.23 and a two-hundred day moving average price of $9.98. Amprius Technologies has a 1-year low of $1.70 and a 1-year high of $16.03. The company has a market cap of $1.78 billion, a P/E ratio of -52.35 and a beta of 3.04.

Amprius Technologies (NYSE:AMPX) last announced its quarterly earnings data on Thursday, November 6th. The company reported ($0.03) earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, beating analysts’ consensus estimates of ($0.06) by $0.03. Amprius Technologies had a negative return on equity of 38.85% and a negative net margin of 53.16%.The company had revenue of $21.43 million for the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $16.45 million. Equities research analysts forecast that Amprius Technologies will post -0.45 EPS for the current fiscal year.

Insiders Place Their Bets

In other Amprius Technologies news, Director Kang Sun sold 43,185 shares of the company’s stock in a transaction on Tuesday, January 20th. The shares were sold at an average price of $11.03, for a total transaction of $476,330.55. Following the transaction, the director owned 1,403,651 shares in the company, valued at approximately $15,482,270.53. This represents a 2.98% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The transaction was disclosed in a filing with the SEC, which is accessible through this hyperlink. Also, CTO Constantin Ionel Stefan sold 492,827 shares of Amprius Technologies stock in a transaction dated 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 transaction, the chief technology officer owned 748,696 shares of the company’s stock, valued at $9,014,299.84. This represents a 39.70% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The SEC filing for this sale provides additional information. Insiders have sold a total of 3,359,641 shares of company stock valued at $36,572,335 in the last 90 days. 12.90% of the stock is currently owned by company insiders.

Institutional Trading of Amprius Technologies

Hedge funds and other institutional investors have recently added to or reduced their stakes in the stock. Bank of America Corp DE raised its stake in shares of Amprius Technologies by 31.1% in the fourth quarter. Bank of America Corp DE now owns 12,890 shares of the company’s stock worth $36,000 after purchasing an additional 3,055 shares during the last quarter. Ameritas Investment Partners Inc. grew its holdings in Amprius Technologies by 2,043.2% during the second quarter. Ameritas Investment Partners Inc. now owns 9,516 shares of the company’s stock worth $40,000 after buying an additional 9,072 shares in the last quarter. Quarry LP purchased a new stake in Amprius Technologies in the 3rd quarter valued at $42,000. Rhumbline Advisers raised its position in Amprius Technologies by 61.1% in the 1st 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 last quarter. Finally, Legal & General Group Plc lifted its stake in Amprius Technologies by 1,385.4% during the 2nd quarter. Legal & General Group Plc now owns 10,383 shares of the company’s stock valued at $44,000 after acquiring an additional 9,684 shares in the last quarter. 5.04% of the stock is owned by institutional investors.

Trending Headlines about Amprius Technologies

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

• Positive Sentiment: Needham initiated coverage with a Buy and a $20 price target (about a ~47% upside from the recent $13.61 quote), which is driving fresh analyst-driven demand and repositioning institutional interest. Needham initiation
• Positive Sentiment: Large, unusual call‑option activity: about 22,391 calls traded (≈141% above average), suggesting speculative or hedged bullish positioning that can amplify intraday upside. (alert)
• Positive Sentiment: Coverage and trade press highlight production progress and partnerships (including new South Korean manufacturing alliances) and expectations for a clearer path to profitability—fundamental news that supports a re‑rating by growth investors. MarketBeat AMPX overview
• Positive Sentiment: Multiple articles and newsletters pointing to recent strong share momentum (one‑year surge ~307% and short‑term moves up ~10%) are attracting momentum traders and retail buyers. AAII explanation
• Neutral Sentiment: Several valuation and “is it too late?” pieces examine whether the rally has outpaced fundamentals—these analyses increase debate among longer‑term investors about entry points and risk. Yahoo valuation piece
• Neutral Sentiment: Inclusion on lists of momentum/“stocks to buy” boosts visibility but can also mean higher short‑term volatility as momentum traders rotate. MarketBeat list
• Negative Sentiment: Fundamentals still show losses (negative net margin and ROE, and an expected FY EPS deficit), and the stock has a high beta—meaning the rally risks sharp pullbacks if execution or earnings guidance disappoints. (company filings / recent results)

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.