Amprius Technologies (NYSE:AMPX) Director Donald Dixon Sells 17,895 Shares

Amprius Technologies, Inc. (NYSE:AMPX) Director Donald Dixon sold 17,895 shares of the business’s stock in a transaction on Tuesday, May 26th. The stock was sold at an average price of $17.90, for a total transaction of $320,320.50. Following the transaction, the director directly owned 484,380 shares in the company, valued at approximately $8,670,402. The trade was a 3.56% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The transaction was disclosed in a filing with the SEC, which is accessible through the SEC website.

Amprius Technologies Stock Performance

NYSE:AMPX opened at $21.31 on Friday. Amprius Technologies, Inc. has a one year low of $2.55 and a one year high of $22.80. The business’s 50-day simple moving average is $18.07 and its 200 day simple moving average is $13.73. The stock has a market cap of $3.02 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of -71.03 and a beta of 2.20.

Amprius Technologies (NYSE:AMPX) last released its quarterly earnings results on Wednesday, May 6th. The company reported ($0.04) EPS for the quarter, missing the consensus estimate of ($0.02) by ($0.02). Amprius Technologies had a negative return on equity of 17.48% and a negative net margin of 43.98%.The business had revenue of $28.54 million during the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $25.72 million. Amprius Technologies has set its FY 2026 guidance at –0.060 EPS. On average, equities research analysts predict that Amprius Technologies, Inc. will post -0.07 EPS for the current year.

Wall Street Analyst Weigh In

Several research analysts recently commented on AMPX shares. William Blair reiterated an “outperform” rating on shares of Amprius Technologies in a research note on Friday, March 6th. Craig Hallum boosted their price target on Amprius Technologies from $17.00 to $21.00 and gave the stock a “buy” rating in a research note on Friday, March 6th. Roth Mkm reiterated a “buy” rating on shares of Amprius Technologies in a research note on Friday, May 8th. Northland Securities set a $24.00 price target on Amprius Technologies in a research note on Monday, May 11th. Finally, Wall Street Zen cut Amprius Technologies from a “hold” rating to a “sell” rating in a research note on Saturday, May 9th. Eight analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating and one has issued a Sell rating to the company’s stock. According to MarketBeat, Amprius Technologies currently has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus target price of $20.25.

Institutional Trading of Amprius Technologies

Several institutional investors and hedge funds have recently bought and sold shares of AMPX. Voloridge Investment Management LLC acquired a new stake in Amprius Technologies during the third quarter valued at approximately $19,737,000. BNP Paribas Financial Markets raised its stake in Amprius Technologies by 1,117.9% during the third quarter. BNP Paribas Financial Markets now owns 1,943,905 shares of the company’s stock valued at $20,450,000 after buying an additional 1,784,291 shares in the last quarter. Vanguard Group Inc. raised its stake in Amprius Technologies by 37.0% during the third quarter. Vanguard Group Inc. now owns 6,512,620 shares of the company’s stock valued at $68,513,000 after buying an additional 1,757,395 shares in the last quarter. Norges Bank acquired a new stake in shares of Amprius Technologies during the fourth quarter worth $10,295,000. Finally, Invesco Ltd. raised its holdings in shares of Amprius Technologies by 113.3% during the third quarter. Invesco Ltd. now owns 2,379,384 shares of the company’s stock worth $25,031,000 after purchasing an additional 1,263,846 shares during the period. Institutional investors and hedge funds own 5.04% of the company’s stock.

Trending Headlines about Amprius Technologies

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, with investors reacting to forecasts for major long-term industry expansion. 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 more upside in the stock. Stock Traders Buy Large Volume of Amprius Technologies Call Options (NYSE:AMPX)
• Positive Sentiment: Market commentary said institutions are buying the dip, short interest has eased, and analysts remain constructive on Amprius as it ramps capacity and targets stronger revenue growth. Amprius Technologies Stock Page
• Neutral Sentiment: Several insiders, including the CEO, CTO, and a director, sold small amounts of stock, but the filings say the sales were mainly tied to tax withholding from vested equity awards, which makes the signal less concerning.
• Negative Sentiment: A securities fraud investigation by Block & Leviton introduces headline risk and could pressure sentiment if it gains traction. AMPX: Securities Fraud Investigation by Block & Leviton Could Allow Amprius Technologies Investors to Recover Losses

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.