Amprius Technologies (NYSE:AMPX) Stock Price Up 5.9% – Still a Buy?

Amprius Technologies, Inc. (NYSE:AMPX) shares shot up 5.9% during mid-day trading on Friday . The stock traded as high as $11.99 and last traded at $11.8550. 6,346,940 shares were traded during trading, a decline of 25% from the average session volume of 8,408,288 shares. The stock had previously closed at $11.19.

Trending Headlines about Amprius Technologies

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

• Positive Sentiment: Amprius reported record second-quarter revenue of approximately $34 million, representing roughly 125% year-over-year growth, and raised its 2026 outlook to at least $140 million in revenue and at least a 28% gross margin. Management cited stronger SiCore demand, European sales, improved manufacturing economics and growing defense-drone applications. AMPX Q2 Earnings Call Highlights Higher Guidance and Drone Demand
• Positive Sentiment: Management also highlighted expanded NDAA-compliant manufacturing capacity, which could improve Amprius’ ability to serve U.S. defense customers and support future volume growth. Amprius Technologies Q2 2026 Earnings Call Highlights
• Positive Sentiment: Northland Securities raised its FY2027 EPS forecast to $0.08 from $0.05 and increased its estimates for the third and fourth quarters of 2027, signaling greater confidence in the company’s path toward profitability. Clear Street also maintained its Buy rating. Clear Street Keeps Their Buy Rating on Amprius Technologies
• Neutral Sentiment: Zacks Research upgraded Amprius from “strong sell” to “hold,” reflecting a less bearish view but not a bullish recommendation. Zacks.com
• Negative Sentiment: HC Wainwright lowered its FY2028 EPS estimate to $0.16 from $0.18. Analysts and investors also continue to view the second half of 2026 as a key test for converting demand and new capacity into sustainable margins and earnings. Amprius Q2 Growth Thesis and Second-Half Outlook

Analyst Upgrades and Downgrades

AMPX has been the subject of several research reports. Zacks Research raised shares of Amprius Technologies from a “strong sell” rating to a “hold” rating in a report on Tuesday, August 4th. Wall Street Zen lowered shares of Amprius Technologies from a “hold” rating to a “sell” rating in a research note on Saturday, May 9th. JonesTrading initiated coverage on shares of Amprius Technologies in a report on Friday, July 10th. They issued a “buy” rating and a $30.00 target price on the stock. Northland Securities set a $24.00 target price on Amprius Technologies in a research note on Monday, May 11th. Finally, Weiss Ratings reaffirmed a “sell (e+)” rating on shares of Amprius Technologies in a report on Friday, July 17th. One equities research analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, eight have assigned a Buy rating, one has assigned a Hold rating and one has given a Sell rating to the company’s stock. Based on data from MarketBeat.com, Amprius Technologies currently has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average price target of $23.00.

Amprius Technologies Stock Up 5.9%

The company has a market capitalization of $1.68 billion, a P/E ratio of -40.88 and a beta of 2.33. The business has a 50 day simple moving average of $13.48 and a 200-day simple moving average of $14.91.

Amprius Technologies (NYSE:AMPX) last announced its quarterly earnings results on Wednesday, May 6th. The company reported ($0.04) earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, missing the consensus estimate of ($0.02) by ($0.02). Amprius Technologies had a negative net margin of 35.16% and a negative return on equity of 13.23%. The firm had revenue of $28.54 million for the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $25.72 million. Equities analysts forecast that Amprius Technologies, Inc. will post -0.08 EPS for the current fiscal year.

Insider Activity

In other Amprius Technologies news, CTO Constantin Ionel Stefan sold 3,208 shares of the business’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 $55,145.52. Following the completion of the transaction, the chief technology officer directly owned 801,310 shares of the company’s stock, valued at $13,774,518.90. The trade was a 0.40% decrease in their position. The transaction was disclosed in a document filed with the SEC, which is available at this hyperlink. The sale was made to cover tax withholding obligations related to the vesting of equity awards. Also, Director Donald R. Dixon sold 85,000 shares of the firm’s stock in a transaction that occurred on Monday, June 15th. The shares were sold at an average price of $17.17, for a total transaction of $1,459,450.00. Following the completion of the sale, the director owned 359,380 shares in the company, valued at $6,170,554.60. The trade was a 19.13% decrease in their position. Additional details regarding this sale are available in the official SEC disclosure. In the last quarter, insiders have sold 310,144 shares of company stock valued at $5,049,997. 5.10% of the stock is owned by company insiders.

Institutional Trading of Amprius Technologies

Several large investors have recently added to or reduced their stakes in AMPX. Voloridge Investment Management LLC bought a new position in shares of Amprius Technologies in the third quarter worth $19,737,000. BNP Paribas Financial Markets increased its holdings in shares of 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 purchasing an additional 1,784,291 shares during the period. Norges Bank bought a new stake in shares of Amprius Technologies during the fourth quarter valued at about $10,295,000. Invesco Ltd. raised its stake 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 valued at $25,031,000 after purchasing an additional 1,263,846 shares in the last quarter. Finally, JPMorgan Chase & Co. lifted its holdings in Amprius Technologies by 12,063.3% in the second quarter. JPMorgan Chase & Co. now owns 1,017,217 shares of the company’s stock worth $4,282,000 after purchasing an additional 1,008,854 shares during the period. 5.04% of the stock is currently owned by institutional investors and hedge funds.

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.