Amphenol (NYSE:APH) Downgraded to “Hold” Rating by Wall Street Zen

10 May 2026, 05:55 by Doug Wharley · The Cerbat Gem

Wall Street Zen downgraded shares of Amphenol (NYSE:APH – Free Report) from a buy rating to a hold rating in a research note published on Saturday.

A number of other equities research analysts have also recently issued reports on the stock. UBS Group reaffirmed a “buy” rating and issued a $178.00 price objective (up from $170.00) on shares of Amphenol in a research note on Thursday, April 30th. BNP Paribas Exane upped their price objective on shares of Amphenol from $185.00 to $195.00 in a research note on Friday, May 1st. Truist Financial upped their price target on shares of Amphenol from $182.00 to $200.00 and gave the company a “buy” rating in a report on Thursday, April 30th. The Goldman Sachs Group upped their price target on shares of Amphenol from $184.00 to $201.00 and gave the company a “buy” rating in a report on Thursday, April 30th. Finally, Piper Sandler set a $165.00 price target on shares of Amphenol in a report on Tuesday, March 17th. Thirteen research analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating and two have given a Hold rating to the company. According to data from MarketBeat.com, the stock presently has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus price target of $176.53.

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Amphenol Price Performance

Shares of Amphenol stock opened at $127.72 on Friday. Amphenol has a 52-week low of $80.32 and a 52-week high of $167.04. The stock has a market capitalization of $157.12 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 36.70, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 1.12 and a beta of 1.29. The company has a fifty day moving average of $137.31 and a 200-day moving average of $139.35. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 1.18, a quick ratio of 1.26 and a current ratio of 1.71.

Amphenol (NYSE:APH – Get Free Report) last announced its quarterly earnings data on Wednesday, April 29th. The electronics maker reported $1.06 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, beating analysts’ consensus estimates of $0.95 by $0.11. Amphenol had a net margin of 17.24% and a return on equity of 37.44%. The company had revenue of $7.62 billion during the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $7.08 billion. During the same quarter in the prior year, the company earned $0.63 EPS. The firm’s revenue was up 58.4% on a year-over-year basis. Amphenol has set its Q2 2026 guidance at 1.140-1.160 EPS. Equities research analysts expect that Amphenol will post 4.76 EPS for the current year.

Amphenol Dividend Announcement

The business also recently declared a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Wednesday, July 15th. Investors of record on Tuesday, June 23rd will be issued a $0.25 dividend. The ex-dividend date is Tuesday, June 23rd. This represents a $1.00 annualized dividend and a yield of 0.8%. Amphenol’s payout ratio is 28.74%.

Insider Activity at Amphenol

In other news, CEO Richard Adam Norwitt sold 17,500 shares of Amphenol stock in a transaction dated Tuesday, May 5th. The shares were sold at an average price of $143.21, for a total transaction of $2,506,175.00. Following the sale, the chief executive officer owned 1,927,507 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $276,038,277.47. The trade was a 0.90% decrease in their position. The sale was disclosed in a document filed with the SEC, which is accessible through this hyperlink. Over the last three months, insiders have sold 646,056 shares of company stock valued at $94,594,783. Company insiders own 1.42% of the company’s stock.

Institutional Investors Weigh In On Amphenol

A number of large investors have recently modified their holdings of APH. Vermillion & White Wealth Management Group LLC boosted its stake in shares of Amphenol by 163.8% during the 4th quarter. Vermillion & White Wealth Management Group LLC now owns 182 shares of the electronics maker’s stock valued at $25,000 after purchasing an additional 113 shares in the last quarter. Riggs Asset Managment Co. Inc. boosted its stake in shares of Amphenol by 200.0% during the 2nd quarter. Riggs Asset Managment Co. Inc. now owns 252 shares of the electronics maker’s stock valued at $25,000 after purchasing an additional 168 shares in the last quarter. Tucker Asset Management LLC bought a new stake in shares of Amphenol during the 4th quarter valued at about $26,000. Board of the Pension Protection Fund bought a new stake in shares of Amphenol during the 4th quarter valued at about $27,000. Finally, HHM Wealth Advisors LLC bought a new stake in shares of Amphenol during the 1st quarter valued at about $27,000. Institutional investors own 97.01% of the company’s stock.

Amphenol News Roundup

Here are the key news stories impacting Amphenol this week:

Positive Sentiment: Amphenol’s strong Q1 2026 results and higher Q2 guidance suggest continued robust demand and earnings momentum, which is helping support the stock. Assessing Amphenol (APH) Valuation After Strong Q1 2026 Results And Raised Q2 Guidance
Positive Sentiment: The company announced a quarterly dividend of $0.25 per share, reinforcing shareholder returns and confidence in cash flow. Amphenol Announces Second Quarter 2026 Dividend
Positive Sentiment: Several articles continue to describe Amphenol as a strong growth name, which can keep investor sentiment favorable. 3 Reasons Growth Investors Will Love Amphenol (APH)
Neutral Sentiment: Amphenol was also highlighted in a broader “best growth stocks” discussion after its record quarter, adding to the stock’s visibility but not changing the core story. Amphenol (APH): 12 Best Growth Stocks to Invest In for the Next 2 Years
Negative Sentiment: Recent insider selling by CEO Richard Adam Norwitt may create some caution, even though insider sales do not necessarily change the company’s operating outlook. Richard Adam Norwitt Sells 17,500 Shares of Amphenol (NYSE:APH) Stock

About Amphenol

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Amphenol Corporation (NYSE: APH) is a leading global manufacturer of electronic and fiber optic connectors, interconnect systems, and related components. The company designs, engineers and produces a broad range of products including electrical connectors, cable assemblies, fiber optic solutions, sensors, antennas and electromechanical devices used to transfer power, signal and data across complex systems. Its product portfolio spans ruggedized connectors for harsh environments to high-speed solutions for data centers and telecommunications networks.

Amphenol serves a diverse set of end markets, including automotive, broadband and telecom, data communications, mobile devices, industrial, energy, and military/aerospace.