Equity Profile

AMPX

Amprius Technologies, Inc.

IndustrialsElectrical Components & Equipment$1.6B

Aug6Thu

Pre-Earnings Brief

UpcomingQ2-2026After Close5:00 PM EDT

Company Snapshot

Amprius Technologies, Inc. specializes in advanced battery technology, focusing on high-energy-density lithium-ion batteries....

Key Metrics to Watch

Revenue Growth

Revenue growth is essential to gauge the company's market traction and demand for its products.

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Gross Margin

Gross margin will indicate the efficiency of production and pricing strategy, which is vital for profitability.

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AMPX Q2-2026 Earnings Preview

Context

Company Snapshot

Amprius Technologies, Inc. specializes in advanced battery technology, focusing on high-energy-density lithium-ion batteries. As a player in the industrial sector, its innovations are crucial for powering electric vehicles and renewable energy solutions, aligning with the growing demand for sustainable energy sources.

Earnings Scorecard·Last 8Q

EPS Beat Streak

EPS Beat Rate

75%

Avg EPS Surprise

+15.20%

Avg Stock Reaction

+2.94%

Last Quarter Recap

In Q1-2026, Amprius reported an EPS of -$0.04, which was a larger loss than the expected -$0.02. Despite the miss, the stock rose by 3.69% the following day, indicating some investor optimism.

Management Promises & Guidance

Expectations

Wall Street Expectations

Overall, expectations for Amprius are mixed due to its recent performance and lack of guidance. Investors are keen to see if the company can improve its financial metrics this quarter.

Bull Case

If Amprius shows strong revenue growth and improved margins, it could signal a turnaround and attract more investors, boosting the stock price.

Bear Case

Conversely, if the company fails to demonstrate progress in revenue or margins, it may lead to further declines in investor confidence and stock price.

Expectations

Two Questions That Matter

The print will turn on these two things.

What is the expected revenue growth for this quarter?

This figure will be crucial in determining if the company is gaining traction in a competitive market.

How has the gross margin changed compared to previous quarters?

A significant change in gross margin could indicate shifts in production efficiency or pricing strategy.

Edge

What the Street Is Missing

Why consensus could be wrong

The Street may underestimate Amprius's potential for revenue growth due to its innovative battery technology, which could gain traction in the expanding electric vehicle market.

Supporting Evidence

The company's recent product developments could lead to higher demand than anticipated.

The options market is pricing in a significant move, indicating that investors expect more volatility and potential upside.

Key Risk

If revenue growth exceeds expectations, it could shift the narrative significantly.

Edge

Thesis-Break Levels

Pre-commit to what would confirm each case.

The core thesis revolves around whether Amprius can demonstrate solid growth and improved margins, which are critical for investor confidence.

Bull Confirmed If

Achieving revenue growth of over 15% compared to the previous quarter would confirm the bull case.

Bear Confirmed If

If revenue growth is flat or negative, it would confirm the bear case.

Pre-Earnings Positioning

Options Market

Implied Move

±12.17%

Historical Avg

±6.9%

Pricing rich

The options market is pricing in a significant move of over 12%, suggesting that investors expect volatility around the earnings report.

Options are pricing ±12.2% while AMPX has averaged ±6.9% over the last 8 prints — setup is pricing rich.

Detail

ATM IV

1.1%

30d HV

135.8%

Calls (4.8M)P/C Ratio: 0.27Puts (1.1M)

Edge

Historical Setup Match

Cross-company pattern from 30 similar setups.

Prior-quarter miss + options pricing rich in Industrials

n=30

Fade rate: 12 of 30 (40%)

This setup has occurred 30 times across Industrials in the last 2 years. 12 of 30 faded and 18 held — no strong directional bias after the initial reaction. The average absolute 1-day move is 6.5%, with a raw directional average of +1.3% (modestly positive historical bias).

Preparation

Post-Print Playbook

Likely market behavior by outcome — not investment advice.

Beat & Raise

If Amprius beats expectations and raises guidance, history suggests the stock could rise by about 0.94% on average the following day.

In-Line / Cautious

If results are in line with expectations but management's commentary is cautious, the stock may experience muted movement.

Miss

Should the company miss expectations, history suggests a potential decline of around 8.92% on the following day.

Earnings Track Record

Preparation

What to Listen For

Call Prep

1Any updates on new contracts or partnerships that could drive revenue growth.
2Details on production efficiency and cost management strategies.
3Insights into market demand for their battery technology, particularly in electric vehicles.
4Management's outlook on future quarters and any guidance provided.
5Responses to analyst questions regarding competitive pressures and market positioning.

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Company Snapshot

Amprius Technologies, Inc. specializes in advanced battery technology, focusing on high-energy-density lithium-ion batteries....

Key Metrics to Watch

Revenue Growth

Revenue growth is essential to gauge the company's market traction and demand for its products.

N/A

Gross Margin

Gross margin will indicate the efficiency of production and pricing strategy, which is vital for profitability.

N/A

1 more metrics, Wall Street expectations, options signals, track record, and call prep available with Pro.

AMPX Q2-2026 Earnings Preview

Context

Company Snapshot

Earnings Scorecard·Last 8Q

EPS Beat Streak

EPS Beat Rate

75%

Avg EPS Surprise

+15.20%

Avg Stock Reaction

+2.94%

Last Quarter Recap

In Q1-2026, Amprius reported an EPS of -$0.04, which was a larger loss than the expected -$0.02. Despite the miss, the stock rose by 3.69% the following day, indicating some investor optimism.

Management Promises & Guidance

Expectations

Wall Street Expectations

Overall, expectations for Amprius are mixed due to its recent performance and lack of guidance. Investors are keen to see if the company can improve its financial metrics this quarter.

Bull Case

If Amprius shows strong revenue growth and improved margins, it could signal a turnaround and attract more investors, boosting the stock price.

Bear Case

Conversely, if the company fails to demonstrate progress in revenue or margins, it may lead to further declines in investor confidence and stock price.

Expectations

Two Questions That Matter

The print will turn on these two things.

What is the expected revenue growth for this quarter?

This figure will be crucial in determining if the company is gaining traction in a competitive market.

How has the gross margin changed compared to previous quarters?

A significant change in gross margin could indicate shifts in production efficiency or pricing strategy.

Edge

What the Street Is Missing

Why consensus could be wrong

The Street may underestimate Amprius's potential for revenue growth due to its innovative battery technology, which could gain traction in the expanding electric vehicle market.

Supporting Evidence

The company's recent product developments could lead to higher demand than anticipated.

The options market is pricing in a significant move, indicating that investors expect more volatility and potential upside.

Key Risk

If revenue growth exceeds expectations, it could shift the narrative significantly.

Edge

Thesis-Break Levels

Pre-commit to what would confirm each case.

The core thesis revolves around whether Amprius can demonstrate solid growth and improved margins, which are critical for investor confidence.

Bull Confirmed If

Achieving revenue growth of over 15% compared to the previous quarter would confirm the bull case.

Bear Confirmed If

If revenue growth is flat or negative, it would confirm the bear case.

Pre-Earnings Positioning

Options Market

Implied Move

±12.17%

Historical Avg

±6.9%

Pricing rich

The options market is pricing in a significant move of over 12%, suggesting that investors expect volatility around the earnings report.

Options are pricing ±12.2% while AMPX has averaged ±6.9% over the last 8 prints — setup is pricing rich.

Detail

ATM IV

1.1%

30d HV

135.8%

Calls (4.8M)P/C Ratio: 0.27Puts (1.1M)

Edge

Historical Setup Match

Cross-company pattern from 30 similar setups.

Prior-quarter miss + options pricing rich in Industrials

n=30

Fade rate: 12 of 30 (40%)

Preparation

Post-Print Playbook

Likely market behavior by outcome — not investment advice.

Beat & Raise

If Amprius beats expectations and raises guidance, history suggests the stock could rise by about 0.94% on average the following day.

In-Line / Cautious

If results are in line with expectations but management's commentary is cautious, the stock may experience muted movement.

Miss

Should the company miss expectations, history suggests a potential decline of around 8.92% on the following day.

Earnings Track Record

Preparation

What to Listen For

Call Prep

1Any updates on new contracts or partnerships that could drive revenue growth.
2Details on production efficiency and cost management strategies.
3Insights into market demand for their battery technology, particularly in electric vehicles.
4Management's outlook on future quarters and any guidance provided.
5Responses to analyst questions regarding competitive pressures and market positioning.