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Amphenol is a global supplier of connectors, sensors, and interconnect systems. Amphenol holds the second-largest connector market share globally and sells into the end markets of automotive, broadband, commercial air, industrial, IT and data communications, military, mobile devices, and mobile networks. Amphenol is diversified geographically, with operations in 40 countries.

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As Amphenol Corp (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/APH#NYSE">APH</a>) trades near its 52-week high, the company finds itself at a pivotal moment in an ever-evolving tech landscape. With a 42% surge in stock value this year, outpacing the broader S&amp;P 500 Information Technology Sector Index, Amphenol&#8217;s recent fiscal first-quarter results reveal robust demand for its advanced interconnect solutions, particularly in burgeoning markets such as IT <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/topic/technology-stocks">datacom and mobile devices.</a>
Amphenol designs, manufactures, and markets advanced interconnect, sensor, and antenna solutions worldwide. The company offers a range of products, including electrical, electronic, and fiber optic connectors, antennas, sensors, and specialty cables, for automotive, aerospace, communications, and industrial applications.
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On April 23, Amphenol reported <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/earnings/25/04/44950358/amphenol-q1-earnings-48-topline-growth-driven-by-it-mobile-defense-sectors" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">fiscal first-quarter 2025</a> sales growth of 48% year-over-year to $4.81 billion, surpassing the analyst consensus estimate of $4.23 billion and the company&#8217;s estimate of $4.00 billion to $4.10 billion. On Jan. 22, the company reported <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/earnings/25/01/43130244/amphenol-q4-earnings-30-sales-growth-ceo-highlights-growth-in-it-mobile-and-defense-markets-forecasts-strong-q1-sales-growth" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">fourth-quarter topline</a> growth of 30% Y/Y to $4.32 billion, topping the analyst consensus estimate of $4.07 billion. 
Organic growth in the IT datacom market and robust organic growth in the mobile devices, defense, and communications networks markets, together with contributions from the company&#8217;s acquisition program, drove the topline growth. The adjusted operating margin for the quarter reached a record 21.3%, up from 21.0% in the same quarter last year.
Amphenol expects second-quarter sales to be between $4.90 billion and $5.00 billion. This represents a 36%-39% increase over the prior-year quarter, and the street view pegs expectations at $4.58 billion.
On March 17, JPMorgan analyst Samik Chatterjee flagged Amphenol as one of the companies <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/analyst-ratings/analyst-color/25/03/44362565/why-nvidias-next-moves-matter-for-amphenol-dell-super-micro" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">poised to benefit</a> from Nvidia Corp&#8217;s (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NVDA#NASDAQ">NVDA</a>) Blackwell Ultra ramp. While the adoption of optics remains a concern, analysts expect copper to continue dominating in-rack connectivity—a positive sign for Amphenol. Amphenol, with its intense exposure to passive copper, along with Coherent (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/COHR#NYSE">COHR</a>), Fabrinet (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FN#NYSE">FN</a>), and Lumentum Holdings (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LITE#NASDAQ">LITE</a>), is likely to draw attention as the AI wave builds, according to the analyst.
Nineteen analysts have set a <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/APH/analyst-ratings" rel="noreferrer noopener">consensus price target</a> of $92.50 for Amphenol. Recent ratings from Goldman Sachs, Evercore ISI Group, and UBS average a target of $104.33, indicating a potential upside of 5.55% for the stock.
Price Action: APH stock is down 0.23% to $98.32 during early trading on Tuesday.
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In the current session, the stock is trading at $98.28, after a 0.62% spike. Over the past month, Amphenol Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/APH#NYSE">APH</a>) stock increased by 7.20%, and in the past year, by 45.47%. With performance like this, long-term shareholders are optimistic but others are more likely to look into the price-to-earnings ratio to see if the stock might be overvalued.

<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1751306420_0.png" alt="Past Year Chart" />

<h3>Amphenol P/E Ratio Analysis in Relation to Industry Peers</h3>
The P/E ratio measures the current share price to the company's EPS. It is used by long-term investors to analyze the company's current performance against it's past earnings, historical data and aggregate market data for the industry or the indices, such as S&amp;P 500. A higher P/E indicates that investors expect the company to perform better in the future, and the stock is probably overvalued, but not necessarily. It also could indicate that investors are willing to pay a higher share price currently, because they expect the company to perform better in the upcoming quarters. This leads investors to also remain optimistic about rising dividends in the future. 
Compared to the aggregate P/E ratio of the 48.99 in the Electronic Equipment, Instruments &amp; Components industry, Amphenol Inc. has a lower P/E ratio of 47.41. Shareholders might be inclined to think that the stock might perform worse than it's industry peers. It's also possible that the stock is undervalued. 

<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1751306420_1.png" alt="Guage" />

In summary, while the price-to-earnings ratio is a valuable tool for investors to evaluate a company's market performance, it should be used with caution. A low P/E ratio can be an indication of undervaluation, but it can also suggest weak growth prospects or financial instability. Moreover, the P/E ratio is just one of many metrics that investors should consider when making investment decisions, and it should be evaluated alongside other financial ratios, industry trends, and qualitative factors. By taking a comprehensive approach to analyzing a company's financial health, investors can make well-informed decisions that are more likely to lead to successful outcomes.

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Price Over Earnings Overview: Amphenol

Amphenol (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/APH#NYSE">APH</a>) has outperformed the market over the past 5 years by 17.68% on an annualized basis producing an average annual return of 31.89%. Currently, Amphenol has a market capitalization of $118.60 billion. 
Buying $100 In APH: If an investor had bought $100 of APH stock 5 years ago, it would be worth $408.59 today based on a price of $97.93 for APH at the time of writing.
<h3>Amphenol's Performance Over Last 5 Years</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1751298311_0.png" alt="comp_fig" />
Finally -- what's the point of all this? The key insight to take from this article is to note how much of a difference compounded returns can make in your cash growth over a period of time.
This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and reviewed by an editor.

$100 Invested In Amphenol 5 Years Ago Would Be Worth This Much Today

On CNBC's &#8220;<a href="https://www.cnbc.com/video/2025/06/24/final-trades-jpmorgan-chase-apollo-global-morgan-stanley-and-amphenol.html">Halftime Report Final Trades</a>,&#8221; Joshua Brown, co-founder and CEO of Ritholtz Wealth Management, said JPMorgan Chase &amp; Co. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/JPM#NYSE">JPM</a>) surged to a <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/JPM/analyst-ratings">new all-time high on Tuesday</a>.
Supporting his view, Morgan Stanley analyst Betsy Graseck, on June 23, maintained JPMorgan with an Equal-Weight rating and raised the price target from $236 to $240.
Kari Firestone, Co-founder and Chair Emerita of Aureus Asset Management, named Apollo Global Management, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/APO#NYSE">APO</a>), a private equity firm which focuses on fixed income, as her final trade.
Athene, the subsidiary of Apollo Global Management, announced on June 16, that its Board of Directors has named Grant Kvalheim as Chief Executive Officer, effective July 1.
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Stephanie Link, chief investment strategist and portfolio manager at Hightower, said she expects good quarter and great forecast from Morgan Stanley (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MS#NYSE">MS</a>).
Analysts expect Morgan Stanley to report quarterly earnings at $2.01 per share, up from $1.82 per share in the year-ago period. The company projects to report revenue of $16.04 billion compared to $15.02 billion a year earlier.
Stephanie Link, chief investment strategist and portfolio manager at Hightower, said Amphenol Corporation (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/APH#NYSE">APH</a>) hit another all-time high on Tuesday.
Lending support to his choice, Goldman Sachs analyst Mark Delaney, on June 10, maintained Amphenol with a Buy rating and raised the price target from $90 to $102.
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In the current session, the stock is trading at $95.76, after a 0.53% spike. Over the past month, Amphenol Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/APH#NYSE">APH</a>) stock increased by 8.41%, and in the past year, by 42.58%. With performance like this, long-term shareholders are optimistic but others are more likely to look into the price-to-earnings ratio to see if the stock might be overvalued.

<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1750784459_0.png" alt="Past Year Chart" />

<h3>A Look at Amphenol P/E Relative to Its Competitors</h3>
The P/E ratio measures the current share price to the company's EPS. It is used by long-term investors to analyze the company's current performance against it's past earnings, historical data and aggregate market data for the industry or the indices, such as S&amp;P 500. A higher P/E indicates that investors expect the company to perform better in the future, and the stock is probably overvalued, but not necessarily. It also could indicate that investors are willing to pay a higher share price currently, because they expect the company to perform better in the upcoming quarters. This leads investors to also remain optimistic about rising dividends in the future. 
Compared to the aggregate P/E ratio of the 47.72 in the Electronic Equipment, Instruments &amp; Components industry, Amphenol Inc. has a lower P/E ratio of 46.24. Shareholders might be inclined to think that the stock might perform worse than it's industry peers. It's also possible that the stock is undervalued. 

<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1750784459_1.png" alt="Guage" />

In summary, while the price-to-earnings ratio is a valuable tool for investors to evaluate a company's market performance, it should be used with caution. A low P/E ratio can be an indication of undervaluation, but it can also suggest weak growth prospects or financial instability. Moreover, the P/E ratio is just one of many metrics that investors should consider when making investment decisions, and it should be evaluated alongside other financial ratios, industry trends, and qualitative factors. By taking a comprehensive approach to analyzing a company's financial health, investors can make well-informed decisions that are more likely to lead to successful outcomes.

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Goldman Sachs analyst Mark Delaney maintains Amphenol (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/APH#NYSE">APH</a>) with a Buy and raises the price target from $90 to $102.

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Goldman Sachs Maintains Buy on Amphenol, Raises Price Target to $102

Amphenol (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/APH#NYSE">APH</a>) has outperformed the market over the past 15 years by 9.09% on an annualized basis producing an average annual return of 20.93%. Currently, Amphenol has a market capitalization of $112.12 billion. 
Buying $100 In APH: If an investor had bought $100 of APH stock 15 years ago, it would be worth $1,811.20 today based on a price of $92.58 for APH at the time of writing.
<h3>Amphenol's Performance Over Last 15 Years</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1749510013_0.png" alt="comp_fig" />
Finally -- what's the point of all this? The key insight to take from this article is to note how much of a difference compounded returns can make in your cash growth over a period of time.
This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and reviewed by an editor.

Here's How Much You Would Have Made Owning Amphenol Stock In The Last 15 Years

Evercore ISI Group analyst Amit Daryanani maintains Amphenol (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/APH#NYSE">APH</a>) with a Outperform and raises the price target from $88 to $105.

Evercore ISI Group Maintains Outperform on Amphenol, Raises Price Target to $105

Amphenol (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/APH#NYSE">APH</a>) has outperformed the market over the past 5 years by 16.18% on an annualized basis producing an average annual return of 29.4%. Currently, Amphenol has a market capitalization of $111.72 billion. 
Buying $100 In APH: If an investor had bought $100 of APH stock 5 years ago, it would be worth $354.53 today based on a price of $92.25 for APH at the time of writing.
<h3>Amphenol's Performance Over Last 5 Years</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1749053712_0.png" alt="comp_fig" />
Finally -- what's the point of all this? The key insight to take from this article is to note how much of a difference compounded returns can make in your cash growth over a period of time.
This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and reviewed by an editor.

Amphenol Corporation (APH) is gaining strong momentum, and its current position in both the weekly and monthly phases of its Adhishthana Cycle points to further upside, at least in the near term. Let's break down what's driving this rally and what could come next.
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Amphenol Weekly Chart Breakdown: Phase 9 and the Supreme Wave</h3>
<figure class="wp-block-image size-full is-resized"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="1200" height="636" src="https://contributor-assets.benzinga.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/02045953/Amphenol-Adhishthana-Phase-9.png" alt="Fig. 1 Amphenol Adhishthana Phase 9 Weekly Chart" class="wp-image-13687" style="width:658px;height:auto" srcset="https://contributor-assets.benzinga.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/02045953/Amphenol-Adhishthana-Phase-9.png 1200w,https://contributor-assets.benzinga.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/02045953/Amphenol-Adhishthana-Phase-9-300x159.png 300w,https://contributor-assets.benzinga.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/02045953/Amphenol-Adhishthana-Phase-9-1024x543.png 1024w,https://contributor-assets.benzinga.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/02045953/Amphenol-Adhishthana-Phase-9-768x407.png 768w" sizes="(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px" /><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Fig. 1 Amphenol Adhishthana Phase 9 Weekly Chart (Source: Adhishthana.com)</figcaption></figure>
Amphenol is currently in Phase 9 of its weekly Adhishthana Cycle, which began on March 3, 2025, and will conclude on October 26, 2025. According to the Adhishthana Principles, a proprietary cyclical framework that combines quantitative signals with behavioral archetypes, Phase 9 is historically associated with the "Supreme Move," a period of rapid ascent.
So far, Amphenol has lived up to that expectation, rising ~59% since the phase began. The stock also shows an 87.5% alignment with the Adhishthana Cycle on the weekly charts, reinforcing the strength of the current setup.
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Amphenol Monthly Chart Breakdown: Phase 10 in Progress</h3>
<figure class="wp-block-image size-full is-resized"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="1200" height="858" src="https://contributor-assets.benzinga.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/02051324/Amphenol-Phase-10-Adhishthana-.png" alt="Fig. 2 Amphenol Adhishthana Phase 10 Monthly Chart" class="wp-image-13688" style="width:585px;height:auto" srcset="https://contributor-assets.benzinga.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/02051324/Amphenol-Phase-10-Adhishthana-.png 1200w,https://contributor-assets.benzinga.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/02051324/Amphenol-Phase-10-Adhishthana--300x215.png 300w,https://contributor-assets.benzinga.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/02051324/Amphenol-Phase-10-Adhishthana--1024x732.png 1024w,https://contributor-assets.benzinga.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/02051324/Amphenol-Phase-10-Adhishthana--768x549.png 768w" sizes="(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px" /><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Fig. 2 Amphenol Adhishthana Phase 10 Monthly Chart (Source: Adhishthana.com)</figcaption></figure>
On the monthly timeframe, Amphenol is currently in Phase 10, having completed a highly bullish Phase 9 in which the stock surged ~179%. The current phase suggests that the Himalayan ascent is still in play.
According to the Adhishthana Principles, peak formation in this structure typically occurs between the 18th and 23rd bar of Phase 10. If not, the peak is usually formed in Phase 11, followed by the sharp correction, which often retraces toward the Phase 9 levels.
<blockquote class="wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow">"The 18th interval is expected to be the level of peak formation; if not, then the 23rd interval. If this phase concludes without forming the peak, it is anticipated to occur in the following phases." — Adhishthana: The Principles That Govern Wealth, Time &amp; Tragedy &#8211; Shivank Goswami
</blockquote>
In the case of Amphenol, we have not seen any signs of peak creation between the 18th and 23rd bar, therefore, the peak formation is likely to be made in the next phase.&nbsp;
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">What's Ahead for Amphenol?</h3>
<figure class="wp-block-image size-full is-resized"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="1200" height="675" src="https://contributor-assets.benzinga.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/02051906/Amphenol-Adhishthana-.png" alt="Fig. 3 Amphenol Adhishthana Phases " class="wp-image-13689" style="width:668px;height:auto" srcset="https://contributor-assets.benzinga.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/02051906/Amphenol-Adhishthana-.png 1200w,https://contributor-assets.benzinga.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/02051906/Amphenol-Adhishthana--300x169.png 300w,https://contributor-assets.benzinga.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/02051906/Amphenol-Adhishthana--1024x576.png 1024w,https://contributor-assets.benzinga.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/02051906/Amphenol-Adhishthana--768x432.png 768w" sizes="(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px" /><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Fig. 3 Amphenol Adhishthana Phases (Source: Adhishthana.com)</figcaption></figure>
The stock appears to be in the Himalayan Formation's ascent phase on both weekly and monthly charts. On the weekly side, Phase 10 is still pending after the current Phase 9 ends—this phase typically sees continued buying and eventual peak formation between the 18th and the 23rd bar. That window aligns closely with the end of monthly Phase 10 on April 30, 2026.
This confluence suggests that Amphenol's rally may continue into March-April 2026, but investors should be cautious of the eventual correction that follows peak formation.
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Investor Takeaway</h3>
<ul class="wp-block-list">
<li>Existing investors should hold their positions as Amphenol continues its bullish ascent, with momentum supported by strong cyclical alignment. However, it's important to stay alert for signs of peak formation during Phase 10 on the weekly charts. </li>
<li>For new investors, this may not be the ideal entry point. A more favorable opportunity could emerge after the peak, when Amphenol begins its descent of the Adhishthana Himalayan Formation.&nbsp;</li>
</ul>
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Final Thoughts</h3>
Amphenol is showing a textbook example of cyclical harmony across timeframes. As both weekly and monthly cycles converge, the buying momentum looks likely to persist for now and shall continue till April 2026. The stock is a hold, not a chase.&nbsp;

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Home Depot Inc (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HD#NYSE">HD</a>): The home improvement retailer saw strong interest from readers during the week after recently reporting<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/earnings/25/05/45518559/home-depot-flags-tariff-and-supply-chain-risks-in-risk-statement-but-does-not-revise-outlook"> first-quarter financial results</a>. The company reported sales growth of 9.4% year-over-year with sales beating analyst estimates. Earnings per share from the company missed Street estimates in the quarter. Likely helping the company the most was reaffirming its full-year financial guidance in the<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/05/45536279/home-depot-accelerates-supply-chain-diversification-shifts-sourcing-away-from-single-countries-management-sees-limited-impact-from-tariffs"> wake of tariffs. </a>Home Depot did not specifically mention tariffs, but discussed potential supply chain risks, while remaining optimistic on the full-year outlook.
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UBS analyst Chris Snyder maintains Amphenol (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/APH#NYSE">APH</a>) with a Buy and raises the price target from $85 to $106.

UBS Maintains Buy on Amphenol, Raises Price Target to $106

In the last three months, 11 analysts have published ratings on Amphenol (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/APH#NYSE">APH</a>), offering a diverse range of perspectives from bullish to bearish.
In the table below, you'll find a summary of their recent ratings, revealing the shifting sentiments over the past 30 days and comparing them to the previous months.
<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th></th>
<th align="right">Bullish</th>
<th align="right">Somewhat Bullish</th>
<th align="right">Indifferent</th>
<th align="right">Somewhat Bearish</th>
<th align="right">Bearish</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>Total Ratings</td>
<td align="right">7</td>
<td align="right">3</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Last 30D</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>1M Ago</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>2M Ago</td>
<td align="right">6</td>
<td align="right">3</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>3M Ago</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
In the assessment of 12-month price targets, analysts unveil insights for Amphenol, presenting an average target of $82.36, a high estimate of $100.00, and a low estimate of $70.00. Surpassing the previous average price target of $80.82, the current average has increased by 1.91%.
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1748379703_0.png" alt="price target chart" />
<h2>Investigating Analyst Ratings: An Elaborate Study</h2>
A clear picture of Amphenol's perception among financial experts is painted with a thorough analysis of recent analyst actions. The summary below outlines key analysts, their recent evaluations, and adjustments to ratings and price targets.
<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Analyst</th>
<th>Analyst Firm</th>
<th>Action Taken</th>
<th>Rating</th>
<th>Current Price Target</th>
<th>Prior Price Target</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>Asiya Merchant</td>
<td>Citigroup</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$100.00</td>
<td>$85.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Joe Giordano</td>
<td>TD Securities</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Hold</td>
<td>$70.00</td>
<td>$63.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Mark Delaney</td>
<td>Goldman Sachs</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$80.00</td>
<td>$72.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Chris Snyder</td>
<td>UBS</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$85.00</td>
<td>$78.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Asiya Merchant</td>
<td>Citigroup</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$85.00</td>
<td>$75.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Samik Chatterjee</td>
<td>JP Morgan</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Overweight</td>
<td>$91.00</td>
<td>$85.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Luke Junk</td>
<td>Baird</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Outperform</td>
<td>$85.00</td>
<td>$73.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Samik Chatterjee</td>
<td>JP Morgan</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Overweight</td>
<td>$85.00</td>
<td>$90.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Asiya Merchant</td>
<td>Citigroup</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$75.00</td>
<td>$89.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Chris Snyder</td>
<td>UBS</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$78.00</td>
<td>$90.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Mark Delaney</td>
<td>Goldman Sachs</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$72.00</td>
<td>$89.00</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
<h3>Key Insights:</h3>
<ul>
<li>Action Taken: Analysts frequently update their recommendations based on evolving market conditions and company performance. Whether they 'Maintain', 'Raise' or 'Lower' their stance, it reflects their reaction to recent developments related to Amphenol. This information provides a snapshot of how analysts perceive the current state of the company.</li>
<li>Rating: Analyzing trends, analysts offer qualitative evaluations, ranging from 'Outperform' to 'Underperform'. These ratings convey expectations for the relative performance of Amphenol compared to the broader market.</li>
<li>Price Targets: Analysts predict movements in price targets, offering estimates for Amphenol's future value. Examining the current and prior targets offers insights into analysts' evolving expectations.</li>
</ul>
For valuable insights into Amphenol's market performance, consider these analyst evaluations alongside crucial financial indicators. Stay well-informed and make prudent decisions using our Ratings Table.
<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/APH/analyst-ratings?adType=benzinga-insights&amp;ad=analyst-ratings&amp;campaign=wallstreetadvantage">Stay up to date on Amphenol analyst ratings.</a>
<h2>Delving into Amphenol's Background</h2>
Amphenol is a global supplier of connectors, sensors, and interconnect systems. Amphenol holds the second-largest connector market share globally and sells into the end markets of automotive, broadband, commercial air, industrial, IT and data communications, military, mobile devices, and mobile networks. Amphenol is diversified geographically, with operations in 40 countries.
<h3>Amphenol: Delving into Financials</h3>
Market Capitalization Analysis: The company's market capitalization is above the industry average, indicating that it is relatively larger in size compared to peers. This may suggest a higher level of investor confidence and market recognition.
Revenue Growth: Amphenol displayed positive results in 3M. As of 31 March, 2025, the company achieved a solid revenue growth rate of approximately 47.74%. This indicates a notable increase in the company's top-line earnings. As compared to competitors, the company surpassed expectations with a growth rate higher than the average among peers in the Information Technology sector.
Net Margin: The company's net margin is a standout performer, exceeding industry averages. With an impressive net margin of 15.34%, the company showcases strong profitability and effective cost control.
Return on Equity (ROE): The company's ROE is a standout performer, exceeding industry averages. With an impressive ROE of 7.34%, the company showcases effective utilization of equity capital.
Return on Assets (ROA): The company's ROA is a standout performer, exceeding industry averages. With an impressive ROA of 3.33%, the company showcases effective utilization of assets.
Debt Management: Amphenol's debt-to-equity ratio stands notably higher than the industry average, reaching 0.7. This indicates a heavier reliance on borrowed funds, raising concerns about financial leverage.
<h2>Understanding the Relevance of Analyst Ratings</h2>
Analyst ratings serve as essential indicators of stock performance, provided by experts in banking and financial systems. These specialists diligently analyze company financial statements, participate in conference calls, and engage with insiders to generate quarterly ratings for individual stocks.
Beyond their standard evaluations, some analysts contribute predictions for metrics like growth estimates, earnings, and revenue, furnishing investors with additional guidance. Users of analyst ratings should be mindful that this specialized advice is shaped by human perspectives and may be subject to variability.
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What Analysts Are Saying About Amphenol Stock

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Amphenol shares are trading higher after Citigroup raised its price target from $85 to $100 while maintaining a Buy rating.

Citigroup analyst Asiya Merchant maintains Amphenol (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/APH#NYSE">APH</a>) with a Buy and raises the price target from $85 to $100.

Citigroup Maintains Buy on Amphenol, Raises Price Target to $100

In the current session, the stock is trading at $86.99, after a 2.03% spike. Over the past month, Amphenol Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/APH#NYSE">APH</a>) stock increased by 11.57%, and in the past year, by 27.71%. With performance like this, long-term shareholders are optimistic but others are more likely to look into the price-to-earnings ratio to see if the stock might be overvalued.

<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1748289616_0.png" alt="Past Year Chart" />

<h3>How Does Amphenol P/E Compare to Other Companies?</h3>
The P/E ratio measures the current share price to the company's EPS. It is used by long-term investors to analyze the company's current performance against it's past earnings, historical data and aggregate market data for the industry or the indices, such as S&amp;P 500. A higher P/E indicates that investors expect the company to perform better in the future, and the stock is probably overvalued, but not necessarily. It also could indicate that investors are willing to pay a higher share price currently, because they expect the company to perform better in the upcoming quarters. This leads investors to also remain optimistic about rising dividends in the future. 
Compared to the aggregate P/E ratio of the 44.96 in the Electronic Equipment, Instruments &amp; Components industry, Amphenol Inc. has a lower P/E ratio of 41.39. Shareholders might be inclined to think that the stock might perform worse than it's industry peers. It's also possible that the stock is undervalued. 

<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1748289616_1.png" alt="Guage" />

In conclusion, the price-to-earnings ratio is a useful metric for analyzing a company's market performance, but it has its limitations. While a lower P/E can indicate that a company is undervalued, it can also suggest that shareholders do not expect future growth. Additionally, the P/E ratio should not be used in isolation, as other factors such as industry trends and business cycles can also impact a company's stock price. Therefore, investors should use the P/E ratio in conjunction with other financial metrics and qualitative analysis to make informed investment decisions.

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Simon Property Group (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SPG#NYSE">SPG</a>): Investors were also drawn to another REIT this week with Simon Property Group seeing increased interest after reporting first-quarter financial <a href="https://investors.simon.com/news-releases/news-release-details/simonr-reports-first-quarter-2025-results-and-reaffirms-full">results </a>on May 12. The company missed funds from operations estimates from analysts, but beat sales estimates. The company has beaten analyst estimates for sales in more than 10 straight quarters. Simon Property Group reaffirmed full-year FFO guidance of a range of $12.40 to $12.65. The company also highlighted its US Mall and Premium Outlets occupancy up 0.4% from 95.5% in last year's first quarter to 95.9% in this year's first quarter. The company also saw the opening of Jakarta Premium Outlets in Indonesia in the quarter, with Simon Property owning 50% of the mall. Stifel <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/SPG/analyst-ratings">maintained their Buy rating</a> on the stock and raised the price target from $168.5 to $180.
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Cheniere Energy Inc (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LNG#NYSE">LNG</a>): The liquified natural gas company <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/trading-ideas/25/05/45183831/benzingas-stock-whisper-index-5-stocks-investors-secretly-monitor-but-dont-talk-about-yet-63">returns to the index </a>after another strong week of increased interest from readers. The company reported financial results on May 8 and has found its way onto the index two times in the last four weeks. Cheniere Energy missed analyst estimates for earnings per share, which was only the second miss in the last 10 quarters. The company beat sales estimates with $5.44 billion versus an estimate of $4.91 billion. This was the second straight quarter of beating sales estimates and seventh of the last 10 overall. The company reconfirmed some of its full-year financial targets and saw shares trade down slightly on the mixed results.
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Amphenol Corporation (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/APH#NYSE">APH</a>): The connectors and sensors company hit new all-time highs and continues to see strong interest from readers. The company <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/earnings/25/04/44950358/amphenol-q1-earnings-48-topline-growth-driven-by-it-mobile-defense-sectors">reported first-quarter financial results</a> in April with earnings per share and revenue both beating analyst estimates. In fact, the company has beaten analyst estimates for both key figures in more than 10 straight quarters. The first quarter saw sales up 48% year-over-year with strong organic growth in the IT market and organic growth in the networks markets. Contributions from recent acquisitions also helped the revenue growth. Guidance from the company for the second quarter came in ahead of analyst estimates for both revenue and earnings per share. Analysts were quick to<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/APH/analyst-ratings"> raise their price targets </a>after the results. The stock was up over 4% in a week that came several weeks after earnings. The stock is up around 30% over the last year and may continue to go higher with strong quarterly results.
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Philip Morris International (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PM#NYSE">PM</a>): The international tobacco company could be one of the stocks gaining interest from investors as a stock that could be highly insulated from the tariff impacts. The company sells tobacco products in other countries with facilities worldwide. In the United States, the company sells the Zyn nicotine pouches thanks to the acquisition of Swedish Match in 2023. The pouches are made in the United States. Philip Morris' smoke-free product lines have <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/earnings/25/04/44949808/zyn-gum-makers-smoke-free-business-revenue-jumps-15-raises-annual-profit-outlook">grown in the United States </a>and overseas. The company has posted five straight double beat quarters with earnings per share and revenue both coming in ahead of estimates. The stock trades near an all-time high and analysts have been <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/PM/analyst-ratings">raising their price targets. </a>
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Amphenol (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/APH#NYSE">APH</a>) has outperformed the market over the past 20 years by 10.84% on an annualized basis producing an average annual return of 19.19%. Currently, Amphenol has a market capitalization of $105.36 billion. 
Buying $100 In APH: If an investor had bought $100 of APH stock 20 years ago, it would be worth $3,317.61 today based on a price of $87.00 for APH at the time of writing.
<h3>Amphenol's Performance Over Last 20 Years</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1747431912_0.png" alt="comp_fig" />
Finally -- what's the point of all this? The key insight to take from this article is to note how much of a difference compounded returns can make in your cash growth over a period of time.
This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and reviewed by an editor.

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