Alta Capital Management Llc/ 13F: Adds $17M to APH Stake
Key Points
- Alta Capital Management's stake in Amphenol Corporation grew by 203,376 shares, increasing its investment to about $41.5 million.
- Alta Capital Management Llc/ held 492,421 $APH shares at quarter end, up 70.36% from the prior quarter.
- The stock recently traded around $75.29, about equal to its closing price of $75.27 on October 26, 2026.
- Amphenol has a market cap of about $185.6 billion and a P/E ratio of 37.6.
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On October 26, 2026, Alta Capital Management boosted its position in Amphenol Corporation (APH) by 203,376 shares, bringing its total to 492,421 shares. This move increased the fund's reported value in Amphenol to about $41.5 million, which is a 70.4% increase from its previous holdings of 289,045 shares. The information comes from the fund's latest Form 13F filing with the SEC.
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Where Amphenol Fits in Alta Capital Management's Portfolio
Alta Capital Management's investment in Amphenol now represents 3.9% of its total reported 13F value of approximately $1.07 billion. This position ranks as the 8th largest among its 215 holdings.
Other Institutional Activity in Amphenol Corporation
On the same day, other funds also increased their stakes in Amphenol. UniSuper Management grew its holdings by 403,556 shares, bringing its total to 667,190 shares worth about $56.2 million. Ag2R la Mondiale Gestion D'Actifs added 60,652 shares for a total of 114,745 shares valued at around $9.7 million. J. Safra Sarasin increased its stake by 143,415 shares, totaling 306,316 shares worth approximately $25.9 million.
Amphenol Corporation Stock Up 1.6%
Amphenol's stock recently traded around $75.29, which is about equal to its closing price of $75.27 on October 26, 2026. The shares are currently about 16.3% below their 52-week high of $89.93 but remain 27.6% above their 52-week low of $59.01.
Recent Earnings
Amphenol reported trailing twelve-month revenue of approximately $29 billion, with a year-over-year growth rate of 55%. The next earnings report is scheduled for October 28, 2026.
Earnings drift grade
Outlook vs expectations on the last report — not price action.
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Forward outlook
5 analysts raised price targets.
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EPS & revenue
EPS beat estimates by 11.3%. Revenue beat estimates by 6.5%.
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Profit surprise
EBITDA beat by 10 percent. Operating income met by 1 percent.
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Pre-earnings setup
Expectations were about average.
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Analyst signal
5 target raises.
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Earnings quality
Gross margin up 2.6 points. Operating margin up 1.8 points. Positive free cash flow.
Earnings Call Summary
Amphenol delivered record $7.6 billion revenue in Q1 2026, up 58 percent year over year with organic growth of 33 percent. IT datacom surged 81 percent organically driven by AI demand and now represents 41 percent of sales. The company booked record $9.4 billion in orders with a 1.24 to 1 book-to-bill ratio. Adjusted operating margins hit 27.3 percent despite CommScope acquisition being margin dilutive. Management is confident in long-term AI data center opportunity with broad product portfolio including copper, power and optical solutions.
Guidance Management guided Q2 revenue of $8.1 to $8.2 billion and adjusted EPS of $1.14 to $1.16, representing 43 to 45 percent sales growth and 41 to 43 percent EPS growth versus last year. They expect IT datacom to grow low teens sequentially as AI data center investments accelerate.
Good report. The company beat and showed some forward improvement, with a few meaningful caveats.
Dividend
Amphenol pays an annual dividend of $0.50 per share, which translates to a yield of 0.66%. The dividend payout ratio is 22.9%.
Insider Buying and Selling at Amphenol Corporation
Recently, several insiders sold shares of Amphenol. CEO Richard Adam Norwitt sold 686,104 shares valued at about $111 million on July 31, 2026, while General Counsel Lance E D'Amico sold 100,000 shares worth approximately $16.2 million on August 3, 2026. CFO Craig A Lampo sold 193,200 shares valued at about $32.3 million on August 4, 2026.
Analysts Set New Price Targets
On September 23, 2026, Bernstein initiated coverage on Amphenol with an Outperform rating and a price target of $99. Goldman Sachs maintained a Buy rating with a new target of $116 on October 6, 2026. The average price target among analysts is about $103.
About Amphenol Corporation
Amphenol Corporation designs and manufactures a wide range of electrical, electronic, and fiber optic connectors. The company serves various markets, including communications and industrial applications, and has a global presence with operations in the U.S., China, and other countries.
Bottom Line
Investors should keep an eye on Amphenol's upcoming earnings report on October 28, 2026, and watch for further institutional filings. Alta Capital Management's increased stake reflects a growing confidence in the company's future prospects.
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Source: Alta Capital Management Llc/'s 13F filing on $APH (Oct 26, 2026). 13F filings show holdings as of the end of the reporting quarter and may not reflect the fund's current position. Written by software, not financial advice. How we make alerts