HB Wealth Management 13F: Adds $7.5M to Amphenol (APH) Stake
Key Points
- HB Wealth Management lifted its Amphenol Corporation stake by 115.1%, bringing its total holdings to 165,743 shares valued at approximately $13.9 million.
- Amphenol Corporation recently traded around $74.09, sitting below its 50-day and 200-day moving averages as it approaches its October 28, 2026 earnings report.
- Wall Street analysts maintain a strong buy consensus on the electronic components maker, with several firms raising their price targets in recent weeks.
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HB Wealth Management expanded its investment in Amphenol Corporation (NYSE: APH) by adding 88,688 shares during the quarter, according to a Form 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission on October 23, 2026.
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What Changed in HB Wealth Management's Amphenol Position
The firm grew its stake by 115.1%, lifting its total position from 77,055 shares to 165,743 shares. The reported value of the holdings reached $13,972,105 at the time of the filing.
Other Institutional Activity in Amphenol Corporation
Other major funds also adjusted their portfolios involving the electronic components maker. AMF Tjanstepension grew its holdings by 19,820 shares, ending with 50,182 shares worth about $4.2 million. Livforsakringsbolaget Skandia, Omsesidigt raised its stake by 58,907 shares to own 123,814 shares valued at roughly $10.4 million. Accurate Wealth Management added 12,975 shares for a new total of 22,716 shares worth about $1.9 million. PensionDanmark Pensionsforsikringsaktieselskab grew its position by 238,253 shares, finishing with 512,041 shares valued at about $43.1 million. Meanwhile, Amanah Holdings Trust closed out its position entirely by selling its 382,716 shares.
Amphenol Corporation Stock Down 6.5%
Amphenol shares recently traded around $74.09 as of October 24, 2026, closing at that exact price on the day of the filing. The stock sits about 17.6% below its 52-week high of $89.93 and roughly 25.6% above its 52-week low of $59.01. The shares trade below both their 50-day moving average of $81.74 and their 200-day moving average of $75.22.
Recent Earnings
The company posted trailing twelve-month revenue of $29.01 billion alongside basic earnings of $2.00 per share. Amphenol reported a net profit margin of 17.7% and a return on equity of 38.1%, with year-over-year revenue growth reaching 55.0%. The company's next quarterly financial report is scheduled for release on 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 rate of $0.50 per share, delivering a dividend yield of 0.68% based on recent trading levels. The company uses 22.9% of its earnings to fund the dividend payout.
Insider Buying and Selling at Amphenol Corporation
Four insider transactions occurred ahead of the filing, involving major sales by executives. Chief Executive Officer Richard Adam Norwitt sold 686,104 shares valued at $110.9 million on July 31, 2026. General Counsel Lance E D'Amico sold 100,000 shares worth $16.1 million on August 3, 2026. Chief Financial Officer Craig A Lampo sold 193,200 shares at a price of $167.31 for a total value of $32.3 million on August 4, 2026. Officer David M Silverman sold 120,000 shares at $174.24 for a total value of $20.9 million on August 5, 2026.
Analysts Set New Price Targets
Bernstein initiated coverage on September 23, 2026, with an outperform rating and a $99.00 price target. Goldman Sachs maintained a buy rating while lifting its target from $102.00 to $116.00 on October 6, 2026. UBS kept a buy rating and raised its target from $99.00 to $105.00 on October 7, 2026. Citigroup maintained a buy rating and increased its target from $105.00 to $112.00 on October 8, 2026. Evercore ISI Group kept an outperform rating and raised its target from $90.00 to $100.00 on October 12, 2026. The stock currently holds a consensus strong buy rating from 19 analysts, with a mean price target of $102.97.
About Amphenol Corporation
Headquartered in Wallingford, Connecticut, Amphenol Corporation designs and manufactures electrical, electronic, and fiber optic connectors. The company serves global markets through its communications solutions, harsh environment solutions, and interconnect and sensor systems segments.
Bottom Line
Investors will look to the upcoming October 28 earnings report for new data on revenue growth and profit margins. Monitoring subsequent institutional filings will show whether funds continue expanding their positions following these valuation shifts.
Related Filing Alerts
Source: HB Wealth Management's 13F filing on $APH (Oct 23, 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