J. Safra Sarasin Holding 13F: Adds $12M to Amphenol (APH) Stake
Key Points
- The fund's total stake in Amphenol Corporation now stands at 306,316 shares, valued at approximately $25.97 million.
- Amphenol recently traded around $75.29, which is about equal to its closing price of $75.27 on October 26, 2026.
- J. Safra Sarasin's position in Amphenol makes up 1.09% of its total reported 13F value of $2.37 billion.
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J. Safra Sarasin Holding boosted its position in Amphenol Corporation (APH) by 143,415 shares, bringing its total holdings to 306,316 shares.
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Where Amphenol Fits in J. Safra Sarasin's Portfolio
This new stake represents a 88.0% increase for J. Safra Sarasin, making it the 22nd largest position in their portfolio, which consists of 800 reported positions.
Other Institutional Activity in Amphenol Corporation
Several other funds also adjusted their stakes in Amphenol recently. UniSuper Management increased its holdings by 403,556 shares, totaling 667,190 shares worth about $56.2 million. Ag2R la Mondiale Gestion D'Actifs boosted its position by 60,652 shares, bringing its total to 114,745 shares valued at approximately $9.67 million. Capital International Investors has a significant stake of 86,072,516 shares worth about $6.48 billion, having added 15,405,426 shares in its last report.
Amphenol Corporation Stock Up 1.6%
Amphenol shares recently traded around $75.29, which is about equal to its closing price of $75.27 on October 26, 2026. The stock is currently below its 50-day moving average by about 7.7% and is 16.3% below its 52-week high of $89.93.
Recent Earnings
Amphenol reported trailing twelve-month revenue of approximately $29 billion, with a year-over-year revenue growth of 55.0%. The next earnings report is set 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, giving it a dividend yield of 0.67%.
Insider Buying and Selling at Amphenol Corporation
Insider trading at Amphenol shows notable activity. Richard Adam Norwitt, the CEO, sold 686,104 shares valued at about $111 million on July 31, 2026. Other insiders, including General Counsel Lance E D'Amico and CFO Craig A Lampo, also sold shares recently, reflecting a range of insider transactions.
Analysts Set New Price Targets
On September 23, 2026, Bernstein initiated coverage with an Outperform rating and a price target of $99.00. Goldman Sachs maintained a Buy rating with a target of $116.00 on October 6, 2026, while UBS also kept a Buy rating with a target of $105.00 on October 7, 2026. Overall, analysts have a consensus rating of Strong Buy with a mean price target of approximately $102.97.
About Amphenol Corporation
Amphenol Corporation designs and manufactures a wide range of electrical, electronic, and fiber optic connectors. The company operates in various sectors, including communications, harsh environment solutions, and interconnect and sensor systems. This recent boost in J. Safra Sarasin's stake reflects confidence in Amphenol's growth potential.
Bottom Line
Investors will be watching Amphenol's upcoming earnings report on October 28, 2026, for insights into its performance. J. Safra Sarasin's increase in stake indicates a growing confidence in the company, and further filings may reveal additional moves by institutional investors.
Related Filing Alerts
Source: J. Safra Sarasin Holding'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