Royal Fund Management 13F: Adds $2M to Amphenol (APH) Stake
Key Points
- Royal Fund Management boosted its stake in Amphenol Corporation by 23,460 shares to a total of 33,160 shares worth roughly $2.8 million in a filing on October 22, 2026.
- Amphenol Corporation is set to report its next earnings update on October 28, 2026, following trailing twelve month revenue of $29.01 billion.
- The company pays an annual dividend rate of $0.50 per share, giving it a dividend yield of 0.63% alongside a payout ratio of 22.9%.
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Royal Fund Management lifted its stake in Amphenol Corporation APH by 241.9% during the third quarter, according to a Form 13F filing with the SEC on October 22, 2026. The fund bought an additional 23,460 shares to bring its total holding to 33,160 shares. The reported value of the investment reached about $2.8 million.
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What Changed in Royal Fund Management's Amphenol Position
Royal Fund Management held 9,700 shares of the electronic components maker prior to the filing period. The addition of 23,460 shares marked a 241.9% increase in its position size. Amphenol Corporation shares closed at $73.07 on the day of the filing.
Other Institutional Activity in Amphenol Corporation
Other major funds also adjusted their positions in the maker of electrical and fiber optic connectors around the same period. PensionDanmark Pensionsforsikringsaktieselskab grew its holdings by 238,253 shares, ending with 512,041 shares worth about $43.2 million. James Hambro & Partners reduced its position by 35,770 shares to hold 2,774,794 shares valued at $234.0 million. ASR Vermogensbeheer N.V. boosted its stake by 542,250 shares to reach 676,159 shares worth roughly $57.0 million. Tema Etfs added 392,626 shares for a total of 625,401 shares valued at $52.7 million. Strategic Blueprint grew its holdings by 105,900 shares, finishing with 20,761 shares worth about $1.8 million.
Amphenol Corporation Stock Down 7.9%
Amphenol Corporation recently traded around $73.08 as of October 23, 2026, sitting close to its event-day close of $73.07. The stock has traded between a 52-week low of $59.01 and a 52-week high of $89.93.
Recent Earnings
Amphenol Corporation generated $29.01 billion in trailing twelve month revenue with earnings of $2.00 per share. The company reports its next round of financial results 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 Corporation distributes an annual dividend rate of $0.50 per share. This payout translates to a dividend yield of 0.63% and consumes 22.9% of the company's earnings through its dividend payout ratio.
Insider Buying and Selling at Amphenol Corporation
Company insiders executed several transactions prior to the filing. Chief Executive Officer Richard Adam Norwitt disposed of 686,104 shares on July 31, 2026, leaving a value of about $111.0 million. General Counsel Lance E D'Amico sold 100,000 shares valued at approximately $16.2 million on August 3, 2026. Chief Financial Officer Craig A Lampo parted with 193,200 shares at an average price of $167.31 on August 4, 2026, totaling roughly $32.3 million. Officer David M Silverman sold 120,000 shares at $174.24 apiece on August 5, 2026, for a total value of about $20.9 million.
Analysts Set New Price Targets
Wall Street firms updated their views on the stock ahead of the filing. Bernstein initiated coverage with an outperform rating and a $99.00 price target on September 23, 2026. 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 moved its target from $105.00 to $112.00 on October 8, 2026. Evercore ISI Group kept an outperform rating while bumping its target from $90.00 to $100.00 on October 12, 2026. Across 19 analyst opinions, the consensus rating stands at a strong buy with a mean price target of $102.97.
About Amphenol Corporation
Amphenol Corporation operates from Wallingford, Connecticut, designing and manufacturing electrical, electronic, and fiber optic connectors. The company serves diverse global markets through its communications solutions, harsh environment solutions, and interconnect and sensor systems segments.
Bottom Line
Investors will look closely at Amphenol Corporation's upcoming earnings release on October 28, 2026, for fresh details on margin trends and revenue growth. Institutional filings will continue to provide a window into how large managers adjust their holdings in the technology sector.
Related Filing Alerts
Source: Royal Fund Management's 13F filing on $APH (Oct 22, 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