J.P. Morgan analyst Samik Chatterjee has maintained their bullish stance on APH stock, giving a Buy rating today.
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Samik Chatterjee’s rating is based on Amphenol’s strategic acquisition of Trexon, which is expected to enhance the company’s presence in the defense market. The acquisition is anticipated to contribute significantly to Amphenol’s growth, with Trexon projected to achieve $290 million in sales and 26% EBITDA margins by 2025. This move aligns with Amphenol’s ongoing strategy of acquiring companies at attractive valuations, as demonstrated by the 13x EV/EBITDA multiple for Trexon, which is favorable compared to Amphenol’s own trading multiple.
Moreover, the acquisition is expected to be accretive to earnings per share in the first year post-closing, further solidifying the financial benefits for shareholders. The defense market is experiencing robust demand, and Trexon’s integration is likely to bolster Amphenol’s growth trajectory in this sector. These factors collectively underscore the value creation potential of the acquisition, supporting the Buy rating assigned by Samik Chatterjee.
In another report released today, TR | OpenAI – 4o also reiterated a Buy rating on the stock with a $121.00 price target.
Based on the recent corporate insider activity of 61 insiders, corporate insider sentiment is negative on the stock. This means that over the past quarter there has been an increase of insiders selling their shares of APH in relation to earlier this year.