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Amphenol Corporation · APH · FY2026 Q2 · Calendar Q3 2026
Amphenol Q2 2026: AI demand and CommScope lift outlook
Amphenol's Q2 evidence supports a constructive operating trajectory: record results, broad organic growth, AI-related IT datacom demand and better-than-expected CommScope performance strengthened the outlook. The key test is whether demand and capacity expansion can persist without fiber constraints or excessive reliance on AI investment.
Reported Before market openNYSETechnology
$204.28B market cap
100quality score
Earnings scorecard
Reported versus consensus
Reported EPS
$1.35
Consensus $1.18
EPS surprise
+14.4%
Reported versus consensus
Reported revenue
$8.76B
Consensus $8.26B
Revenue surprise
+6.1%
Reported versus consensus
Market reaction
prior-close to event-session close
Stock move
+4.5%
Event window
SPY move
-1.5%
Same window
Abnormal move
+6.0%
Stock minus SPY
Volume
1.8×
Versus trailing sessions
Subsequent drift
+7.3%
Up to 20 sessions
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Why did APH rise 4.5% after beating EPS estimates in FY2026 Q2?What changed in APH's guidance and outlook in FY2026 Q2?Give me the bull and bear case for APH after FY2026 Q2 earnings.
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What changed
Versus the prior quarter, management's outlook improved. CommScope's projected contribution increased, orders reached a record level, and two bolt-on acquisitions expanded the high-speed and test-and-measurement portfolio; the call continued to emphasize increasing capacity for AI-related demand.
Guidance delta
Management raised its outlook, supported by stronger-than-expected CommScope performance; projected full-year CommScope sales increased to $4.6 billion from $4.1 billion, with EPS accretion of $0.30 versus $0.15 previously.
Key takeaways
- Record sales and adjusted EPS reflected strong organic growth across all markets.
- IT datacom and AI-related demand remained the primary growth engine.
- CommScope integration exceeded expectations and supported the raised outlook.
- Elcom and Wilder Technologies broadened high-speed and test-and-measurement capabilities.
- Strong cash generation supports capex, dividends and share repurchases.
Management priorities
- Expand capacity for AI-driven IT datacom demand.
- Develop power-interconnect and sensor offerings for data-center and industrial markets.
- Use CommScope's optical portfolio to grow AI-related sales.
- Pursue acquisitions adding high-speed and power capabilities.
- Maintain capital returns while preserving strong leverage ratios.
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Analyst 52W Price Targets
$82.19Current
$42.5Low
$124.65Average
$215High
Latest persisted target per named analyst; persisted current price from FN2's market snapshot as of Sep 23, 2026. Not an FN2 forecast.
Firm-level rating actions
FMP grade actions identify the grading firm, not a named analyst.
| Firm | Rating | Prior rating | Action | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| TD Cowen | Hold | Hold | Maintain | Sep 9, 2026 |
| Barclays | Overweight | Overweight | Maintain | Sep 8, 2026 |
| UBS | Buy | Buy | Maintain | Jul 30, 2026 |
| Truist Securities | Buy | Buy | Maintain | Jul 30, 2026 |
| Citigroup | Buy | Buy | Maintain | Jul 30, 2026 |
| BNP Paribas | Outperform | Outperform | Maintain | Jul 30, 2026 |
| B of A Securities | Buy | Buy | Maintain | Jul 9, 2026 |
| JP Morgan | Overweight | Overweight | Maintain | Apr 30, 2026 |
| Evercore ISI Group | Outperform | Outperform | Maintain | Apr 30, 2026 |
| Jefferies | Buy | Hold | Upgrade | Mar 31, 2026 |
| Goldman Sachs | Buy | Buy | Maintain | Oct 23, 2025 |
| Baird | Outperform | Outperform | Maintain | Oct 10, 2025 |
| TD Securities | Hold | Hold | Maintain | May 1, 2025 |
| Stifel | Hold | Hold | Maintain | Jun 13, 2024 |
| Credit Suisse | Neutral | Outperform | Downgrade | May 19, 2023 |
| RBC Capital | Sector Perform | Sector Perform | Maintain | Jul 28, 2022 |
| Cowen & Co. | Market Perform | Market Perform | Maintain | Jul 1, 2022 |
| Morgan Stanley | Equal Weight | Equal Weight | Maintain | Jun 10, 2022 |
| Wells Fargo | Overweight | Overweight | Maintain | Apr 23, 2020 |
| Cross Research | Sell | Hold | Downgrade | Jan 21, 2020 |
| Longbow Research | Neutral | Buy | Downgrade | Jun 17, 2019 |
| SunTrust Robinson Humphrey | Buy | Hold | Upgrade | Apr 2, 2019 |
| Stifel Nicolaus | Hold | Hold | Maintain | Jul 26, 2018 |
| Deutsche Bank | Buy | Buy | Maintain | Oct 26, 2017 |
| Bank of America | Buy | Neutral | Upgrade | Sep 29, 2017 |
| Macquarie | Outperform | Outperform | Maintain | Sep 4, 2014 |
| Cantor Fitzgerald | Hold | Hold | Maintain | Sep 19, 2013 |
| Topeka | Hold | Hold | Maintain | May 7, 2012 |
| KeyBanc | Hold | Hold | Maintain | Apr 10, 2012 |
Named analyst price targets
Upside is calculated against the persisted current price $82.19. FMP does not supply a rating on these named-analyst rows.
| Firm | Analyst | 52W target | Price when posted | Upside | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Barclays | Guy Hardwick | $100 | $82.78 | +21.7% | Sep 8, 2026 |
| UBS | Joseph Spak | $197 | $155.61 | +139.7% | Jul 30, 2026 |
| Barclays | Guy Hardwick | $200 | $159.06 | +143.3% | Jul 13, 2026 |
| UBS | Analyst unavailable | $185 | $164.16 | +125.1% | Jul 9, 2026 |
| Barclays | Analyst unavailable | $198 | $138.81 | +140.9% | Jun 8, 2026 |
| Barclays | Analyst unavailable | $180 | $142.3 | +119.0% | May 4, 2026 |
| Seaport Global | Analyst unavailable | $215 | $146.36 | +161.6% | Apr 30, 2026 |
| UBS | Joseph Spak | $178 | $144.02 | +116.6% | Apr 30, 2026 |
| Truist Financial | Analyst unavailable | $200 | $148.38 | +143.3% | Apr 30, 2026 |
| Robert W. Baird | Luke Junk | $177 | $148.38 | +115.4% | Apr 30, 2026 |
| UBS | Analyst unavailable | $170 | $145.27 | +106.8% | Apr 14, 2026 |
| Piper Sandler | Analyst unavailable | $165 | $135.18 | +100.8% | Mar 17, 2026 |
| Seaport Global | Analyst unavailable | $210 | $149.52 | +155.5% | Jan 29, 2026 |
| Barclays | Guy Hardwick | $175 | $145.96 | +112.9% | Jan 29, 2026 |
| Evercore ISI | Analyst unavailable | $165 | $152.54 | +100.8% | Jan 20, 2026 |
| Goldman Sachs | Analyst unavailable | $183 | $146.75 | +122.7% | Jan 15, 2026 |
| UBS | Analyst unavailable | $174 | $148.97 | +111.7% | Jan 14, 2026 |
| Truist Financial | Analyst unavailable | $182 | $144.16 | +121.4% | Jan 13, 2026 |
| Barclays | Analyst unavailable | $156 | $140.16 | +89.8% | Jan 12, 2026 |
| US Capital Advisors | Steven Fox | $165 | $140.14 | +100.8% | Jan 9, 2026 |
| Truist Financial | William Stein | $180 | $129.61 | +119.0% | Dec 19, 2025 |
| Truist Financial | Analyst unavailable | $147 | $135.03 | +78.9% | Oct 23, 2025 |
| UBS | Joseph Spak | $152 | $128.93 | +84.9% | Oct 23, 2025 |
| Goldman Sachs | Analyst unavailable | $154 | $128.93 | +87.4% | Oct 23, 2025 |
| Robert W. Baird | Luke Junk | $139 | $126.25 | +69.1% | Oct 10, 2025 |
| UBS | Analyst unavailable | $120 | $124.53 | +46.0% | Oct 7, 2025 |
| UBS | Joseph Spak | $145 | $124.2 | +76.4% | Oct 6, 2025 |
| Goldman Sachs | Analyst unavailable | $139 | $122.6 | +69.1% | Sep 29, 2025 |
| Industrial Alliance Securities | Mark Delaney | $115 | $98.31 | +39.9% | Jul 11, 2025 |
| UBS | Joseph Spak | $85 | $75.16 | +3.4% | Apr 24, 2025 |
| US Capital Advisors | Steven Fox | $85 | $74.18 | +3.4% | Apr 24, 2025 |
| Seaport Global | Scott Graham | $80 | $69.48 | -2.7% | Oct 24, 2024 |
| Truist Financial | William Stein | $82 | $68.47 | -0.2% | Oct 24, 2024 |
| Bank of America Securities | Wamsi Mohan | $74 | $68.47 | -10.0% | Oct 23, 2024 |
| Seaport Global | Scott Graham | $76 | $64.24 | -7.5% | Jul 26, 2024 |
| Stifel Nicolaus | Matthew Sheerin | $66 | $68.69 | -19.7% | Jun 12, 2024 |
| Evercore ISI | Amit Daryanani | $75 | $68.69 | -8.7% | Jun 12, 2024 |
| Robert W. Baird | Luke Junk | $68.5 | $66.68 | -16.7% | May 21, 2024 |
| Evercore ISI | Amit Daryanani | $75 | $65.98 | -8.7% | May 16, 2024 |
| Truist Financial | William Stein | $68 | $58.39 | -17.3% | Apr 25, 2024 |
| UBS | Chris Snyder | $69 | $58.16 | -16.0% | Apr 25, 2024 |
| Robert W. Baird | Luke Junk | $62 | $58.16 | -24.6% | Apr 25, 2024 |
| Evercore ISI | Amit Daryanani | $65 | $58.16 | -20.9% | Apr 24, 2024 |
| Jefferies | Saree Boroditsky | $62.5 | $58.31 | -24.0% | Apr 9, 2024 |
| Credit Suisse | Analyst unavailable | $93 | $80.19 | +13.2% | Dec 13, 2022 |
| Goldman Sachs | Mark Delaney | $83 | $65.06 | +1.0% | Jun 13, 2022 |
| Citigroup | Analyst unavailable | $90 | $71.28 | +9.5% | Apr 28, 2022 |
| Morgan Stanley | Analyst unavailable | $79 | $68.74 | -3.9% | Apr 25, 2022 |
| Citigroup | Jim Suva | $100 | $87.71 | +21.7% | Dec 29, 2021 |
| J.P. Morgan | Samik Chatterjee | $42.5 | $41.59 | -48.3% | Dec 13, 2021 |
| UBS | Christopher Snyder | $82 | $68.02 | -0.2% | Apr 29, 2021 |
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Snapshot as of publicationAmphenol Corporation, alongside its numerous subsidiaries, operates globally as a prominent designer, manufacturer, and distributor of electrical, electronic, and fiber optic connectors. Its market reach extends across the United States, China, and various international territories. The company is organized into three primary operational divisions: Harsh Environment Solutions, Communications Solutions, and Interconnect and Sensor Systems. Amphenol's comprehensive product lineup features an extensive array of connectors and integrated connector systems. These include specialized interconnects engineered for demanding conditions (covering data, power, high-speed, fiber optic, and radio frequency applications), in addition to busbars and complete power distribution systems. Beyond these core offerings, the company provides value-added products such as backplane interconnect systems, bespoke cable assemblies and harnesses, and cable management solutions.…
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- Financial Modeling Prep analyst price-target consensus and quote snapshot · 2026-09-23T19:20:54.407781+00:00
Methodology
Reported and consensus figures come from FN2's earnings event records. Market reaction and volume are calculated from daily adjusted bars around the event; abnormal move subtracts the SPY move over the same window.
Analyst target low, average, and high values are derived at request time from each named analyst's latest persisted FMP target. The current-price marker comes from FN2's persisted market snapshot. They are sell-side estimates, not an FN2 valuation or recommendation.
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