Is Amphenol Stock Outperforming the Dow?

Is Amphenol Stock Outperforming the Dow?

Aritra Gangopadhyay

Thu, September 3, 2026 at 1:52 PM GMT+3 2 min read

• APH +0.87%
• ^DJI -0.51%

Wallingford, Connecticut-based Amphenol Corporation (APH) designs, manufactures, and markets electrical, electronic, and fiber optic connectors in the United States and internationally. The company has a market cap of $197.4 billion and operates through three segments: Communications Solutions, Harsh Environment Solutions, and Interconnect and Sensor Systems.

Companies with a market cap of $10 billion or more are typically referred to as "large-cap stocks." APH fits squarely into that category, with its market cap exceeding this threshold and reflecting its substantial size and influence in the electric components industry.

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However, APH stock is down 18.3% from its 52-week high of $178.52 touched on June 30. Moreover, APH has grown 7.9% over the past three months and has outperformed the Dow Jones Industrial Average ($DOWI), which rose 3.4% during the same period.

Zooming out a little further, the scenario remains the same. Over the past 52 weeks, APH has surged 46.5%, outpacing DOWI's 17.2% gain.

APH has been trading above its 200-day moving average since May, showcasing bullish momentum, and below its 50-day moving average since the last trading session.

On July 29, APH stock rose 4.5% following the release of its impressive Q2 2026 earnings. The company's revenue for the quarter rose 55% from its year-ago value to $8.8 billion and surpassed the Street's forecasts. Management cited the integration of CommScope as a primary factor for the outperformance, helping to accelerate sales, expand product reach, and strengthen the company's presence in both communications networks and industrial markets. Additionally, its adjusted EPS came in at $1.35, also topping Wall Street's forecasts. The company expects revenue in the range of $9.3 billion to $9.4 billion for the fiscal third quarter.

When stacked against its peer, Corning Incorporated (GLW), APH has underperformed. Over the past year, GLW stock has grown 110.5%.

Moreover, sentiment on APH remains highly optimistic. Among the 16 analysts covering the stock, the consensus rating is a "Strong Buy." Its mean price target of $200.50 suggests a 25.2% upside from current levels.

On the date of publication, Aritra Gangopadhyay did not have (either directly or indirectly) positions in any of the securities mentioned in this article. All information and data in this article is solely for informational purposes. This article was originally published on Barchart.com