Amphenol Acquires CommScope's CCS Business for $10.5 Billion
Written by Emily J. Thompson, Senior Investment Analyst
Updated: 2d ago
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Source: Yahoo Finance
- Acquisition Completed: Amphenol Corporation has successfully completed its acquisition of CommScope's Connectivity and Cable Solutions business for $10.5 billion, marking the largest acquisition in Amphenol's history, which is expected to significantly enhance its fiber optic interconnect capabilities in the IT datacom and building infrastructure markets.
- Sales Growth Forecast: According to Truist's research estimates, this acquisition is anticipated to expand Amphenol's sales by approximately 17%, further boosting the company's market share and competitiveness, particularly in the rapidly growing industrial interconnect products sector.
- Profitability Enhancement: Truist analysts noted that Amphenol's acquisitions not only aid in sales growth but also improve operating profit margins and return on invested capital, with an estimated 4% earnings per share accretion expected by 2026 and about 16% long-term growth within two years.
- Price Target Increase: Truist Securities raised Amphenol's price target from $180 to $182 while maintaining a “Buy” rating, reflecting market confidence in Amphenol's future growth potential, although analysts believe certain AI stocks may offer greater upside potential.
Analyst Views on APH
Wall Street analysts forecast APH stock price to rise over the next 12 months. According to Wall Street analysts, the average 1-year price target for APH is 156.91 USD with a low forecast of 115.00 USD and a high forecast of 180.00 USD. However, analyst price targets are subjective and often lag stock prices, so investors should focus on the objective reasons behind analyst rating changes, which better reflect the company's fundamentals.
11 Analyst Rating
10 Buy
1 Hold
0 Sell
Strong Buy
Current: 154.220
Low
115.00
Averages
156.91
High
180.00
Current: 154.220
Low
115.00
Averages
156.91
High
180.00
About APH
Amphenol Corporation is a designer, manufacturer, and marketer of electrical, electronic and fiber optic connectors and interconnect systems, antennas, sensors and sensor-based products and coaxial and high-speed specialty cables. The Company operates through three segments. The Harsh Environment Solutions segment designs, manufactures and markets a range of ruggedized interconnect products and other products for use in the industrial, defense, commercial aerospace, automotive, mobile networks, medical and other markets. Communications Solutions segment designs, manufactures and markets a range of connector and interconnect systems for use in the information technology and data communications, mobile devices, industrial, mobile networks, broadband communications, automotive, commercial aerospace and defense end markets. Its Interconnect and Sensor Systems segment designs, manufactures and markets a range of sensors, sensor-based systems, connectors and value-add interconnect systems.
About the author
Emily J. Thompson
Emily J. Thompson, a Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) with 12 years in investment research, graduated with honors from the Wharton School. Specializing in industrial and technology stocks, she provides in-depth analysis for Intellectia’s earnings and market brief reports.
