Should You Buy Amphenol Corporation (APH)’s Shares?

Amphenol Corporation (NYSE:APH) is one of the 10 Best Stocks to Buy According to Billionaire Richard Chilton.

Amphenol Corporation (NYSE:APH) is one of the largest electronics components companies in the world. Its shares are up by 70% over the past year and by 18.2% year-to-date. Evercore ISI discussed the firm on June 11th, as it reiterated the stock as a top AI infrastructure pick. According to the firm, Amphenol Corporation (NYSE:APH) holds a strong position in key markets such as those for cables, connectors, power products, and high-speed interconnects. Barclays discussed the firm on June 8th, as it raised the share price target to $198 from $180 and kept an Overweight rating on the stock. As was the case with Evercore, Barclays also expressed optimism in Amphenol Corporation (NYSE:APH)’s ability to cater to the needs of the AI industry.

The stock is currently trading at a forward price-to-earnings ratio of 33.22, which is higher than the S&P 500’s 21. Amphenol Corporation (NYSE:APH)’s first-quarter earnings report saw it grow revenue by 58% annually to $7.6 billion.

Should You Buy Amphenol Corporation (APH)'s Shares?

Baron Durable Advantage Fund discussed Amphenol Corporation (NYSE:APH) in its Q1 2026 investor letter:

“We took advantage of price volatility to add to our position in Amphenol Corporation (NYSE:APH), a leading provider of high-technology interconnect, sensor, and antenna solutions to a broad range of of end markets. Amphenol is benefiting from the AI data center buildout as the leading supplier of high-speed copper interconnects. Its IT datacom segment has been growing rapidly (now around $10 billion revenue run rate), and the recent $10.5 billion CommScope CCS acquisition (closed January 2026) adds fiber optic capabilities, making Amphenol a total solution provider for data center connectivity.”

While we acknowledge the risk and potential of APH as an investment, our conviction lies in the belief that some AI stocks hold greater promise for delivering higher returns and doing so within a shorter time frame. If you are looking for an AI stock that is more promising than APH and that has 10,000% upside potential, check out our report about the cheapest AI stock.

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