Amphenol Rises 28% Year to Date: How Should You Play the Stock?

Amphenol (APH) shares have gained 27.6% year to date (YTD), outperforming the broader Zacks Computer & Technology sector's appreciation of 19.9% and the Zacks Electronics – Connectors industry's return of 27.3%. The momentum in APH shares can be attributed to its strong first-half 2024 results. Net sales grew 9% year over year organically and 15% at constant currency, driven by strong organic growth in key end markets, including IT datacom, commercial aerospace, automotive and defense markets, and moderate ...