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4. Amphenol Corporation (NYSE:APH)

Number of Hedge Fund Holders: 69

Amphenol Corporation (NYSE:APH) designs, manufactures, and markets electrical, electronic, and fiber optic connectors. As reported by CNBC on December 27, LSEG data shows that 11 of the 20 analysts covering Amphenol have assigned either strong buy or buy ratings, while nine maintain a neutral stance. Notably, Amit Daryanani, an analyst at Evercore ISI, expressed optimism about the information technology hardware and networking sector as it heads into 2025. The stock that is likely to benefit from the artificial intelligence boom is “under-the-radar” Amphenol Corporation. Amphenol, which produces connectors and cables for mobile networks and automobiles, is anticipated to have an upside of 10% or more to earnings per share estimates next year. This is going to be driven by factors such as potential merger and acquisition activity, upside around artificial intelligence, and a cyclical recovery in the industry. Amit Daryanani maintained a “Buy” rating on the stock with an $80 price target.

“APH can sustain double-digit revenue growth and mid-teen EPS growth with high consistency and low volatility”.

-Evercore ISI