Amphastar Pharmaceuticals, Inc.

AMPHNASDAQHealthcareDrug Manufacturers - Specialty & Generic

$25.87- (-)1Y +11.10%

As of Oct 16, 2026 close

Market cap: $1.17B
P/E (TTM): 14.88
Forward P/E: 26.76
Dividend yield: -
52-week range: $16.65$29.52
Volume (live): -
Avg. volume (3M): 499.07K

Amphastar Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (AMPH) Analyst Forecast

Analyst consensus ratings, 12-month price targets, and expert recommendations for Amphastar Pharmaceuticals, Inc. stock.

Analyst Consensus Rating

Investment consensus from 8 professional research analysts

Consensus Rating

Hold

Based on 8 unique analysts

Medium Confidence0

Average Price Target

$22.17

−14.30% downside

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Strong Sell

Sell

Hold

Buy

Strong Buy

Latest AMPH Analyst Ratings & Recommendations

Recent analyst recommendations with rating changes and price target updates (last 90 days)

Date	Analyst	Firm	Action	Rating	Price Target
Sep 30, 2026	Edmund Ingham	Forbes	Initiates Coverage	Hold	-
Sep 2, 2026	Benjamin Burnett	Wells Fargo	Maintains	Hold	$20.00
Aug 18, 2026	Glen Santangelo	Barclays	Maintains	Hold	$20.00 → $23.00 +3.00 (+15.0%)
Aug 15, 2026	Zacks Equity Research	Zacks Equity Research	Initiates Coverage	Sell	-
Aug 7, 2026	David Amsellem	Piper Sandler	Reiterates	Hold	$21.00 → $20.00 −1.00 (−4.8%)
Aug 7, 2026	Jason Gerberry	BofA Securities	Reiterates	Sell	$20.00
Aug 7, 2026	Serge Belanger	Needham	Maintains	Hold	$20.00
Jul 23, 2026	Unknown Analyst	JP Morgan	Maintains	Hold	$30.00

Edmund Ingham

Forbes

HoldInitiates Coverage

Sep 30

Benjamin Burnett

Wells Fargo

HoldMaintains

$20.00

Sep 2

Glen Santangelo

Barclays

HoldMaintains

$20.00 → $23.00

Aug 18

Zacks Equity Research

SellInitiates Coverage

Aug 15

David Amsellem

Piper Sandler

HoldReiterates

$21.00 → $20.00

Aug 7

Jason Gerberry

BofA Securities

SellReiterates

$20.00

Aug 7

Serge Belanger

Needham

HoldMaintains

$20.00

Aug 7

Unknown Analyst

JP Morgan

HoldMaintains

$30.00

Jul 23

Source: Professional analyst ratings and price targets from the last 90 days. Data as of Sep 30, 2026. Data sources and methodology

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the analyst consensus rating for AMPH?

The analyst consensus rating for AMPH is Hold, based on the latest ratings from 8 analysts over the last 90 days.

What is the average price target for AMPH?

The average 12-month price target for AMPH is $22.17, representing a downside of 14.3% from the Oct 16, 2026 close of $25.87.

What do analyst ratings mean?

Analyst ratings indicate investment recommendations: Strong Buy and Buy are bullish signals suggesting the stock may outperform. Hold means the stock is fairly valued. Sell and Strong Sell are bearish signals suggesting potential underperformance. These ratings are based on fundamental analysis and valuation models.

What is a price target?

A price target is an analyst's projection of a stock's fair value over a specific timeframe, typically 12 months. Analysts use fundamental analysis, financial modeling, and industry comparisons to estimate where the stock should trade. Price targets can range from low (conservative) to high (optimistic) estimates.