Topic: How To Invest

Q: Pat, can I get your recommendation on the Amphenol Corp.? It’s moving up lately. Thanks.

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A: Amphenol Corp., $87.00, symbol APH on New York (Shares outstanding: 1.2 billion; Market cap: $104.4 billion; www.amphenol.com), is one of the world’s largest makers of electrical, electronic and fiber optic connectors and interconnect systems. The company is also one of the largest makers of antennas; sensors and sensor-based product; and coaxial, high-speed and specialty cables. Amphenol got its start in 1932 and became incorporated in the U.S. in 1986. The company started trading on the New York Stock Exchange in 1991. Amphenol operates through three segments: Communications Solutions, Interconnect and Sensor Systems, and Harsh Environment Solutions. Communications Solutions makes connector and interconnect systems. These include high speed, radio frequency, power, fiber optic and other products. It also makes coaxial and high-speed cable, as well as antennas. This segment accounted for 41.5% of Amphenol’s revenue in 2024. Interconnect and Sensor Systems makes sensor, sensor-based systems, connectors and value-added interconnect systems. This segment accounted for 29.4% of Amphenol’s revenue in 2024. Harsh Environment Solutions makes shock-resistant interconnect products. These…