Summary

• Amphenol (APH) remains a buy, driven by the ongoing AI investment boom despite its expensive valuation.
• APH is positioned to benefit from AI-driven demand, enabling price hikes and robust free cash flow growth if the AI cycle persists.
• Risks include heavy China exposure, potential AI bubble burst, and technological shifts that could reduce component demand.
• APH’s profitability is strong, but investors must believe in sustained AI growth to justify the current premium valuation.

I covered Amphenol (APH) back in late January, assigning a buy rating. Unfortunately, I had poor timing and APH quickly stumbled. However, it has since recovered and is up more than 12% since I came away with a buy, easily

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