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Amphenol Corporation operates in the technology sector, within the electronic components industry, and is one of the world’s largest manufacturers of connectors, cables and interconnection systems for industrial, automotive, aerospace and telecommunications applications.
Founded in 1932 in the United States by Arthur Schmitt, the company was established to meet the growing demand for electrical components during the expansion of communications and early electronic technologies.
Over the decades, Amphenol evolved alongside technological progress and expanded its portfolio into high-reliability and mission-critical applications.
The company’s product portfolio includes electrical and optical connectors, high-performance cables, antennas, sensors, RF components, interconnection systems, communication network devices, EV solutions and components used in medical, military and industrial equipment.
Amphenol serves a wide range of critical industries, including:
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Aerospace and defense
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Telecommunications and 5G
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Automotive and electric vehicles
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Industrial automation and robotics
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Data centers and IT infrastructure
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Medical devices
With a global footprint, Amphenol operates manufacturing plants, R&D centers and commercial offices in more than 40 countries, including the United States, China, Mexico, Germany, India and Brazil.
Key market drivers include the expansion of digitalization, growth of 5G networks, electric vehicle adoption, investments in critical infrastructure and rising demand for high-speed connectivity. The company competes with firms such as TE Connectivity, Molex and Delphi Technologies.
Amphenol’s operational structure is decentralized, organized into specialized divisions that design and manufacture solutions tailored to specific industry needs. With tens of thousands of employees worldwide, the company operates an integrated and efficient supply chain.
Amphenol Corporation shares are traded on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) under the ticker APH.
History and Foundation of Amphenol Corporation
Amphenol Corporation was founded in 1932 in Chicago, Illinois, by Arthur Schmitt. The company initially produced basic electrical components for the rapidly growing radio industry.
During World War II, demand for military-grade connectors drove significant expansion, making Amphenol a key supplier for aircraft, military vehicles and communication equipment.
Throughout the 1950s and 1960s, Amphenol broadened its reach into industrial and telecommunications markets, keeping pace with the evolution of modern electronics. In the 1980s, the company underwent restructuring that accelerated its global expansion and strengthened its technological divisions.
In the 2000s, with the rise of the internet, mobile communications and data infrastructure, Amphenol expanded its portfolio with high-speed interconnects, optical connectivity and advanced communication solutions.
Between 2020 and 2024, the company invested heavily in EV connectors, 5G antennas, industrial sensors and components for data centers and cloud computing. It also expanded its global manufacturing network to meet increasing demand across multiple industries.
Today, Amphenol remains a global leader in interconnection solutions, supporting essential segments of the modern economy.
Additional Information
The Company Amphenol Corp. (United States), is listed on NYSE with a market cap of $ 160.82 Billions, having an equity of $ 12.61 Billions.
With a total of 62.000 employees, the company is listed in the sector of Technology and categorized in industry of Eletronic and Control Instruments.
In the last 12 months the Company had a revenue of $ 20.97 Billions, which generated a profit in the amount of $ 3.82 Billions.
As for its main indicators, the Company has a P/E ratio of 42.09, a P/BV ratio of 12.76 and in the last 12 months the dividend yield of APH was at 0.50%.
The Company is traded internationally through the ticker APH.
