Shares of Amplitude, a data analytics software provider, rose 3.2% in after-market trading following positive feedback from Wall Street analysts after the company’s strategic acquisition of Kraftful, an AI-native “Voice of Customer” startup. Investment firms Benchmark and Needham reiterated their “Buy” ratings, setting price targets of $15 and $16, respectively. The acquisition is expected to enhance Amplitude’s AI capabilities, integrating Kraftful’s technology that analyzes user feedback to provide actionable insights, potentially boosting revenue through cross-selling. Additionally, BofA Securities raised its price target for the stock, citing new AI product launches and collaboration with Amazon Web Services. After an initial surge, the stock settled at $12.23, a 1.5% increase from the previous close. Despite the volatility, with 27 significant movements over the past year, the market views this news as significant but not transformative. Amplitude’s shares have risen 14.3% since the start of the year, yet remain 15.3% below their 52-week high.
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