** Shares of electronic gear maker Amphenol APH.N up 4.7% at $134.94
** Brokerages raise PT after APH forecasts Q4 sales above analysts' expectation on Wednesday
** JP Morgan raises PT to $160 from $145; says APH "cycled past any concerns in relation to the ship-forward last quarter which led to consternation around demand and inventory with relative ease"
** Citigroup raises PT to $160 from $145; sees Amphenol as best positioned in its coverage given diversified end markets, lead AI/data center market position, and accretive acquisition potential
** BoFA Securities raises PT to $163 from $150
** 14 of 20 brokerages covering the stock recommend a rating of "buy" or higher, while others recommend hold; stock has a median PT of $147.50 - LSEG
** Up to its last close, the stock has nearly doubled this year
(Reporting by Arnav Mishra in Bengaluru)
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