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Applied Materials

138.34 USD
+2.78
2.05%
Updated Apr 22, 12:51 PM EDT
1 day
2.05%
5 days
-4.57%
1 month
-10.72%
3 months
-29.24%
6 months
-24.40%
Year to date
-15.58%
1 year
-26.98%
5 years
165.48%
10 years
520.08%
 

About: Applied Materials is the largest semiconductor wafer fabrication equipment, or WFE, manufacturer in the world. Applied Materials has a broad portfolio spanning nearly every corner of the WFE ecosystem. Specifically, Applied Materials holds a market share leadership position in deposition, which entails the layering of new materials on semiconductor wafers. It is more exposed to general-purpose logic chips made at integrated device manufacturers and foundries. It counts the largest chipmakers in the world as customers, including TSMC, Intel, and Samsung.

Employees: 34,000

0
Funds holding %
of 7,419 funds
0
Analysts bullish %
of 7 analysts

Fund manager confidence

Based on 2024 Q4 regulatory disclosures by fund managers ($100M+ AUM)

24% more first-time investments, than exits

New positions opened: 294 | Existing positions closed: 237

2% more repeat investments, than reductions

Existing positions increased: 809 | Existing positions reduced: 793

1% more funds holding

Funds holding: 2,166 [Q3] → 2,179 (+13) [Q4]

0.57% less ownership

Funds ownership: 77.83% [Q3] → 77.26% (-0.57%) [Q4]

16% less capital invested

Capital invested by funds: $129B [Q3] → $108B (-$21.2B) [Q4]

33% less call options, than puts

Call options by funds: $1.77B | Put options by funds: $2.62B

41% less funds holding in top 10

Funds holding in top 10: 73 [Q3] → 43 (-30) [Q4]

Research analyst outlook

7 Wall Street Analysts provided 1 year price targets over the past 3 months

Low target
$160
16%
upside
Avg. target
$181
31%
upside
High target
$195
41%
upside

7 analyst ratings

positive
71%
neutral
29%
negative
0%
Barclays
Tom O'Malley
28% 1-year accuracy
11 / 39 met price target
16%upside
$160
Equal-Weight
Maintained
22 Apr 2025
B of A Securities
Vivek Arya
50% 1-year accuracy
56 / 113 met price target
37%upside
$190
Buy
Maintained
16 Apr 2025
Stifel
Brian Chin
0% 1-year accuracy
0 / 24 met price target
41%upside
$195
Buy
Maintained
15 Apr 2025
Citigroup
Atif Malik
12% 1-year accuracy
7 / 59 met price target
23%upside
$170
Buy
Maintained
11 Apr 2025
Jefferies
Blayne Curtis
18% 1-year accuracy
10 / 56 met price target
41%upside
$195
Buy
Upgraded
28 Mar 2025

Financial journalist opinion

Based on 27 articles about AMAT published over the past 30 days

Neutral
Seeking Alpha
3 days ago
Applied Materials Vs. ASML: The Ideal Pick During This Cyclical Downturn
This article pits two of the most important semiconductor FAB names against one another to determine which is the better value. Both AMAT and ASML are down -40+% from their all-time highs. Both have outstanding balance sheets, with the entire semi-FAB space as their TAM.
Applied Materials Vs. ASML: The Ideal Pick During This Cyclical Downturn
Positive
Zacks Investment Research
4 days ago
Applied Materials, Inc. (AMAT) Is a Trending Stock: Facts to Know Before Betting on It
Applied Materials (AMAT) has received quite a bit of attention from Zacks.com users lately. Therefore, it is wise to be aware of the facts that can impact the stock's prospects.
Applied Materials, Inc. (AMAT) Is a Trending Stock: Facts to Know Before Betting on It
Negative
New York Post
6 days ago
US tariffs may cost chip equipment makers more than $1 billion, industry estimates
Each of the three largest U.S. chip equipment makers — Applied Materials, Lam Research and KLA — may suffer a loss of roughly $350 million over a year related to the tariffs, the sources said.
US tariffs may cost chip equipment makers more than $1 billion, industry estimates
Positive
24/7 Wall Street
1 week ago
These Five Stocks Just Raised their Dividends
Dividend stocks can help smooth out the ride when markets drop. Also, companies that consistently pay dividends tend to be safer, high-quality businesses with a history of weathering downturns.
These Five Stocks Just Raised their Dividends
Positive
Reuters
1 week ago
Applied Materials buys 9% stake in advanced packaging firm BESI
Applied Materials has bought a 9% stake in BE Semiconductor industries (BESI) , the U.S.-based computer chip equipment supplier said on Monday.
Applied Materials buys 9% stake in advanced packaging firm BESI
Negative
Zacks Investment Research
1 week ago
Applied Materials (AMAT) Stock Sinks As Market Gains: Here's Why
The latest trading day saw Applied Materials (AMAT) settling at $144.53, representing a -0.28% change from its previous close.
Applied Materials (AMAT) Stock Sinks As Market Gains: Here's Why
Neutral
GlobeNewsWire
1 week ago
Applied Materials Announces a Strategic Investment in BE Semiconductor Industries
Purchased 9 percent of outstanding shares to build upon four years of successful collaboration on hybrid bonding technology for advanced packaging Purchased 9 percent of outstanding shares to build upon four years of successful collaboration on hybrid bonding technology for advanced packaging
Applied Materials Announces a Strategic Investment in BE Semiconductor Industries
Positive
Market Watch
1 week ago
Here are this week's 20 best performers as the S&P 500 rallied
Believe it or not, we just completed a good week for the U.S. stock market. The S&P 500 rose 5.7% through Friday's close from a week earlier, with three-quarters of component stocks showing gains.
Here are this week's 20 best performers as the S&P 500 rallied
Neutral
Zacks Investment Research
1 week ago
Insider Trading: 3 CEOs Recently Buying Shares
Many investors closely monitor insider buys, looking to receive insights into the longer-term picture. It's important to remember that insiders' holding periods are longer than most, and many strict rules apply.
Insider Trading: 3 CEOs Recently Buying Shares
Positive
Zacks Investment Research
1 week ago
QCOM vs. AMAT: Which Stock Is the Better Value Option?
Investors interested in Electronics - Semiconductors stocks are likely familiar with Qualcomm (QCOM) and Applied Materials (AMAT). But which of these two companies is the best option for those looking for undervalued stocks?
QCOM vs. AMAT: Which Stock Is the Better Value Option?
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