Applied Materials Inc (AMAT)

Currency in USD
394.21
-1.43(-0.36%)
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394.00-0.26(-0.07%)
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Fair Value
Day's Range
379.68394.61
52 wk Range
132.80407.29
Key Statistics
Prev. Close
395.64
Open
389.21
Day's Range
379.68-394.61
52 wk Range
132.8-407.29
Volume
4.39M
Average Vol. (3m)
7.38M
1-Year Change
171.0278%
Book Value / Share
27.36
Fair Value
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Fair Price
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Price Target
422.97
Upside
+7.30%
Members' Sentiments
Bearish
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ProTips
25 analysts have revised their earnings upwards for the upcoming period

Applied Materials Inc News & Analysis

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Technical Analysis

Summary
Strong Sell
Sell
Neutral
Buy
Strong Buy
Strong Buy
Technical Indicators
Strong Buy
Moving Averages
Strong Buy

Applied Materials, Inc. provides materials engineering solutions, equipment, services, and software to the semiconductor and related industries in the United States, China, Korea, Taiwan, Japan, Southeast Asia, Europe, and internationally. The company operates through Semiconductor Systems and Applied Global Services (AGS) segments. The Semiconductor Systems segment includes semiconductor capital equipment to enable materials engineering steps, including etch, rapid thermal processing, deposition, chemical mechanical planarization, metrology and inspection, wafer packaging, and ion implantation. The AGS segment offers integrated solutions to optimize equipment and fab performance and productivity comprising spares, upgrades, services, and 200 millimeter and other equipment and factory automation software for semiconductor and other products. It serves manufacturers of semiconductor wafers and chips, and other electronic devices. Applied Materials, Inc. was incorporated in 1967 and is headquartered in Santa Clara, California.

Applied Materials Inc SWOT Analysis


Market Outlook
Analysts project AMAT's earnings potential at $11-$13 per share, with an average price target of $199, reflecting optimism amid ongoing industry challenges
Innovation Frontie
Explore AMAT's strategic positioning in next-gen technologies like GAA, HBM, and Advanced Packaging, driving future growth in the semiconductor industry
Financial Resilience
Despite recent guidance misses, AMAT showcases strong profitability with a 48.5% gross margin and impressive 5-year revenue CAGR of 13%
Tech Titan's Crossroads
Applied Materials navigates a complex landscape of technological advancements and geopolitical challenges while maintaining its semiconductor market leadership
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Applied Materials Inc Earnings Call Summary for Q1/2026

  • Applied Materials reported Q1 FY2026 EPS of $2.38, exceeding forecasts by 7.69%, with revenue of $7 billion despite a 2% YoY decline; stock fell 3.38% in after-hours trading.
  • The company launched several new products including Viva radical treatment system and Spectral ALD system, maintaining leadership in process equipment for foundry logic and DRAM.
  • Q2 guidance projects revenue of $7.65 billion with non-GAAP EPS of $2.64; semiconductor equipment growth expected to exceed 20% through 2026 and into 2027.
  • CEO Gary Dickerson emphasized semiconductors as 'the heart of the AI technology stack,' positioning the company strategically in high-growth markets like AI and data centers.
  • Potential challenges include clean room capacity constraints, market saturation in certain segments, macroeconomic pressures, and the cyclical nature of the semiconductor industry.
Last Updated: 02/12/2026, 05:46 PM
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Applied Materials investor slides for Q1/2026
Applied Materials Q1 2026 slides
Last Update: Feb 12, 2026
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AMAT
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Relationship
P/E Ratio
39.9x58.4x12.7x
PEG Ratio
1.46−1.360.01
Price / Book
14.4x6.1x2.4x
Price / LTM Sales
11.1x5.9x2.3x
Upside (Analyst Target)
8.1%9.0%26.9%
Fair Value Upside
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Analyst Ratings

29 Buy
8 Hold
0 Sell
Ratings:
37 analysts
Overall Consensus
Buy

Analysts 12-Month Price Target:

Average 422.97
(+7.30% Upside)
Firm
ArticlePositionPrice TargetUpside / DownsideFrom Price TargetActionDate
B.Riley
Buy485.00+23.03%450.00MaintainApr 13, 2026
Wolfe Research
Buy500.00+26.84%450.00MaintainApr 10, 2026
Susquehanna
Buy500.00+26.84%435.00MaintainApr 09, 2026
Erste Group
Hold---New CoverageMar 05, 2026
Morgan Stanley
Buy432.00+9.59%420.00MaintainFeb 25, 2026

Dividends

Payout Ratio
Payout ratio (TTM)
Earnings retained
EPS 9.76%
Dividend Yield
0.54%
Industry Median 0.92%
Annualized Payout
2.12
Paid quarterly
5-Years Growth
+15.90%
Growth Streak

Earnings

Latest Release
Feb 12, 2026
EPS / Forecast
2.38 / 2.21
Revenue / Forecast
7.01B / 6.87B
EPS Revisions
Last 90 days

AMAT Income Statement

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FAQ

What Is the Applied Materials (AMAT) Stock Price Today?

The Applied Materials stock price today is 394.21 USD.

What Stock Exchange Does Applied Materials Trade On?

Applied Materials is listed and trades on the Nasdaq Stock Exchange.

What Is the Stock Symbol for Applied Materials?

The stock symbol for Applied Materials is "AMAT."

Does Applied Materials Pay Dividends? What’s The Current Dividend Yield?

The Applied Materials dividend yield is 0.54%.

What Is the Applied Materials Market Cap?

As of today, Applied Materials market cap is 311.91B USD.

What Is Applied Materials's Earnings Per Share (TTM)?

The Applied Materials EPS (TTM) is 9.76.

When Is the Next Applied Materials Earnings Date?

Applied Materials will release its next earnings report on May 14, 2026.

From a Technical Analysis Perspective, Is AMAT a Buy or Sell?

Based on moving averages and other technical indicators, the daily buy/sell signal is Strong Buy.

How Many Times Has Applied Materials Stock Split?

Applied Materials has split 9 times.

How Many Employees Does Applied Materials Have?

Applied Materials has 36500 employees.

What is the current trading status of Applied Materials (AMAT)?

As of Apr 15, 2026, Applied Materials (AMAT) is trading at a price of 394.21 USD, with a previous close of 395.64 USD. The stock has fluctuated within a day range of 379.68 USD to 394.61 USD, while its 52-week range spans from 132.80 USD to 407.29 USD.

What Is Applied Materials (AMAT) Price Target According to Analysts?

The average 12-month price target for Applied Materials is 422.97 USD, with a high estimate of 500 USD and a low estimate of 280 USD. 29 analysts recommend buying the stock, while 0 suggest selling, leading to an overall rating of Buy. The stock has an +7.30% Upside potential.

What Is the AMAT Premarket Price?

AMAT's last pre-market stock price is 390.48 USD. The pre-market share volume is 73,700.00, and the stock has decreased by -5.16, or -1.30%.

What Is the AMAT After Hours Price?

AMAT's last after hours stock price is 394.00 USD, the stock has decreased by -0.26, or -0.07%.
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