Applied Materials, Inc. (AMAT)
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- symbol AMAT
- Rev/Share 35.728
- Book/Share 25.7116
- PB 11.3385
- Debt/Equity 0.3453
- CurrentRatio 2.6105
- ROIC 0.2196
- MktCap 232245172574.0
- FreeCF/Share 7.1763
- PFCF 40.7591
- PE 33.0773
- Debt/Assets 0.1942
- DivYield 0.0061
- ROE 0.3612
- Rating B+
- Score 3
- Recommendation Neutral
- P/E Score 2
- DCF Score 3
- P/B Score 1
- D/E Score 2
Recent Analyst Ratings
| Type | Ticker | Analyst Firm | Previous Rating | Current Rating | Previous Price Target | Current Price Target | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Reiterated | AMAT | TD Cowen | -- | Buy | $260 | $315 | Dec. 4, 2025 |
| Upgrade | AMAT | UBS | Neutral | Buy | -- | $285 | Nov. 25, 2025 |
| Downgrade | AMAT | Craig Hallum | Buy | Hold | -- | -- | Nov. 14, 2025 |
| Upgrade | AMAT | BofA Securities | Neutral | Buy | -- | $250 | Oct. 13, 2025 |
| Upgrade | AMAT | Morgan Stanley | Equal Weight | Overweight | -- | $209 | Sept. 22, 2025 |
| Downgrade | AMAT | Mizuho | Outperform | Neutral | -- | $175 | Sept. 12, 2025 |
| Downgrade | AMAT | Daiwa Securities | Outperform | Neutral | -- | $170 | Aug. 20, 2025 |
| Downgrade | AMAT | DZ Bank | Hold | Sell | -- | $150 | Aug. 15, 2025 |
| Reiterated | AMAT | TD Cowen | -- | Buy | $220 | $200 | Aug. 15, 2025 |
| Downgrade | AMAT | Summit Insights | Buy | Hold | -- | -- | Aug. 15, 2025 |
News
AMAT Stock Rises 114% From Its 52-Week Low: Time to Hold or Fold?
Published: January 06, 2026 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive
Applied Materials is up 114% from its 52-week low as AI-driven wafer fab demand boosts growth, but export limits, competition and valuation raise the hold-or-sell question.
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Why chip stocks are extending their gains ahead of Nvidia's CES speech
Published: January 05, 2026 by: Market Watch
Sentiment: Positive
The semiconductor trade was mostly riding high on Monday as enthusiasm for the artificial-intelligence boom carried into the new year.
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What Is Going On With AMAT Stock?
Published: December 30, 2025 by: Forbes
Sentiment: Positive
Applied Materials (AMAT) stock achieved a 7-day winning streak, with total gains over this time period reaching 6%. The company's market capitalization has increased by approximately $12 Billion over the past 7 days, and now stands at $209 Billion.
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Uncover 4 Undervalued Tech Giants Before They Skyrocket in 2026
Published: December 26, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive
Four mega-cap tech stocks still trade at discounts despite a strong 2025 rally, with AI infrastructure and data center demand setting the stage for 2026 upside.
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Here's Why Applied Materials (AMAT) is a Strong Growth Stock
Published: December 26, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive
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Is Most-Watched Stock Applied Materials, Inc. (AMAT) Worth Betting on Now?
Published: December 23, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive
Zacks.com users have recently been watching Applied Materials (AMAT) quite a bit. Thus, it is worth knowing the facts that could determine the stock's prospects.
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NVDA vs. AMAT: Which Semiconductor Stock Is the Better Buy Now?
Published: December 22, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive
NVDA's surging AI data center revenues and faster earnings growth outshine peers, positioning the stock as the stronger buy over rivals right now.
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Applied Materials (AMAT) Surpasses Market Returns: Some Facts Worth Knowing
Published: December 19, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive
In the latest trading session, Applied Materials (AMAT) closed at $256.41, marking a +1.15% move from the previous day.
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AMAT Gains From Traction in WFE Products: A Sign of More Upside?
Published: December 15, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive
Applied Materials sees rising demand for WFE tied to AI and HPC, with strength in leading-edge nodes and DRAM, though China restrictions remain a headwind.
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3 Companies Turning Big Cash Flow Into Bigger Shareholder Gains
Published: December 15, 2025 by: MarketBeat
Sentiment: Positive
Inflation, interest rates, and broader economic uncertainty have forced companies across many sectors to prioritize efficiency. In this environment, it can be particularly challenging for firms to maintain cash flow, which is vital to their continued healthy operations and growth.
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Trade Tracker: Kevin Simpson buys Micron and Applied Materials
Published: December 12, 2025 by: CNBC Television
Sentiment: Positive
Kevin Simpson, Capital Wealth Planning founder and CIO, joins CNBC's 'Halftime Report' to detail his latest buys.
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Applied Materials, Inc. (AMAT) is Attracting Investor Attention: Here is What You Should Know
Published: December 12, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive
Applied Materials (AMAT) has been one of the stocks most watched by Zacks.com users lately. So, it is worth exploring what lies ahead for the stock.
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What Is Happening With Applied Materials Stock?
Published: December 11, 2025 by: Forbes
Sentiment: Positive
Applied Materials (AMAT)'s stock surged 65% over the past year, driven less by profit growth and more by soaring investor optimism—a 74% jump in its P/E multiple—fueled by AI-driven semiconductor demand, record FY2025 results, and a slate of ambitious new product launches. As the world's largest maker of semiconductor manufacturing equipment, AMAT sits at the center of the chipmaking supply chain, supplying the tools that enable advanced logic, memory, and display technologies.
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AMAT Rises 56% in a Year: Should You Buy, Sell or Hold the Stock?
Published: December 10, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive
Applied Materials' AI-fueled gains lift shares 56% this year, but export limits, rivals and valuation cloud the near-term outlook.
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Here's Why Applied Materials (AMAT) is a Strong Growth Stock
Published: December 10, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive
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Here's Why Applied Materials (AMAT) is a Strong Momentum Stock
Published: December 09, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive
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Watch 5 Bigwigs in December After Double-Digit Returns Past Month
Published: December 08, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive
Five market giants, CVNA, WMT, AMAT, FCX and MRK, delivered double-digit returns last month with more room to run in December.
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The Big 3: AMAT, AEO, DG
Published: December 05, 2025 by: Schwab Network
Sentiment: Positive
Tech and retail take Tim Bohen's (@Stockstotrade) attention on today's Big 3. For Applied Materials (AMAT), he sees a consolidation occurring after its sharp rally that will build new support.
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This analyst's top chip pick isn't flashy, but it could benefit from ‘unprecedented' momentum
Published: December 04, 2025 by: Market Watch
Sentiment: Positive
Applied Materials should benefit from upcycles in both the DRAM and leading-edge foundry industries, TD Cowen says
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Applied Materials Stock Surges On AI Chip Boom
Published: December 03, 2025 by: Forbes
Sentiment: Positive
Applied Materials (AMAT) stock has achieved day 7 of a consecutive gain streak, with total gains during this timeframe reaching a 20% return. The company has seen an increase of approximately $25 billion in value over the past 7 days, and its current market capitalization stands at roughly $210 billion.
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Why Is AMAT Stock Surging
Published: December 03, 2025 by: Forbes
Sentiment: Positive
Applied Materials (AMAT) stock has achieved day 7 of a consecutive gain streak, with total gains during this timeframe reaching a 20% return. The company has seen an increase of approximately $25 billion in value over the past 7 days, and its current market capitalization stands at roughly $210 billion.
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Applied Materials, Inc. (AMAT) Presents at UBS Global Technology and AI Conference 2025 Transcript
Published: December 02, 2025 by: Seeking Alpha
Sentiment: Neutral
Applied Materials, Inc. (AMAT) Presents at UBS Global Technology and AI Conference 2025 Transcript
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Applied Materials, Inc. (AMAT) Is a Trending Stock: Facts to Know Before Betting on It
Published: December 01, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive
Zacks.com users have recently been watching Applied Materials (AMAT) quite a bit. Thus, it is worth knowing the facts that could determine the stock's prospects.
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Is AMAT Stock A Buy At This Discount?
Published: November 28, 2025 by: Forbes
Sentiment: Positive
Applied Materials (AMAT) stock could be an appealing purchase at this time. Why? Because it offers high margins – indicative of its pricing power and capacity for cash generation – at a discounted price.
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Applied Materials' Margins Expand: Will the Momentum Sustain?
Published: November 26, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive
AMAT's high-margin chip tools and tighter cost controls are helping sustain margin gains even as R&D spending climbs.
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Applied Materials shares rise as UBS upgrades to ‘Buy' on bullish DRAM cycle
Published: November 25, 2025 by: Proactive Investors
Sentiment: Positive
Shares of Applied Materials Inc (NASDAQ:AMAT, XETRA:AP2) climbed 3.8% on Tuesday afternoon after UBS upgraded the chip-equipment maker to Buy from Neutral, citing a strengthening memory recovery and raising its 12-month price target to $285 from $250. UBS analysts said they now expect a “significantly more bullish outlook” for wafer fabrication equipment (WFE) in 2026 and 2027, driven largely by a surge in DRAM spending.
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Stocks on the move and Calls of the Day: Zoom, Applied Materials, Snowflake, Live Nation and more
Published: November 25, 2025 by: CNBC Television
Sentiment: Neutral
The Investment Committee discusses some of their stocks on the move and debates the latest Calls of the Day.
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This Morning, Wall Street is Bullish on AMAT, NVDA and AAPL
Published: November 25, 2025 by: 24/7 Wall Street
Sentiment: Positive
Just yesterday, analysts at Bernstein reiterated an “outperform” rating on NVDA, stating that the data center opportunity remains significant and early, with further upside likely.
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Semiconductor Stock Pops on Upgrade, Price-Target Hike
Published: November 25, 2025 by: Schaeffers Research
Sentiment: Positive
Semiconductor stock Applied Materials Inc (NASDAQ:AMAT) is up 1.7% to trade at $235.81 at last check, on the heels of an upgrade to "buy" from "neutral" at UBS.
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AMAT Stock Rises 42.3% in 6 Months: Should You Buy, Sell or Hold?
Published: November 24, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive
AMAT's AI-driven product momentum and margin gains fuel optimism, even as export curbs and chip-market pressures temper the outlook.
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About Applied Materials, Inc. (AMAT)
- IPO Date 1980-03-17
- Website https://www.appliedmaterials.com
- Industry Semiconductors
- CEO Gary E. Dickerson
- Employees 36000