Applied Materials, Inc. (AMAT)
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- symbol AMAT
- Rev/Share 35.5788
- Book/Share 27.3859
- PB 13.7071
- Debt/Equity 0.3311
- CurrentRatio 2.7149
- ROIC 0.2256
- MktCap 297947162030.0
- FreeCF/Share 7.8108
- PFCF 48.1025
- PE 37.9738
- Debt/Assets 0.191
- DivYield 0.0049
- ROE 0.389
- 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Upgrade | AMAT | Craig Hallum | Hold | Buy | -- | $450 | Feb. 13, 2026 |
| Upgrade | AMAT | Summit Insights | Hold | Buy | -- | -- | Feb. 13, 2026 |
| Upgrade | AMAT | Mizuho | Neutral | Outperform | -- | $370 | Jan. 28, 2026 |
| Upgrade | AMAT | Deutsche Bank | Hold | Buy | -- | $390 | Jan. 23, 2026 |
| Upgrade | AMAT | Barclays | Equal Weight | Overweight | -- | $360 | Jan. 15, 2026 |
| Upgrade | AMAT | Susquehanna | Neutral | Positive | -- | $400 | Jan. 12, 2026 |
| 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 |
News
The Big 3: AMAT, SNDK, RTX
Published: February 20, 2026 by: Schwab Network
Sentiment: Positive
Tim Bohen (@Stockstotrade) is back with his Big 3, all of which have seen significant rallies over the last few months. He makes the case for continuing runs in Applied Materials (AMAT), SanDisk (SNDK), and RTX Corp. (RTX).
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Applied Materials (AMAT) Is Considered a Good Investment by Brokers: Is That True?
Published: February 20, 2026 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive
When deciding whether to buy, sell, or hold a stock, investors often rely on analyst recommendations. Media reports about rating changes by these brokerage-firm-employed (or sell-side) analysts often influence a stock's price, but are they really important?
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Earnings Estimates Moving Higher for Applied Materials (AMAT): Time to Buy?
Published: February 18, 2026 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive
Applied Materials (AMAT) shares have started gaining and might continue moving higher in the near term, as indicated by solid earnings estimate revisions.
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Applied Materials (AMAT) Upgraded to Strong Buy: Here's Why
Published: February 18, 2026 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive
Applied Materials (AMAT) might move higher on growing optimism about its earnings prospects, which is reflected by its upgrade to a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy).
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International Markets and Applied Materials (AMAT): A Deep Dive for Investors
Published: February 18, 2026 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Neutral
Explore how Applied Materials' (AMAT) revenue from international markets is changing and the resulting impact on Wall Street's predictions and the stock's prospects.
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Applied Materials, Inc. (AMAT) Is a Trending Stock: Facts to Know Before Betting on It
Published: February 18, 2026 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 Applied Materials The New Sector King?
Published: February 17, 2026 by: Forbes
Sentiment: Positive
Applied Materials' stock has achieved a remarkable 95% return over the previous year during a “Giga-cycle” for semiconductor equipment fueled by AI demand. But how does it genuinely compare to major competitors benefiting from this surge?
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Chip Stocks Split: AMAT and TSMC Gain While NVDA and Intel Retreat
Published: February 16, 2026 by: 24/7 Wall Street
Sentiment: Positive
The semiconductor sector posted mixed results last week, with the VanEck Semiconductor ETF (SMH) gaining 1.5%.
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Applied Materials: Little Opportunity Left After A Monstrous Run
Published: February 13, 2026 by: Seeking Alpha
Sentiment: Positive
Applied Materials, Inc. delivered resilient Q1 results, with robust DRAM revenue and strong cash flow, but China risks persist. Q2 guidance is notably strong, projecting 8% revenue growth and 10% EPS growth, with DRAM and new product launches likely to be key drivers. China remains a significant risk, with 27% of sales being in that market and regulatory headwinds from both U.S. and Chinese authorities.
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Applied Materials Stock Jumps as AI-Driven Chip Demand Lifts Profits
Published: February 13, 2026 by: Investopedia
Sentiment: Positive
Wall Street is excited about Applied Materials' quarterly profits.
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Wall Street Roundup: Economic Data, Earnings Updates
Published: February 13, 2026 by: Seeking Alpha
Sentiment: Neutral
Macroeconomic data show a mixed picture: January jobs beat expectations, but 2025 revisions reveal anemic job growth and persistent inflation above the Fed's 2% target. AI-driven capital expenditures are fueling gains for select industrials like Caterpillar (CAT), while tech hyperscalers increasingly rely on debt to fund expansion.
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Applied Materials Q1 Earnings Beat Estimates, Revenues Fall Y/Y
Published: February 13, 2026 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive
AMAT tops Q1 earnings and revenue estimates as services surge offsets chip slowdown, and Q2 EPS outlook comes in well above consensus.
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Applied Materials Stock Powered by Bullish Forecast
Published: February 13, 2026 by: Schaeffers Research
Sentiment: Positive
Applied Materials Inc (NASDAQ:AMAT) shares are up 10.9% to trade at $364.01, and earlier hit a record high of $376.32, after the semiconductor firm posted better-than-expected quarterly results and strong guidance.
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Market Movers: Here's Why Applied Materials is Up 13%
Published: February 13, 2026 by: 24/7 Wall Street
Sentiment: Positive
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How to Read Applied Materials Earnings: What Signals Move the Stock?
Published: February 12, 2026 by: MarketBeat
Sentiment: Positive
Having already gained a reputation as one of the strongest performers of the year, Applied Materials Inc NASDAQ: AMAT now faces its first big test of the year. Shares are up 26% year to date and have rallied roughly 170% since last April, hitting all-time highs on what feels like a near-weekly basis since November.
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Traction in WFE and Display Products to Drive AMAT's Q1 Earnings
Published: February 11, 2026 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive
Applied Materials' Q1 to grow on the back of AI-driven demand lifting semiconductor systems, with DRAM, NAND and display strength.
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Applied Materials Announces Samsung Electronics Will Join the New, Multibillion-Dollar EPIC Center in Silicon Valley
Published: February 11, 2026 by: GlobeNewsWire
Sentiment: Neutral
SANTA CLARA, Calif., Feb. 11, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Applied Materials, Inc. today announced that Samsung Electronics will join the new, $5 billion EPIC Center in Silicon Valley. Applied's EPIC Center will open this year as the world's largest and most advanced facility for collaborative semiconductor process technology and manufacturing equipment R&D.
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AMAT Climbs 8% in a Month: Time to Buy, Sell or Hold the Stock?
Published: February 10, 2026 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive
Applied Materials shares jump 7.6% in a month as strength in wafer fab tools, advanced packaging and AI-driven demand supports its long-term growth case.
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AMAT to Post Q1 Earnings: Time to Buy, Sell or Hold the Stock?
Published: February 09, 2026 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive
Applied Materials heads into Q1 earnings with AI-driven chip demand and services strength in focus, even as revenues and EPS are expected to dip year over year.
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Applied Materials (AMAT) Crossed Above the 20-Day Moving Average: What That Means for Investors
Published: February 09, 2026 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive
After reaching an important support level, Applied Materials (AMAT) could be a good stock pick from a technical perspective. AMAT surpassed resistance at the 20-day moving average, suggesting a short-term bullish trend.
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Exploring Analyst Estimates for Applied Materials (AMAT) Q1 Earnings, Beyond Revenue and EPS
Published: February 09, 2026 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Neutral
Evaluate the expected performance of Applied Materials (AMAT) for the quarter ended January 2026, looking beyond the conventional Wall Street top-and-bottom-line estimates and examining some of its key metrics for better insight.
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Semiconductor Stock To Buy On The Dip
Published: February 05, 2026 by: Forbes
Sentiment: Positive
Semiconductor stock Applied Materials (AMAT) succumbed to sector pressure this week, particularly after Advanced Micro Device's (AMD) disappointing outlook. Falling sharply from a Jan. 29 record high of $344.60, AMAT is down 12.3% in the last five trading days.
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Here's Why Applied Materials (AMAT) is a Strong Momentum Stock
Published: February 05, 2026 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive
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Will Applied Materials (AMAT) Beat Estimates Again in Its Next Earnings Report?
Published: February 04, 2026 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive
Applied Materials (AMAT) has an impressive earnings surprise history and currently possesses the right combination of the two key ingredients for a likely beat in its next quarterly report.
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Here's Why Applied Materials (AMAT) is a Strong Growth Stock
Published: February 04, 2026 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive
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Is It Worth Investing in Applied Materials (AMAT) Based on Wall Street's Bullish Views?
Published: February 04, 2026 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive
Investors often turn to recommendations made by Wall Street analysts before making a Buy, Sell, or Hold decision about a stock. While media reports about rating changes by these brokerage-firm employed (or sell-side) analysts often affect a stock's price, do they really matter?
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Why Investors Need to Take Advantage of These 2 Computer and Technology Stocks Now
Published: February 04, 2026 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive
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What Will Send AMAT Stock Higher?
Published: February 02, 2026 by: Forbes
Sentiment: Positive
Applied Materials has experienced exceptional rallies, achieving gains of over 30% in less than two months on 14 separate occasions, especially in 2020 and 2025. On four instances, its stock jumped more than 50% within a comparable timeframe, showcasing strong upward momentum.
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Buy These 5 Dividend Growth Stocks Amid Fed Policy Uncertainty
Published: February 02, 2026 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive
Dividend growth stocks such as Ford can provide relative stability as uncertainty over Fed policy unsettles markets and prompts investors to shift away from high-beta growth stocks.
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Applied Materials: Attractive Buy Ahead Of The Q1 2026 Report
Published: January 30, 2026 by: Seeking Alpha
Sentiment: Positive
Applied Materials earns a Buy rating due to fair valuation, strong recurring revenues, and resilient industry positioning ahead of the next earnings report. AMAT's Semiconductor Systems segment drives growth, while the Applied Global Services segment provides stable, high-margin, recurring revenue supporting Capex and buybacks. 2025 earnings were impacted by a one-time tax provision, but normalization is expected in 2026, potentially boosting EPS and lowering the forward P/E to attractive levels.
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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