Applied Materials, Inc. (AMAT)

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Key Metrics & Ratings

  • symbol AMAT
  • Rev/Share 35.728
  • Book/Share 25.7116
  • PB 9.9725
  • Debt/Equity 0.3211
  • CurrentRatio 2.6105
  • ROIC 0.2203

 

  • MktCap 204267093938.0
  • FreeCF/Share 7.1763
  • PFCF 35.8489
  • PE 29.0925
  • Debt/Assets 0.1806
  • DivYield 0.0069
  • 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

NVDA vs. AMAT: Which Semiconductor Stock Is the Better Buy Now?
AMAT, NVDA
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
AMAT
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?
AMAT
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
AMAT, GILD, QCOM
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
AMAT, MU
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
AMAT
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?
AMAT
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?
AMAT
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
AMAT
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
AMAT
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
AMAT, CVNA, FCX, MRK, WMT
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
AEO, AMAT, 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
AMAT
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
AMAT
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
AMAT
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
AMAT
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
AMAT
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?
AMAT
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?
AMAT
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
AMAT, UBS
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
AMAT, LYV, SNOW, ZM
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
AAPL, AMAT, NVDA
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
AMAT
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?
AMAT
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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Why Applied Materials (AMAT) is a Top Momentum Stock for the Long-Term
AMAT
Published: November 18, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

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Why Applied Materials (AMAT) International Revenue Trends Deserve Your Attention
AMAT
Published: November 18, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Neutral

Examine Applied Materials' (AMAT) international revenue patterns and their implications on Wall Street's forecasts and the prospective trajectory of the stock.

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Investors Heavily Search Applied Materials, Inc. (AMAT): Here is What You Need to Know
AMAT
Published: November 18, 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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Applied Materials' guidance didn't impress. Here's why some analysts are still upbeat.
AMAT
Published: November 14, 2025 by: Market Watch
Sentiment: Neutral

Applied Materials expects the first half of next year to be relatively flat, but some analysts say AI-driven demand for leading edge chips and DRAM should lead to acceleration in the latter half.

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Applied Materials Stock on Track for Worst Week Since August
AMAT
Published: November 14, 2025 by: Schaeffers Research
Sentiment: Negative

Shares of Applied Materials Inc (NASDAQ:AMAT) are down 2.3% to trade at $218.16 at last glance, brushing off better-than-expected results for the fiscal fourth-quarter.

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Applied Materials Q4 Earnings Beat Estimates, Revenues Fall Y/Y
AMAT
Published: November 14, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

AMAT tops Q4 estimates with higher revenues and strong cash returns, even as year-over-year earnings and key segments decline.

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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

Applied Materials, Inc. provides manufacturing equipment, services, and software to the semiconductor, display, and related industries. It operates through three segments: Semiconductor Systems, Applied Global Services, and Display and Adjacent Markets. The Semiconductor Systems segment develops, manufactures, and sells various manufacturing equipment that is used to fabricate semiconductor chips or integrated circuits. This segment also offers various technologies, including epitaxy, ion implantation, oxidation/nitridation, rapid thermal processing, physical vapor deposition, chemical vapor deposition, chemical mechanical planarization, electrochemical deposition, atomic layer deposition, etching, and selective deposition and removal, as well as metrology and inspection tools. The Applied Global Services segment provides integrated solutions to optimize equipment and fab performance and productivity comprising spares, upgrades, services, remanufactured earlier generation equipment, and factory automation software for semiconductor, display, and other products. The Display and Adjacent Markets segment offers products for manufacturing liquid crystal displays; organic light-emitting diodes; and other display technologies for TVs, monitors, laptops, personal computers, electronic tablets, smart phones, and other consumer-oriented devices. The company operates in the United States, China, Korea, Taiwan, Japan, Southeast Asia, and Europe. Applied Materials, Inc. was incorporated in 1967 and is headquartered in Santa Clara, California.