Applied Materials, Inc. (AMAT)

US — Technology Sector
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Key Metrics & Ratings

  • symbol AMAT
  • Rev/Share 34.635
  • Book/Share 23.3798
  • PB 7.0381
  • Debt/Equity 0.3518
  • CurrentRatio 2.4647
  • ROIC 0.256

 

  • MktCap 132050082902.0
  • FreeCF/Share 7.2269
  • PFCF 22.5303
  • PE 19.7468
  • Debt/Assets 0.1983
  • DivYield 0.0101
  • ROE 0.3584

 

  • Rating A-
  • Score 4
  • Recommendation Buy
  • P/E Score 3
  • DCF Score 3
  • P/B Score 2
  • D/E Score 2

Recent Analyst Ratings

Type Ticker Analyst Firm Previous Rating Current Rating Previous Price Target Current Price Target Date
Downgrade AMAT BofA Securities Buy Neutral -- $180 Aug. 15, 2025
Downgrade AMAT DZ Bank Hold Sell -- $150 Aug. 15, 2025
Downgrade AMAT Summit Insights Buy Hold -- -- Aug. 15, 2025
Reiterated AMAT TD Cowen -- Buy $220 $200 Aug. 15, 2025
Initiation AMAT Goldman -- Buy -- $225 July 10, 2025
Downgrade AMAT Rothschild & Co Redburn Buy Neutral -- $200 July 7, 2025
Upgrade AMAT Morgan Stanley Underweight Equal Weight -- -- June 6, 2025
Reiterated AMAT TD Cowen -- Buy $225 $220 May 16, 2025
Upgrade AMAT Jefferies Hold Buy -- $195 March 28, 2025
Upgrade AMAT Edward Jones Hold Buy -- -- March 12, 2025

News

ASML vs. AMAT: Which Semiconductor Equipment Stock Is the Better Buy?
AMAT, ASML
Published: April 04, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Neutral

Both ASML Holding and Applied Materials are essential players in the semiconductor supply chain. Which one is a better investment option?

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Here is What to Know Beyond Why Applied Materials, Inc. (AMAT) is a Trending Stock
AMAT
Published: March 25, 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: A Healthy Business With High Potential, Trading Undervalued
AMAT
Published: March 20, 2025 by: Seeking Alpha
Sentiment: Positive

I rate Applied Materials as a STRONG BUY due to its historical growth, high value returns, and promising outlook despite the recent 52-week low. AMAT's diversified product portfolio in semiconductor processing, display, and global services segments ensures stability and growth potential, even amidst tariff threats. The company's robust financial health, with impressive revenue, net income, and free cash flow growth, alongside sustainable dividends and share buybacks, strengthens its investment appeal.

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Applied Materials: Pullback Begets Wonderful Opportunity
AMAT
Published: March 18, 2025 by: Seeking Alpha
Sentiment: Positive

Applied Materials, Inc.'s recent share price dip offers a prime opportunity for value and growth investors, supported by strong financial performance and robust AI-driven market growth. AMAT's fiscal results show record revenue, improved margins, and double-digit EPS growth, highlighting its solid business fundamentals. AMAT also carries strong profitability, a solid balance sheet, and ample liquidity, enabling R&D investment and shareholder returns.

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5 Stocks to Watch on Their Recent Dividend Hikes Amid Recession Fears
AMAT, DKS, KFY, SAN, TOL
Published: March 14, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Neutral

Investors may keep a tab on stocks like TOL, DKS, KFY, SAN and AMAT, which have lately hiked their dividend payments.

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Applied Materials, Inc. (AMAT) Cantor Fitzgerald Global Technology Conference Transcript
AMAT
Published: March 12, 2025 by: Seeking Alpha
Sentiment: Neutral

Applied Materials, Inc. (NASDAQ:AMAT ) Cantor Fitzgerald Global Technology Conference March 12, 2025 8:00 AM ET Company Participants Brice Hill – Chief Financial Officer Conference Call Participants CJ Muse – Cantor Fitzgerald CJ Muse All right, perfect. We'll get started.

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Physical Vapor Deposition Market Industry Report 2025, with Case Studies of OC Oerlikon Management, IHI Hauzer Techno Coating and Applied Materials Inc.
AMAT
Published: March 10, 2025 by: GlobeNewsWire
Sentiment: Neutral

Dublin, March 10, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The "Physical Vapor Deposition (PVD): Global Markets" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering. The Physical Vapor Deposition (PVD) Market was valued at USD 22.8 Billion in 2024, and is projected to reach USD 33.1 Billion by 2029, rising at a CAGR of 7.7%. PVD coating is an eco-friendly coating that contributes to sustainable manufacturing. For example, it reduces requirements for toxic cleaning agents and increases the service life of the coated items, reducing waste and frequent replacement. Additionally, advanced PVD systems consume relatively low energy, making PVD energy efficient. The PVD material …

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Is the Options Market Predicting a Spike in Applied Materials (AMAT) Stock?
AMAT
Published: March 07, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Neutral

Investors need to pay close attention to Applied Materials (AMAT) stock based on the movements in the options market lately.

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Why Applied Materials (AMAT) is a Top Growth Stock for the Long-Term
AMAT
Published: March 05, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

The Zacks Style Scores offers investors a way to easily find top-rated stocks based on their investing style. Here's why you should take advantage.

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Why We Bet on This Chip Stock's Next Move Lower
AMAT
Published: February 28, 2025 by: Schaeffers Research
Sentiment: Negative

Subscribers to Schaeffer's Weekend Trader options recommendation service received this AMAT commentary on Sunday night, along with a detailed options trade recommendation -- including complete entry and exit parameters.

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Chip stocks under pressure after reports of possible export controls
AMAT, AMD, ASML, KLAC, LRCX, MU, NVDA, TSM
Published: February 25, 2025 by: CNBC Television
Sentiment: Negative

CNCB's Kristina Partsinevelos breaks down what potential export controls could mean for chip stocks.

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2 Top Artificial Intelligence Stocks to Buy Right Now
AMAT, MSFT
Published: February 24, 2025 by: The Motley Fool
Sentiment: Positive

Artificial intelligence (AI) applications will likely be a key determinant of economic growth for the next decade and beyond. However, the burgeoning AI industry is anything but static.

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Applied Materials, Inc. (AMAT) is Attracting Investor Attention: Here is What You Should Know
AMAT
Published: February 17, 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 Plunges 8% Post Q1 Earnings: How to Play the Stock?
AMAT
Published: February 17, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Negative

Geopolitical risks and ICAPS investment slowdown are concerns, but AMAT's financial strength, market share gains and technological leadership make it worth holding.

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Why Applied Materials Stock Pulled Back on Friday
AMAT
Published: February 14, 2025 by: The Motley Fool
Sentiment: Negative

Shares of semiconductor company Applied Materials (AMAT -7.26%) pulled back on Friday after the company reported financial results for its fiscal first quarter of 2025. As of 2:15 p.m.

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Applied Materials Navigates China Slowdown, Analysts See Early Recovery Despite Soft Guidance
AMAT
Published: February 14, 2025 by: Benzinga
Sentiment: Neutral

Wall Street analysts revised their price targets on Applied Materials, Inc AMAT after the company released its first-quarter results Thursday.

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Applied Materials, Inc. (AMAT) Q1 2025 Earnings Call Transcript
AMAT
Published: February 13, 2025 by: Seeking Alpha
Sentiment: Neutral

Applied Materials, Inc. (NASDAQ:AMAT ) Q1 2025 Earnings Conference Call February 13, 2025 4:30 PM ET Company Participants Liz Morali - Vice President, Investor Relations Gary Dickerson - President and Chief Executive Officer Brice Hill - Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer Conference Call Participants Toshiya Hari - Goldman Sachs Atif Malik - Citigroup Stacy Rasgon - Bernstein Research CJ Muse - Cantor Fitzgerald Vivek Arya - Bank of America Timothy Arcuri - UBS Securities Harlan Sur - JPMorgan Krish Sankar - TD Cowen Srini Pajjuri - Raymond James Brian Chin - Stifel Joe Quatrochi - Wells Fargo Charles …

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Applied Materials Earnings: Why It's Dropping And Why I'm Buying
AMAT
Published: February 13, 2025 by: Seeking Alpha
Sentiment: Positive

Applied Materials, Inc. stock is falling after reporting Q1 2025 earnings. Margin improvement coupled with gradual revenue growth indicate solid long-term fundamentals. Despite some volatile price action, I think AMAT is a stock to hold for the long haul.

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Applied Materials Hits Its Q1 Guidance
AMAT
Published: February 13, 2025 by: The Motley Fool
Sentiment: Positive

Applied Materials (AMAT 1.87%), a leader in semiconductor manufacturing equipment, announced its fiscal 2025 first-quarter earnings on Feb. 13. The company reported record revenue of $7.17 billion, a 7% increase from the same period last year.

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Applied Materials (AMAT) Q1 Earnings: How Key Metrics Compare to Wall Street Estimates
AMAT
Published: February 13, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

The headline numbers for Applied Materials (AMAT) give insight into how the company performed in the quarter ended January 2025, but it may be worthwhile to compare some of its key metrics to Wall Street estimates and the year-ago actuals.

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Applied Materials gives dour quarterly revenue forecast as export curbs tighten; shares fall
AMAT
Published: February 13, 2025 by: Reuters
Sentiment: Negative

Applied Materials forecast second-quarter revenue below market estimates on Thursday, expecting escalating geopolitical tensions and soft demand for memory chips used in consumer electronics to weigh on sales of its chipmaking equipment.

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Applied Materials Announces First Quarter 2025 Results
AMAT
Published: February 13, 2025 by: GlobeNewsWire
Sentiment: Neutral

Revenue $7.17 billion , up 7 percent year over year GAAP gross margin 48.8 percent and non-GAAP gross margin 48.9 percent GAAP operating margin 30.4 percent and non-GAAP operating margin 30.6 percent GAAP EPS $1.45 and non-GAAP EPS $2.38 , down 40 percent and up 12 percent year over year, respectively Generated $925 million in cash from operations and distributed $1.64 billion to shareholders including $1.32 billion in share repurchases and $326 million in dividends SANTA CLARA, Calif., Feb. 13, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Applied Materials, Inc. (NASDAQ: AMAT) today reported results for its first quarter ended Jan. 26, 2025.

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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.