Vivek Arya, an analyst from Bank of America Securities, reiterated the Buy rating on Applied Materials. The associated price target remains the same with $250.00.
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Vivek Arya has given his Buy rating due to a combination of factors including Applied Materials’ recent performance and future growth prospects. The company reported better-than-expected results in the October quarter and provided guidance for the January quarter that slightly exceeded expectations. This positive outlook is partly due to resumed shipments to China, which were previously halted, and are expected to contribute significantly to sales recovery.
Additionally, Arya notes that Applied Materials is well-positioned in the market with a leading share in DRAM and significant opportunities in emerging technologies such as gate-all-around and backside power. The company is also benefiting from strong recurring revenue growth from its Applied Global Services division. Despite some risks related to China exposure and flat gross margins, the current valuation of the stock remains attractive compared to its peers, supporting the Buy rating.