Wolfe Research lowered the firm’s price target on Applied Materials (AMAT) to $200 from $230 and keeps an Outperform rating on the shares. The company’s October quarter outlook missed expectations, driven by lower China revenue and reduced foundry spending, the analyst tells investors in a research note. The firm dropped estimates post the earnings print but continues to believe Applied Materials has a number of secular drivers.
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