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AMAT Stock Chart & Stats
$396.94
-$1.13(-0.64%)
At close: 4:00 PM EST
$396.94
-$1.13(-0.64%)
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week Range$154.47 - $739.67
Previous CloseN/A
Volume1.32M
Average Volume (3M)11.20M
Market Cap
$452.95B
Enterprise Value$470.91B
Total Cash (Recent Filing)$8.24B
Total Debt (Recent Filing)$6.46B
Price to Earnings (P/E)53.4
Beta1.67
Next Earnings
Aug 13, 2026EPS Estimate
3.4Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend Yield0.69%
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)10.69
Shares Outstanding793,959,400
10 Day Avg. Volume13,832,508
30 Day Avg. Volume11,198,481
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio76.84
Price to Book (P/B)9.11
Price to Sales (P/S)6.56
P/FCF Ratio32.64
Enterprise Value/Market Cap1.04
Enterprise Value/Revenue16.22
Enterprise Value/Gross Profit33.14
Enterprise Value/Ebitda42.26
Forecast
1Y Price Target
$617.21Price Target Upside55.49% Upside
Rating ConsensusStrong Buy
Number of Analyst Covering29
EPS Forecast (FY)12.25
Revenue Forecast (FY)$33.38B
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Technology & Process LeadershipSustained leadership in etch and process control creates high technical barriers and long qualification cycles, anchoring multi-year tool demand and pricing power. Fast product ramps (Sym3) indicate strong customer adoption and embed AMAT into critical fab process flows, supporting durable competitive advantage.
Recurring Services & AIx DigitalizationA large, connected installed base increases recurring AGS revenue and raises switching costs. AIx-driven diagnostics and analytics enable higher-margin service offerings, predictable aftermarket cash flows, and scalable monetization that cushions cyclicality of new-tool sales over multi-year horizons.
Healthy Balance Sheet & Strong ReturnsLow leverage and very high ROE provide financial flexibility to fund R&D, capacity expansion, and shareholder returns without stressing liquidity. Manageable debt levels reduce bankruptcy and refinancing risk, enabling AMAT to invest through cycles while maintaining strategic optionality.
Bears Say
Cyclical Equipment Revenue ProfileA material portion of revenue depends on capital expenditure cycles and node transitions, making top-line growth lumpy. Modest recent revenue growth implies greater sensitivity to cyclical downswings; prolonged capex moderation would quickly depress tool orders and margin leverage.
High Capital Intensity & Near-Term FCF PressureSizable reinvestment needs for manufacturing and capacity expansion compress near-term free cash flow and increase dependence on sustained high equipment demand. Persistent elevated capex reduces cash available for buybacks/dividends and heightens sensitivity to any revenue or margin softness.
Geopolitical & China Export RiskSignificant revenue exposure to China creates structural risk from export controls and regulatory changes. Restrictions or tightened customer access could curtail sales, disrupt supply chains, and force product segmentation or requalification, reducing addressable market and complicating long-term planning.
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AMAT FAQ
What was Applied Materials, Inc.’s price range in the past 12 months?
Applied Materials, Inc. lowest stock price was $154.47 and its highest was $739.67 in the past 12 months.
What is Applied Materials, Inc.’s market cap?
Applied Materials, Inc.’s market cap is $452.95B.
When is Applied Materials, Inc.’s upcoming earnings report date?
Applied Materials, Inc.’s upcoming earnings report date is Aug 13, 2026 which is in 34 days.
How were Applied Materials, Inc.’s earnings last quarter?
Applied Materials, Inc. released its earnings results on May 14, 2026. The company reported $2.86 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $2.68 by $0.18.
Is Applied Materials, Inc. overvalued?
According to Wall Street analysts Applied Materials, Inc.’s price is currently Undervalued.
Does Applied Materials, Inc. pay dividends?
Applied Materials, Inc. pays a Quarterly dividend of $0.53 which represents an annual dividend yield of 0.69%. See more information on Applied Materials, Inc. dividends here
What is Applied Materials, Inc.’s EPS estimate?
Applied Materials, Inc.’s EPS estimate is 3.4.
How many shares outstanding does Applied Materials, Inc. have?
Applied Materials, Inc. has 793,959,400 shares outstanding.
What happened to Applied Materials, Inc.’s price movement after its last earnings report?
Applied Materials, Inc. reported an EPS of $2.86 in its last earnings report, beating expectations of $2.68. Following the earnings report the stock price went down -0.895%.
Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of Applied Materials, Inc.?
Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in AMAT
What is the TipRanks Smart Score and how is it calculated?
Smart Score combines eight research factors - such as analyst recommendations, hedge fund trends, and technical indicators - to measure a stock’s outlook. These signals are unified into a single score that reflects bullish or bearish momentum. See detailed methodology
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Analyst Consensus
Strong Buy
Average Price Target:
$617.21 (55.49% Upside)
$617.21 (55.49% Upside)
Blogger Sentiment
Bullish
AMAT Sentiment 80%
Sector Average ―
Sector Average ―
Hedge Fund Trend
Decreased
By 4.8M Shares
Last Quarter.
Last Quarter.
Insider Transactions
Sold Shares
Worth $152.6M over
the Last 3 Months
the Last 3 Months
Crowd Wisdom
Very Positive
Last 7 Days ▲ 1.1%
Last 30 Days ▲ 11.3%
Last 30 Days ▲ 11.3%
News Sentiment
Very Bullish
Bullish news 91%
Bearish news 9%
Bearish news 9%
Technicals
SMA
Positive
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
194.72%
12-Months-Change
Fundamentals
Return on Equity
39.78%
Trailing 12-Months
Asset Growth
19.78%
Trailing 12-Months
Company Description
Applied Materials, Inc.
Applied Materials, Inc. engages in provision of materials engineering solutions used to produce semiconductors. The firm also focuses on design, development, production, and servicing of the critical wafer fabrication tools used for customers to manufacture semiconductors. It operates through the following segments: Semiconductor Systems and Applied Global Services (AGS). The Semiconductor Systems segment includes designing, development, manufacturing and sale of equipment used to fabricate semiconductor chips referred to as integrated circuits. The AGS segment engages in provision of services, spares, and factory automation software to customer fabrication plants globally. The company was founded on November 10, 1967 and is headquartered in Santa Clara, CA.
AMAT Company Deck
AMAT Earnings Call
Q2 2026
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Earnings Call Sentiment|Positive
The call presented a strongly positive operating picture: record revenue, record EPS, expanding gross and operating margins, robust segment growth (Semiconductor Systems, DRAM, AGS) and confident forward guidance (Q3 and calendar 2026 equipment growth >30%). Management emphasized technology leadership (etch, ALD, advanced packaging, EPIC collaboration) and service monetization via AIx. Offsetting risks include supply-chain and clean-room capacity constraints that require multi-quarter coordination, a digestion period in ICAPS/300mm demand, sizeable ongoing capex that pressures near-term free cash flow, and geopolitical/regulatory exposure tied to China. Overall, the business momentum and visible multi-year demand from AI appear to substantially outweigh these manageable challenges.View all AMAT earnings summariesAMAT Net sales Breakdown
73.32% Semiconductor Systems
22.51% Applied Global Services
4.18% Corporate and Other
AMAT Stock 12 Month Forecast
Average Price Target
$617.21
▲(55.49% Upside)
Technical Analysis
Ownership Overview
0.36% Insiders
20.04% Mutual Funds
0.21% Other Institutional Investors
48.25% Public Companies and Individual Investors