NasdaqGS:AMATSemiconductor
Applied Materials Upgrades Link AI Capex Boom To Stretch Valuation Concerns
Multiple major brokerages have recently upgraded NasdaqGS:AMAT, pointing to a sharp pickup in semiconductor capital spending tied to AI.
Analysts highlight wafer fabrication equipment as a key focus area, with Applied Materials seen as a key supplier to this part of the industry.
Chipmakers such as TSMC and Intel are increasing capital expenditures, which is expected to feed into demand for Applied Materials’ tools and services.
The wave of upgrades from firms including Mizuho and Deutsche...