Applied Materials (AMAT) Stock Overview
Provides materials engineering solutions, equipment, services, and software to the semiconductor and related industries in the United States, China, Korea, Taiwan, Japan, Southeast Asia, Europe, and internationally. More details
| Snowflake Score | |
|---|---|
| Valuation | 3/6 |
| Future Growth | 3/6 |
| Past Performance | 6/6 |
| Financial Health | 6/6 |
| Dividends | 0/6 |
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US$194.11
FV
100.4% overvalued intrinsic discount7.00%
Revenue growth p.a.
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Applied Materials, Inc. Competitors
Price History & Performance
| Historical stock prices | |
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| Current Share Price | US$389.08 |
| 52 Week High | US$420.50 |
| 52 Week Low | US$151.51 |
| Beta | 1.64 |
| 1 Month Change | 11.65% |
| 3 Month Change | 18.48% |
| 1 Year Change | 150.86% |
| 3 Year Change | 235.24% |
| 5 Year Change | 192.65% |
| Change since IPO | 163,186.20% |
Recent News & Updates
AMAT: Future Packaging Demand And WFE Cycle Strength Will Shape Returns
Applied Materials' updated analyst price target has edged higher, with fair value moving from about $398.73 to $422.97 as analysts factor in slightly stronger revenue growth, a modestly higher profit margin outlook, and a richer future P/E assumption, partly supported by a broad wave of recent price target hikes and upgrades across the Street. Analyst Commentary Recent Street research around Applied Materials has been active, with a long list of price target increases and several rating upgrades clustered around recent results and guidance.The Margin Machine: Why Applied Materials Is Outgrowing Its Peers
Apr 18
AMAT: AI Memory And Packaging Upswing Will Support Future Upside
The analyst price target for Applied Materials has been updated from $470 to $500, with analysts citing stronger long term assumptions for revenue growth, profit margins and P/E support, driven by broad based sector target increases across semiconductor equipment peers. Analyst Commentary Recent Street research around Applied Materials points to an increasingly constructive view on the stock, with many bullish analysts revising their models to reflect stronger assumptions for the wafer fab equipment cycle, particularly in DRAM and advanced packaging.AMAT: WFE Upswing And AI Memory Deals Will Support Future Upside
Applied Materials' analyst price target has been revised upward by a broad group of firms into a higher $300s to low $400s range, with analysts pointing to stronger multi year wafer fab equipment growth forecasts, increasing AI and DRAM related spending expectations, and a more constructive view on secular WFE demand as key supports for the shift. Analyst Commentary Recent Street research on Applied Materials shows a cluster of higher price targets and rating upgrades, with bullish analysts pointing to wafer fab equipment spending expectations, AI and memory related demand, and a more supportive multi year industry view as key drivers.Recent updates
AMAT: Future Packaging Demand And WFE Cycle Strength Will Shape Returns
Applied Materials' updated analyst price target has edged higher, with fair value moving from about $398.73 to $422.97 as analysts factor in slightly stronger revenue growth, a modestly higher profit margin outlook, and a richer future P/E assumption, partly supported by a broad wave of recent price target hikes and upgrades across the Street. Analyst Commentary Recent Street research around Applied Materials has been active, with a long list of price target increases and several rating upgrades clustered around recent results and guidance.The Margin Machine: Why Applied Materials Is Outgrowing Its Peers
Apr 18AMAT: AI Memory And Packaging Upswing Will Support Future Upside
The analyst price target for Applied Materials has been updated from $470 to $500, with analysts citing stronger long term assumptions for revenue growth, profit margins and P/E support, driven by broad based sector target increases across semiconductor equipment peers. Analyst Commentary Recent Street research around Applied Materials points to an increasingly constructive view on the stock, with many bullish analysts revising their models to reflect stronger assumptions for the wafer fab equipment cycle, particularly in DRAM and advanced packaging.AMAT: WFE Upswing And AI Memory Deals Will Support Future Upside
Applied Materials' analyst price target has been revised upward by a broad group of firms into a higher $300s to low $400s range, with analysts pointing to stronger multi year wafer fab equipment growth forecasts, increasing AI and DRAM related spending expectations, and a more constructive view on secular WFE demand as key supports for the shift. Analyst Commentary Recent Street research on Applied Materials shows a cluster of higher price targets and rating upgrades, with bullish analysts pointing to wafer fab equipment spending expectations, AI and memory related demand, and a more supportive multi year industry view as key drivers.
AMAT: The "Master Architect" of the $1 Trillion Silicon Era
Applied Materials, Inc. (AMAT) is currently positioned as the indispensable "pick-and-shovel" provider for the global artificial intelligence explosion.AMAT: Wafer Equipment Upswing And AI Memory Partnerships Will Support Future Upside
Analysts have raised their average price targets on Applied Materials into a higher $400 plus range, citing stronger wafer fab equipment spending forecasts for 2026 and 2027, along with broad-based target hikes across major firms as key supports for the update. Analyst Commentary Recent Street research on Applied Materials highlights a clear tilt toward more constructive views, with a mix of higher price targets, fresh coverage and several upgrades into more positive rating buckets.AMAT: Wafer Equipment Upswing And Services Mix Will Support Future Upside
Our fair value estimate for Applied Materials has been raised from $420.71 to $470.00 as analysts lift long term wafer fab equipment growth expectations and highlight the stock as a top pick in semiconductor production equipment. Analyst Commentary Recent Street research around Applied Materials has been heavily skewed toward positive revisions, with a broad group of bullish analysts lifting price targets and, in several cases, upgrading their ratings.AMAT: Future WFE Cycle Strength Will Drive Returns Higher
Analysts have lifted their implied fair value for Applied Materials from about $248 to roughly $399, citing higher assumed revenue growth, stronger profit margins, and a richer future P/E multiple. They link this to a broad wave of price target hikes and upgrades across recent Street research.
AMAT: Future Multiple Compression Will Likely Follow Aggressive Wafer Equipment Spending Cycle
Our analyst fair value estimate for Applied Materials has moved up by $10 to $190 per share, reflecting updated assumptions on revenue growth, profitability, and long-term P/E, in line with the series of recent price target hikes and upgrades from Street analysts. Analyst Commentary Recent Street research on Applied Materials has been dominated by higher price targets, fresh initiations with constructive views, and several upgrades.AMAT: Rising Wafer Equipment Demand And Services Mix Will Drive Upside
Analysts have lifted their fair value estimate for Applied Materials from about $247 to around $421. This reflects higher assumed revenue growth, stronger profit margins, and a richer future P/E multiple in light of a broad wave of recent price target hikes and upgrades across the Street.AMAT: Future Multiple Compression Will Likely Pressure Elevated Share Price
Our fair value estimate for Applied Materials has been raised to $180 from $160.41 as analysts lift price targets into the mid to high $200s, citing above-consensus execution, resilient foundry and memory demand, de-risked China exposure, and strengthening recurring services growth. Analyst Commentary Street research has turned more constructive on Applied Materials, with multiple firms lifting price targets into the $250 to $270 range following solid quarterly execution, above-consensus guidance, and stronger visibility into 2026 wafer fab equipment demand.Investor Optimism Abounds Applied Materials, Inc. (NASDAQ:AMAT) But Growth Is Lacking
Jan 03
AMAT: Future WFE Cycle And China Policy Risks Will Shape Returns
We raise our fair value estimate for Applied Materials to $248.44 from $241.69, reflecting analysts' increased price targets in the mid $200s on stronger than expected execution, slightly higher long term revenue growth and margins, and confidence that China related risks are moderating while wafer fab equipment and services demand in foundry and memory remains robust. Analyst Commentary Street research has turned decisively more constructive on Applied Materials, with multiple firms lifting price targets into the mid to high $200s following better than expected results and guidance.AMAT: Future Demand Strength And Industry Competition Will Shape Stock Performance
Applied Materials’ analyst price target has increased from $222.94 to $241.69. Analysts cite stronger-than-expected recent results, improved revenue growth forecasts, and solid ongoing demand in core market segments as the main reasons for the upward revision.US$238 - That's What Analysts Think Applied Materials, Inc. (NASDAQ:AMAT) Is Worth After These Results
Nov 16AMAT: Future Equipment Demand And Industry Shifts Will Drive Mixed Performance
The analyst price target for Applied Materials has increased from approximately $218 to $223 per share. Analysts cite above-consensus execution, persistent industry strength, and improved growth outlook as key reasons for the upward revision.AMAT: Demand Momentum And China Uncertainty Will Shape Sector Outlook This Year
Applied Materials' analyst price target has increased modestly from $215 to $218, as analysts point to anticipated upside from wafer fab equipment demand and improving order visibility in the semiconductor capital equipment sector. Analyst Commentary Analysts have provided a broad range of perspectives on Applied Materials in recent research, reflecting both optimism around growth drivers and caution about near-term risks within the semiconductor capital equipment sector.AI And Advanced Packaging Will Reshape Semiconductor Landscape
Applied Materials' fair value estimate has increased to $215 from $199, as analysts raise price targets. This is due to improving wafer fab equipment demand and greater order visibility in the semiconductor capital equipment industry.AI And Advanced Packaging Will Reshape Semiconductor Landscape
Applied Materials' analyst price target has increased by approximately $4 to $199, as analysts cite stabilizing risk and reward dynamics and expectations for improving revenue growth, despite ongoing concerns about demand headwinds and China exposure. Analyst Commentary Recent research reflects a divided outlook on Applied Materials, with both supportive and cautious perspectives emerging from the Street.Subdued Growth No Barrier To Applied Materials, Inc. (NASDAQ:AMAT) With Shares Advancing 27%
Sep 28AI And Advanced Packaging Will Reshape Semiconductor Landscape
Applied Materials’ consensus price target remains unchanged at $194.58, as analysts weigh near-term earnings headwinds from China-related volatility and export restrictions against long-term strength in AI-driven demand and wafer fab investments. Analyst Commentary Consensus among analysts is that Applied Materials’ near-term earnings outlook is weaker than expected due to volatility and digestion in China and reduced leading-edge foundry/logic spending, with guidance for the October quarter notably below consensus.Calculating The Fair Value Of Applied Materials, Inc. (NASDAQ:AMAT)
Jul 21
Applied Materials (NASDAQ:AMAT) Could Easily Take On More Debt
Jul 05Investors Shouldn't Overlook Applied Materials' (NASDAQ:AMAT) Impressive Returns On Capital
Jun 23Applied Materials, Inc. Beat Analyst Estimates: See What The Consensus Is Forecasting For This Year
May 17Applied Materials (NASDAQ:AMAT) Will Pay A Larger Dividend Than Last Year At $0.46
May 16Applied Materials Vs. ASML: The Ideal Pick During This Cyclical Downturn
Apr 19Applied Materials to Ride the AI Boom with a 7% Revenue Growth Outlook
Semiconductor Equipment Demand – As AI, cloud computing, and automotive chips grow, chipmakers (TSMC, Intel, Samsung) are increasing fab capacity, boosting demand for AMAT’s semiconductor equipment.Applied Materials: Massive Share Buyback Is Positive
Mar 18Applied Materials: Stay On The Sidelines For Now (Technical Analysis)
Feb 25Applied Materials Earnings: Why It's Dropping And Why I'm Buying
Feb 14Shareholder Returns
| AMAT | US Semiconductor | US Market | |
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| 7D | -6.7% | -1.3% | 0.8% |
| 1Y | 150.9% | 109.3% | 27.8% |
Return vs Industry: AMAT exceeded the US Semiconductor industry which returned 109.3% over the past year.
Return vs Market: AMAT exceeded the US Market which returned 27.8% over the past year.
Price Volatility
| AMAT volatility | |
|---|---|
| AMAT Average Weekly Movement | 7.6% |
| Semiconductor Industry Average Movement | 10.6% |
| Market Average Movement | 7.1% |
| 10% most volatile stocks in US Market | 16.3% |
| 10% least volatile stocks in US Market | 3.2% |
Stable Share Price: AMAT has not had significant price volatility in the past 3 months compared to the US market.
Volatility Over Time: AMAT's weekly volatility (8%) has been stable over the past year.
About the Company
| Founded | Employees | CEO | Website |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1967 | 36,500 | Gary Dickerson | www.appliedmaterials.com |
Applied Materials, Inc. provides materials engineering solutions, equipment, services, and software to the semiconductor and related industries in the United States, China, Korea, Taiwan, Japan, Southeast Asia, Europe, and internationally. The company operates through Semiconductor Systems and Applied Global Services (AGS) segments. The Semiconductor Systems segment includes semiconductor capital equipment to enable materials engineering steps, including etch, rapid thermal processing, deposition, chemical mechanical planarization, metrology and inspection, wafer packaging, and ion implantation.
Applied Materials, Inc. Fundamentals Summary
| AMAT fundamental statistics | |
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| Market cap | US$308.78b |
| Earnings (TTM) | US$7.84b |
| Revenue (TTM) | US$28.21b |
39.4x
P/E Ratio10.9x
P/S RatioIs AMAT overvalued?
See Fair Value and valuation analysisEarnings & Revenue
| AMAT income statement (TTM) | |
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| Revenue | US$28.21b |
| Cost of Revenue | US$14.47b |
| Gross Profit | US$13.75b |
| Other Expenses | US$5.91b |
| Earnings | US$7.84b |
Last Reported Earnings
Jan 25, 2026
Next Earnings Date
May 14, 2026
| Earnings per share (EPS) | 9.88 |
| Gross Margin | 48.72% |
| Net Profit Margin | 27.78% |
| Debt/Equity Ratio | 30.2% |
How did AMAT perform over the long term?
See historical performance and comparisonDividends
0.5%
Current Dividend Yield19%
Payout RatioDoes AMAT pay a reliable dividends?
See AMAT dividend history and benchmarks| Applied Materials dividend dates | |
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| Ex Dividend Date | May 21 2026 |
| Dividend Pay Date | Jun 11 2026 |
| Days until Ex dividend | 18 days |
| Days until Dividend pay date | 39 days |
Does AMAT pay a reliable dividends?
See AMAT dividend history and benchmarksCompany Analysis and Financial Data Status
| Data | Last Updated (UTC time) |
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| Company Analysis | 2026/05/03 07:31 |
| End of Day Share Price | 2026/05/01 00:00 |
| Earnings | 2026/01/25 |
| Annual Earnings | 2025/10/26 |
Data Sources
The data used in our company analysis is from S&P Global Market Intelligence LLC. The following data is used in our analysis model to generate this report. Data is normalised which can introduce a delay from the source being available.
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| Company Financials | 10 years |
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| Analyst Consensus Estimates | +3 years |
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| Market Prices | 30 years |
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| Ownership | 10 years |
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| Management | 10 years |
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| Key Developments | 10 years |
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* Example for US securities, for non-US equivalent regulatory forms and sources are used.
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Analyst Sources
Applied Materials, Inc. is covered by 51 analysts. 31 of those analysts submitted the estimates of revenue or earnings used as inputs to our report. Analysts submissions are updated throughout the day.
| Analyst | Institution |
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| James Fontanelli | Arete Research Services LLP |
| Brett Simpson | Arete Research Services LLP |
| James Kelleher | Argus Research Company |