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 | |
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| Valuation | 3/6 |
| Future Growth | 6/6 |
| Past Performance | 5/6 |
| Financial Health | 6/6 |
| Dividends | 0/6 |
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Applied Materials
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Applied Materials to Ride the AI Boom with a 7% Revenue Growth Outlook
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Published 10 Mar 2025
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Price History & Performance
| Historical stock prices | |
|---|---|
| Current Share Price | US$444.57 |
| 52 Week High | US$739.67 |
| 52 Week Low | US$192.43 |
| Beta | 1.6 |
| 1 Month Change | -9.70% |
| 3 Month Change | -30.56% |
| 1 Year Change | 133.86% |
| 3 Year Change | 226.48% |
| 5 Year Change | 213.25% |
| Change since IPO | 186,473.84% |
Recent News & Updates
Narrative Update • Sep 17
AMAT: AI DRAM And Advanced Packaging Demand Will Sustain Multi Year Upside
Applied Materials' updated analyst price target edges lower as fair value is reset from about $870.69 to $848.57. This reflects modest P/E multiple compression even as analysts highlight ongoing AI driven wafer fab equipment demand and continued strength in DRAM, advanced logic, and advanced packaging.Seeking Alpha • Sep 11
We Move To Accumulate Rating On Applied Materials
Summary Applied Materials offers a broad portfolio in semiconductor capital equipment. AMAT delivered a strong quarter with 25% YoY revenue growth, 34% TTM EBITDA margins, and 23% TTM unlevered pretax FCF margins. Valuation is demanding at 11.6x TTM revenue for 8% TTM growth, but technicals and sector positioning support an accumulation thesis. Read the full article on Seeking Alpha
Narrative Update • Sep 03
AMAT: AI WFE Cycle And High Expectations Will Shape Future P/E
Applied Materials' analyst price target has been revised higher to $433.20 from $392.76 as analysts point to stronger projected revenue growth, higher profit margin assumptions, and sustained AI driven wafer fab equipment demand as key supports for the updated view. Analyst Commentary Street research on Applied Materials over 2025 and 2026 shows an active debate around how much of the AI and wafer fab equipment story is already reflected in the share price.Recent updates
Narrative Update • Sep 17
AMAT: AI DRAM And Advanced Packaging Demand Will Sustain Multi Year Upside
Applied Materials' updated analyst price target edges lower as fair value is reset from about $870.69 to $848.57. This reflects modest P/E multiple compression even as analysts highlight ongoing AI driven wafer fab equipment demand and continued strength in DRAM, advanced logic, and advanced packaging.Seeking Alpha • Sep 11
We Move To Accumulate Rating On Applied Materials
Summary Applied Materials offers a broad portfolio in semiconductor capital equipment. AMAT delivered a strong quarter with 25% YoY revenue growth, 34% TTM EBITDA margins, and 23% TTM unlevered pretax FCF margins. Valuation is demanding at 11.6x TTM revenue for 8% TTM growth, but technicals and sector positioning support an accumulation thesis. Read the full article on Seeking AlphaNarrative Update • Sep 03
AMAT: AI WFE Cycle And High Expectations Will Shape Future P/E
Applied Materials' analyst price target has been revised higher to $433.20 from $392.76 as analysts point to stronger projected revenue growth, higher profit margin assumptions, and sustained AI driven wafer fab equipment demand as key supports for the updated view. Analyst Commentary Street research on Applied Materials over 2025 and 2026 shows an active debate around how much of the AI and wafer fab equipment story is already reflected in the share price.Narrative Update • Aug 13
AMAT: Elevated AI WFE Expectations Will Trigger Future P/E Multiple Compression
Applied Materials' updated analyst price target has edged lower, as higher modeled revenue growth and strong wafer fab equipment demand are now balanced by slightly reduced profit margin assumptions and a modestly lower future P/E multiple in line with recent Street research. Analyst Commentary Recent Street research on Applied Materials reflects strong enthusiasm around wafer fab equipment demand and AI related spending, but it also shows a pocket of caution that some investors may want to weigh alongside the bullish targets.
Narrative Update • Jul 30
AMAT: AI WFE Supercycle Will Drive Extended Multi Year Equipment Cycle
The analyst price target for Applied Materials has been raised from $578.91 to $627.66. Analysts point to stronger modeled revenue growth, a slightly lower discount rate, a modestly softer profit margin outlook, and a higher future P/E assumption.Narrative Update • Jul 16
AMAT: AI Wafer Fab And Packaging Demand Will Sustain Multi Year Upside
The analyst price target for Applied Materials has been raised to $870.69, with analysts citing higher modeled revenue growth, improved profit margins, and an anticipated higher future P/E ratio tied to ongoing AI-driven wafer fab equipment demand and extended backlog visibility across 2026 to 2028. Analyst Commentary Recent research on Applied Materials points to a broadly constructive view, with a series of higher price targets and supportive commentary tied to AI driven wafer fab equipment demand, extended backlog visibility and updated industry models that stretch out to 2028 and beyond.Narrative Update • Jul 02
AMAT: AI WFE Supercycle Euphoria Will Later Test Overstretched Expectations
Applied Materials' analyst price target has been raised from $511.17 to $578.91 as analysts factor in heavier wafer fab equipment spending, extended backlog visibility, and stronger AI driven demand across foundry, DRAM, and advanced packaging. Analyst Commentary Recent research on Applied Materials points to a wide range of views, with most bullish analysts focused on extended wafer fab equipment visibility and AI related upside, while more cautious voices highlight execution risk against high expectations and valuation sensitivity.Analysis Article • Jun 20
Applied Materials (AMAT) Stock Could Be 21% Overvalued After AI Product Launches
Applied Materials (AMAT) is back in focus after unveiling its SENZ platform for AI-powered smart glasses, launching two new AI chipmaking systems, and deepening its partnership with EssilorLuxottica around augmented reality optics. See our latest analysis for Applied Materials. The recent SENZ launch, new AI chipmaking systems and Singapore capacity expansion have coincided with a sharp re-rating in Applied Materials, with a 30-day share price return of 44.4% and year-to-date share price...Narrative Update • Jun 18
AMAT: Future Multiple Compression Will Follow AI WFE Supercycle Overconfidence
Applied Materials stock enters this Narrative Update with the analyst-derived fair value estimate moving significantly higher to $402.64, as analysts lift price targets across the sector on stronger wafer fab equipment demand visibility into 2027-2028 and revised earnings expectations tied to AI driven foundry, DRAM, NAND, and advanced packaging spending. Analyst Commentary Recent Street research on Applied Materials highlights a wide range of price targets, with many firms updating models out to 2027 and 2028 as wafer fab equipment spending forecasts are revisited and AI related demand for foundry, DRAM, NAND, and advanced packaging is incorporated into earnings frameworks.Narrative Update • Jun 03
AMAT: AI Packaging Expansion And WFE Supercycle Will Shape Future Returns
Analysts have raised the implied fair value for Applied Materials stock from about $423 to roughly $511, reflecting higher assumptions for revenue growth, profit margins, and long term wafer fab equipment spending, even as the projected future P/E multiple is trimmed slightly. Analyst Commentary Recent Street research on Applied Materials is broadly constructive, with many firms lifting price targets following what they describe as strong recent quarters, higher long term wafer fab equipment estimates, and clearer multiyear visibility.Narrative Update • May 18
AMAT: AI Systems And Packaging Demand Will Support Multi Year Upside
Analysts lifted the Applied Materials fair value estimate to $575 from $500, citing a wave of higher price targets across the Street that reflects stronger revenue and margin assumptions tied to AI-driven systems demand and extended multi-year visibility. Analyst Commentary Bullish analysts are clustering around higher valuation ranges for Applied Materials, with a series of price target lifts into the US$500 to US$575 band following recent earnings.Analysis Article • May 17
Applied Materials, Inc. Beat Analyst Estimates: See What The Consensus Is Forecasting For This Year
As you might know, Applied Materials, Inc. ( NASDAQ:AMAT ) just kicked off its latest quarterly results with some very...Narrative Update • Apr 27
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.Narrative Update • Apr 13
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.Narrative Update • Mar 30
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.Narrative Update • Mar 16
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.Narrative Update • Mar 02
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.Narrative Update • Feb 16
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.Narrative Update • Feb 02
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.Narrative Update • Jan 19
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.Narrative Update • Jan 04
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.Analysis Article • Jan 03
Investor Optimism Abounds Applied Materials, Inc. (NASDAQ:AMAT) But Growth Is Lacking
With a price-to-earnings (or "P/E") ratio of 30.5x Applied Materials, Inc. ( NASDAQ:AMAT ) may be sending very bearish...Narrative Update • Dec 14
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.Narrative Update • Nov 28
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.Analysis Article • Nov 16
US$238 - That's What Analysts Think Applied Materials, Inc. (NASDAQ:AMAT) Is Worth After These Results
As you might know, Applied Materials, Inc. ( NASDAQ:AMAT ) recently reported its annual numbers. The result was...Narrative Update • Nov 14
AMAT: 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.Narrative Update • Oct 31
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.Shareholder Returns
| AMAT | US Semiconductor | US Market | |
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| 7D | -2.6% | 1.6% | -0.2% |
| 1Y | 133.9% | 53.1% | 12.1% |
Return vs Industry: AMAT exceeded the US Semiconductor industry which returned 53.1% over the past year.
Return vs Market: AMAT exceeded the US Market which returned 12.1% over the past year.
Price Volatility
| AMAT volatility | |
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| AMAT Average Weekly Movement | 11.1% |
| Semiconductor Industry Average Movement | 11.1% |
| Market Average Movement | 6.8% |
| 10% most volatile stocks in US Market | 15.1% |
| 10% least volatile stocks in US Market | 2.9% |
Stable Share Price: AMAT's share price has been volatile over the past 3 months compared to the US market.
Volatility Over Time: AMAT's weekly volatility (11%) has been stable over the past year, but is still higher than 75% of US stocks.
About the Company
| Founded | Employees | CEO | Website |
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| 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$352.81b |
| Earnings (TTM) | US$9.27b |
| Revenue (TTM) | US$30.84b |
38.1x
P/E Ratio11.4x
P/S RatioIs AMAT overvalued?
See Fair Value and valuation analysisEarnings & Revenue
| AMAT income statement (TTM) | |
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| Revenue | US$30.84b |
| Cost of Revenue | US$15.60b |
| Gross Profit | US$15.23b |
| Other Expenses | US$5.97b |
| Earnings | US$9.27b |
Last Reported Earnings
Jul 26, 2026
Next Earnings Date
Nov 12, 2026
| Earnings per share (EPS) | 11.68 |
| Gross Margin | 49.40% |
| Net Profit Margin | 30.05% |
| Debt/Equity Ratio | 25.5% |
How did AMAT perform over the long term?
See historical performance and comparisonDividends
0.5%
Current Dividend Yield17%
Payout RatioDoes AMAT pay a reliable dividends?
See AMAT dividend history and benchmarks| Applied Materials dividend dates | |
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| Ex Dividend Date | Nov 19 2026 |
| Dividend Pay Date | Dec 10 2026 |
| Days until Ex dividend | 60 days |
| Days until Dividend pay date | 81 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 | 2026/09/20 06:48 |
| End of Day Share Price | 2026/09/18 00:00 |
| Earnings | 2026/07/26 |
| 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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| 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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Analyst Sources
Applied Materials, Inc. is covered by 49 analysts. 34 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 Kelleher | Argus Research Company |
| Thomas O'Malley | Barclays |
| Christopher Muse | Barclays |