Applied Materials, Inc. (AMAT)

NASDAQ: AMAT · Real-Time Price · USD
327.01
+7.93 (2.49%)
At close: Jan 16, 2026, 4:00 PM EST
327.81
+0.80 (0.24%)
After-hours: Jan 16, 2026, 7:59 PM EST
2.49%
Market Cap259.30B
Revenue (ttm)28.37B
Net Income (ttm)7.00B
Shares Out 792.94M
EPS (ttm)8.66
PE Ratio37.76
Forward PE34.01
Dividend$1.84 (0.56%)
Ex-Dividend DateFeb 19, 2026
Volume11,408,416
Open325.72
Previous Close319.08
Day's Range320.17 - 330.19
52-Week Range123.74 - 331.00
Beta1.67
AnalystsBuy
Price Target276.65 (-15.4%)
Earnings DateFeb 12, 2026

About AMAT

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 an... [Read more]

Sector Technology
Founded 1967
Employees 36,500
Stock Exchange NASDAQ
Ticker Symbol AMAT
Full Company Profile

Financial Performance

In 2025, Applied Materials's revenue was $28.37 billion, an increase of 4.39% compared to the previous year's $27.18 billion. Earnings were $7.00 billion, a decrease of -2.49%.

Financial Statements

Analyst Summary

According to 26 analysts, the average rating for AMAT stock is "Buy." The 12-month stock price target is $276.65, which is a decrease of -15.40% from the latest price.

Price Target
$276.65
(-15.40% downside)
Analyst Consensus: Buy
Stock Forecasts

News

Here Is A Smart Way To Invest In AMAT Stock

At approximately $319.08 per share, Applied Materials (AMAT) is trading close to its 52-week high, reflecting strong investor optimism around the AI-driven semiconductor capex cycle. As one of the mos...

2 days ago - Forbes

Chip stocks pop after TSMC's earnings beat boosts confidence in industrywide demand

Chipmakers and manufacturers of semiconductor equipment were some of the top performers on the market for the day after TSMC beat on earnings. TSMC reported 35% year-over-year profit growth for the qu...

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3 days ago - CNBC

ASML, Lam Research, Applied Materials Surge. Why Chip Stocks Are Getting a Boost.

Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing's heavy spending is great news for companies which sell machinery and other tools for chip manufacturing.

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3 days ago - Barrons

Semiconductors Winners And Losers At The Start Of 2026

Semiconductor stocks start out 2026 with powerful tailwinds in their corner after vastly outperforming in 2025, but these tailwinds have the potential to turn into headwinds. The semiconductor sector ...

12 days ago - Seeking Alpha

Why chip stocks are extending their gains ahead of Nvidia's CES speech

The semiconductor trade was mostly riding high on Monday as enthusiasm for the artificial-intelligence boom carried into the new year.

13 days ago - Market Watch

This could be a better — and safer — way into the AI trade in 2026

Investors might be well served to look beyond semiconductor makers to take part in the AI boom — and more toward the companies that make manufacturing and testing equipment for the chip industry.

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15 days ago - Market Watch

What Is Going On With AMAT Stock?

Applied Materials (AMAT) stock achieved a 7-day winning streak, with total gains over this time period reaching 6%. The company's market capitalization has increased by approximately $12 Billion over ...

19 days ago - Forbes

Potentially 12%-15% Consistent Income: Monthly Options Series (January 2026)

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21 days ago - Seeking Alpha

Applied Materials: Upgrading To Buy Amid AI And Semiconductor Tailwinds

Applied Materials faces headwinds from reduced China exposure and cyclical weakness in key segments, tempering recent growth. 2026 is expected to favor AMAT's strengths, with leading-edge foundry/logi...

4 weeks ago - Seeking Alpha

AI boom seen lifting chipmaking equipment sales 9% to $126 billion in 2026

Sales of equipment used to make computer chip wafers will rise about 9% to $126 billion in 2026 and a further 7.3% to $135 billion in 2027, as chipmakers expand capacity for logic and memory chips use...

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4 weeks ago - Reuters

Trade Tracker: Kevin Simpson buys Micron and Applied Materials

Kevin Simpson, Capital Wealth Planning founder and CIO, joins CNBC's 'Halftime Report' to detail his latest buys.

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5 weeks ago - CNBC Television

Applied Materials Announces Cash Dividend

SANTA CLARA, Calif., Dec. 12, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Applied Materials, Inc. today announced that its Board of Directors has approved a quarterly cash dividend of $0.46 per share payable on the comp...

5 weeks ago - GlobeNewsWire

What Is Happening With Applied Materials Stock?

Applied Materials (AMAT)'s stock surged 65% over the past year, driven less by profit growth and more by soaring investor optimism—a 74% jump in its P/E multiple—fueled by AI-driven semiconductor dema...

5 weeks ago - Forbes

See How Outlier Inflows Boost Applied Materials

Applied Materials, Inc. (AMAT) shares rise 3,576% since first Big Money outlier signal in 1997.

5 weeks ago - FXEmpire

The Big 3: AMAT, AEO, DG

Tech and retail take Tim Bohen's (@Stockstotrade) attention on today's Big 3. For Applied Materials (AMAT), he sees a consolidation occurring after its sharp rally that will build new support.

Other symbols: AEODG
6 weeks ago - Schwab Network

This analyst's top chip pick isn't flashy, but it could benefit from ‘unprecedented' momentum

Applied Materials should benefit from upcycles in both the DRAM and leading-edge foundry industries, TD Cowen says

6 weeks ago - Market Watch

Applied Materials Stock Surges On AI Chip Boom

Applied Materials (AMAT) stock has achieved day 7 of a consecutive gain streak, with total gains during this timeframe reaching a 20% return. The company has seen an increase of approximately $25 bill...

6 weeks ago - Forbes

Why Is AMAT Stock Surging

Applied Materials (AMAT) stock has achieved day 7 of a consecutive gain streak, with total gains during this timeframe reaching a 20% return. The company has seen an increase of approximately $25 bill...

6 weeks ago - Forbes

Applied Materials, Inc. (AMAT) Presents at UBS Global Technology and AI Conference 2025 Transcript

Applied Materials, Inc. (AMAT) Presents at UBS Global Technology and AI Conference 2025 Transcript

6 weeks ago - Seeking Alpha

Potentially 12%-15% Consistent Income: Monthly Options Series (December 2025)

Selling options can generate 12-15% annual income but requires discipline, risk management, and due diligence. We explain why selling cash-covered puts and covered calls is a relatively safe choice fo...

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7 weeks ago - Seeking Alpha

Is AMAT Stock A Buy At This Discount?

Applied Materials (AMAT) stock could be an appealing purchase at this time. Why? Because it offers high margins – indicative of its pricing power and capacity for cash generation – at a discounted pri...

7 weeks ago - Forbes

Apple and nine more tech companies that have treated their shareholders like gold

The iPhone maker leads the way for the sector in terms of dollars spent on stock buybacks. But other tech companies have reduced their share counts significantly, as well.

7 weeks ago - Market Watch

Forget Applied Materials— This Nvidia And Intel Supplier Is Set To Seize AI Demand Amid Rising Quality Score

ASML Holdings NV (NASDAQ: ASML) saw its fundamental profile strengthen this week, with its quality score rising to 90.18 from 89.87 the previous week.

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7 weeks ago - Benzinga

Stocks on the move and Calls of the Day: Zoom, Applied Materials, Snowflake, Live Nation and more

The Investment Committee discusses some of their stocks on the move and debates the latest Calls of the Day.

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7 weeks ago - CNBC Television

Applied Materials Stock Rises on Upgrade. This ‘Spending Surge' Makes It a Buy.

UBS upgrades the semiconductor equipment stock to Buy from Neutral.

7 weeks ago - Barrons