Ticker: AMAT

Applied Materials

Semiconductors Technology Semiconductors
Price 536.25
Reco Hold Potential 67 Risk 69 Updated 2026-07-27

Forecast impact

positive
Target +31.5% target fill 76.1%
Reaction D5 -9.16% · D10 pending market trust
Impact Potential +3 · Risk -1 valid until 2026-08-14

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Description

Company and Business Model

Applied Materials, Inc. provides equipment, services, and software for the semiconductor, display, and solar industries. Its core products include semiconductor fabrication equipment, display manufacturing systems, and materials engineering solutions. Major business segments consist of Semiconductor Systems, Applied Global Services, and Display and Adjacent Markets. The primary revenue sources are from the sale of equipment and services to semiconductor manufacturers and display producers.

Investment Profile

The investment profile of Applied Materials is more aligned with growth investors, given its focus on technology and innovation in the semiconductor sector. The company shows potential for revenue growth and has a moderate dividend yield, appealing to those seeking a balanced approach.

Fundamental metrics (experimental) Updated: 2026-07-22
EPS (TTM) — earnings per share for the last 12 months, $
10.69
Revenue QoQ — quarter-over-quarter revenue growth
12.8%
EPS surprise
6.7%
20d volatility
4.9%
Dividend yield
0.4%
last ex-date
2026-08-20
AI recommendation changes
Date Before After Reason
2026-07-26 Buy Hold Weak momentum and high risk offset strong fundamentals.
2026-07-14 Hold Buy Strong growth, but recent volatility raises concerns.
2026-07-07 Buy Hold Weak momentum and high risk; cautious approach advised.
Analyst forecasts
Date Analyst Action Target Price Then
2026-07-15 UBS Target Raised 570 → 705 589.65002
2026-07-10 Stifel Nicolaus Target Raised — → 650 588.66
2026-07-08 Mizuho Securities Target Raised 540 → 650 570.5
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