Ticker: AMAT

Applied Materials

Semiconductors Technology Semiconductors

Price 457.49

Reco Hold Potential 65 Risk 69 Updated 2026-09-09

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Forecast impact

positive

Target +48.2% target fill 67.5%

Reaction D5 -1.91% · D10 pending market trust

Impact Potential +3 · Risk -1 valid until 2026-10-01

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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.

Category: Semiconductors Sector: Technology Industry: Semiconductors Investment style: Growth Horizon: Medium-term Company type: Blue Chip Company type: Market Leader Experience: Basic

Fundamental metrics (experimental) Updated: 2026-09-10

EPS (TTM) — earnings per share for the last 12 months, $: 11.67
Revenue QoQ — quarter-over-quarter revenue growth: 15.2%
EPS surprise: 2.9%
20d volatility: 2.1%
Dividend yield: 0.4%
last ex-date: 2026-08-20

AI recommendation changes

Date	Before	After	Reason
2026-08-27	Buy	Hold	Weak momentum and high risk; cautious approach advised.
2026-08-21	Hold	Buy	Strong fundamentals, but mixed momentum signals.
2026-08-19	Buy	Hold	Weak momentum and high risk; cautious approach advised.
2026-08-18	Hold	Buy	Strong fundamentals and positive momentum support growth outlook.
2026-08-16	Buy	Hold	Weak momentum and high risk; cautious approach advised.
2026-08-02	Hold	Buy	Strong fundamentals, but recent momentum is concerning.
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.
2026-05-08	—	Buy	Strong momentum and solid earnings growth support investment.
2026-05-08	Buy	Buy	Компания демонстрирует сильный рост за последние 120 дней и положительные финансовые показатели, что указывает на потенциал для дальнейшего роста. Низкий дивидендный доход и умеренный риск делают её привлекательной для и
2026-04-21	Hold	Buy	Компания показывает сильный рост за последние 120 дней, а также положительные финансовые результаты. Низкий риск и высокая потенциальная доходность делают акции привлекательными для покупки.
2026-04-13	Buy	Hold	Компания показывает сильный рост за последние месяцы, особенно за 60 и 120 дней. Устойчивый рост выручки и положительный сюрприз по EPS также поддерживают позитивный настрой.
2026-04-05	Hold	Buy	Компания показывает сильный рост за последние 60 и 120 дней, что свидетельствует о высоком потенциале. Низкий риск и стабильный рост выручки делают ее привлекательной для инвестиций.
2026-03-27	Buy	Hold	Компания показала сильный рост за последние 120 дней, однако недавнее падение на 8.34% и снижение за последние 20 дней указывают на возможные краткосрочные риски. Рекомендуется удерживать акции до прояснения ситуации.
2026-03-11	Hold	Buy	Компания показывает сильный рост за последние 60 и 120 дней, а также положительную динамику выручки. Низкий дивидендный доход и высокая волатильность могут представлять некоторый риск, но общий потенциал роста выглядит п
2026-03-07	Buy	Hold	Компания показывает сильный рост за последние 60 и 120 дней, но недавнее падение на 6.29% и 12.77% за 1 и 5 дней вызывает опасения. Рекомендуется держать акции до прояснения ситуации на рынке.
2026-01-27	Hold	Buy	Компания показывает сильный рост за последние 60 и 120 дней, что свидетельствует о позитивной динамике. Несмотря на недавние колебания, долгосрочные перспективы выглядят многообещающе.
2026-01-25	Buy	Hold	Компания показывает сильный рост за последние 60 и 120 дней, но недавние колебания цен указывают на возможную волатильность. Рекомендуется удерживать акции до более ясных сигналов для покупки или продажи.
2026-01-23	Hold	Buy	Компания показывает сильный рост за последние 60 и 120 дней, что свидетельствует о положительной динамике. Несмотря на недавние колебания цен, долгосрочные перспективы остаются оптимистичными.

Analyst forecasts

Date	Analyst	Action	Target	Price Then
2026-09-01	UBS	Target Raised	675 → 695	458.39
2026-08-25	Mizuho Securities	Target Lowered	650 → 590	484.19
2026-08-18	Argus Research	Target Raised	500 → 600	507.69
2026-08-14	UBS	Update	— → 850	505.2
2026-08-14	Seaport Global	Target Raised	500 → 575	505.79501
2026-08-14	Craig-Hallum	Target Raised	530 → 585	511.195
2026-08-14	RBC Capital	Target Raised	520 → 600	511.39999
2026-08-14	Deutsche Bank	Target Lowered	680 → 605	510.63
2026-08-14	Morgan Stanley	Target Lowered	646 → 642	511.9
2026-08-14	Bernstein	Target Raised	675 → 700	534.54
2026-08-14	UBS	Target Lowered	705 → 675	534.54
2026-08-03	Goldman Sachs	Update	— → 645	507.67
2026-07-27	HSBC	Target Raised	522 → 683	536.25
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
2026-07-06	Morgan Stanley	Target Raised	502 → 647	613.08
2026-06-30	Susquehanna	Target Raised	575 → 900	694.64
2026-06-29	Cantor Fitzgerald	Target Raised	650 → 850	626.84
2026-06-29	H.C. Wainwright	Target Raised	— → 850	626.84
2026-06-29	KeyBanc	Target Raised	550 → 750	626.84
2026-06-26	Wells Fargo	Target Raised	715 → 740	668
2026-06-26	Jefferies	Target Raised	510 → 770	668
2026-06-22	Wells Fargo	Target Raised	520 → 715	617.11
2026-06-11	Barclays	Target Raised	500 → 590	497.01
2026-06-10	UBS	Target Raised	515 → 570	524.885
2026-06-10	Cantor Fitzgerald	Target Raised	575 → 650	499.21
2026-06-10	Raymond James	Target Raised	— → 650	499.21
2026-05-28	Truist Financial	Update	— → 575	455.51
2026-05-27	Mizuho Securities	Target Raised	500 → 540	454.89
2026-05-19	Argus Research	Target Raised	420 → 500	401.105
2026-05-15	Needham	Target Raised	440 → 530	433.4135
2026-05-15	Wolfe Research	Target Raised	500 → 550	433
2026-05-15	Deutsche Bank	Target Raised	450 → 550	431.815
2026-05-15	RBC Capital	Target Raised	500 → 520	430.965
2026-05-15	UBS	Target Raised	480 → 515	431.745
2026-05-15	Stifel Nicolaus	Target Raised	500 → 530	429.5896
2026-05-15	Cantor Fitzgerald	Target Raised	550 → 575	440.56
2026-05-15	KeyBanc	Target Raised	450 → 550	440.56
2026-05-15	Mizuho Securities	Target Raised	410 → 500	440.56
2026-05-15	Goldman Sachs	Target Raised	390 → 520	440.56
2026-05-12	RBC Capital	Target Raised	430 → 500	420.95
2026-05-08	HSBC	Update	— → 517	410.64
2026-05-04	Seaport Global	Update	— → 500	391.38
2026-05-04	UBS	Target Raised	430 → 480	391.31
2026-04-09	Susquehanna	Target Raised	435 → 500	397.81
2026-02-13	Morgan Stanley	Target Raised	364 → 420	356.925
2026-02-13	RBC Capital	Target Raised	385 → 430	357.2269
2026-02-13	Goldman Sachs	Target Raised	310 → 390	357.2752
2026-02-13	UBS	Target Raised	405 → 430	360.7122
2026-02-13	Bernstein	Target Raised	390 → 425	358.9154
2026-02-13	Needham	Target Raised	390 → 440	362.63
2026-02-13	Cantor Fitzgerald	Target Raised	425 → 470	361.845
2026-02-13	Deutsche Bank	Target Raised	390 → 450	362
2026-02-13	Craig-Hallum	Rating Upgraded	— → 450	328.39

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Analysts Morgan Stanley and Bank of America recommend buying Applied Materials (AMAT) and Lam Research (LRCX) as both stocks surge over 150% in 2026

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The first half of 2026 saw strong performance in the stock market, particularly among small-cap stocks, with significant gains for several tech companies. Investors should note the upcoming earnings reports and economic indicators that may influence market movements.

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06/30/2026, 10:37 AM review Watts Water Technologies KLA Corp SolarEdge Technologies Air Products and Chemicals Abivax Applied Materials Digital Realty AeroVironment Zimmer Biomet

Midday trading saw significant movements in various stocks, particularly in the semiconductor sector, which is on track for a record quarter, and biotech firm Abivax, which experienced a substantial surge following positive treatment data.

Analysts Citi raised Applied Materials (AMAT) target price to $710, indicating upside of 15% amid overbought conditions

06/19/2026, 06:36 AM investing rating_growth Analysts: analysts, Citi, Wells Fargo finance semiconductors Applied Materials

This week saw significant volatility in the stock market, with some stocks reaching overbought levels, indicating potential declines ahead, while others are in oversold territory, suggesting possible rebounds.

Analysts Bank of America upgraded Intel (INTC) to Buy amid rising demand for CPUs, shares jump nearly 5%

06/11/2026, 09:33 AM business rating_growth Analysts: analysts, Bank of America ai semiconductors SpaceX Alibaba Oracle Navan Sandisk Applied Materials JD.com Alcoa Intuitive Machines Intel Lam Research

Premarket trading saw significant movements with Intel's shares rising nearly 5% following a double upgrade, while Oracle's stock fell 8% despite beating earnings expectations and announcing a $20 billion capital raise for AI investments.

CEO of key semiconductor equipment supplier declares current market conditions as the best ever for the industry

05/28/2026, 04:33 PM economy growth semiconductors Applied Materials

The semiconductor industry is experiencing unprecedented growth, according to the CEO of a key equipment supplier, highlighting significant opportunities for investors in this sector.

Goldman Sachs Reports Hedge Funds Shift Focus from Software to Semiconductor Stocks Amid AI Investment Surge

05/25/2026, 02:33 AM review semiconductors software Marvell Technology ASML Boeing Applied Materials Intel Mastercard Visa Lam Research

Goldman Sachs reports that hedge funds and mutual funds are increasingly favoring semiconductor stocks over software, reflecting a significant shift in investment strategy towards artificial intelligence-related sectors.

Meta, Broadcom, and Other Tech Giants Establish $125 Million Semiconductor Research Hub at UCLA

05/21/2026, 02:32 PM economy announcement ai semiconductors Meta Platforms GlobalFoundries Applied Materials Synopsys Broadcom

A consortium of major tech companies, including Broadcom, Meta, and Applied Materials, is investing $125 million to establish a Semiconductor Hub at UCLA, aimed at accelerating research and workforce development in AI-driven chip technologies. This initiative is particularly significant as it addresses the growing complexity of semiconductors amid rapid advancements in AI.