Applied Materials Inc. (AMAT)
Applied Materials Q4: The Fundamentals Slow Down, But The Stock Doesn't
Applied Materials, Inc. remains a key U.S. semiconductor equipment provider but faces limited alternatives for domestic investors. Despite record annual results, AMAT's recent quarter showed declining revenue and earnings, with China exposure shrinking due to trade restrictions. AMAT's stock price has outpaced its fundamentals, fueled by AI enthusiasm rather than sustained operational growth or industry outperformance.
Applied Materials, Inc. (AMAT) Q4 2025 Earnings Call Transcript
Applied Materials, Inc. ( AMAT ) Q4 2025 Earnings Call November 13, 2025 4:30 PM EST Company Participants Michael Sullivan Gary Dickerson - President, CEO & Executive Director Brice Hill - Senior VP, CFO & leads Global Information Services Conference Call Participants Christopher Muse - Cantor Fitzgerald & Co., Research Division Sreekrishnan Sankarnarayanan - TD Cowen, Research Division Vivek Arya - BofA Securities, Research Division Stacy Rasgon - Sanford C. Bernstein & Co., LLC.
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Applied Materials (AMAT) Q4 Earnings: Taking a Look at Key Metrics Versus Estimates
The headline numbers for Applied Materials (AMAT) give insight into how the company performed in the quarter ended October 2025, but it may be worthwhile to compare some of its key metrics to Wall Street estimates and the year-ago actuals.
Applied Materials Q4 Preview: Why I Think This Is The Wrong Entry Point
Applied Materials (AMAT) is a key player in the semiconductor supply chain, selling the machines that physically build chips atom by atom. It benefits from long-term AI, EV, and IoT. Despite strong execution and high free cash flow, growth has slowed and margins may compress as the company enters a mid-cycle phase. Investors should expect softer Q4 results and limited. With the stock trading near 35x EV/FCF, AMAT is priced for a decade of 10% FCF growth — an aggressive assumption for a cyclical equipment maker.
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AMAT to Post Q4 Earnings: Time to Buy, Sell or Hold the Stock?
Applied Materials' innovation in advanced chip tech and solid service growth offset near-term China and macro headwinds ahead of Q4 results.
AMAT vs. LRCX: Which Semiconductor Giant Stands Out for Investors?
Lam Research's advanced AI chip tools and robust growth outlook give it an edge over Applied Materials despite valuation differences.
Countdown to Applied Materials (AMAT) Q4 Earnings: A Look at Estimates Beyond Revenue and EPS
Looking beyond Wall Street's top-and-bottom-line estimate forecasts for Applied Materials (AMAT), delve into some of its key metrics to gain a deeper insight into the company's potential performance for the quarter ended October 2025.
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Earnings Preview: Applied Materials (AMAT) Q4 Earnings Expected to Decline
Applied Materials (AMAT) doesn't possess the right combination of the two key ingredients for a likely earnings beat in its upcoming report. Get prepared with the key expectations.
Applied Materials (AMAT) Rises Higher Than Market: Key Facts
Applied Materials (AMAT) concluded the recent trading session at $237.71, signifying a +1.98% move from its prior day's close.
