Applied Materials AMAT shares have climbed 33% year to date, outperforming the Zacks Electronics - Semiconductors industry and the Zacks Computer and Technology sector's decline 5.5% and 11.5%, respectively.
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Applied Materials is central to AI chip manufacturing, providing essential tools for advanced semiconductor production. AMAT recently surpassed Wall Street expectations, signaling robust demand across market segments and dispelling fears of a semiconductor downturn. My price target for AMAT is $422, reflecting margin growth and cash flow improvements from next-generation production equipment.
Banco Bilbao Vizcaya Argentaria S.A. trimmed its position in Applied Materials, Inc. (NASDAQ: AMAT) by 11.9% during the third quarter, according to the company in its most recent 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The institutional investor owned 101,402 shares of the manufacturing equipment provider's stock after selling 13,725 shares
Cinctive Capital Management LP purchased a new stake in shares of Applied Materials, Inc. (NASDAQ: AMAT) in the third quarter, according to the company in its most recent filing with the SEC. The firm purchased 17,118 shares of the manufacturing equipment provider's stock, valued at approximately $3,505,000. Several other institutional investors also recently
Abrams Bison Investments LLC lifted its position in shares of Applied Materials, Inc. (NASDAQ: AMAT) by 22.5% during the third quarter, according to the company in its most recent disclosure with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The firm owned 1,072,000 shares of the manufacturing equipment provider's stock after purchasing an additional 197,000 shares
Brown Brothers Harriman and Co. cut its stake in shares of Applied Materials, Inc. (NASDAQ: AMAT) by 1.8% in the third quarter, according to the company in its most recent filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The fund owned 1,102,783 shares of the manufacturing equipment provider's stock after selling 20,039 shares during
Benchmark Investment Advisors LLC acquired a new stake in shares of Applied Materials, Inc. (NASDAQ: AMAT) in the third quarter, according to its most recent Form 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The firm acquired 17,280 shares of the manufacturing equipment provider's stock, valued at approximately $3,602,000. Applied Materials accounts for