Semiconductor stock Applied Materials (AMAT) succumbed to sector pressure this week, particularly after Advanced Micro Device's (AMD) disappointing outlook. Falling sharply from a Jan. 29 record high of $344.60, AMAT is down 12.3% in the last five trading days.
Applied Materials (AMAT) possesses the right combination of the two key ingredients for a likely earnings beat in its upcoming report. Get prepared with the key expectations.
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Applied Materials (AMAT) concluded the recent trading session at $318.67, signifying a -2.96% move from its prior day's close.
Applied Materials has experienced exceptional rallies, achieving gains of over 30% in less than two months on 14 separate occasions, especially in 2020 and 2025. On four instances, its stock jumped more than 50% within a comparable timeframe, showcasing strong upward momentum.
Applied Materials earns a Buy rating due to fair valuation, strong recurring revenues, and resilient industry positioning ahead of the next earnings report. AMAT's Semiconductor Systems segment drives growth, while the Applied Global Services segment provides stable, high-margin, recurring revenue supporting Capex and buybacks. 2025 earnings were impacted by a one-time tax provision, but normalization is expected in 2026, potentially boosting EPS and lowering the forward P/E to attractive levels.
Applied Materials stock (NASDAQ:AMAT), a leading global provider of semiconductor manufacturing equipment, now behaves like a monopoly. Within just six months, the stock nearly tripled from a low of approximately $161 in July 2025 to an unprecedented peak of around $330+.
Applied Materials leads Zacks' latest Analyst Blog, with strong semiconductor momentum offset by rising trade and cost pressures.