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Applied Materials (AMAT)

592.03

+24.78 (4.37%)

as of Jun 15, 2026, 1:51:55 pm Market Open.

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Jun 15, 2026, 12:00 am

This summary was created by AI, based on 10 opinions in the last 12 months.

Applied Materials (AMAT) has shown significant growth, with an increase of 179% this year fueled by a shortage of semiconductors and a strong demand for its manufacturing equipment. While some experts suggest taking profits due to rapid price increases, others highlight the company’s long-term potential and share buyback strategy, having reduced its share count by 31% since 2015. Comparatively, its competitors like Lam Research and KLA Corporation are performing better, raising concerns about AMAT's execution, particularly as it had a decent quarter but issued poor guidance. Some analysts recommend buying the stock on dips, giving a short-term price target and emphasizing its importance in the AI boom, despite AMAT's recent volatility and struggles in consistent performance.

Consensus

Mixed

Valuation

Fair Value

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BUY

There's a shortage of semis, therefore a shortage of semi manufacturing materials that AMAT makes.

BUY

Is up 179% this year. They can't produce enough semis equipment (so are their peers).

PARTIAL SELL

This one got away from him. Is up 49% in the past 3 months in a parabolic chart. Take some profits.

BUY

Buys back a lot of shares, reducing share count by 31% since end-2015. Is up 52% this year, and 1,274% over 10 years.

TOP PICK

Mainly hardware. Competitors are LRCX and KLAC. Manufactures and sells the presses that INTC, Samsung, and TSM will buy to make chips. Also has a software side. Runway of only $270 for 12-month price target. Buy here around $239, add ~$225, and again ~$205. Yield is 0.77%.

(Analysts’ price target is $223.51)

Unspecified

It is well balanced between different sectors and good for the long term. His preference is KLA Tencore (KLAC) which is dominant in the space. It is up 29% over the year so you could step in now.

DON'T BUY

Likes this space, but big names like this and LAM are part of the ETFs, so automatically rise whether that stock should be bought or not. Can be volatile, like last April. Prefers buying on weakness, holding a few years, then selling.

SELL

Had a decent quarter, but terrible guidance, 10% below the street in a sector that should be humming (semis equipment). AMAT has responded negatively for the last 6 quarters. Is not performing. He sold.

DON'T BUY

Peers Lam Research and KLA Corp are performing well, but AMAT is an anomaly, not executing.

BUY

Is breaking out and their runway is long, given the AI boom.

DON'T BUY

It ranks #3 in its sector. They have a lot of exposure to China, which worries many.

WATCH

It reports Thursday. Watch for the decline on revenues from China YOY. When LAM Research reported, AMAT rose. Options imply a 6% move.

WATCH

Watch for the decline on revenues from China YOY, but the worse has been priced in already.

WAIT

Potential topping pattern. Could be the top of the recent strength. Would not recommend buying at this time. Wait for trend to reverse upwards.

PAST TOP PICK

(A Top Pick Sep 20/23, Up 46%)

Still a decent runway ahead. 12-month price target of $258. Has built a moat around the wafer and fabrication side, over 50% market share. Buy it here around $198, another 1/3 in low $180s, and final 1/3 in low $170s.

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Applied Materials (AMAT) Frequently Asked Questions

What is Applied Materials stock symbol?

Applied Materials is a American stock, trading under the symbol AMAT (previously AMAT-Q on Stockchase) on the NASDAQ (AMAT). It is usually referred to as NASDAQ:AMAT or AMAT

Is Applied Materials a buy or a sell?

In the last year, 9 stock analysts issued a Buy, Sell, or Hold rating on AMAT (previously AMAT-Q on Stockchase). 5 analysts recommended to BUY and 4 analysts recommended to SELL the stock. The latest stock analyst rating is PAST TOP PICK. Read the latest stock experts' ratings for Applied Materials.

Is Applied Materials a good investment or a top pick?

Applied Materials was recommended as a Top Pick by Kim Bolton on 2024-09-25. Read the latest stock experts ratings for Applied Materials.

Why is Applied Materials stock dropping?

Earnings reports or recent company news can cause the stock price to drop. Read stock experts' recommendations for Applied Materials.

Is Applied Materials worth watching?

Applied Materials is followed by 153 investors on Stockchase and is a trending stock that is worth watching.

What is Applied Materials stock price?

On 2026-06-15, Applied Materials (AMAT) stock closed at a price of $592.03.

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