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Applied Materials (AMAT)

501.70

+0.93 (0.19%)

as of Jun 4, 2026, 8:00:00 pm Market Open.

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Jun 4, 2026, 12:00 am

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Applied Materials (AMAT) has had a strong year, with its stock price up 179% year-to-date and 52% over the past year, indicating robust performance even in a volatile semiconductor equipment market. The company has significantly reduced its share count by 31% since the end of 2015, buoying investor sentiment alongside its impressive long-term growth of 1,274% over a decade. However, some analysts express concerns regarding recent weak guidance and inconsistent execution, which has led to negative responses over the last six quarters. Comparatively, peers like Lam Research (LAM) and KLA Corporation (KLAC) are performing more consistently, creating a level of skepticism around AMAT's current momentum despite optimism surrounding the AI boom and significant revenues from major clients such as Intel, Samsung, and TSMC. The overall sentiment is mixed, suggesting that while there's potential for further gains, caution is warranted due to AMAT's recent performance discrepancies.

Consensus

mixed

Valuation

fair value

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SELL

Just sold it. A stock either needs a reason for PE expansion or earnings growth ahead. AMAT is likely at peak earnings now, and trading at 14x which is exactly its historical average. Earnings in this sector are cyclical. She can't see multiple expansion. AMAT is fully valued.

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PAST TOP PICK

(A Top Pick Jul 28/22, Down 21.4%)Stockchase Research Editor: Michael O'Reilly Our PAST TOP PICK with AMAT has triggered its stop at $82. To remain disciplined, we recommend covering the position at this time. This will result in a net investment loss of 18% when combined with the previous buy recommendations.

BUY

Last Thursday they reported a good quarter, a robust semiconductor market, and terrific long-term outlook. However, this means nothing to today's market which is bearish!

BUY

It reports Thursday night. AMAT is the premier chip-capital equipment-maker. Sooner or later, they'll make a bundle from Biden's new chips act.

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TOP PICK

Stockchase Research Editor: Michael O'Reilly We reiterate AMAT, a bell-weather semiconductor maker, as a TOP PICK. Now trading at 14x earnings, compared to peers at 20x, it remains good value here, supporting a 57% ROE. Analysts expect earnings growth over 8% this year and 13% next. We recommend trailing up the stop loss (from $80) to $82, looking to achieve $146 - upside potential over 40%. Yield 1% (Analysts’ price target is $146.04)

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TOP PICK

Stockchase Research Editor: Michael O'Reilly Always the bell-weather indicator of the semiconductor makers, we now select AMAT as a TOP PICK. No surprise that earnings just fell short of expectation, given the supply chain issues and recent lockdowns in Asia. Management has revised down their forward guidance and the market has given the stock an appropriate hair cut. Now trading at 13x earnings, compared to peers at 20x, it is good value here. We would trade this with a stop loss at $80, looking to achieve $155 - upside potential over 59%. Yield 1.2% (Analysts’ price target is $154.81)

BUY

It hit a low last week. It is hated, but it's a great company. Buy. Doesn't see a weakness here.

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PAST TOP PICK

(A Top Pick Nov 02/21, Down 1%)Stockchase Research Editor: Michael O’Reilly Our PAST TOP PICK with AMAT has triggered its stop at $140. To remain disciplined, we recommend covering the position at this time. This results in a net investment gain of 33%, when combined with our previous recommendation to cover half.

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PAST TOP PICK

(A Top Pick Nov 02/21, Up 66.9%)Stockchase Research Editor: Michael O'Reilly Our PAST TOP PICK with AMAT has achieved its $163 objective. To remain disciplined, we recommend covering half the position at this time and keeping the stop at $140.

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PAST TOP PICK

(A Top Pick Nov 02/21, Up 64.1%)Stockchase Research Editor: Michael O'Reilly Our PAST TOP PICK with AMAT is progressing well. We now recommend trailing up the stop (from $120) to $140. If triggered, this would all but guarantee a net investment gain of 11%, when combined with our previous recommendation to cover half.

BUY

Semi ecosystem has 4 parts. NVDA is poster child for designers. TSM poster child for foundries. Capital intensive. Third part is manufacturing. Micron is a designer and manufacturer. Fourth part is the equipment suppliers like KLA, LRCX, ASML. TSM price target of $144.50. NVDA is expensive, price target coming up soon of $329.25. AMAT would be his favourite. See his Top Picks.

COMMENT

It reports Thursday.

BUY

AMAT vs. LRCX Semis are in a structural, secular bull market. Most economically sensitive part of tech. Both are attractive. He owns LRCX, but he could own either. LRCX has pulled back 10% off the highs but is making a turn. Expects demand to continue to be pretty robust, especially as the size is moving down and we need more capacity.

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TOP PICK

Stockchase Research Editor: Michael O'Reilly We reiterate AMAT as a TOP PICK. The semiconductor manufacturer continues to grow its sales, earnings, margins and cash reserves, while buying back stock. Earnings will be released later this month and already analysts are once again quietly expecting another earnings beat. It pays a small, but growing dividend (doubled over the past 3 years), backed by a payout ratio under 25% of cashflow. We continue to recommend a stop loss at $120, looking to achieve $163 -- upside potential over 16%. Yield 0.7% (Analysts’ price target is $162.67)

DON'T BUY

Great company. Any growth in semiconductors will be good for a market leader like this. Challenge at the moment is China is building up their industry. Short-term positive, but long-term there will be over capacity. At these levels, valuation is extreme. Pass.

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