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This summary was created by AI, based on 9 opinions in the last 12 months.

Experts have mixed opinions on Applied Materials (AMAT-Q) stock. While some recommend buying with a 12-month price target of $258 and bullish outlook due to strong demand from China, others caution against buying at the current price. The company has reported good performance, with strong demand for its products, but concerns over its sales in China and cyclical nature of the semiconductor business. Overall, there seems to be a positive outlook for the company's future performance, with some reservations.

Consensus
Mixed
Valuation
Fair Value
WAIT
Applied Materials

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

electrical / electronic
PAST TOP PICK
Applied Materials
(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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BUY
Applied Materials

Just reported, but shares dipped 2%. Reported guidance in-line. Maybe the market is worried over their sales in China, but nothing has changed overnight. It's case of shares being up nicely and are guiding conservatively. This is up 28% this year, so he's fine with it. Has $2 billion free cash flow last quarter reported and carries no net debt.

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BUY
Applied Materials

His pick. Let's see if demand broadens out.

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BUY
Applied Materials

Washington isn't pleased that they do so much business in China, which is a shame. This is a good company.

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BUY
Applied Materials

They just reported and shares jumped. AMAT is the largest semi-equipment-maker. Demand from China was very strong and the company expects that to continue. He owns a lot of semis shares and is bullish this sector.

electrical / electronic
SELL ON STRENGTH
Applied Materials

Semi-conductor business competitive, but equipment companies in high demand. Likes this space. Sees further growth. If have profits, sell some stock. Wait for weakness before buying more shares. 

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TOP PICK
Applied Materials

Supply to TSM. They "make the things that make the things". Demand for its products will increase with onshoring and increased complexity of technology. Yield is 0.7%.

(Analysts’ price target is $171.38)
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SELL ON STRENGTH
Applied Materials

Recent performance good for investors, but generally stays away from sector given cyclical nature of business. Would recommend selling on strength of share price. 

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HOLD
Applied Materials

It's down 5% today on news. Their earnings were fine, but were overshadowed by the Department of Justice inquiry about AM allegedly selling restricted products to China. He won't sell because of the DOJ inquiry, because AM's performance has been strong.

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BUY
Applied Materials

They report Thursday. Shares soared on good news from Taiwan Semis about that company's revenues surging.

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BUY
Applied Materials

It has free cash flow generation given revenues without heavy leverage exposure. A quality name.

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TOP PICK
Applied Materials

12-month price target of $156.60. International. Most recent earnings beat on top and bottom. Launching multi-billion dollar R&D platform, which is driving semiconductor innovation side. Yield is 0.93%.

(Analysts’ price target is $159.29)
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BUY
Applied Materials

You need their equipment to produce semi chips. Is up 37% YTD. This industry has been slumping lately, but Wall Street sees potential long term, fueled partly by the AI boom.

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BUY
Applied Materials

Is sticking with it. Trades at a 20% discount to [inaudible].

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Applied Materials(AMAT-Q) Rating

Ranking : 4 out of 5

Bullish - Buy Signals / Votes : 5

Neutral - Hold Signals / Votes : 0

Bearish - Sell Signals / Votes : 2

Total Signals / Votes : 7

Stockchase rating for Applied Materials is calculated according to the stock experts' signals. A high score means experts mostly recommend to buy the stock while a low score means experts mostly recommend to sell the stock.

Applied Materials(AMAT-Q) Frequently Asked Questions

What is Applied Materials stock symbol?

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

Is Applied Materials a buy or a sell?

In the last year, 7 stock analysts published opinions about AMAT-Q. 5 analysts recommended to BUY the stock. 2 analysts recommended to SELL the stock. The latest stock analyst recommendation is . 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 on . 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 help on deciding if you should buy, sell or hold the stock.

Is Applied Materials worth watching?

7 stock analysts on Stockchase covered Applied Materials In the last year. It is a trending stock that is worth watching.

What is Applied Materials stock price?

On 2024-12-06, Applied Materials (AMAT-Q) stock closed at a price of $173.02.