Rating Change
Needham analysts reiterated a Buy rating on Applied Materials, Inc. (NASDAQ:AMAT) on July 10, 2026.
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Needham Reiterates Buy Rating on Applied Materials, Inc. (AMAT)
Rating Change Needham analysts reiterated a Buy rating on Applied Materials, Inc. (NASDAQ:AMAT) on July 10, 2026. Market Context Applied Materials, Inc.
Market Context
Applied Materials, Inc. operates in the Technology sector. The stock currently trades at $602.50 with a market capitalization of $295.5B. The stock has gained 161.9% over the past 52 weeks.
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Recent Analyst Activity for Applied Materials, Inc.
Among the 10 most recent ratings: 8 Buy, 2 Hold, 0 Sell.
| Date | Firm | Rating | Price Target |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 10, 2026 | Stifel | Buy | N/A |
| Jul 10, 2026 | Needham | Buy | N/A |
| Jul 09, 2026 | TD Cowen | Buy | N/A |
| Jul 09, 2026 | Mizuho | Outperform | N/A |
| Jul 06, 2026 | Morgan Stanley | Equal-Weight | N/A |
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