NASDAQ · AMAT
Technology · Semiconductors
$444.57
Up+$27.17 (+6.51%)
Updated Sep 20, 2026, 11:09 AM
SID Score
7.1/10
Composite research score
Smart Money
43/100
Neutral
Price performance
1M range · 19 trading sessions · Daily adjusted prices
AMAT closed at $444.57 after 19 trading sessions, down 8.18% for the selected period.
| Date | Open | High | Low | Close | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 18, 2026 | $421.69 | $445.00 | $420.00 | $444.57 | 14.3M |
| Sep 17, 2026 | $427.575 | $428.54 | $413.56 | $417.40 | 6.93M |
| Sep 16, 2026 | $429.73 | $430.74 | $411.51 | $415.38 | 5.51M |
| Sep 15, 2026 | $429.85 | $429.99 | $416.76 | $421.17 | 5.64M |
| Sep 14, 2026 | $422.20 | $432.51 | $419.60 | $424.21 | 8.06M |
| Sep 11, 2026 | $461.19 | $464.57 | $452.70 | $456.49 | 4.32M |
| Sep 10, 2026 | $455.40 | $460.86 | $450.56 | $454.01 | 4.84M |
| Sep 9, 2026 | $466.66 | $474.04 | $463.78 | $468.85 | 3.95M |
| Sep 8, 2026 | $464.02 | $472.89 | $458.1518 | $472.79 | 6.31M |
| Sep 4, 2026 | $452.50 | $460.20 | $443.36 | $454.71 | 6.02M |
| Sep 3, 2026 | $432.415 | $437.1433 | $426.13 | $435.91 | 6M |
| Sep 2, 2026 | $443.50 | $443.50 | $433.57 | $438.46 | 6.52M |
| Sep 1, 2026 | $450.72 | $451.45 | $438.83 | $441.85 | 7.15M |
| Aug 31, 2026 | $462.41 | $465.90 | $453.91 | $458.39 | 6.18M |
| Aug 28, 2026 | $476.26 | $477.965 | $460.51 | $461.67 | 6.53M |
| Aug 27, 2026 | $481.495 | $484.98 | $471.00 | $482.36 | 6.29M |
| Aug 26, 2026 | $479.74 | $480.6699 | $472.40 | $479.76 | 5.19M |
| Aug 25, 2026 | $490.06 | $492.30 | $475.88 | $480.04 | 5.19M |
| Aug 24, 2026 | $481.875 | $489.74 | $473.67 | $484.19 | 9.27M |
The latest Smart Investors Daily articles mentioning AMAT.
AMAT research
Company profile and research snapshot.
Applied Materials is the largest semiconductor wafer fabrication equipment manufacturer in the world. It has a broad portfolio spanning nearly every corner of the WFE ecosystem. Applied Materials holds leading market share in deposition, which entails the layering of new materials on semiconductor wafers. It is more exposed to general-purpose logic chips made at integrated device manufacturers and foundries. It counts the largest chipmakers in the world as customers, including TSMC, Intel, and Samsung.
Visit company websiteConsensus and target data currently published for this company.
| Date | Firm | Rating | Target |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 1, 2026 | UBS | Buy | — |
| Aug 25, 2026 | Mizuho | Outperform | — |
| Aug 14, 2026 | RBC Capital | Outperform | — |
| Aug 14, 2026 | B. Riley Securities | Buy | — |
| Aug 14, 2026 | JP Morgan | Overweight | — |
Generated Sep 19, 2026, 9:03 PM
Applied Materials surged 6.51% today as the semiconductor equipment maker announced a transformative $5 billion investment in India over the next decade, signaling confidence in long-term AI chip demand and diversifying manufacturing beyond traditional markets. The stock also benefited from broader strength in chip equipment stocks, with peers like Lam Research and KLA Corp. also posting solid gains as the sector outperforms amid sustained AI infrastructure buildout.
Bottom line: Applied Materials' 6.51% gain reflects justified optimism about its strategic India expansion and positioning within the sustained AI chip equipment supercycle, supported by solid sector momentum. However, investors should note the stock's substantial recent appreciation and monitor execution risks on long-term international investments, while watching for any signs of moderation in AI-driven semiconductor capex cycles.
Yahoo · Sep 19, 2026
Applied Materials has posted three consecutive quarterly gains and now generates $9.1 billion in revenue, while Intel's operating margin sits at half that of its competitor.
Yahoo · Sep 18, 2026
Chip equipment stocks are breaking away from the broader semiconductor pack on Friday, and the pattern of who is buying what reveals something specific about where money is flowing and why the tools layer keeps trading on its own terms.
Yahoo · Sep 18, 2026
Applied Materials, Philip Morris and Valero Energy headline Zacks' latest research, with AI demand, smoke-free growth and refining strength in focus.
Benzinga · Sep 18, 2026
AMAT rises 1.8% on big-tech gains. See key support levels, technical analysis, and Wall Street price targets for Applied Materials.
Interpretive context generated from the platform’s current data sources.
Applied Materials shares closed at $444.57, reflecting a daily gain of approximately 0.95% but notable weakness over intermediate timeframes. Per SID market data, the stock has declined 10.4% over the past month and 27.96% over the trailing three months, indicating sustained selling pressure in the semiconductor equipment sector. Despite these drawdowns, AMAT maintains a positive one-year return of 71.51%, underscoring longer-term strength. The stock currently trades well below its 50-day moving average of $501.12, representing a discount of roughly 11.3%, while holding above its 200-day moving average of $427.79. The 14-day RSI reads 44.5, suggesting the stock is approaching oversold territory without yet reaching extreme levels. According to Massive/Polygon data, average daily trading volume stands at approximately 7.49 million shares. The stock carries a beta of 1.677, reflecting significantly elevated volatility relative to the broader market.
Applied Materials carries a market capitalization of approximately $295.5 billion, positioning it among the largest semiconductor equipment companies globally. Per SID market data, the stock trades at a price-to-earnings ratio of 37.66, a premium valuation that reflects the market's expectations for continued growth in wafer fabrication equipment demand. The PEG ratio stands at 3.01, according to SEC filings, suggesting the current earnings multiple exceeds the company's projected growth rate and may indicate stretched valuation on a growth-adjusted basis. AMAT's price-to-book ratio of 13.59 further reflects significant intangible value and returns on equity priced into the shares. The company offers a modest dividend yield of 0.49%, consistent with its technology sector classification where capital is typically prioritized for reinvestment. These valuation metrics collectively position Applied Materials at a premium to historical norms, coinciding with the recent pullback from multi-month highs observed in the performance data.
Applied Materials registers a composite smart money score of 43 out of 100 with a neutral signal, per SID market data, reflecting mixed positioning among sophisticated market participants. Institutional ownership sentiment scores a perfect 25 out of 25, indicating robust conviction among large fund managers and pension funds documented in 13F institutional filings. In contrast, insider activity paints a cautious picture, scoring 0 out of 25. According to SEC Form 4 filings, there have been seven insider transactions over the past 90 days, with six sells against only one purchase, suggesting company executives have been net sellers during this period. Dark pool activity registers at 6.4 out of 25, indicating relatively modest off-exchange institutional accumulation. Congressional trading activity scores 12 out of 25, reflecting moderate legislative interest in the stock. The divergence between strong institutional support and persistent insider selling creates a nuanced signal for investors monitoring smart money flows in the semiconductor equipment space.
Applied Materials has demonstrated a consistent pattern of exceeding Wall Street expectations across recent quarters. According to company earnings reports, AMAT posted earnings per share of $2.38 in the quarter reported February 2026, surpassing the consensus estimate of $2.20 by $0.18, or approximately 8.2%. The following quarter reported in May 2026 showed continued momentum, with actual EPS of $2.86 versus the $2.68 estimate, again beating by $0.18. Most recently, the August 2026 quarter delivered EPS of $3.50 against the $3.39 estimate, a positive surprise of $0.11. This sequential EPS progression from $2.38 to $2.86 to $3.50 represents approximately 47% growth over three quarters, per analyst estimates, reflecting accelerating demand for semiconductor manufacturing equipment. Looking ahead, the upcoming quarter carries a consensus estimate of $2.25, with the earnings date scheduled for February 2026, providing the next catalyst for potential price movement.
Wall Street maintains a uniformly positive stance on Applied Materials, with recent analyst actions reflecting broad consensus around the stock's upside potential. Per SID consensus data, UBS reiterated its Buy rating on September 1, 2026, while Mizuho maintained its Outperform recommendation on August 25, 2026. Following the August 2026 earnings report, three firms simultaneously reaffirmed bullish positions: RBC Capital reiterated Outperform, B. Riley Securities maintained Buy, and JP Morgan held its Overweight rating, all on August 14, 2026. Notably, none of the five most recent analyst actions represent downgrades or initiations at neutral or negative ratings, according to Wall Street analyst reports, suggesting unified confidence in AMAT's fundamental trajectory. All five ratings were reiterations rather than upgrades, indicating these firms held existing positive views through the recent 27.96% three-month price decline. This sustained bullish coverage amid the pullback suggests analysts view the correction as a valuation reset rather than a fundamental deterioration.
The latest Smart Investors Daily articles mentioning AMAT.
