Mizuho Markets Cayman LP Increases Stock Holdings in Applied Materials, Inc. $AMAT

Mizuho Markets Cayman LP increased its position in shares of Applied Materials, Inc. (NASDAQ:AMAT) by 99.5% in the 1st quarter, according to the company in its most recent disclosure with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The fund owned 28,465 shares of the manufacturing equipment provider’s stock after purchasing an additional 14,199 shares during the period. Applied Materials accounts for about 0.5% of Mizuho Markets Cayman LP’s holdings, making the stock its 25th biggest holding. Mizuho Markets Cayman LP’s holdings in Applied Materials were worth $9,729,000 at the end of the most recent reporting period.

A number of other institutional investors also recently bought and sold shares of AMAT. Capital Research Global Investors grew its stake in shares of Applied Materials by 119.8% in the 4th quarter. Capital Research Global Investors now owns 32,707,049 shares of the manufacturing equipment provider’s stock valued at $8,405,458,000 after buying an additional 17,829,377 shares during the period. Norges Bank acquired a new position in Applied Materials in the fourth quarter valued at approximately $2,858,543,000. UBS AM A Distinct Business Unit of UBS Asset Management Americas LLC grew its position in Applied Materials by 617.2% in the third quarter. UBS AM A Distinct Business Unit of UBS Asset Management Americas LLC now owns 9,129,483 shares of the manufacturing equipment provider’s stock worth $1,869,170,000 after acquiring an additional 7,856,576 shares during the period. Auto Owners Insurance Co increased its stake in Applied Materials by 25,824.4% during the fourth quarter. Auto Owners Insurance Co now owns 3,370,167 shares of the manufacturing equipment provider’s stock worth $86,610,000 after acquiring an additional 3,357,167 shares during the last quarter. Finally, Coatue Management LLC increased its stake in Applied Materials by 78.7% during the fourth quarter. Coatue Management LLC now owns 5,984,332 shares of the manufacturing equipment provider’s stock worth $1,537,913,000 after acquiring an additional 2,635,284 shares during the last quarter. 80.56% of the stock is owned by hedge funds and other institutional investors.

Insider Transactions at Applied Materials

In other Applied Materials news, SVP Omkaram Nalamasu sold 24,263 shares of the stock in a transaction that occurred on Tuesday, June 16th. The shares were sold at an average price of $593.43, for a total value of $14,398,392.09. Following the sale, the senior vice president directly owned 146,916 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $87,184,361.88. This represents a 14.17% decrease in their position. The sale was disclosed in a document filed with the SEC, which is available at this link. Also, Director Thomas J. Iannotti sold 9,250 shares of the firm’s stock in a transaction on Tuesday, June 16th. The shares were sold at an average price of $599.77, for a total transaction of $5,547,872.50. Following the completion of the sale, the director owned 40,559 shares in the company, valued at $24,326,071.43. The trade was a 18.57% decrease in their ownership of the stock. Additional details regarding this sale are available in the official SEC disclosure. Insiders have sold 278,088 shares of company stock valued at $169,654,805 over the last quarter. Insiders own 0.30% of the company’s stock.

Applied Materials Stock Performance

NASDAQ:AMAT opened at $553.92 on Thursday. Applied Materials, Inc. has a 52 week low of $154.46 and a 52 week high of $739.67. The company has a fifty day simple moving average of $539.78 and a two-hundred day simple moving average of $420.23. The company has a quick ratio of 1.80, a current ratio of 2.51 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.22. The company has a market cap of $439.79 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 52.01, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 1.43 and a beta of 1.57.

Applied Materials (NASDAQ:AMAT) last released its earnings results on Thursday, May 14th. The manufacturing equipment provider reported $2.86 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, beating analysts’ consensus estimates of $2.68 by $0.18. Applied Materials had a return on equity of 36.97% and a net margin of 29.31%.The firm had revenue of $7.91 billion during the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $7.68 billion. During the same period last year, the business posted $2.39 earnings per share. Applied Materials’s revenue was up 11.4% compared to the same quarter last year. Applied Materials has set its Q3 2026 guidance at 3.160-3.560 EPS. As a group, equities analysts anticipate that Applied Materials, Inc. will post 12.14 earnings per share for the current fiscal year.

Applied Materials Announces Dividend

The company also recently announced a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Thursday, September 10th. Investors of record on Thursday, August 20th will be issued a $0.53 dividend. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Thursday, August 20th. This represents a $2.12 annualized dividend and a yield of 0.4%. Applied Materials’s dividend payout ratio (DPR) is 19.91%.

Analyst Upgrades and Downgrades

A number of equities analysts have recently weighed in on the company. Susquehanna increased their price target on Applied Materials from $575.00 to $900.00 and gave the stock a “positive” rating in a report on Tuesday, June 30th. Wells Fargo & Company increased their target price on shares of Applied Materials from $715.00 to $740.00 and gave the stock an “overweight” rating in a research note on Friday, June 26th. Mizuho boosted their price target on shares of Applied Materials from $540.00 to $650.00 and gave the company an “outperform” rating in a research note on Wednesday, July 8th. Erste Group Bank raised shares of Applied Materials from a “hold” rating to a “buy” rating in a research report on Monday, April 27th. Finally, Bank of America lifted their target price on shares of Applied Materials from $540.00 to $720.00 and gave the company a “buy” rating in a report on Tuesday, June 23rd. One equities research analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, twenty-seven have given a Buy rating and six have issued a Hold rating to the company. According to MarketBeat, the company currently has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus target price of $593.84.

Key Stories Impacting Applied Materials

Here are the key news stories impacting Applied Materials this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Applied Materials benefited from renewed optimism around chipmaking capacity and AI demand after Taiwan Semiconductor raised chipmaking prices and another supplier lifted guidance, reinforcing expectations for continued equipment spending across the sector. Why Applied Materials (AMAT) Stock Is Up Today
• Positive Sentiment: Applied Materials’ installed base services business is generating recurring revenue growth, with Applied Global Services revenue rising year over year, which supports margins and provides more predictable cash flow. Is AMAT’s Installed Base Business Built for Long-Term Growth?
• Positive Sentiment: Technical commentary suggests AMAT may be ripe for a rebound after a short losing streak, indicating some traders see the recent pullback as temporary rather than a change in fundamentals. History Says Applied Materials Stock Looks Ripe for Rebound
• Neutral Sentiment: Some broader market commentary flagged AMAT as a stock to watch, but the article mainly focused on general index leadership and did not point to a new company-specific catalyst. 2 S&P 500 Stocks to Keep an Eye On and 1 We Avoid
• Negative Sentiment: AMAT has also seen near-term weakness after a strong run, with recent sessions showing multiple losses as investors may be locking in gains. History Says Applied Materials Stock Looks Ripe for Rebound
• Negative Sentiment: One recent market recap noted that Applied Materials traded lower versus the broader market, reflecting the stock’s short-term volatility rather than a fundamental deterioration. Applied Materials (AMAT) Sees a More Significant Dip Than Broader Market: Some Facts to Know

Applied Materials Company Profile

Applied Materials, Inc is a U.S.-based supplier of equipment, services and software used to manufacture semiconductor chips, flat panel displays and other advanced materials. Headquartered in Santa Clara, California, the company designs and sells capital equipment and related technologies that enable production of integrated circuits, display panels and materials used across the electronics supply chain.

Applied Materials’ offerings include process equipment and factory software that support critical steps in device fabrication, such as deposition, etch, implantation, inspection and metrology, as well as systems for packaging and advanced heterogeneous integration.