Applied Materials, Inc. $AMAT Shares Acquired by Andra AP fonden

Andra AP fonden lifted its position in shares of Applied Materials, Inc. (NASDAQ:AMAT) by 34.4% during the second quarter, according to its most recent 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The firm owned 126,229 shares of the manufacturing equipment provider’s stock after purchasing an additional 32,340 shares during the quarter. Applied Materials accounts for approximately 1.0% of Andra AP fonden’s portfolio, making the stock its 16th largest holding. Andra AP fonden’s holdings in Applied Materials were worth $91,264,000 at the end of the most recent reporting period.

Other institutional investors have also recently made changes to their positions in the company. State Street Corp increased its holdings in Applied Materials by 85.4% in the second quarter. State Street Corp now owns 69,525,842 shares of the manufacturing equipment provider’s stock valued at $50,267,184,000 after buying an additional 32,018,892 shares in the last quarter. Capital Research Global Investors grew its position in shares of Applied Materials by 119.8% during 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 acquiring an additional 17,829,377 shares during the period. Norges Bank purchased a new position in shares of Applied Materials in the 4th quarter valued at about $2,858,543,000. Bank of America Corp DE purchased a new position in shares of Applied Materials in the 2nd quarter valued at about $5,252,863,000. Finally, Auto Owners Insurance Co raised its holdings in Applied Materials by 25,824.4% in the 4th quarter. Auto Owners Insurance Co now owns 3,370,167 shares of the manufacturing equipment provider’s stock worth $86,610,000 after purchasing an additional 3,357,167 shares during the period. 80.56% of the stock is owned by hedge funds and other institutional investors.

Insider Buying and Selling at Applied Materials

In other news, CFO Brice Hill sold 7,500 shares of the firm’s stock in a transaction that occurred on Tuesday, August 25th. The shares were sold at an average price of $479.25, for a total transaction of $3,594,375.00. Following the completion of the sale, the chief financial officer owned 128,613 shares in the company, valued at $61,637,780.25. This trade represents a 5.51% decrease in their position. The sale was disclosed in a filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is available at this hyperlink. Also, Director Judy Bruner sold 1,000 shares of Applied Materials stock in a transaction that occurred on Tuesday, September 8th. The shares were sold at an average price of $465.00, for a total transaction of $465,000.00. Following the sale, the director directly owned 25,544 shares in the company, valued at approximately $11,877,960. The trade was a 3.77% decrease in their position. The SEC filing for this sale provides additional information. Insiders have sold 86,821 shares of company stock worth $59,609,471 in the last ninety days. 0.30% of the stock is owned by insiders.

Applied Materials Price Performance

Shares of NASDAQ:AMAT traded up $4.78 during midday trading on Tuesday, hitting $469.02. The company had a trading volume of 2,538,742 shares, compared to its average volume of 8,032,701. Applied Materials, Inc. has a twelve month low of $196.20 and a twelve month high of $739.67. The stock has a market cap of $372.21 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 40.41, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 1.24 and a beta of 1.60. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.20, a current ratio of 2.42 and a quick ratio of 1.79. The business’s 50-day simple moving average is $495.94 and its 200-day simple moving average is $466.98.

Applied Materials (NASDAQ:AMAT) last issued its earnings results on Thursday, August 13th. The manufacturing equipment provider reported $3.50 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $3.40 by $0.10. The company had revenue of $9.12 billion during the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $8.99 billion. Applied Materials had a return on equity of 38.02% and a net margin of 30.05%.The firm’s quarterly revenue was up 24.8% on a year-over-year basis. During the same period in the prior year, the business earned $2.48 EPS. Applied Materials has set its Q4 2026 guidance at 3.820-4.220 EPS. On average, research analysts predict that Applied Materials, Inc. will post 12.78 earnings per share for the current year.

Applied Materials Dividend Announcement

The company also recently announced a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Thursday, December 10th. Shareholders of record on Thursday, November 19th will be issued a $0.53 dividend. This represents a $2.12 annualized dividend and a yield of 0.5%. The ex-dividend date is Thursday, November 19th. Applied Materials’s payout ratio is presently 18.28%.

More Applied Materials News

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

• Positive Sentiment: Major India investment supports long-term growth: Applied Materials plans to invest $5 billion in India over the next decade, expanding research, suppliers, supply-chain operations and its workforce. The initiative could strengthen the company’s position as India develops its semiconductor manufacturing ecosystem. Applied Materials Commits $5 Billion to India as Chip Manufacturing Expands
• Positive Sentiment: AI and advanced-chip demand remain supportive: Analysts and investors continue to point to rising AI chip complexity and equipment spending as potential drivers for Applied Materials. Industry forecasts also project strong growth in the global semiconductor metrology market, where the company participates. 3 AI Tech Stocks with 50%+ Upside, According to Analysts
• Positive Sentiment: Potentially improved trade relations could help: Reports that U.S.-China talks may ease tariff pressure are viewed as favorable for semiconductor and technology companies with China exposure, including Applied Materials. U.S.-China Talks Seem Successful: ETF Areas in Focus
• Neutral Sentiment: Investor attention is elevated: AMAT is among the most-watched stocks on Zacks, while management is scheduled to present at SEMICON West on October 13. The event could provide additional information about demand and strategy, but no new financial guidance was announced. Applied Materials to Host Investor Breakfast Presentation During SEMICON West
• Negative Sentiment: Valuation and semiconductor cyclicality remain risks: After a substantial multiyear advance, some commentary questions whether AI enthusiasm is already reflected in AMAT’s valuation. A potential equipment-spending downturn or weaker chip cycle could pressure future results even if long-term demand remains strong. Applied Materials: Momentum Says Up; The Cycle Says Down

Analyst Upgrades and Downgrades

Several analysts have commented on the company. William Blair assumed coverage on Applied Materials in a report on Tuesday, August 11th. They issued a “market perform” rating on the stock. Wall Street Zen lowered Applied Materials from a “buy” rating to a “hold” rating in a research report on Saturday, September 12th. HSBC reissued a “buy” rating and issued a $683.00 price target on shares of Applied Materials in a report on Monday, July 27th. The Goldman Sachs Group reaffirmed a “buy” rating and set a $645.00 price objective on shares of Applied Materials in a report on Monday, August 3rd. Finally, Bank of America cut their target price on shares of Applied Materials from $720.00 to $650.00 and set a “buy” rating for the company in a research note on Friday, August 14th. One research analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, twenty-seven have assigned a Buy rating and five have issued a Hold rating to the company’s stock. Based on data from MarketBeat, the company currently has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average price target of $658.45.

Applied Materials Company Profile

Applied Materials, Inc is a global provider of materials engineering solutions used to manufacture semiconductors, displays and other advanced electronic products. The company develops and supplies equipment, services and software that help customers build and improve the performance of chips and display panels.

Its semiconductor products support processes including deposition, etch, patterning, inspection, metrology and materials modification. Applied Materials also provides equipment and services for display manufacturing, including technologies used in producing liquid-crystal and organic light-emitting diode displays, as well as solutions for adjacent markets such as solar and other specialty applications.

Founded in 1967 and headquartered in Santa Clara, California, Applied Materials serves semiconductor and display manufacturers worldwide through operations, customer-support centers and research and development activities across major technology-producing regions.