Applied Materials, Inc. (AMAT)

Applied Materials' stock price has experienced volatility, reflecting the cyclical nature of the semiconductor and display industries. As of June 24, 2025, the share price was $180.19, representing a decline of 23.08% from June 25, 2024, when it was $234.27. The stock price on June 30, 2025, was $183.07, down 0.08% from the previous day. Over the past 30 days, AMAT is up 16.41%, but down 22.89% for the past 12 months. The stock has seen a high of $255.89 and a low of $158.96 over the past year. On May 15, 2025, Applied Materials announced its second-quarter fiscal 2025 results, reporting revenues of $7.17 billion and an EPS of $2.38. On June 10, 2025, Applied Materials announced a quarterly cash dividend of $0.46 per share. Analysts have issued price targets for AMAT, with a median target of $180.0 based on 4 analysts in the last 6 months. Insider trading activity in the past 6 months shows the President and CEO, Gary E. Dickerson, made 2 purchases totaling 50,000 shares, while the Corp. Controller & CAO, Adam Sanders, made 2 sales totaling 721 shares. Members of Congress have also traded AMAT stock 14 times in the past 6 months, with 10 purchases and 4 sales.

Demand for Applied Materials' products and services is influenced by the cyclical nature of the semiconductor and display industries. A significant driver in these industries is the end-demand for mobile consumer products, which is characterized by seasonality. This seasonality impacts the timing of customer investments in manufacturing equipment. The company's performance can be affected by these seasonal fluctuations. Historically, buying AMAT stock in November has shown the highest probability of a positive return, while April has the lowest.

Applied Materials, Inc. is a global leader in materials engineering solutions, providing manufacturing equipment, services, and software to the semiconductor, display, and related industries. The company plays a crucial role in the production of advanced microchips and displays that are essential components in a wide range of electronic devices. Applied Materials operates primarily in the Technology sector, specifically within the Semiconductors and Equipment industry, and is recognized as the world's largest supplier of semiconductor manufacturing equipment. Its product portfolio includes manufacturing equipment and solutions across three major business segments: Semiconductor Products, Applied Global Services, and Display and Adjacent Markets.

Applied Materials, Inc. has a broad global geographic footprint, with operations and significant customer bases in various regions. The company operates in 7 regions: United States, China, Korea, Taiwan, Japan, Europe, and Southeast Asia. Its global manufacturing footprint includes operations in Austin, Texas; Singapore; Germany; Israel; Italy; Korea; Taiwan; and the United States. The company is expanding its geographic footprint, particularly in Asia, to capitalize on the growing semiconductor market.

Applied Materials has a strong reputation for financial stability and delivering shareholder value. It is recognized as a leader in materials engineering solutions and is at the forefront of innovations in chip fabrication. Forbes has listed Applied Materials among the "Most Trusted Companies in America" and "America's Best Companies" in 2025. The company's mission emphasizes being the leading provider of materials engineering solutions for the semiconductor and display industries, driving advancements in technology. No specific negative events have significantly impacted Applied Materials' brand reputation in the past year.

Applied Materials, Inc. has a mixed ownership structure, including institutional, retail, and individual investors. Major institutional owners include BlackRock, Inc., The Vanguard Group, Inc., State Street Corp, Geode Capital Management, Llc, Capital International Investors, Capital World Investors, Invesco Qqq Trust, Series 1, FXAIX - Fidelity 500 Index Fund, VTSMX - Vanguard Total Stock Market Index Fund Investor Shares, VFINX - Vanguard 500 Index Fund Investor Shares, AllianceBernstein L.P., Morgan Stanley, Norges Bank, Northern Trust Corp., and Fmr Llc. While institutional investors hold a majority, the general public, including retail investors, owns a notable stake in the company. Insider ownership is typically under 1% for a company of this size.