Applied Materials (AMAT) Stock Price, Fundamentals & Analysis

What AMAT does

Applied Materials (AMAT) is a US stock in the Technology sector, specifically in the Semiconductor Equipment & Materials industry. Headquartered in Santa Clara, United States, the company provides materials engineering solutions, equipment, services, and software to the semiconductor industry worldwide. It operates through two segments: Semiconductor Systems, which covers capital equipment for steps such as etch, deposition, and ion implantation, and Applied Global Services (AGS), which offers spares, upgrades, services, and factory automation software. With 38,900 employees, it serves manufacturers of semiconductor wafers and chips, and other electronic devices.

Key numbers explained

• The current price is 474.38 USD, reflecting a +0.41% change today.
• The trailing P/E ratio of 41 compares the share price to the last 12 months of earnings per share, which were 11.58 USD. A lower forward P/E ratio of 25.7 is based on expected future earnings.
• The dividend yield is 0.45%, meaning the annual dividend represents 0.45% of the current price. The ex-dividend date is 19 nov. 2026, and 16% of trailing 12-month earnings is paid out as dividends.
• The beta of 1.6 indicates the stock has historically moved about 1.6 times as much as the overall market.
• The 52-week price range is 196.2 – 739.67, with the price up 134.5% over the last year.
• The debt-to-equity ratio of 28.7% shows that debt is a relatively small portion of the company's financing compared to equity.
• The price-to-book ratio of 14.69 compares the market price to the book value per share.
• Applied Materials is part of the S&P 500, and peers include ON Semiconductor (ON), Microchip Technology (MCHP), F5, Inc. (FFIV), Cadence Design Systems (CDNS), Palo Alto Networks (PANW), Fortinet (FTNT), and ServiceNow (NOW).

Recent news

Recent headlines highlight the stock's potential for significant one-year moves, with several articles focusing on AI-driven demand for chip equipment. Analysts from BofA have expressed optimism about top chip equipment stocks, including Applied Materials. Other pieces note that while Nvidia and AMD receive attention, companies like Applied Materials and Lam Research may be key AI beneficiaries, and the stock recently moved 1.77%.

What to watch

For a stock like Applied Materials, investors typically monitor semiconductor industry cycles, capital expenditure trends among chipmakers, and technological shifts such as advanced packaging and AI-related hardware demand. Broader market factors, including interest rates and geopolitical developments affecting global supply chains, can also influence the sector. Earnings reports, such as the upcoming one on 12 nov. 2026, often drive short-term price movements.